The City of Hampton is seeking bids for the bulk delivery of motor oils, antifreeze, hydraulic fluid, and diesel exhaust fluid (DEF). Bids must be submitted electronically via DemandStar or in sealed envelopes to the issuing office by April 24, 2026, at 2:30 PM EST. Inquiries regarding the bid must be submitted in writing to ***@***. *. * by April 10, 2026. The awarded contractor will be responsible for installing sensors in fluid tanks for remote monitoring and automatic reordering. Deliveries are to be made to the City of Hampton Public Works, Fleet Services Facility at 413 N. Armistead Avenue, Hampton, VA ****, during regular business hours. Bids are binding for 90 days. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Minority and women-owned businesses are encouraged, with specific subcontracting goals outlined. Federally funded transaction requirements, including suspension and debarment, Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment, and domestic preferences, will apply.
The closing date for bid submission is Friday, April 24, 2026, at 2:30 PM. The bid notice does not explicitly state a delivery deadline for the goods or services after contract award.
The City agrees to make payments within thirty (30) days after receipt of a correct invoice. Payment terms offering a prompt payment discount of twenty (20) days or greater will be considered in the evaluation of bids. All other payment terms shall be net thirty (30) calendar days or greater. Payment terms not specified by contractor shall be net forty-five (45) days.
Contractor guarantees against defective or faulty material or workmanship for at least one (1) year or for the manufacturer's standard warranty period, whichever is greater, from the date of acceptance by the City.
The City shall award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder or bidders.
Bidders must be qualified and submit bids in accordance with the competitive sealed bidding provisions outlined in Virginia Code **** must also acknowledge and agree to be bound by the conditions set forth in the bid terms and conditions and general terms and conditions.
The bid notice mentions that failure to comply with contract terms or cure noncompliance within ten (10) calendar days may result in breach of contract. It also states that the City reserves the right to procure goods and/or services from other sources in the event the contractor fails to deliver, and the contractor will be held liable for reasonable costs of completion.
The bid notice states prebid conference na, indicating there is no pre-bid conference or mandatory site visit.
The bid notice states that contractor may not institute legal action prior to receiving the final decision of the City. The final decision of the City shall be considered final and conclusive unless contractor appeals the decision within six (6) months of the final decision or the due date of the final decision by instituting legal action.