Chain Lock Government Bids & RFPs

The deadline for submitting responses to this sources sought notice is May 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.

Potential sources shall be capable of furnishing all labor, materials, facilities and equipment required to accomplish the new manufacture of the item s. Generally, this entails the procurement manufacture of component parts, inspection, testing, preservation packaging, and shipping. Additionally, potential sources may be responsible for supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting production requirements, long lead time parts procurement, diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortage issues, and shipping serviceable assets.

The estimated annual quantity is 2,160 each.

The bid notice does not specify a delivery deadline for the overall contract, but states that the intended delivery order execution process is expected to be fast-paced with the contractor able to support production start dates within 5 working days after delivery order issuance.

Preservation personnel shall have SSPC abrasive blasting certification C7, spray application certification C12, and marine plural component program MPCAC, C14 certification. Company shall be QP 1 certified. The contractor shall be responsible for employing technically qualified personnel that are trained and or knowledgeable in all aspects necessary for the qualification nondestructive test NDT procedures, NDT personnel, NDT equipment, workmanship inspection procedures, and workmanship inspection personnel for submarine structure repairs. The contractor lead worker shall be qualified and trained to wear required respiratory personal protective equipment PPE as well as qualified and trained in lead awareness occupational safety and health OSH fall protection hearing conservation and eye safety awareness. The contractor lead worker shall be qualified to work in confined and enclosed spaces. The contractor shall provide qualified resource support personnel in the following trades: scaffolders and touch up painters who shall have completed a formal course of study in the assigned trade through either community college, technical or trade school, military training, formal company training program or an apprentice program. All tradespersons assigned shall have a minimum of two 2 years verifiable experience on U. S. Navy surface ship or submarine platforms in the assigned trade.

The proposal submission deadline is June 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Late bids will be returned unopened.

Payment will be made forty-five (45) days or less after receipt of invoice. A final inspection and written approval from the owner's representative shall be required prior to invoicing.

Warranty coverage will be taken into consideration in determining the award of the bid, if in the best interest of the county.

Award of contract will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting these specifications.

The successful bidder must be prepared, if requested, to furnish evidence, including documentary evidence where necessary, to establish proof of financial responsibility and ability to perform if awarded the bid. Experience of types of work completed as well as time for completion will be considered.

Should the bidder, if awarded the contract, fail to execute the agreement within ten (10) days in accordance with the proposal and other contract documents, the certified check or the bid bond amount shall be forfeited to the owner as liquidated damages caused by such failure.

The mandatory pre-bid site inspection will be held on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 9:00 AM. Attendees are required to meet at the visitor entrance of the Niagara County Jail.

Samples may be requested as a part of the solicitation or after the opening of bids/RFPs. When requested, they are to be furnished as called for, free of expense.

Questions regarding this bid may be directed to the Division of Purchasing no later than June 4, 2026, at 12:00 PM.

Bids shall be considered irregular for reasons including, but not limited to, being on a form other than that furnished by the county, unauthorized additions, or not being accompanied by the bid guaranty specified.

The bid notice states that All offerors must meet prequalification requirements in order to be eligible for award.