Description
The City of Austin’s Purchasing Office is seeking competitive quotes for the supply of bolted straight aluminum connectors. Vendors must submit a price sheet and signed offer by the deadline, meeting all City specifications and providing required insurance documentation. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible offer that meets any minimum qualifications. All quotes are to be submitted via email on a FOB Destination basis, with freight included. The City reserves the right to award the contract immediately if sufficient qualified bids are received from certified small‑business or minority‑owned vendors; otherwise the solicitation will be posted publicly. Key points for bidders:
• Quote due 09/11/2026, 2:00 PM (email to [email protected])
• Product: Bolted straight aluminum connector (commodity code 28595)
• Must meet or exceed City specifications; provide material data sheets if not on a qualified product list
• Insurance (workers’ comp, CGL, auto) required before contract start
• No taxes to be included; City is tax‑exempt for goods
• Delivery on FOB Destination; price must include freight
• Award to lowest compliant, responsive offer; possible immediate award to certified SBE/MWBE vendors.