Cleaner, Contact QD, 16 oz Aerosol Can. Fill Weight 11oz

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Bus Company has issued a discretionary procurement for 34,000 units of Contact QD Cleaner, a 16 oz aerosol can with an 11 oz fill weight, manufactured by CRC Industries, Inc. (part# 03130). This procurement is targeted for delivery to MTA Bus locations across all New York State counties, with a specific focus on Queens County. The solicitation (Bid No. D214395) was posted on October 8, 2021, with bid submissions due by November 3, 2021, at 11:00 AM. The contract term is set for 27 months, with specific delivery requirements mandating goods be delivered within 14 days after purchase order release. Bidders must submit pricing on an FOB Delivered basis with net 30 payment terms. The procurement involves comprehensive terms and conditions, including detailed product qualification procedures, recycled product policies, and compliance with MTA vendor ethics standards.

This procurement is explicitly designated as an M/W/S & SDVOB (Minority/Women/Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business) discretionary procurement. To be eligible for contract award, bidders must either be certified as a minority/women-owned business, service-disabled veteran-owned business by the New York State Empire State Development Corporation, or qualify as a small business concern under Section 160 of the State Finance Law. Certified businesses must be prepared to provide current certification documentation upon request. While this is not a service-disabled veteran-owned set-aside procurement, the solicitation emphasizes opportunities for diverse business participation. No specific M/WBE goals are established for this procurement, and no incumbent vendor information is provided. Though the exact budget range is not specified, the procurement involves 34,000 units of specialized cleaning product, suggesting a potentially significant contract value for the selected vendor.