RFB - AS-NEEDED SANDBAGS

Solicitation RFB 13457 is an as-needed contract issued by the County of San Diego Department of Public Works for the procurement of empty sandbags. The County anticipates an average demand of 4,000 to 10,000 bags per rain event, primarily between October and April, though orders may be placed year-round. The contract will be awarded to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidders, with the County intending to establish a primary, secondary, and tertiary contractor hierarchy. Deliveries must be made to various locations throughout the unincorporated County of San Diego, with a strict delivery timeline requiring same-day delivery for orders placed before 9 a.m. and next-working-day delivery for those placed after 9 a.m. All provided sandbags must be new and unused, packaged in bales of 1,000 bags, and include a minimum one-year warranty against defects. Technical specifications require raw edges to be hemmed or heat cut and the use of strong jute or polypropylene tie strings. Bidders must submit firm fixed pricing via the provided payment schedule and adhere to strict submission guidelines, including the use of handwritten signatures and PDF formatting via the BuyNet portal. Due to the use of federal funds, a Small-Local Business preference will not be applied, and contractors must comply with various federal regulations, including the Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment and prohibitions on specific telecommunications equipment.