Decking Lumber and Screws for Sturgeon City Boardwalk

The City of Jacksonville, North Carolina, is seeking quotes for decking lumber and screws for the Sturgeon City Boardwalk project through a Request for Quote (RFQ) process. The specific procurement involves 300 units of 2" x 6" x 12 #1 Prime Pressure Treated Ground Contact Lumber and 6 boxes of #10 x 3 Deck Screws Torx- 305 Stainless Steel (1000 count boxes). Quotes are due on March 24, 2023, by 8:30 a.m., with submission options including email to mamitchell@jacksonvillenc.gov or direct delivery to the Accounting Department at Jacksonville City Hall. The procurement is structured as an "all or nothing" bid, meaning the entire quantity must be purchased by a single vendor. Potential bidders may direct questions to Bryan Nealey via email, and all materials will be inspected by the Project Manager upon delivery. The quotes will remain valid for 30 days, with delivery to be made to the City of Jacksonville Facility Maintenance Compound.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. However, vendors must meet certain requirements, including providing a Vendor Application and W-9 if they are not current city vendors. All bidders must complete the bid form and certify that the proposal is made in good faith without collusion. North Carolina vendors will be required to charge 7% sales tax, while the city is exempt from Federal Excise Tax. The Jacksonville City Council reserves the right to waive informalities, reject any or all bids, and select the bid that appears to be in the owner's best interest. Vendors must maintain a minimum of $1,000,000 in general liability insurance and comply with E-Verify validation. While no specific budget range is mentioned, the procurement is for a specific boardwalk project with clearly defined material requirements. The terms and conditions document provides additional detailed requirements for vendors, including provisions for payment (Net 30 days), material handling, and compliance with local and state laws.