Various Metals and Related Hardware

Solicitation IFB-080-3113903-DS is an invitation for bids from OC Public Works for the purchase and delivery of various metals and related hardware on an as-needed basis for various County of Orange facilities and job sites. The scope of work includes the supply of steel, aluminum, stainless steel, and galvanized coating in forms such as pipe, tubing, bars, sheet metal, strips, plates, structural shapes, and miscellaneous welding supplies. The aggregate contract amount is not to exceed 855,000.00 dollars. To be eligible, the contractor must be a local warehouse parts distributor located within a thirty-mile radius of OC Public Works in Orange, California. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with specific cost preferences granted to certified Orange County Local Small Businesses and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises. Awarded contractors must provide a sales representative and inside customer service, and all materials must be new, high grade, and free from defects. Deliveries are restricted to Monday through Thursday and require a minimum of two working days' notice. All shipments must utilize standard 48 by 40 inch GMA wooden pallets and include detailed packing slips. Payment is processed via invoice on the contractor's letterhead, with electronic funds transfer available. Required submissions include a valid UEI number, D-U-N-S number, and certifications regarding debarment and a drug-free workplace, as well as faithful performance and labor and material payment bonds.