Inventory-lumen & reorder reports - FY24 4TH QRT

The City of Ocala Utility Services/Resource Management is soliciting sealed electronic bids via the AURSI system for Invitation to Bid #ELE/250017, which focuses on Inventory-Lumen and Reorder Reports for the 4th Quarter of Fiscal Year 2024. The procurement covers a comprehensive range of electrical utility materials, including cables, wires, transformers, brackets, connectors, and related equipment with specific quantities ranging from 10 to 70,000 linear feet or individual units. Bidders must submit proposals electronically by October 21, 2024, at 2:00 P.M., with no exceptions to the opening time. Evaluation criteria will include compliance with specifications, cost, warranty, delivery capabilities, past experience, and the presence of a Drug Free Workplace Program. Potential vendors must contact Mary Ann St. Laurent (mstlaurent@ocalafl.org or 352-351-6705) for any questions regarding the bid. The city has explicitly stated that only specified O.E.U. manufacturers will be accepted, and all wood reels are non-returnable.

The procurement emphasizes domestic manufacturing preferences, with a clear mandate for vendors to offer American-made alternatives or explicitly indicate the country of manufacture. Vendors must comply with E-Verify requirements for new employees and provide a Drug Free Workplace Certificate. Additional submission requirements include references, an Affidavit of Compliance, and a completed Information Form. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the detailed line-item specifications suggest a substantial procurement scope. The bid appears open to various types of vendors, with no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises mentioned. The procurement covers Marion County and involves the City of Ocala, targeting electrical utility inventory management and reordering processes for the upcoming fiscal quarter. Vendors must demonstrate technical capability, compliance with domestic manufacturing guidelines, and the ability to meet the city's specific inventory and reporting requirements.