The City of North Little Rock is seeking bids for transformers for the Electric Department. Specifications are attached and vendors are to reference the NLRED specification handbook. Technical questions should be directed to Greg Woodward at **** and receiving should be directed to Todd Stripling at **** must notify NLRED a minimum of 48 hours prior to delivery. Delivery is to 830 N Palm Street, North Little Rock, AR **** hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM. The city encourages participation of small, minority, and woman-owned businesses. Unsigned bid cover sheets will be rejected. Bid quotes must remain firm for 30 calendar days from the bid opening date. Sales or use tax should not be included in the bid price. Prices quoted are to be free on board (F. O. B. ) to destination. Samples, when required, must be furnished free. Bids submitted after the opening time will not be considered. Guarantees and warranties should be submitted with the bid. A performance bond may be required for contracts exceeding $50,**** damages will be determined at the time of contract negotiations. The City of North Little Rock will check bidder eligibility through the Federal System for Award Management (SAM). A contract will be required upon award.
The bid notice states that vendors must notify NLRED a minimum of 48 hours prior to delivery of material. The delivery location is 830 N Palm Street, North Little Rock, AR ****, and receiving hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM. The bid notice does not specify a final delivery deadline for the transformers themselves, only the notification requirement prior to delivery.
The bid notice mentions that discounts offered will be taken when the city qualifies for such, and the beginning date for computing discounts will be the date of invoice or the date of delivery and acceptance, whichever is later. However, specific payment terms are not explicitly detailed.
The bid notice states that guarantees and warranties should be submitted with the bid, as they may be a consideration in making an award. However, specific warranty periods or terms are not detailed in the provided text.
The bid notice states that Quality, time and probability of performance may be factors in making an award. It also mentions that the city may make award to the response deemed to be the most advantageous to the city.
The bid notice states that bids may be rejected if they are made by a bidder deemed irresponsible due to lack of qualifications, capacity, skill, character, experience, reliability, financial stability, or quality of services, supplies, materials, equipment, or labor. Additionally, the City of North Little Rock will follow procedures to check bidder eligibility through the Federal System for Award Management (SAM).
The bid notice mentions liquidated damages shall be assessed beginning on the first day following the maximum delivery or completion time entered on this bid form and/or provided for by the plans and specifications. However, the specific amount or calculation method for these liquidated damages is not detailed in the provided text.
The bid notice states that Samples of items when required, must be furnished free, and, if not called for within 30 days from date of bid opening, will become property of the city.