Brake Lubricant Government Bids & RFPs

The closing date for bids is February 15, 2027.

The modification notice states update section 29 payments in accordance with KRS **** and KRS . 454.

The award criteria include best pricediscount and best delivery.

Delivery is requested ASAP after notice of award, receipt of purchase order, or authorized calls for delivery. Bidders guaranteed delivery is days. Note: delivery time may be a factor in determining the winning bidder.

County terms of payment are 2 10 net 30. Bidder may offer alternate terms here: discount and alternate terms will not be used in award determination.

Bidder must warrant that the goods shall be delivered free of the rightful claim of any third person by way of infringement of patents, trademarks or copyright.

Awards will be made by item to the bidder offering the most competitive pricing while adhering to the requirements of this bid. Awards may be made by group if it is deemed in the best interests of the county to do so. The county reserves the right to make an award based upon brand name if it is deemed in the best interests of the county to do so.

The purchasing agent reserves the right before making award to make investigations as to whether or not the items, qualifications or facilities offered by the bidder meet the requirements set forth herein and are sufficient to insure the proper performance in the event of an award. The bidder must be prepared, if requested, to present evidence of experience, ability and financial standing.

Should the vendor fail to perform as required by the specifications, the county may cancel the order and terminate the ordercontract. In such event, the county will assume no responsibility for, nor will it reimburse the vendor for any expense or loss to the contractor because of such termination or cancellation.

Samples, when required, must be delivered prior to the bid opening and free of charge. Samples will be returned at bidders expense and bidder is required to arrange for pick up.

Vendors protesting or disputing bid specifications must do so in writing during the bid opening period prior to the due date to be considered. Such protests must be in the possession of the bureau of purchase and supplies three working days prior to the bids opening.

Failure to complete this bid in its entirety may result in disqualification. Copies obtained from any other source are not considered official documents and will be considered incomplete if missing addenda, if any, resulting in disqualification.

Bids must be received by 10:00 a. m. CST on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. uesdayjuly 21, 2026

Payments on awarded bids will be made upon delivery of equipment, vehicle, material, or supplies in accordance with established payment procedures. Payments on the awarded bids will be made upon delivery of equipment, vehicle, material, or supplies in accordance with established payment procedures of the division of finance of the calcasieu parish sheriffs office.

The manufacturer's standard warranty will apply unless otherwise specified. The awarded vendor shall provide in writing that the product offered is backed by the manufacturer's warranty. The manufacturers standard warranty will apply unless otherwise specified in the solicitation.

Each bid will be evaluated based upon the proposed product price, specification, product support, performance characteristics, and suitability. each and every bid will be evaluated based upon the proposed product price, specification, product support, performance characteristics, and suitability, in the opinion of the calcasieu parish sheriffs office to properly perform the tasks required.

Bids may be held for up to 45 days for the purpose of reviewing bids and investigating the qualifications of bidders. Bids may be held by the sheriffs office for a period not to exceed fortyfive 45 days from the date of the opening of bids for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigation the qualifications of bidders, prior to award.

Failure to deliver within the time specified in the bid will constitute a default and may cause cancellation of the contract and forfeiture of the bid guaranty. Failure to deliver within the time specified in the bid will constitute a default and may cause cancellation of the contract andor the bid guaranty accompanying the bid shall be forfeited by the bidder.

Bidders requiring clarification or interpretation of bidding documents must make a written request at least seven days prior to the bid receipt date. Bidders, requiring clarification or interpretation of bidding documents, shall make a written request to the purchasing department at least seven days prior to the date of receipt of bids.

Bids may be rejected if they show additions not called for, conditional or alternate bids not called for, or for incomplete bids. Bids may be rejected, if they show additions not called for, conditional or alternate bids not called for, or for incomplete bids.