The City of Spokane issued RFQ 5273‑20 to procure propane LPG in two cylinder sizes for use with forklifts, sweepers, welders, and portable heaters. The contract is a fixed‑price, unit‑price arrangement anchored to a statewide propane price index (Contract 02138) and includes a margin‑adjustment per gallon. The agency expects roughly 153 of the 34‑lb cylinders and 10 of the 100‑lb cylinders per year, with an estimated first‑year spend of about $5 k (including tax). The solicitation allowed open competition, with a bid deadline of 16 Nov 2020, award on 24 Nov 2020, and a one‑year performance period starting 15 Dec 2020, renewable up to four additional years.
• Scope: Supply of propane LPG (34 lb & 100 lb cylinders) for internal municipal equipment.
• Pricing: Unit prices $29 and $70 respectively, adjusted by a $0.8038 per‑gallon margin tied to weekly OPIS data.
• Term: 1‑year base period (12/15/2020‑12/14/2021) with up to four one‑year extensions.