RQ7178 -RFB-Styrofoam Containers

The County of Cuyahoga is procuring styrofoam (expanded polystyrene) containers for its Sheriff’s Department Correction Division via a sealed‑bid, competitive RFB process. Bids were accepted through the County Supplier Portal and could also be mailed, with the official deadline of September 13 2021. A $500 bid bond is required for any bid exceeding $50,000, and only vendors on the official “plan‑holder” list (obtained by requesting the Invitation to Bid) are eligible to submit responsive bids. The procurement is conducted under full and open competition, with the County retaining the right to reject any or all bids. • Scope: Supply of styrofoam containers (exact types/sizes defined in the ITB). • Procurement method: Sealed competitive bid (formal RFB) with $500 bid‑bond threshold for bids > $50 k. • Key deadlines: Pre‑bid conference (August 19 2021) and bid submission deadline (September 13 2021, 11 A.M.). • Plan‑holder requirement: Only vendors who request the ITB and become “official plan‑holders” may submit bids; non‑plan‑holders are non‑responsive. • Award authority: Final award pending approval by the County Executive.