Braking Government Bids & RFPs

The bid notice states that proposals must be received by the city by 10:00 a. m. est on Wednesday, ****.

The city seeks to make payment within thirty days of receipt of an invoice and any backup documentation requested.

Contractor guarantees the work performed, and all materials or equipment furnished, to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a minimum period of one 1 year from the date of the citys acceptance of completion.

The city intends to award based on the lowest responsive, responsible proposal, but reserves the right to consider other factors, including experience, delivery schedule and availability, ability to negotiate a contract favorable to the city, and other relevant factors.

Proposers must provide a description of their level of experience, accompanied with picture examples, and a description of delivery/availability. Evidence that the vendor is registered to do business in the state of Vermont is also required.

If the city is dissatisfied because of slow progress or incompetence in the performance of the work in accordance with the schedule for completion of the various aspects of construction, the city shall have the right to take control of the work and either make good the deficiencies of the contractor itself or direct the activities of the contractor in doing so, employing such additional help as the city deems advisable. In such events, the city shall be entitled to collect from the contractor any expenses in completing the work. In addition, the city may withhold from the amount payable to the contractor a liquidated damage set forth in the contract documents or an amount approximately equal to any interest lost or charges incurred by the city for each calendar day that the contractor is in default after the time of completion stipulated in the contract documents.

If applicable, by submitting a bid, you certify that you have visited the work site, have reviewed plans and specifications, and have determined that the project is reasonably capable of completion.

The contract shall extend from award through February 28, 2027.

The bid notice states that the contractor must have independence from the government and automotive manufacturers, established agreements with OEMs, experience as a trusted third party for data management, expertise in security mechanisms for data management systems, and expertise in current methodologies and analytical models for vehicle safety technology.

The bid notice states that electronic quotes cannot be accepted after the specified date and time, and quotes received late will not be considered in the evaluation. The closing date and time for submission is March 27, 2026, at 12:00:00 PM CT.

The bid notice states that each item listed shall be awarded to the bidder providing the overall lowest qualified bid, base year and extensions considered, if applicable.

The bid notice specifies that the purchase is for a WhitemanMultiquip WBH16EF power buggy or approved equals. The specifications include foam-filled tires, a Honda GX390 engine with recoil and electric start, forklift pockets, a 16 cubic foot capacity, and a hydraulic drive system that meets ANSI braking guidelines.