The City of Saginaw is soliciting sealed bid proposals for citywide propane fuel and propane tanks. Bids must be received by May 12, 2026, at 3:00 PM. The city reserves the right to split the bid. Bidders are required to submit pricing for all items requested (all or none) and no substitutions are allowed unless specified. Bidders may be required to submit a statement of qualification and evidence of their ability to complete the work. All shipping and handling charges must be included in the bid. Vendor compliance forms are required. The city may extend agreements for up to two one-year periods. Invoices must be submitted within 60 days of delivery or completion and must reference a valid purchase order number. Bidders must certify they are not Iran-linked businesses. A bid bond, certified check, or cashier's check for 5% of the total bid amount is required for bids exceeding $100,000. Local bidders may receive preference under specific conditions.
The bid must be received in the purchasing office prior to 3:00 PM on May 12, 2026, to be considered.
The bid notice does not explicitly state the payment terms. However, it mentions that all invoices must be submitted within sixty (60) days from the time of delivery of goods or services or the completion of projects and must refer to a valid purchase order number to be paid.
The city reserves the right to split said bid to our best benefit. If the lowest bidder is not a Saginaw-based bidder, any Saginaw-based bidder with a bid within 5% of the lowest bid shall be deemed the lowest bidder if it agrees to match the lowest bid. Otherwise, the contract shall be awarded to the lowest, most responsive, and responsible bid.
Bidders may be required to submit a statement of qualification and/or provide satisfactory evidence that they have been regularly engaged in the business and are reasonably familiar therewith, and that they are fully prepared with the necessary capital, materials, and machinery to complete the work or to furnish the materials contracted for to the satisfaction of the city.
The bid notice does not explicitly detail penalties for non-compliance or late delivery.
The bid notice does not specify a deadline for challenging the bid.
