Duty Belt Government Bids & RFPs

Bids must be received by the purchasing division no later than 11:00 am, Wednesday October 21, 2026. Sealed bids will be received by the purchasing division no later than 11:00 am, wednesday october 21, 2026.

Awards will be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated or responsive bid price. awards will be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated or responsive bid price.

Vendor must be located within reasonable driving distance of Rhode Island, have a storefront, and be readily available during normal business hours. The vendor business must be located within reasonable driving distance of the state of rhode island, have a storefront and be readily available during normal business hours

Multiple bids by one supplier will not be accepted and will be disqualified. Multiple bids by one supplier will be not be accepted and will be disqualified.

Proposals must be received by 2:00 PM Eastern Time on November 19, 2026. The project must be completed within 365 calendar days after notice to proceed. sealed proposals will be received until 2: 00 p. m. , eastern time on november 19, 2026

Invoices will be paid net 30 days. invoices submitted will be paid net 30 days

A minimum one-year warranty from final acceptance is required, covering labor, parts, installation, travel, adjustment, and correction of rebuild-related defects. provide a minimum oneyear warranty from final acceptance covering labor, parts, installation, travel, adjustment, and correction of rebuildrelated defects

Proposals evaluated on qualifications and experience (30%), technical approach (20%), project schedule and coordination (20%), cost proposal (20%), and references (10%). qualifications and comparable coolingtower rebuild experience. . . 30. . . understanding of the work. . . 20. . . project schedule. . . 20. . . completeness and reasonableness of the lumpsum base ****

Proposers must submit qualifications, corporate overview, approach, organization and staffing, and at least three comparable project references. this tab should describe its track record in performing services comparable to those specified in this rfp

A mandatory site visit will be held at 9:00 AM Eastern Time on October 20, 2026, at Durham County Detention Center, 219 South Mangum Street, Durham, NC. mandatory site visit will be held at 9: 00 a. m. eastern time, on october 20, 2026

All questions must be received by the purchasing division no later than 3:00 PM Eastern Time on November 5, 2026. all questions shall be received by the purchasing division no later than 3: 00 p. m. , eastern time on november 5, 2026

Late proposals will not be considered and will be returned unopened. proposals received after the date and time specified will not be considered for award and will be returned to the proposer unopened

All orders for service components must be delivered within three (3) hours, and major components within forty-eight (48) hours. all orders for service components e. g. , filters, plugs, etc. must be delivered within three 3 hours.

Vendors must provide a guarantee/warranty policy for parts with a minimum of a one-year period. supply a copy of their guaranteewarranty policy for parts with a minimum of a one year period.

Awards will be made on a line-item basis to the lowest and best responsive and responsible bidders. awards will be made on a lineitem basis to the lowest and best responsive and responsible bidders meeting written specifications.

Vendors must provide a business license, proof of insurance, and complete required forms. upload a copy of your business license and upload proof of insurance coverage as required by the districts standard terms and conditions.

Questions regarding this bid are to be submitted through IonWave. questions regarding this bid are to be submitted through ionwave where answers can be posted electronically under the questions tab.

Failure to comply with mandatory requirements may result in rejection. failure to execute either section may result in rejection of this bid.