Coated Nuts and Bolts

The City of Sterling Heights in Macomb County, Michigan, is seeking quotes for a procurement of coated nuts and bolts specifically designed for use in the city's water distribution system. The Request for Quote (RFQ-SH24-001) solicits bids for six different types of Grade 5 and heavy hex nuts and bolts with Blue Xylan 1424 coating, with estimated quantities ranging from 800 to 2,000 units per type. Quotes are due on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. and must be submitted online at www.mitn.info or via email to shpurchasing@sterling-heights.net. Bidders are required to provide comprehensive documentation, including all requested forms and material safety data sheets. The city maintains significant procurement flexibility, reserving the right to award quotes based on individual or grouped items, reject any or all quotes, waive irregularities, and potentially split the award to optimize cost savings. Pricing terms specify F.O.B. Destination, with prices required to remain valid for at least 15 days after quote opening.

The procurement appears to be open to all qualified vendors without specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types. Delivery will be to the City of Sterling Heights Department of Public Works located at 7200 18 Mile Road, with bidders required to indicate their expected delivery timeframe after receiving the order. The city is tax-exempt and requires vendors to provide unit pricing, maintaining the flexibility to increase or decrease quantities as needed. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the solicitation covers multiple product types with cumulative quantities suggesting a moderate-scale procurement. Vendors will need to demonstrate capability to provide precisely specified coated nuts and bolts that meet the city's technical requirements for water distribution infrastructure. The procurement process emphasizes technical compliance, competitive pricing, and the ability to meet the city's specific material specifications for these critical infrastructure components.