245079 Supplemental Information Letter No. 1.pdf

This document is a Supplemental Information Letter related to Bid No. 245079 for the provision of ear impressions and custom hearing protection issued by the City of Salem, Oregon. The City is seeking bids for an estimated initial order of 101-200 pairs of custom hearing protection, with the successful bidder required to travel to the City's Public Works Operations facility to take the ear impressions. The bid has a closing date of November 20, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. local time, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive bidder for a one-year term with potential for four one-year renewals.

The bid requests pricing on new pairs ordered in various quantity ranges as well as replacement pairs from pre-existing ear mold impressions, with pricing to include all labor, overhead, profit, and estimated shipping. The City will apply a preference for resident bidders as defined by Oregon law, and bidders are required to provide information on any environmental, product liability, wage, or employee benefit violations within the last three years. The contract is not specifically designated for any set-aside, and there is no information provided about any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The value of the contract is not specified, but the initial order is for 101-200 pairs of custom hearing protection.