The bid is for weekly rental services of uniforms, mats, and wipes for the City of Worcester for two years, with a possible third-year renewal. Bids must be submitted by March 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Questions should be directed via email. The award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. The contractor must provide certificates of insurance and comply with all applicable laws. The city reserves the right to reject any and all bids. The contractor guarantees all equipment, materials, and workmanship for one year after final inspection and acceptance. Deliveries and completion are subject to strikes, lockouts, accidents, and acts of God. Prompt pay discounts will be considered. The contractor must state the commercial name of the product and furnish an analysis. Samples may be taken. The contractor must enforce strict discipline and good order among employees. The contractor's performance may be evaluated on an ongoing basis. The city may divert delivery from one location to another. The contractor must provide the city with documents and records upon request. The contractor shall not engage in any behavior that is illegal, criminal, or shocking to the general public. The contractor must complete the increase statement if they wish to be considered for a third year option.
The bid notice states that delivery andor completion to be made within as required by the city days from date of notification by the city.
The bid notice states erms, prompt pay discount 30 days, net 45 days.
The bid notice states that he bidder to who a contract is awarded guarantees to the city of worcester all equipment, materials and or workmanship for a period of one 1 year after final inspection and acceptance and shall replace promptly any defective equipment, materials andor workmanship required without additional cost to the city.
The bid notice states that awards will be made to the bidder quoting the lowest net price in accordance with the specifications.
The bid notice states that he procurement officer shall award the contract to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder.
The bid notice states that any bid withdrawn after time and date specified, the bidder shall forfeit deposit on bid as liquidated damages.
The bid notice states that samples of the product to be delivered may be taken by a representative of the city, either prior to delivery or while it is being delivered in the storage facilities at destination, or will be taken from the storage facilities to which the product has been delivered as determined from time to time by the purchasing agent.
The bid notice states that any prospective bidder requesting a change in or interpretation of existing specifications of terms and conditions must do so within five 5 days saturdays, sundays and holidays excluded before scheduled bid opening date.
