Portable Shade Structures

The state and local contracting opportunity is for the procurement of Portable Shade Structures by the City of Raleigh, North Carolina within the jurisdictions of Wake County and Teachey Town. The City is seeking sealed bids for a single set of Portable Shade Structures, including single, dual, and quad canopy umbrellas, to be delivered by November 13, 2024. The bid response is due by 2:00 PM EDT on that date, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, considering quality, performance, and the time specified for contract performance. The bid document outlines detailed technical specifications for the Portable Shade Structures, including minimum size and clearance requirements, fabric and wind resistance, as well as requirements for the free-standing bases. Pricing is requested on the Bid Pricing Form, with delivery costs to be included, and the City is not exempt from North Carolina sales tax, which must be itemized on invoices. Payment terms are net 30 days from receipt of a proper invoice or acceptance of the goods, whichever is later.

The state and local contracting opportunity does not include any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The bid is open to all public bidders, and the City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any irregularities or technicalities. The City also reserves the right to terminate the contract for cause or convenience and to extend the contract for up to three additional one-year periods, but no incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified, nor is any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration mentioned. The possible award value or budget range is also not provided in the available information.