Description
The City of Flint is seeking vendors to supply a catalog of fabricated steel components (galvanized, stainless steel, aluminum, structural steel, angles, channels, tubing, welded pipe, plates, etc.) for a two‑year contract covering July 1 2020 – June 30 2022. The solicitation was re‑issued on July 20 2022 and includes unit‑price tables; two vendors previously submitted bids with projected total values around $32,000 for the full scope. Bids must be submitted by hard‑copy mail (by 4 PM EST on 12 Nov 2020) and electronically (by 3 PM EST on the same day). A 120‑day bid hold period applies, and the City may award items individually. Local vendors may receive a price advantage.
• Scope: Fabricated metal parts – gratings, plates, angles, channels, tubing, welded pipe, etc., with quantities generally listed as “2” per item.
• Contract period: Two consecutive 12‑month terms (July 1 2020 – June 30 2022).
• Submission requirements: Sealed hard‑copy envelope with original signatures and an electronic copy; all shipping and travel costs must be included.
• Evaluation: Cost, serviceability, financial stability; local preference (7 % for Flint‑based, up to 3.5 % for Genesee‑County vendors).