The City of Charlotte has determined that it will utilize a Reverse Auction for obtaining pricing for its Sodium Chloride Deicing Salt. A Reverse Auction allows the City to utilize a 2-step process to obtain pricing from suppliers via a web-based online platform where multiple suppliers are able to submit descending prices, multiple times within a proscribed time period. In Step 1 of this process, suppliers responding to this ITB will be required to submit their Response Package WITHOUT PRICING as outlined in the legal advertisement and within this document on or before March 23, 2022 at 11:00 a.m., or on the date and time specified in any addendum issued related to this ITB. The City will review all supplier Response Packages which are submitted and will determine suppliers who can meet the requirements of this ITB. In Step 2 of this process, suppliers who are able to meet the requirements of the ITB will be notified by the City that they are eligible to participate in the Reverse Auction event which is the method by which the City will obtain pricing. The City's Reverse Auction provider will then train each approved supplier for the Reverse Auction event which will take place at the date and time specified by the City. The single most important change when the City utilizes a Reverse Auction process to obtain pricing for goods and services is that the suppliers submit their Response Packages WITHOUT PRICING. Please note that all other ITB forms and requirements must be met and submitted with the Response Package. Instructions for the preparation and submission of a Bid are contained in the attached packet. Please read them carefully. If you do not desire to offer a Bid, we ask that you let us know by signing in the appropriate space on the Bid Response Form, and returning it to us, according to the instructions found in Section 1.9. Otherwise, your name may be removed from our list of potential Bidders considered for future participation. A response from your Company to this ITB would be appreciated. Questions should be submitted in writing to Lenore Bishop at Lenore.bishop@charlottenc.gov.
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