Zoom Bid Opening Instructions 5.22.24~3.docx

This document is an invitation to a Zoom meeting for the bid opening for three City of Salem, Oregon contract opportunities: 245021 Firefighting Foam, 245032 Debris Hauling, 245033 Landfill for Processing Debris, and 245034 Rental of Steel Crossing Plates. The bid opening is scheduled for May 22, 2024 at 11:00 AM Pacific Time. The contract for Bid No. 245034 Rental of Steel Crossing Plates is a one-year agreement with options to renew for up to four additional one-year periods, beginning on July 1, 2024. Bids are due by May 22, 2024 at 11:00 AM local time and will be publicly opened virtually.

The contract for Bid No. 245034 Rental of Steel Crossing Plates and Shoring is a non-exclusive agreement, allowing the City of Salem to acquire rental items from alternate providers if the primary contractor is unable to meet the City's needs. Bidders must provide pricing based on an itemized list, as well as a discount or markup from their published price list for any additional items not specifically listed. Bidders are also required to provide responses to five contractor disclosure questions prior to award. The agreement has a not-to-exceed value, but the specific amount is not provided in the documentation. There is no mention of any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, nor is there any information provided about incumbent vendors or current contractors.