Appliances and Building Supplies

Delaware State University (DSU) has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for Contract No. 19-04-09-03, seeking qualified vendors to supply and deliver appliances and building supplies primarily for student residences. The procurement encompasses a wide range of appliances including washers, dryers, cooking ranges, microwaves, refrigerators, water heaters, and various building materials. The contract term is three years with an option to renew for two additional one-year extensions, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2019. Proposals are due by May 30, 2019, at 3:00 PM local time, with a deadline for questions on May 9, 2019, and responses to be posted by May 16, 2019. The University will evaluate bids and award to the lowest responsible bidder(s), reserving the right to make multiple or partial awards, and to award by types, zones, or on an item-by-item basis. Vendors must provide delivery pricing from shipping origin to specific facilities, including stair delivery up to fourth floors, and must have a local or toll-free telephone number. Pricing must remain firm for the entire contract term and be quoted in U.S. dollars.

The solicitation actively encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE), Women-Owned Business Enterprises (WBE), and Veteran-Owned Business Enterprises (VBE), providing full opportunity to submit bids. No mandatory pre-bid meeting is required, and the bid bond requirement has been waived, though performance bonds may be requested from successful bidders. Vendors are not required to submit prices for all items to be considered for award, and subcontracting is permitted with prior written University approval. Successful vendors must provide proof of required insurance coverage and maintain a local communication infrastructure. The University is tax-exempt, and proposals should not include taxes or fees. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the procurement suggests a potentially significant contract value covering appliances and building supplies for student residential facilities across the university.