Furnish Appliances

The City of Warren's Purchasing Division is seeking competitive bids for the Senior Housing Commission to procure various appliances through Invitation to Bid ITB-W-1472. The procurement involves furnishing 20 electric ranges, 6 electric ranges with front controls, 20 refrigerators, 15 stackable washer/dryers, 15 dishwashers, 10 115-volt air conditioners, 2 230-volt air conditioners, and 30 garbage disposals. Bidders must submit electronic proposals via the BidNet (MITN) Procurement System by 12:30 PM on March 26, 2025, with a public bid opening via Zoom at 1:00 PM EST the same day. The contract period will span one year, commencing on May 11, 2025, or upon Warren Housing Commission approval. Vendors are required to provide complete manufacturer's product specifications and can only submit alternate products that match the same function and size. Pricing must be held firm for 60 days or until bid award, with successful bidders maintaining consistent pricing throughout the contract period. Delivery of ordered items is mandated within 10 calendar days of purchase order receipt, to be made to 26600 Burg Rd, Warren, MI 48089, between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The City will order items on an as-needed basis, with potential quantity variations, and pricing is to be F.O.B. destination, inclusive of all delivery and additional charges. To be considered for award, vendors must complete and sign page 3 of the bid form and submit pages 1-14 electronically through the specified procurement system. While no specific budget range is detailed in the documentation, the procurement suggests a potential contract value corresponding to the appliance quantities and specifications. The bid emphasizes unit pricing and requires vendors to demonstrate capability of meeting the precise appliance requirements for the Senior Housing Department. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure that might require integration with the proposed appliance procurement.