Warehouse Steel & Aluminum - 2nd Rebid

The City of Cincinnati is rebidding a contract to supply warehouse‑grade steel, aluminum, stainless steel, and bronze/brass products to various city agencies. The vendor must maintain local stock in the Greater Cincinnati area for emergency pick‑up, quote per‑pound prices tied to daily market indexes, and include a 1 % administrative fee. The contract runs for an initial 12‑month term with up to two optional 12‑month renewals, and prices may be adjusted annually based on CPI. Bidders must submit a full suite of certifications (insurance, EEO, SBE/M/WBE, workers’ comp, tax‑good‑standing) and complete the electronic submission through the VSS portal by the October 29, 2026 deadline. • Supply of steel, aluminum, stainless steel, and bronze/brass in sheets, plates, bars, tubes, etc., with various grade and finish premiums. • Local stock requirement for immediate emergency pickups; delivery must be FOB destination with no additional delivery charges. • Pricing based on CRU, LME, and COMEX indexes; prices fixed for 12 months, then CPI‑adjusted. • Mandatory certifications include insurance, MSD‑147 EEO, SBE/MWB​E, workers’ compensation, and taxpayer‑good‑standing verification. • Contract term: 12 months initial, up to two automatic 12‑month renewals unless a 90‑day opt‑out notice is given.