10212-Category 21 - Commercial Shredders & Chippers

The Washington Department of Enterprise Services (DES) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Category 21 - Commercial Shredders & Chippers under Contract 10212 for Lawn and Grounds Maintenance Equipment. The purpose of this IFB is to solicit bids for this product category, which was previously part of IFB 10212 but was subsequently cancelled. The resulting award(s) will be incorporated into the existing Contract 10212, which is a "catalog discount" contract covering a full line of products from multiple manufacturers across various categories. The contract term will commence upon award and run through April 10, 2015, with optional extensions up to a total of six years. Pricing will be based on the highest percentage discount off the manufacturer's posted price list for each brand/manufacturer and region (if applicable). No minimum purchase is guaranteed, but based on past and projected usage, the state estimates purchases of Category 21 items over the initial term may approximate $200,000.

The state encourages participation by minority and women-owned businesses, as well as the use of environmentally preferable products. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed. Bids are due on June 19, 2013 at 2:00 PM. The state does not guarantee any minimum purchase amount, but the estimated spending for the initial term is around $200,000 for the Category 21 items.