Inventory Lumen & Reorder Reports - FY25 1ST QRT

The City of Ocala, located in Marion County, Florida, is soliciting sealed electronic bids through the AURSI system for Inventory-Lumen & Reorder Reports for Fiscal Year 2025 First Quarter, specifically under ITB# ELE/250338. The procurement encompasses a comprehensive inventory of 115 electrical and utility-related items, including various types of wire, cables, electrical components, connectors, switches, poles, luminaires, bolts, and infrastructure materials. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically by February 7, 2025, at 2:00 P.M., with no exceptions to the submission deadline. The evaluation criteria will consider lowest bid meeting specifications, with factors including cost, warranty, delivery, past experience, and Drug Free Workplace certification. Vendors must submit multiple documents with their bid, including a Bid Response Form, Affidavit of Compliance, Drug Free Workplace Certificate, References, E-Verify Form, and MSDS Sheets. Interested parties with questions are directed to contact Mary Ann St. Laurent, Warehouse & Inventory Manager, at mstlaurent@ocalafl.org or (352-351-6705).

The procurement has a strong emphasis on domestic manufacturing, mandating that cable and other products must be manufactured in the United States in compliance with the Buy American Act. Only specified O.E.U. manufacturers will be accepted, and all reels are specified as non-returnable wood reels. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the bid process encourages vendors to offer American-made alternatives and clearly indicate the country of manufacture. The City of Ocala requests that vendors demonstrate compliance with domestic manufacturing requirements, suggesting a preference for local or national suppliers. Although the exact award value or budget range is not specified in the provided documentation, the comprehensive nature of the 115-item inventory indicates a significant procurement opportunity for electrical and utility infrastructure materials. The bid emphasizes strict compliance requirements, including E-Verify participation and maintaining a drug-free workplace, which may influence vendor selection beyond purely financial considerations.