Industrial Adhesives Cleaners and Lubricants

Pima County, Arizona, is soliciting bids for a comprehensive contract to supply industrial adhesives, cleaners, and lubricants through Solicitation Number IFB-24000289. The procurement aims to establish a supplier contract for a wide range of industrial chemical products, including 90 unique items such as silicone sealants, brake fluids, transmission fluids, engine oils, degreasers, and automotive maintenance chemicals. Vendors must be capable of delivering stock orders within eight hours and non-stock items within sixteen hours, with an expectation of maintaining reasonable inventory levels and providing manufacturer's warranties. The initial contract term is one year, with four potential one-year renewal options, and bids will be exclusively submitted through the BidNet solicitation portal. Key dates include a remote pre-bid conference on June 28th, 2024, at 2:00 PM, and the bid submission deadline of July 12th, 2024, at 2:00 PM local Tucson time. Bidders must include all incidental and associated costs in their unit pricing, with the county estimating an annual award amount of approximately $50,000.

The solicitation includes a potential 5% bid preference for Small Business Enterprise (SBE) certified firms for contracts not exceeding $500,000 per contract year, providing an opportunity for smaller businesses to compete. Vendors must maintain specific insurance coverage, including commercial general liability, business automobile liability, and workers' compensation, with detailed endorsement requirements outlined in the solicitation documents. The contract allows for flexible pricing and container sizes, with the county specifically seeking bids for items like 120 units of clear silicone sealant (3 oz units) and approximately 96 quarts of automotive lubricants and petroleum products. Bidders are encouraged to submit pricing in gallon containers, avoiding 55-gallon drum submissions. The procurement appears designed to serve multiple government departments and industries requiring diverse chemical supplies, with a focus on comprehensive and adaptable industrial maintenance product procurement. The extensive product list and specific delivery requirements suggest a robust and detailed approach to meeting the county's industrial chemical needs.