INVITATION FOR BID #092-2023

VALMONT STEEL TRAFFIC POLES (NO SUBSTITUTES)

LEGAL NOTICE:

The City of Springfield will accept electronically submitted bids through its’ e-bidding service provider, DemandStar, from qualified persons or firms interested in providing the following: VALMONT STEEL TRAFFIC POLES (NO SUBSTITUTES)

VENDOR NOTE 1: To register with DemandStar go to: https://www.demandstar.com/registration

VENDOR NOTE 2: For information on how to navigate DemandStar go to: http://network.demandstar.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/DemandStar-Supplier-User-Guide.pdf

VENDOR NOTE 3: If you have issues registering or uploading a bid, please contact DemandStar toll-free at (866) 273-1863. DemandStar office hours are 8:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. Central Time, Monday through Friday. You can also contact the Division of Purchases at (417) 864-1620 or the Buyer stated on the Title-Signature Page of this solicitation document between the hours of 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Central Time, Monday through Friday.

It is strongly recommended that vendors register with DemandStar as soon as possible to ensure your ability to provide a response to this solicitation by the due date and time. If you have any issues with DemandStar setup or navigation call (206) 940-0305.

Bids must be received electronically in the City’s e-bidding service provider DemandStar by 3:00 P.M. (CST), on MAY 16, 2023. Bids will be read aloud publicly at the specified bid opening date and time via teleconference. To participate, dial (720) 843-2938. Then, enter access code 2160129.

Bidding documents and any addendums are available via the following methods:

1. By accessing the City’s e-bidding service, Demand Star https://www.demandstar.com/supplier/bids/agency_inc/bid_list.asp?f=search&mi=548029
2. By accessing the Purchasing Division’s webpage https://www.springfieldmo.gov/bids.aspx

The City is committed to providing opportunities to DBE, MBE, and WBE prime, general, and subcontractors and encourages such business enterprises to submit responses.