Steel (Local Inventory Requirement)

The City of Tucson in Pima County, Arizona, is seeking to establish an annual requirements contract for Steel and Aluminum materials through Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 226008. The procurement is designed to supply various steel and aluminum products to metropolitan Tucson locations, with 26 detailed product groups including hot rolled rounds, cold rolled sheets, angle irons, channels, pipes, rebar, and expanded metal. Vendors must maintain a local inventory in the Tucson metropolitan area, possess cutting equipment, and provide daily support for the city's requirements. The bid was published on March 18, 2022, with a pre-bid conference held on April 1, 2022, and the final bid due date set for June 17, 2022, at 2:00 P.M. local Arizona time. The City will select the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the Grand Total of All Groups on the Price Page, with bidders required to submit unit prices for each line item and cutting charges. The contract term is one year, with the option for the City to renew for four additional one-year periods.

The contract opportunity includes Section 3 Clause requirements from the Housing and Urban Development Act, which mandates that employment and economic opportunities be directed to low- and very low-income persons, particularly those receiving HUD housing assistance. Contractors must calculate their Section 3 obligations based on 35% of the total contract amount, with specific compliance requirements for hiring, subcontracting, and workforce development. For Indian housing assistance projects, additional preferences are given to Indian workers, organizations, and economic enterprises. While specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the annual requirements contract structure suggests ongoing procurement needs for municipal infrastructure or maintenance projects. Noncompliance with Section 3 requirements can result in sanctions, contract termination, and potential debarment from future HUD-assisted contracts. Bidders must submit bids on all items to be eligible for contract award, and the City reserves the right to make multiple awards to ensure adequate contract coverage.