Bid #6000003490 - Supply and Deliver Glass Beads to Various Warehouses in NY and NJ – Four (4) Year Requirements Contract

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is soliciting bids for a four-year requirements contract to supply and deliver Type I granulation glass beads, manufactured per Federal Specification TT-B-1325D, to various warehouses across New York and New Jersey. This as-needed contract requires the successful bidder to deliver products FOB delivered, with a minimum delivery requirement of 44,000 lbs (22 skids). Deliveries must be made between 7:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. and completed within ten calendar days of receiving a purchase order. The Port Authority intends to award the contract to a single, lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the total estimated delivered price for all items. The contract emphasizes sustainability and compliance, requiring bidders to make best efforts to follow sustainable packaging guidelines and report on environmentally preferable practices. Vendors must adhere to strict non-discrimination and equal opportunity standards and certify their eligibility via Form PA 3764A. Key administrative terms include net 30-day payment terms, electronic invoicing, and a requirement for individual order packaging with detailed packing slips. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically via the Bonfire platform by the October 2026 deadline, ensuring all documents are in PDF format and signed in the two required locations. Technical compliance may be verified through the submission of product samples within seven business days of a request.