Sprays And Lubrications

The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) has issued Request for Bid (RFB) #539641 for the purchase and delivery of automotive sprays and lubrications to replenish warehouse stock levels. The procurement seeks a two-year contract for 25 specific automotive maintenance and repair products, including silicone sprays, lubricants, sealants, cleaners, and gases. Deliveries will be made to the DWSD Automotive Warehouse located at 6425 Huber Street in Detroit, with required delivery times between 7:30am and 3:30pm, Monday through Friday. The bid allows for evaluation and award based on the lowest lump sum or lowest price per line item, with DWSD reserving the right to award one or multiple contracts. Specific key dates include bid publication on 10/14/25, a bid due date of 11/4/25, and an anticipated contract start date of 12/7/25. Bidders must complete various forms including pricing sheets, performance history documentation, and city-specific affidavits. Minimum qualifications include submitting approved City of Detroit tax clearances, providing business licenses, and demonstrating relevant industry experience.

The solicitation includes equalization factors and preferences for Detroit-based and Detroit resident businesses, with potential price credits available for local companies. Specific set-aside designations encourage participation from women-owned businesses (WBE), minority-owned businesses (MBE), and Detroit businesses (DB). Vendors must maintain specific insurance requirements, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and automobile liability insurance with specified minimum coverage limits. The procurement emphasizes local hiring preferences and recommends engagement with Detroit At Work for recruitment. While a precise total contract value is not explicitly stated, the bid covers an estimated two-year period with quantities ranging from 5 to 825 units per item across the 25 product categories. Most items have specific brand and manufacturer requirements, including NAPA, CRC, Permatex, and Worthington products. Vendors must provide firm unit prices for the entire contract term, with invoicing required within 30 days of delivery receipt.