Bid No. 223096 Chairs, Couches, Stools, and Property Storage Containers

The City of Salem, Oregon, in conjunction with Marion County, is soliciting bids for Bid No. 223096, which seeks to procure various furniture and storage items, including lounge chairs, rockers, sectional sofas, benches, stools, and property storage containers. The procurement is primarily focused on acquiring specific furniture models from Norix Furniture or approved equivalents, with detailed line items specifying estimated quantities and configurations. The bid was issued on September 21, 2022, with a strict submission deadline of September 29, 2022, at 11:00 AM local time, to be conducted via a Zoom bid opening. The contract will be partially funded through Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (CSLFRF), requiring successful bidders to comply with federal provisions related to debarment, lobbying, and procurement of recovered materials. Evaluation criteria include responsiveness, compliance with bid specifications, and total bid price, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest responsive bidder. Bid prices must remain firm and irrevocable for 30 calendar days following the closing date.

The solicitation includes provisions encouraging participation from disadvantaged business enterprises and requires bidders to provide information about their compliance with tax laws and training programs. Two vendors submitted bids: Access Supply, LLC and PacificWRO, with total bid amounts of $81,121.52 and $81,438.73, respectively. The City intends to award the contract to Access Supply, LLC on October 6, 2022. The contract is non-exclusive, allowing for potential cooperative purchasing by other public agencies. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed, the bid documents emphasize opportunities for diverse business participation. The procurement appears to have a relatively modest budget range, with total bid values around $81,000-$82,000. Successful bidders must demonstrate the ability to provide the specified furniture items, meet federal compliance requirements, and deliver the goods according to the specified terms and conditions.