Panther Park Thread Bid Doc.pdf

This document is the Bid Solicitation for the Panther Park Thread contract issued by the City of Metropolis Department of Public Works. The solicitation requests proposals for the supply and delivery of various types of thread for use in the repair and maintenance of the Panther Park Pedestrian Trail over a 3-year base period with two 1-year renewal options. The requested products include sewing thread, braiding thread, and other specialty threads in a range of colors, materials, and quantities. Bids are due by 2:00 PM on June 30, 2023, and a mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on June 15, 2023. The contract is anticipated to be awarded by August 1, 2023.

The bid solicitation specifies pricing shall be firm, fixed-unit rates for the duration of the contract. A 15% local business set-aside applies, and the current incumbent supplier is Threads & More, Inc. Funding for this contract will be provided through the City of Metropolis Parks and Recreation budget. Bidders must demonstrate the capacity to meet minimum order quantities and provide samples for evaluation as part of the bid submission requirements.