Automotive Fasteners and Fittings, Steel and Galvanized

Baltimore County is soliciting bids under solicitation B-10000578 to establish a multi-year term agreement for the procurement of steel and galvanized automotive fasteners and fittings. The scope includes machine screws, sheet metal screws, hex cap screws, and various air brake and brass fittings. The contract is structured as a straight commodity procurement with an estimated total value of 600,000 dollars over the entire term, which consists of an initial one-year period and four renewal options. Awarding will be based on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with pricing determined by a percentage discount off the manufacturer's price list. The selected vendor must provide a local representative for weekly visits to six specific equipment operations and maintenance shops across Maryland to restock bins and survey shortages. All items must be delivered F.O.B. Destination/Inside Delivery. Packaging must adhere to best commercial practices using recyclable or biodegradable materials and avoiding non-recyclable Styrofoam. Bidders are required to submit a variety of documents, including a procurement affidavit, minority and women participation affidavit, and at least two references from the past 18 months. The county also considers an Economic Benefit Factor and maintains a 30 percent spending goal for MBE and WBE firms.