Cantilevered Umbrellas

The City of Raleigh is seeking bids for the procurement of ten cantilevered umbrellas through an informal bid process (Bid #274-2025-115-DN) covering jurisdictions in Wake County and Teachey Town, North Carolina. The specific umbrellas being procured are Fiberbuilt 10CANT-CB-5404 models in white or cream color, featuring a 10' square canopy with a trigger-lifted crank mechanism and an offset cantilevered post-mounted design with a total frame height of approximately 9'. Bid submissions are due by 2:00 PM EDT on May 23rd, 2025, with an anticipated award date in late May 2025. Vendors must provide a comprehensive bid that includes unit pricing for the ten umbrellas, with the Total Bid Amount encompassing all delivery-related fees and costs (excluding taxes). Additionally, bidders are required to submit at least three references demonstrating previous similar work, and the umbrellas must include a base sturdy enough to withstand strong winds.

The procurement opportunity encourages participation from minority and women-owned businesses, with the City of Raleigh implementing specific non-discrimination policies in its selection process. Payment terms are established at net 30 days from invoice receipt, with invoices to be submitted electronically to accountspayable@raleighnc.gov. The city reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any irregularities in the bidding process. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the bid involves procuring ten umbrellas, suggesting a moderate-scale procurement. The solicitation emphasizes sustainability in its procurement approach and seeks vendors capable of meeting precise technical specifications for the cantilevered umbrellas, with a focus on quality, reliability, and compliance with the city's comprehensive procurement guidelines.