This is a sealed bid invitation from the City of Worcester for custodial supplies for a period of one year, with options for two additional one-year renewals. Bids are due by May 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM local time and will be opened publicly at City Hall. A certified check or bid bond is required. The contract may be renewed for a second and third year at the sole discretion of the City. Any prospective bidder requesting a change or interpretation of specifications must do so in writing or via email at least five days before the bid opening date. The contractor will be required to indemnify the City for damages. Bids must be complete and properly signed. Prices quoted should not include federal excise or Massachusetts sales tax. Awards will be made to the bidder quoting the lowest net price in accordance with specifications. The contractor must provide certificates of insurance for commercial general liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation. Prompt pay discounts will be considered, but only for periods of 30 days or more. The awarded bidder guarantees all equipment, materials, and workmanship for one year after final inspection. Deliveries are to be made to various City of Worcester locations as required, within 10 days from the date of order. Samples may be required after bid opening and must be furnished at no charge to the City. Bidders must identify the manufacturer and model of each product bid. The contract may be renewed for a second and third year, with the increase percentage to be specified by the bidder. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
The delivery must be made within 10 days from the date of order, as stated in the bid notice: Delivery must be made within 10 ten days from date of order.
The bid notice specifies prompt pay discounts of 30 days, with net 45 days: erms, prompt pay discount 30 days, net 45 days.
The bidder guarantees to the City of Worcester all equipment, materials, and/or workmanship for a period of one year after final inspection and acceptance: The 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.
Awards will be made to the bidder quoting the lowest net price in accordance with the specifications: Awards will be made to the bidder quoting the lowest net price in accordance with the specifications.
The procurement officer shall award the contract to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, meaning a person who has the capability to perform fully the contract requirements, and the integrity and reliability which assures good faith performance: The procurement officer shall award the contract to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. The term responsible bidder means a person who has the capability to perform fully the contract requirements, and the integrity and reliability which assures good faith performance.
If the successful bidder fails to make delivery or complete the contract within the time specified, the City reserves the right to make the purchase on the open market and charge any excess over the contract price to the account of the successful bidder: Should the successful bidder fail to make delivery or complete contract within time specified, the city reserves the right to make the purchase on such orders at the open market and charge any excess over contract price to the account of the successful bidder, who shall pay the same.
Samples may be required after bid opening and must be furnished at no charge to the City: Samples may be required after bid opening and must be furnished at no charge to the city.
Any prospective bidder requesting a change in or interpretation of existing specifications or terms and conditions must do so within five days (Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays excluded) before the scheduled bid opening date: 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.