Caterpillar Parts

Cuyahoga County is soliciting bids for the procurement of Caterpillar heavy equipment repair parts for its Department of Public Works. This solicitation, identified as number 5885, seeks a single vendor to provide various components, including rubber pads, hydraulic cylinders, and filters. The resulting purchase order will be a firm-fixed-price agreement with a total value not to exceed 49,000.00 dollars. Award selection will be based on the total combined cost of all required items, and vendors are prohibited from splitting the purchase order. While Caterpillar parts are specified, alternative parts may be proposed if detailed specifications are submitted to the designated county official for review. To be eligible for award, vendors must be fully registered with the Cuyahoga County Inspector General’s Office and the Lawson electronic purchasing system. Additionally, contractors must comply with Ohio Public Employees Retirement System requirements, which include signing an Independent Contractor Acknowledgment and submitting specific reporting forms if the contractor is an OPERS benefit recipient. Bidders are required to provide unit costs, lead times, and shipping information for all listed items. Performance will take place in Ohio, and all submissions must adhere to the specified deadlines and registration protocols.