Purchase 304 Stainless Steel Sheets, Plates and Flat Stock

The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) is seeking bids for the purchase of stainless steel sheets, plates, and flat stock. The required items include 4 sheets of 16-gauge stainless steel 304, 2 plates of 1/4-inch stainless steel 304, 4 plates of 3/8-inch stainless steel 304, and 100 pieces of 1/4-inch x 4-inch x 12-foot stainless steel 304 flat stock. Bids must be submitted by 2:00 PM on June 16, 2010 and will be publicly opened and read on the bid due date. The requested items are to be delivered to the Deer Island Treatment Plant. The award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible, and eligible bidder. The RFB includes standard contract provisions, such as pricing, delivery, warranty, termination, and compliance requirements. The MWRA will give preference to environmentally preferable and recycled products when feasible.

The RFB does not mention any set-asides or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is no information provided about any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFB does not include any listed award values or budget ranges.