Glass and Glazing Services - On-Call

Multnomah County, Oregon has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for county-wide, on-call glass and glazing services, seeking a contractor to furnish, install, and repair various glass elements including doors, relites, transoms, glass panels, walls, partitions, windows, and furniture tops. The solicitation was opened on September 13, 2019, with a bid closing date of October 15, 2019, at 2:00 PM PDT, and covers a five-year service period. Contractor qualifications include obtaining licensing from the Oregon Construction Contractors Board, employing only Journeyman level installers, and maintaining a four-hour minimum response time. An optional pre-bid conference was scheduled for September 24, 2019, to provide guidance on navigating the bidding system. The contract will be awarded on a time and materials basis, with prevailing wage rates applying, and bidders must submit proposals electronically through the sourcing event platform by completing the Bid Sheet and Cooperative Purchasing Vendor Agreement.

The solicitation encourages responsible business practices, including use of energy-efficient appliances and efforts to include diverse suppliers and subcontractors. No bid bond, performance bond, or payment bond will be required for this contract, and the county has included a cooperative purchasing provision that allows other public agencies to potentially establish contracts under the same terms. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed, the emphasis on diverse supplier inclusion suggests an openness to varied business types. The contract enables cooperative purchasing, which could expand potential participation and provide flexibility for multiple public agencies. Although specific award values are not mentioned in the provided documentation, the five-year on-call service structure suggests a potentially significant ongoing procurement opportunity for qualified glass and glazing service providers.