Gadsden City Bids, AL

The successful bidder will have 5 business days to pay for and remove the tractor equipment.

Payment can be made by verified check, certified check or cash.

The tractor equipment is being sold as is, where is without any warranty expressed or implied.

Bids should include the date, bid amount, signature, and telephone number of the person bidding.

For inquiries or to view the equipment, please call the animal shelter at 256 ****, or the Etowah County Commission at 256 ****.

The Etowah County Commission reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

The bid notice states that bids must be received by the Etowah County Commission by Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 10:00 a. m. Central Time. The delivery schedule for the items must be entered in the appropriate space in order for the bid to be considered.

The bid notice states that The bidder shall assume full responsibility for warranty of all components of the equipment. A statement shall be attached with the proposal setting out the conditions of the warranty. The manufacturers standard warranty shall be furnished.

The bid notice states that All bids will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. This determination may involve all or some of the following factors: price, conformity to specifications, financial ability to meet the contract, previous performance, facilities and equipment, availability of repair parts, experience, delivery promise, terms of payments, compatibility as required, other costs, and other objective and accountable factors which are reasonable. When bids are equal, local vendor shall be favored.

The bid notice states that Proof of all state, county and local business license must accompany bid. It also mentions that bidders may be disqualified for failure to use bid forms, lack of signature, failure to properly complete the bid form, evidence of collusion, unauthorized alteration of the bid form, or failure to comply with Alabama law.

The bid notice states that failure on the part of the successful bidder to comply with all terms and conditions of this bid shall give cause for etowah county commission to terminate the award immediately, and to relieve etowah county commission of any and all legal obligations associated with the award.

The bid submission deadline is Monday, April 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Standard Time. The delivery timeframe for the certified vehicle is within 12 weeks.

The city issues payment to the vendor approximately thirty days after receipt of the commodity, merchandise, and/or service and the correct/original invoice, whichever arrives last.

The contractor warrants that all supplies furnished will be free from defects in material or workmanship and will conform to all requirements of this proposal. A standard manufacturer's warranty must be included with the bid proposal. Specific warranty limitations are: basic 2 years/unlimited miles; diesel engine, 5 years/250,000 miles or 10,000 engine hours; frame 5 years/unlimited miles; corrosion perforation rust through 3 years/unlimited miles; Ford med duty trans w/6. 7L diesel 5 years/250,000 miles; emission warranty noise emissions, unlimited years/miles. Service location must be within 60 miles.

All bids will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. This determination may involve factors such as price, conformity to specifications, financial ability, previous performance, facilities, equipment, availability of repair parts, experience, delivery promise, terms of payment, compatibility, and other reasonable objective factors. When bids are equal, local vendors shall be favored.

Bidders must submit references, documentation of enrollment in the Everify program pursuant to Alabama Code ****, State of Alabama Immigration Form, Anticollusion Certificate, and relevant licensure. The bidder must also certify that they have the equipment and personnel to provide the services and will maintain required insurance levels.

Failure on the part of the successful bidder to comply with all terms and conditions of this bid shall give cause for the City of Gadsden to terminate the award immediately. The contracting party found to be in violation of federal immigration law shall be deemed in breach of the agreement and shall be responsible for all damages resulting therefrom.

Any bidder affected adversely by an intended decision shall file with the Finance Director a written notice of intent to file a protest not later than five (5) working days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and City of Gadsden holidays) after the posting of the bid tabulation.