Furnish Steel Aluminum and Metal Supplies

Onondaga County's Division of Purchase is seeking bids for a comprehensive steel, aluminum, and metal supplies contract through solicitation BID0011281. The procurement covers an extensive range of metal materials including galvanized sheetmetal, cold rolled steel, aluminum sheets, stainless steel sheets, expanded metal, aluminum diamond plate, steel angles, steel square tubing, aluminum angles, aluminum square tubing, and hot rolled steel flat bars. The bid was released on 09/23/2025, with a submission deadline of 10/15/2025 at 2:00 PM, and a final question submission date of 09/30/2025. The contract will initially run from 11/15/2025 to 05/15/2026, with potential for up to five additional six-month renewal periods based on mutual written consent. Evaluation will be conducted on a unit pricing basis, with the county reserving the right to award the contract in whole or in part to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Pricing must remain firm for 45 days from the bid opening, with potential quarterly price adjustments subject to appropriate documentation.

No specific set-aside designations or minority/women-owned business enterprise (MWBE) requirements are associated with this solicitation. The contract allows for potential use by other governmental entities, with pricing to remain consistent throughout the contract term. No bid security or performance bond is required for participation. The procurement does not specify existing incumbent vendors or require integration with specific infrastructure or technology. While the exact award value is not explicitly stated, the bid includes detailed pricing specifications across multiple product groups (Groups A-M) with estimated quantities for each item type. The county has structured the contract with no minimum order requirements and no additional freight or handling charges, providing flexibility for purchasing agencies. Potential bidders should carefully review the comprehensive pricing specifications and be prepared to provide competitive unit pricing across the specified metal supply categories.