Tokheim Playground Equipment

The City of Cedar Rapids Parks Department has issued a formal notice seeking sealed bids for the procurement of Tokheim Playground Equipment, with submissions due electronically through the City’s designated online E-Procurement portal (IonWave) by 3:00 PM CST on January 17, 2024. Bidders are responsible for ensuring their responses are correctly submitted within the electronic system, as the City will not accept email, fax, or hard copy responses, and delays or errors in submission are solely the bidder’s responsibility. The bidding process involves a public opening at the specified deadline, followed by prompt evaluation and the dissemination of bid tabulation summaries to all participating companies after the award decision. Bids remain valid for sixty days post-submission, during which they cannot be modified or withdrawn. The contract is associated with the NAICS code 339920 and is managed by the City of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The primary point of contact for inquiries is Ann Baker, reachable via email or phone. The procurement process emphasizes transparency and fairness, with detailed instructions and deadlines provided to ensure competitive bidding. The solicitation is part of a broader context of various public projects and services, including bridge rehabilitation, intersection construction, website upgrades, janitorial supplies, recycling services, and construction projects, all managed through similar electronic bidding platforms and governed by specific technical, qualification, and compliance requirements. The comprehensive documentation and Q&A responses aim to clarify project scope, technical specifications, and submission procedures to facilitate informed and equitable participation by vendors.