Zoom Bid Opening Instructions 4.17.24~1.docx

The document provided is a Zoom meeting invitation for a bid opening related to three contract opportunities with the City of Salem, Oregon's Department of Public Works - Operations. The bid opportunities include Sweeping Services (Bid No. 245010), Fluorosilicic Acid (Bid No. 245013), and Fire Hose 2 1/2" (Bid No. 245011). The bid opening for these opportunities will be held on April 17, 2024, at 11:00 AM Pacific Time via Zoom. The Fluorosilicic Acid contract (Bid No. 245013) is for a one-year period beginning July 1, 2024, with options to renew for up to four additional one-year terms. The estimated quantity is 305,000 lbs of fluorosilicic acid that must meet the ANSI/AWWA B703-11 standard and be certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 60. Bids must be submitted electronically through Equity Hub's Bid Locker by the April 17, 2024, 11:00 AM local time deadline.

The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive bidder, and the City reserves the right to increase or decrease the estimated quantities. The solicitation is open to all qualified bidders, and there is no mention of any set-asides or incumbent suppliers. The Sample Goods Agreement provided indicates this is a non-exclusive contract, allowing the City to procure similar goods from other providers. The maximum compensation amount is not specified in the provided documents, and the funding source and any budget range for the contract are also not included.