2025 DPW Spring Parts Inventory Bid

The City of Owosso in Shiawassee County, Michigan, is soliciting sealed bids for a 2025 Department of Public Works (DPW) Spring Parts Inventory procurement. This "All or None" bid requires vendors to submit comprehensive pricing for 19 specific line items of water infrastructure components, including repair clamps, pipe joints, hydrants, and related parts with quantities ranging from 1 to 16 units per item. Bidders must submit original signatures, use sealed envelopes with specific labeling, and provide a completed W-9 form and local preference affidavit. The bid is due on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., with strict submission requirements that will disqualify incomplete or non-compliant proposals. Evaluation criteria appear to include pricing, local business status, and compliance with specified documentation. The city reserves the right to accept, reject, or negotiate proposals based on their assessment of the best interests of the municipality.

The procurement includes a notable local preference policy that provides a competitive advantage to businesses, offering a 6% bid preference (up to $2,500) for businesses located within Owosso city limits and a 3% advantage for businesses within Shiawassee County. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the local preference policy suggests a potential advantage for local businesses. Bidders must also meet specific insurance and contractual requirements, though the exact budget range or potential contract value is not specified in the available documentation. The procurement appears open to qualified vendors who can meet the technical specifications and submission requirements, with an emphasis on local economic participation. The bid represents a targeted inventory replenishment for the city's public works department, focusing on critical water infrastructure components.