Teleconference Government Bids & RFPs

The bid notice states that the response deadline is May 19, 2026, at 02:00 PM CT. esponse deadline: **** 02: 00 pm ct

The contract term is anticipated to commence on July 1, 2026, and shall remain in effect through December 31, 2027.

The successful vendors shall submit monthly invoices.

The bid will be awarded to the vendor who receives the highest score based on the evaluation criteria: ability to furnish desired professional services (60%), vendor history and stability (20%), and experience of key personnel (20%).

Key personnel must have demonstrated experience running a similar cafe or similar food service for at least three years. Vendors shall provide confirmation of a locally based workforce.

The vendor shall promptly correct all deficiencies in service and/or any work that fails to conform to the contract documents. If the vendor fails to correct the work within the specified period, the county reserves the right to place the vendor in default and charge the vendor for these costs.

A pre-solicitation meeting will be held at **** Garden of the Gods Road, Colorado Springs, CO **** at the westside main entrance. A representative of the vendor is encouraged to attend this meeting in order to become familiar with the specifications.

The deadline for submitting questions is May 7, 2026, at 2:30 p. m.

The due date for bid submissions is May 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time.

Materials installed and work performed shall have a minimum one-year respondent warranty from the date of final acceptance of the work by the homeowner and Kent County. In addition, all equipment/materials shall consist of the original manufacturer warranty which shall be transferred to the homeowner upon final acceptance.

Kent County will award and contract for the goods and services in this solicitation in an efficient and timely manner. In no event will notification of award be more than 45 days from the date of submission.

To perform lead abatement work in Michigan, professionals must hold a lead abatement firm certification. Each firm must employ at least one lead abatement supervisor and as many lead abatement workers as necessary. Respondent must submit verification of active State of Michigan lead abatement firm certification with response to this solicitation to be considered. Contractor and subcontractors must have current Michigan residential builders license, trade specific license or certifications as required by the state, county and/or local government. A copy of contractor licenses and/or certifications necessary to complete this project to be provided with bid response or previously on file with Kent County to be considered.

A mandatory pre-submission onsite conference is scheduled for this solicitation. Attendee should arrive a minimum of 5 minutes before the conference scheduled date and time to sign in. Attendee will not be allowed to sign in after the conference has commenced and is disqualified from participating in this solicitation. The conference provides equal opportunity to seek clarifications and inspect the location if applicable.

The bid submission deadline is April 30, 2026, at 11 a. m. local time. The bids received will be publicly downloaded and read aloud via teleconference at that time. All bids shall remain subject to acceptance for 85 days after the time set for receiving bids.

The bid notice states that contract award shall be made based on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

Bidders who submit a bid must be a plan holder of record at the issuing office. Bids from bidders who are not on the plan holders list may be returned as not being responsive.