The City of Grand Rapids is seeking proposals for 24/7/365 occupational medical services. Bids are due by 11:00 a. m. on November 15, 2023, and will be submitted electronically via BidNet Direct. Late bids will not be accepted. The city reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. The successful provider must comply with nondiscrimination requirements. Bidders may qualify for bid discounts based on participation in specific activities complementing the city's mission statement and sustainability plan. All submitted documents become the property of the city. Bids must be signed by an authorized representative. Incomplete bids may be deemed nonresponsive. Interpretations of bid documents are only valid if provided by the city's purchasing agent. Changes and addenda will be posted on BidNet Direct. Bids may be withdrawn prior to the opening time. Samples may be requested at no cost to the city. Pricing should include all charges. The bid will be awarded to the responsible, responsive bidder most advantageous to the city. Awards are subject to fund availability. Protests must be submitted in writing to the city purchasing agent within five days of the award or notice of intent to award. In case of default, the city may procure services from other sources and hold the vendor responsible for excess costs. The city may terminate the contract for just cause, including failure to provide insurance, make timely delivery, or perform according to contract terms. Vendors must adhere to industry standards and remedy any defective performance. Infringements and indemnifications are required. Applicable regulations and policies include Michigan Revised Code, City Charter, ordinances, and city commission policies. Bonds and insurance may be required and must be furnished within ten days of award. Failure to comply may result in bid rejection. Workers' compensation insurance is required. Delivery charges must be included. Payment will be made within 30 days after full delivery and acceptance. The city is generally exempt from federal excise and state sales tax. Cash discounts will be considered. The purchase order signed by the city purchasing agent is a valid contract. No work shall begin until authorized by the purchasing agent. Nonassignment of the contract without prior written approval is required. Safety provisions must be followed.
Bids are due by 11:00 a. m. on November 15, 2023. Late bids will not be accepted.
The city will make the final payment within 30 days after the goods and/or services have been fully delivered and accepted or the work completed to the full satisfaction of the city. The city will make the final payment within 30 days after the goods andor services have been fully delivered and accepted or the work completed to the full satisfaction of the city.
The vendor guarantees that the performance of the goods or services rendered are provided in accordance with the accepted standards of the industry or industries, except that if the specification calls for higher standards, then such higher standards shall be provided and will apply. The vendor guarantees that the performance of the goods or services rendered are provided in accordance with the accepted standards of the industry or industries, except that if the specification calls for higher standards, then such higher standards shall be provided and will apply.
The bid will be awarded to that responsible, responsive bidder whose bid, conforming to this solicitation, will be most advantageous to the city, price, bid discounts and other factors considered. The bid will be awarded to that responsible, responsive bidder whose bid, conforming to this solicitation, will be most advantageous to the city, price, bid discounts and other factors considered.
Bidders must be responsible and responsive. The bid will be awarded to that responsible, responsive bidder whose bid, conforming to this solicitation, will be most advantageous to the city. . .
In case of default by the vendor, the city of Grand Rapids may procure the articles or services from other sources and hold the vendor responsible for any excess costs incurred. In case of default by the vendor, the city of Grand Rapids may procure the articles or services from other sources and hold the vendor responsible for any excess costs incurred.
Samples shall be supplied when and as requested on the bid document and shall be furnished at no cost to the city. Samples shall be supplied when and as requested on the bid document and shall be furnished at no cost to the city.
Any respondent who desires to protest the award or decision to award a contract shall submit the protest in writing to the city purchasing agent no later than five 5 days after the award or the notice of intent to award is provided electronically by the purchasing department. Any respondent who desires to protest the award or decision to award a contract shall submit the protest in writing to the city purchasing agent no later than five 5 days after the award or the notice of intent to award is provided electronically by the purchasing department.
Failure to be in compliance with the city's nondiscrimination policy and its guidelines may subject businesses to sanctions that may include, but are not limited to, not being awarded contracts or contract renewals. Businesses that fail to be in compliance with this policy and its guidelines are subjected to sanctions that may include, but limited to, not being awarded contracts or contract renewals.
