# Cleveland ITB #RFB 2002 202600000000490

As-Needed Supply of 20-Pound Bags of Ice for the City of Cleveland

**Posted:** October 01, 2026
**Respond By:** October 15, 2026
**Identifier:** RFB 2002 202600000000490
**NAICS:** 312113, 424420

The City of Cleveland is seeking an as-needed supplier of 20-pound bags of ice for the Department of Utilities’ Public Affairs staff.
- **Government buyer:** City of Cleveland, Department of Utilities, Public Affairs, through the Division of Purchases & Supplies; buyer contact: Jules Gilliam.
- **Products requested:** 20-pound bags of cubed ice made from potable water. The number of bags will be specified when ordered or picked up; no fixed quantity or part number is provided.
- **Packaging and quality requirements:** Ice must be in sealed, FDA-approved food-grade plastic bags that maintain structural integrity for at least 30 days under standard freezer storage conditions. Crushed ice is acceptable only when explicitly requested.
- **Pricing and value:** Bidders are to provide a per-bag price inclusive of shipping, handling, and applicable costs. The purchase order is capped at $3,000.
- **Supplier requirements:** Suppliers must hold required permits, follow applicable health, safety, and food-handling rules, and maintain quality-control and water-testing documentation for review upon request.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No ice manufacturer, OEM, or supplier is named in the solicitation; bidders are asked to identify the manufacturer and product number.

### Description

The City of Cleveland is seeking bids for 20-pound bags of cubed ice, to be picked up as needed by Department of Utilities Public Affairs personnel. Ice must be made from potable water and packaged in sealed, food-grade bags; suppliers must meet applicable permitting, food safety, and quality assurance requirements. The purchase order is valid for one year or until funds are exhausted, whichever comes first, and is not to exceed $3,000. Bidders must quote a per-bag price inclusive of shipping and handling, and submit bids by October 15, 2026, at 3:00 PM.

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