The Cuyahoga County Department of Purchasing issued a formal Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the procurement of a Manitex A62 bucket truck, or an equivalent piece of equipment. Bidders were required to attend a pre‑bid teleconference on May 3, 2022 and submit sealed bids either in‑person or electronically by May 23, 2022. A bid bond of at least $500 is required for bids exceeding $50,000, and all bidders must be on the county’s official plan‑holder list and registered with the County Inspector General. The award status is listed as “Awarded,” though the winning vendor’s identity is not disclosed in the source documents.
• Procurement type: Formal ITB (full and open competition).
• Mandatory bid‑bond (≥ $500) indicates contract value likely > $50 k.
• Submission methods: sealed in‑person bids or electronic portal submission.
• No performance bond required; payment occurs after County Executive approval.