Portable Shade Structures

The City of Raleigh, North Carolina, on behalf of Wake County, is seeking sealed bids for the procurement of Portable Shade Structures. The bid documents detail the specifications for three types of portable umbrellas - a single canopy, a duo canopy, and a quad canopy. The specifications include requirements around the base, wheels, canopy locking mechanism, opening/closing time, wind resistance, height clearance, canopy colors, and waterproofing. Bids will be accepted until 2:00 PM (EDT) on October 16th, 2024, and the contract may be extended for up to three additional one-year terms if agreed upon by the City and the successful vendor. The City will award the contract to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, and delivery time will be considered in the award.

The bid documents do not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and the bid documents do not provide any information about existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The bid documents also do not include any listed award values or budget ranges.