Description
This contract is a formal Request for Bid issued by the Cuyahoga County Department of Purchasing for the supply of various bottled gases to county departments. The solicitation was opened on January 27, 2023, with a pre‑bid telephone conference on January 5 and a bid submission deadline of January 26 2023 at 11:00 A.M. Bids exceeding $50,000 required a $500 bid bond, payable either as a surety bond or a certified check. The award was made on February 3 2023, with an estimated contract value of $275,000. No performance bond is required, but awarded contractors must submit purchase‑order documentation within 14 days of award.
• Scope: Supply of assorted bottled gases as referenced by requisition RQ 10143.
• Procurement Method: Formal RFB with full and open competition; bid bond required for larger bids.
• Key Dates: Pre‑bid conference (Jan 5), bid deadline (Jan 26), award (Feb 3).
• Financials: $500 bid bond for bids > $50k; contract award amount $275,000.
• Compliance: Vendors must be on the official plan‑holder list and provide full contact information in bids.