Bid No. 245034 Rental of Steel Crossing Plates and Shoring

The City of Salem, Oregon, through its Contracts & Procurement Division, is soliciting bids for Bid No. 245034, which seeks the rental of steel crossing plates and shoring equipment. This procurement is specifically for daily and weekly rental of various sizes and types of steel crossing plates, shoring equipment, and miscellaneous tools and accessories. The contract will be for an initial one-year term beginning July 1, 2024, with options to renew for up to four additional one-year periods. Bids are due by May 22, 2024, at 11:00 AM local time, with a virtual public bid opening scheduled for the same date and time. Bidders are required to provide pricing based on an itemized list and must also offer a discount or markup from their published price list for any additional items not specifically listed. The City reserves the right to acquire rental items from alternate providers if the primary contractor cannot meet the City's needs. Prospective bidders must also complete and submit responses to five contractor disclosure questions prior to award.

Based on the available documentation, there are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting the types of organizations that can respond to this bid opportunity. The City of Salem intends to award the contract to United Rental on May 31, 2024, indicating they are the preferred vendor for this procurement. While the exact contract value is not explicitly stated, the bid is structured as a non-exclusive agreement, meaning the City is not obligated to assign a specific amount of work to the contractor and can engage multiple service providers if needed. The procurement does not specify any requirements for disadvantaged enterprises or small businesses. The contract will allow for potential price adjustments, with provisions for escalation or de-escalation subject to certain conditions. Bidders will be evaluated based on their ability to meet the specified equipment rental requirements, pricing structure, and responsiveness to the disclosure questions.