RFB-7361A purchase of peerless snow chain and hardware

The City of Yonkers Purchasing Office has issued Request for Bid (RFB-7361A) for the procurement of snow chains, tighteners, and related hardware for the Vehicle Maintenance Division located at 1130 Nepperhan Avenue in Yonkers, New York. The procurement specifically seeks Peerless Tire Chains, Peerless Chain Tighteners, and associated hardware including lock nuts, cap screws, and Crosby Anchor Shackles. Estimated quantities include 150 tire chains, 250 chain tighteners, 3 packs of lock nuts, 100 packs of hex tap bolts, and 30 Crosby Anchor Shackles in two sizes. Bidders are required to provide unit prices and may quote the specified brands or equivalent products, with mandatory inclusion of descriptive literature in their submissions. The bid is scheduled to be opened on February 7, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with delivery costs to be included in unit pricing. The City reserves the right to award the contract on an item-by-item basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The procurement emphasizes encouraging participation from minority and women-owned business enterprises (MWBE), requiring bidders to complete a related questionnaire. Vendors must submit several mandatory certifications, including a Vendor Background Questionnaire, Non-Collusive Bidding Certification, and documentation regarding business dealings with Northern Ireland and compliance with the Iran Divestment Act. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the contract will be determined by unit prices and quantities. Potential bidders must provide lead times for proposed items and demonstrate capability to meet the city's hardware requirements. The jurisdiction for this procurement is Westchester County, with the solicitation posted on January 24, 2025, and proposals due by February 7, 2025. Bidders are expected to provide comprehensive documentation and meet stringent compliance requirements to be considered for contract award.