Membrane filters

The City of Saginaw is soliciting sealed bid proposals for Membrane Filters for the Saginaw Water Treatment Plant through a competitive procurement process. The specific procurement involves Mixed Cellulose Esters (MCE) membrane filters with precise technical specifications: 0.45 micron pore size, 47 mm diameter, white, gridded, semi-permeable membranes intended for microbiological analysis. The bid requires 12 packages of Millipore S-PAK Membrane Filters (Millipore #HAWG047S6, 600/package) with a strict "No Substitutions" policy. The bid is scheduled to be due on September 30, 2025, at 3:00 PM, with an "All or None" submission requirement mandating that bidders provide pricing for all requested items. Potential vendors must comply with the City's Ordinance 14.33, submit Vendor Compliance Forms, and potentially provide evidence of qualifications. The contract includes provisions for potential two-year extensions with maintained pricing and terms, and requires vendors to include all shipping and freight costs for delivery to 522 Ezra Rust Drive in Saginaw.

The procurement includes specific local bidder preference provisions, allowing Saginaw-based businesses within 5% of the lowest bid to match the price. Vendors must demonstrate compliance with Michigan's Iran Economic Sanctions Act and potentially provide a 5% bid bond for proposals exceeding $100,000. The solicitation includes mandatory insurance requirements and indemnification clauses. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the bid's detailed specifications suggest a targeted procurement for water treatment facility supplies. Vendors must submit an original bid and one copy, with potential additional qualification requirements. The local preference clause provides a competitive advantage for Saginaw-based businesses, potentially limiting broader competitive participation. The procurement appears designed to secure specialized membrane filtration equipment with strict technical and local economic development considerations.