Lubricants for Public Works

The Town of Wallingford is seeking bids for the procurement of lubricants for its Public Works department under solicitation number 25-090. This public bid is designated as an SBA set-aside for California Certified Small Businesses, falling under NAICS code 424720. The solicitation opened on March 5, 2026, with a clarification deadline of March 25, 2026, and a final due date of April 1, 2026. The primary point of contact for this procurement is Buyer Joanne Scotto. While the primary objective is the supply of lubricants, the associated contract documentation outlines extensive requirements for architectural metal systems, including the fabrication and installation of custom ornamental metalwork. These technical specifications mandate Class 1 workmanship per NAAMM standards and compliance with AWS welding qualifications and various ASTM standards for corrosion and coating strength. Deliverables include certified welding documentation, physical finish samples, and full-scale mock-ups. All materials must be delivered F.O.B. Destination to locations specified by the owner. Award decisions will be based on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with additional consideration given to the most advantageous offer and good faith efforts toward MBE/WBE participation. Contractors are required to provide performance and payment bonds, certificates of insurance with specific endorsements, and a list of key personnel within 15 days of project commencement. All on-site workers must possess OSHA 10-hour safety training. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Ebid/IONWAVE portal, with original bid bonds mailed to the appropriate procurement office.