Ease Government Bids & RFPs

The bid notice states that this is a qualifications-based selection request for proposals rfp to obtain professional services.

The bid notice states that Hood River County is issuing this qualificationsbased selection request for proposals rfp to obtain professional services to conduct a comprehensive review and evaluation of the countys telecommunications infrastructure, leases, easements, and agreements.

The bid due date is May 12, 2026, at 3:00 p. m. local time. The initial term of the contract shall be for a 1 one-year period, beginning July 1, 2026.

Payment shall be made after satisfactory performance of the contract, in accordance with all of the provisions thereof, and upon receipt of a properly completed invoice. The city reserves the right to withhold any or all payments or portions thereof for contractors failure to perform in accordance with the provisions of the contract or any modifications thereto. If discounts for prompt payment are offered by the bidder, it is required that a minimum of twenty 20 days be allowed for payment. If discounts are not offered, payment shall be made thirty 30 days after receipt of an approved invoice by the city.

Unless otherwise specifically indicated in the solicitation, by entering into the contract, the contractor itself warrants and guarantees all goods and services furnished in accordance with the general guaranty and service contract guaranty paragraphs herein, and in accordance with the provisions of the uniform commercial code. In addition, the contractor shall properly transfer to the city all standard warranties given by the manufacturers of any goods furnished. The contractor shall deliver all manufacturers warranties to the procurement manager before final payment on the contract.

Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder with consideration given to prior experience and demonstrated competence through provided references.

Before the contract is awarded, the bidder submitting the lowest responsive bid must satisfy the city that it has the requisite organization, capital, equipment, ability, resources, personnel, management, business integrity, and experience in the type municipal work for which it has submitted a bid. The bidder shall verify to the city that it has the sufficient and qualified personnel to provide for the contract work.

The city may, by written notice of termination to the contractor specifying a termination date at least five days thereafter, terminate this contract for cause in whole or in part if the contractor fails to deliver the goods or perform the services this contract requires within the time this contract specifies, or fails to perform any of its other obligations under this contract or violates any provision of this contract.

The city reserves the right, at its option, to conduct onsite inspections of any bidders facilities prior to award. The results of any such inspection will be considered by the city in determining bidders capabilities of successfully administering the contract.

Any protest to award a contract shall be in writing and shall be delivered so that it is received by the city manager not later than five 5 business days after announcement of the award or decision to award, whichever comes first. Otherwise any such protest shall be deemed to be waived.

The bid notice states that sealed proposals will be received for the Old Bastrop Water Main Project until 2:00 p. m. local time on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Proposals received after the date and time specified will not be accepted.

The bid notice mentions that a bidder's failure to respond to the requested qualifications inquiry may result in the bid being deemed non-responsive, and that bids may be held for up to 60 days for the purpose of reviewing the bids and researching bidder's qualifications prior to contract award.

The bid notice states that a non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a. m. on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.

The bid notice states that all questions about the meaning or intent of the bidding documents shall be submitted in writing on Civcast and must be received at least seven calendar days prior to the opening date.