IFB_5000_JRN1043_ADD_2_v1.pdf

This solicitation addendum modifies Invitation for Bid (IFB) 5000 JRN1043 issued by the City of Austin Financial Services – Central Procurement for mobile container purchase and rental services. The scope includes delivery and installation of onsite storage and office units in open bay, deluxe, combination, and office configurations. Category 1 encompasses monthly rental of units ranging from 8 ft. by 10 ft. to 60 ft. by 36 ft., with estimated monthly quantities totaling 171 units. Category 2 covers annual purchases of 34 units. Category 3 provides expedited services with 10 estimated annual flat-fee transactions in each subcategory. Category 4 provides for additional related products with an estimated annual spending need of $100,000. The original solicitation due date has been extended to October 15, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. Questions were due September 25, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Central Time. No pre-bid conference or mandatory site visit is scheduled. The addendum replaces the Solicitation and Contract Packet with Version 3, and all other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged. Offerors must return one signed copy of the addendum with their response or face potential rejection.

Pricing is fixed for the initial 12 calendar months, after which either party may request price adjustments not exceeding the percentage change in the Producer Price Index for metal container manufacturing. All pricing is FOB destination prepaid. The City applies a 5 percent local business discount for bids up to $500,000 and 3 percent for bids between $500,000 and $50 million, and a 5 percent small business discount at the same thresholds. Certified small business subcontractors representing 5 percent or more of prime bid value may qualify for additional discounts of 2 percent or 1 percent, respectively. The contract is subject to the City's Living Wage Program, requiring all workers to earn a minimum of $22.15 per hour. Commercial General Liability insurance requirements range from $500,000 to $1,000,000 per occurrence depending on facility type. Contractors must obtain three verifiable references demonstrating similar services within the last five years and certify non-debarment and compliance with applicable Texas Government Code chapters. Invoices are paid within 30 calendar days of receipt.