The City Clerk of Monroe, Michigan will receive electronic proposals until 10:00 a.m. (local time), on Monday, February 28, 2022, for 2022 LEAF BAGS, through the Michigan Intergovernmental Trade Network (MITN) online bidding website. The bids will be publicly unlocked from the MITN website with bid total and other pertinent information read aloud via Zoom teleconference at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 28,2022. Anyone that would like to participate in the bid opening must send a request email to edward.sell@monroemi.gov to receive an email invitation to the opening.
The bid request is for the following:
- TYPE: PSOS Paper, self-opening style
- SIZE: 16”x12”x35”, 30-gallon capacity
- CONSTRUCTION: 2-ply, 50 pound Natural Kraft Wet Strength Paper
- PACKAGING: 5 bags per double-strapped package, shipped on pallets
- DELIVERY: Must be delivered to the Department of Public Services, 222 Jones Avenue, Monroe, MI no earlier than May 1, 2022 and no later than June 30, 2022. Bidders should bid per bag for a total of 72,000 bags. Delivery hours are 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
- Imprint “CITY OF MONROE” on one line with “2022” below in either red, green, blue, or black lettering, minimum 2” letter height, for printing, per bag, 72,000 bags.
- Alternate 1 - submit pricing for plain bags with no imprint.
A Bid Bond, cashier’s check, certified check or money order in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of your estimated total cost must accompany your bid. The bond must be from a company authorized to do business in the State of Michigan. Company and personal checks are not acceptable. Please upload a copy of the bid bond through MITN.
The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any informality, to modify quantities and to make award in the best interest of the City. Direct any questions regarding the bid specifications to Patrick Lewis, Director of Engineering & Public Services at the City of Monroe. He can be reached at 734-384-9124 or Patrick.lewis@monroemi.gov.
