Opportunity
Cleveland ITB #96-26
Cleveland Public Utilities Lubricants Supply Contract (2-Year)
Posted
September 04, 2026
Respond By
October 01, 2026
Identifier
96-26
NAICS
424720
The City of Cleveland Department of Public Utilities is seeking bids for a two-year contract to supply assorted lubricants to its Water Pollution Control, Division of Water, and Cleveland Public Power divisions. - Government Buyer: - City of Cleveland Department of Public Utilities - Division of Purchases and Supplies - Contact: Jules Gilliam - Products Requested: - Industrial premium diesel engine oils (10W-30, 15W-40) - Supreme performance synthetic gear and bearing oils (ISO grades 32, 46, 68, 100, 150, 220, 320, 460, 680) - Low ash gas engine oil SAE 15W40 - Synthetic blend motor oils (5W-20, 5W-30) - Premium performance circulating lubricants (ISO grades 32, 46, 68, 100) - Extreme pressure rated gear oil ISO 220 - Mineral spirits - Food grade synthetic aluminum complex grease - Coupling grease (NLGI Grade 1) - Food grade hydraulic oil - Heavy duty synthetic lithium complex grease fortified with molybdenum (NLGI Grade 2) - Lubricant for positive displacement blowers - Kerosene K-1 - Heavy duty dark metalworking cutting fluid - Heavy duty pre-diluted 50/50 coolant/antifreeze (phosphate free) - Extended life pre-diluted 50/50 coolant/antifreeze (phosphate free) - Transmission fluid (Dextron III/Mercon) - SAE 30 weight single viscosity motor oil - SAE 5W/40 multi-viscosity motor oil - Miscellaneous supply items (windshield washer fluid, hydraulic fluid, electrical insulating oil) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; products must meet industry and manufacturer specifications - Notable Requirements: - Delivery within 4 business days to specified locations - Security and qualification requirements for vendors - Contract value up to $250,000 annually - Allowance for miscellaneous supply items not specifically listed - The contract covers a wide range of lubricants and related fluids for municipal operations, with strict performance and compliance standards.
Description
This solicitation is for the purchase of lubricants for the Division of Water within the Department of Public Utilities, as authorized by Ordinance 181.101 (8) passed by Council on June 2, 2008. The procurement includes a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting held via Microsoft Teams on September 10, 2026. Bids must be delivered to the Office of the Commissioner of Purchases and Supplies at Cleveland City Hall by noon on October 1, 2026, when they will be publicly opened. The contract is intended to support the usual daily operations of the City departments with an estimated contract value not exceeding $250,000 per year.