DCKT-2019-Pre-filled Sand Bags

The District of Columbia has issued a state and local contract opportunity (ID: 66c85820829eb5d869070b5c) for pre-filled sand bags, with a solicitation posted on June 19, 2019, and a proposal due date of July 10, 2019. This procurement appears to be focused on securing a supply of sand bags, likely for emergency preparedness, flood mitigation, or municipal infrastructure protection purposes. The contract seeks vendors capable of delivering pre-filled sand bags to meet the district's potential emergency response needs. While specific technical specifications are not fully detailed in the provided information, potential respondents would likely need to demonstrate their ability to rapidly produce, fill, and deliver sand bags that meet municipal standards for emergency use. The procurement process requires interested vendors to submit comprehensive proposals by the July 10, 2019 deadline, which suggests a competitive bidding environment with potential evaluation of vendor capabilities, production capacity, delivery timelines, and cost-effectiveness.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent organizations based on the available information. Without more context, it is uncertain whether there are preferences for local, small, minority-owned, or disadvantaged business enterprises. The procurement appears to be a standard municipal supply contract for a critical emergency preparedness resource. While no specific budget range or award value is provided, municipal sand bag contracts typically involve significant quantities to ensure adequate emergency preparedness. Vendors would need to demonstrate technical capability to produce sand bags at scale, meet municipal specifications, and potentially provide rapid deployment capabilities. The contract seems designed to establish a reliable supply source for the District of Columbia's infrastructure and emergency management needs, with a focus on securing a dependable vendor for pre-filled sand bag procurement.