Description
The City of Cleveland’s Department of Public Utilities is soliciting sealed bids to purchase a broad assortment of machines, equipment, and repair components for its Division of Water (and related divisions). The procurement is a requirement‑contract that may be awarded as a single contract covering all items or split into multiple contracts at the Board of Control’s discretion. Bidders must submit unit‑price schedules, meet bond requirements, and comply with the City’s Equal‑Opportunity certification and discount rules. The contract term may extend up to two years, allowing the City to obtain needed items on an as‑required basis.
• Supply‑only procurement of various water‑related machinery, equipment, and repair parts (no construction).
• Bids due by noon on August 6 2026; non‑mandatory pre‑bid meeting on July 23 2026 via Microsoft Teams.
• Requirement‑contract mechanism with possible single or multiple awards; 5 % bid bond (full amount if ≤ $50 k) and performance‑bond provisions.
• Mandatory certifications for CSB/MBE/FBE/LPE/SUBE vendors to qualify for discount incentives; OEO subcontracting goals must be met.
• Contract term up to two years, with standard 2 % early‑payment discount and optional additional discounts up to $75 k (or 9 %).