Acrylic Fabrication

Multnomah County issued a Request for Intermediate Bids (RIB-70-2021) for acrylic fabrication services targeting workspace modifications at the South East Health Center, specifically seeking a vendor with CNC machine capabilities to produce precision-cut acrylic components. The procurement required a comprehensive project involving 60 forward-facing acrylic sneeze guard/barriers measuring 48" x 24" with specific hole configurations, 240 acrylic stands, 75 cubicle wall brackets, and 25 desk work surface brackets. The solicitation was open from February 5, 2021, at 8:00 AM PST to February 12, 2021, at 4:00 PM PST, with evaluation criteria focused on identifying the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Vendors were required to provide estimated pricing for the sample project and potential delivery costs, with commodity codes 99070110 (Plastics, Resins, Fiberglass) and 31230000 (Machined Raw Stock) defining the technical scope of required fabrication services. Key qualifications included having precise manufacturing capabilities and ability to meet specific design specifications for workspace protective barriers.

The procurement emphasized responsible business practices, including requirements for vendors to demonstrate efforts in reusing, salvaging, or recycling waste materials and making reasonable attempts to include diverse suppliers and subcontractors. Payment terms were specified as 0% 0, Net 30, using US Dollars as the currency. The contract was ultimately awarded to Northwest Refinishing LLC for $5,142.50, indicating a relatively modest project budget. Potential bidders were required to register on the Multnomah County Marketplace (MMP) platform and could access the sourcing event through commodity code matching, direct invitation, or by visiting the county's Business Opportunities page. Technical support was available via email at tsmmarketplacesupport@multco.us, and vendors were advised to monitor their email for event updates and correspondence throughout the bidding process.