Storage bins for public safety project

The City of Lansing Purchasing Office is conducting a Request for Bid (RFB) for a Storage Bins Public Safety Project, soliciting 720 Akro-Mils storage bins with specific requirements for label holders, bin colors, and lids. This procurement is specifically for the Lansing Police Department's new Public Safety Building Project, with a strict specification for Akro-Mils products, including 35-010 label holders, 33-220 blue storage bins, and 33-023 clear standard lids. The bid (Bid Number B/26/007) is due electronically on www.mitn.info or in-person by July 31, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. local time. Vendors must submit a completed bid form and comply with various city requirements, including providing documentation showing U.S. manufacturing or assembly. Technical questions can be directed to Ryan Kellom, while contractual inquiries should be addressed to Stephanie Robinson from the Purchasing Office.

The City of Lansing demonstrates a preference for Lansing-based job providers and U.S. manufacturers, implementing a strategic approach to local economic development through this procurement. Bidders must provide comprehensive documentation demonstrating U.S. manufacturing or assembly origins, which serves as a potential evaluation criterion. The procurement includes mandatory compliance with non-discrimination policies, insurance provisions, and certifications regarding debarment and suspension. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement involves 720 storage units, suggesting a potentially significant contract value. The City will distribute all purchasing documents through the Michigan Intergovernmental Trade Network (MITN) and will only release bid results via email to registered vendors, indicating a structured and transparent procurement process that encourages broad vendor participation while maintaining specific product and manufacturing requirements.