The City of Tulsa is seeking bids for Ethics/Whistleblower Hotline Services. The contract will be for one year with potential for additional one-year terms. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for July 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT. Questions are due by August 3, 2026. Bids are due by August 12, 2026, and will be opened the following day. The service must include a web-based reporting system and a toll-free telephone hotline, allowing for anonymous reporting of various violations. Key specifications include incident follow-up capabilities, role-based access controls, 24/7 availability, quality call handling, user access configuration, implementation support, data security, language availability, and reporting capabilities. Bidders must agree to the City's standard purchase agreement terms. All bids must be sealed and delivered to the City Clerk's office.
Bids must be received no later than 5:00 PM CST on the bid submission date, August 12, 2026. Bids must be received no later than 5:00 pm cst on the bid submission date see first page and delivered to: city of tulsa city clerks office 175 east 2nd street, suite 260 tulsa oklahoma ****
Payment will be made net 30 days after receipt of a properly submitted invoice or the City's acceptance of the supplies or services, whichever is later. Payment will be made net 30 days after receipt of a properly submitted invoice or the citys acceptance of the supplies or services, whichever is later.
Seller warrants that supplies will be of good materials and workmanship, free from defects, and conform to specifications. Services will be performed by skilled personnel in a professional manner. Warranties remain in effect for one year from acceptance or as specified. Seller warrants to city that such supplies will be of good materials and workmanship and free from defects and will conform to the specifications provided by city.
The bid award will generally go to the lowest secure bidder that can best meet the City's needs at the lowest cost. Other factors may include bidder history, experience, delivery time, and performance data. Generally speaking, the bid award will go to the lowest secure bidder: the supply or service that can best meet the citys needs at the lowest cost.
Bidders must agree to the terms and conditions of the City's standard purchase agreement. Authorized agents must sign certain bid documents. Entities organized outside Oklahoma must follow their state's laws. To do business with the city, you must agree to the terms and conditions of the citys standard purchase agreement, indicated by your authorized agents signature on the purchase agreement.
A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for July 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT. Mandatory prebid conference **** at 2: 00 pm ct
Bidders not recommended for award may submit an appeal via email to the assigned buyer before the SSA committee meeting. Bidders not recommended for award may submit an appeal via email to the assigned buyer before the ssa meeting.
Bids received after the stated date and time will not be accepted. Communication with city staff other than the assigned buyer could result in disqualification. No faxed or emailed bids will be considered. Bids received after the stated dateand time will not be accepted and will be returned to the bidder unopened.