The City of Spokane issued RFQ 6131‑24 to procure fabricated stainless‑steel grate guard plates on an as‑needed basis, referencing drawing 1000‑12‑0033 Rev A. The contract is a unit‑price solicitation with a 12‑month price‑firmness period; the City may order up to 20 plates per year, paying only for units actually delivered. Tiercel Technology won the award with a unit price of $202 (including freight, excluding the 9 % tax). Lead times range from 10 business days (ARO) to 8 weeks, depending on the vendor. The award date was May 13 2024, and the contract runs for one year with possible price adjustments on the anniversary.