On-Call Window Blinds/Draperies/Coverings: Purchase, Installation, Maintenance and Repair

Multnomah County, Oregon is soliciting bids for an on-call contract (ITB-145-2022) to provide window blinds, draperies, and coverings services. The procurement seeks vendors capable of purchasing, installing, maintaining, and repairing window dressing products including draperies, shades, vertical and horizontal blinds on an as-needed basis. The county intends to award two contracts to the lowest bidders meeting minimum requirements, with a maximum contract term of five years. The solicitation was released on April 15, 2022, and responses are due by May 17, 2022, at 2:00 PM PDT. Bidders must comply with specific pricing guidelines, including firm pricing for the first twelve months with subsequent price increases tied to the U.S. Department of Labor Consumer Price Index for Urban Consumers (CPI-U). On-site work will be subject to prevailing wage rates from the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI). No pre-bid conference will be held, and all questions must be submitted through the designated Q&A board.

The procurement encourages responsible business practices, including the use of energy-efficient appliances and route optimization. The county also emphasizes efforts to include diverse suppliers and subcontractors, though specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed. Other public agencies may establish contracts under the same terms through a cooperative purchasing agreement. While specific budget ranges are not provided in the available documentation, the contract's five-year maximum term and on-call nature suggest flexibility in potential contract value. Vendors must be prepared to demonstrate capabilities in window covering product procurement, installation, maintenance, and repair across various settings. Technical support for the bidding process is available via email at tsmmarketplacesupport@multco.us, and all responses must be submitted through the Multnomah County Marketplace (MMP) platform. Interested vendors must carefully review all solicitation documents and ensure complete compliance with all submission requirements.