Bid 25_21 Notification Letter.pdf

This document is a Notification Letter for Bid 25_21 issued by the City of Metropolis Public Works Department. The letter informs potential bidders that the City is seeking bids for the maintenance and repair of citywide street lighting infrastructure, including the replacement of bulbs, ballasts, and other components as needed. The contract term is for 3 years with 2 optional 1-year renewals. Bids are due by 5:00 PM on June 30, 2021, with a public bid opening scheduled for July 5, 2021. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for June 15, 2021 at City Hall.

The Notification Letter states that the estimated contract value is $2.5 million annually. The City has set a 20% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) participation goal for this contract. The current incumbent is Acme Electric, who has held the contract for the past 5 years. Funding for the contract will be provided through the City's General Fund. Interested bidders must submit pricing on a unit cost basis for the various maintenance and repair services outlined in the Scope of Work.