Economic Forecast Government Bids & RFPs

The initial dataset must be delivered within 30 calendar days after contract execution. the vendor shall provide the initial data set described in section 1. 2 within thirty 30 calendar days after contract execution.

Payments follow the State Prompt Payment Act. payments, including late payment charges, will be paid in accordance with the state prompt payment act and rules when applicable.

Vendor warrants supplies conform to specifications and are free from defects for 12 months. be merchantable, of good quality and workmanship, and free from defects for a period of twelve months or longer if so specified in writing.

Vendors must meet mandatory requirements in Attachment A. vendors who do not meet the mandatory requirements for this ifb as indicated in attachment a may be considered nonresponsive.

Termination for cause is possible if vendor fails to perform. if vendor fails to perform to the states satisfaction any material requirement of this contract. . . the state may either: a immediately terminate the contract without additional written notice.

Failure to submit required documents may result in disqualification. failure to complete and upload will result in disqualification (referring to BEP utilization plan and vendor disclosures).

Database access delivery is scheduled for November 8, 2026, and subsequently on November 8th of each option year. The period of performance is November 8, 2026 to November 7, 2029.

Award basis will be made on offeror being responsive, responsible, and having past performance, with the lowest price.

In order to be eligible for award, firms must be registered in the system for award management (SAM).

Questions to be submitted to ***@***. *. * no later than October 23, 2026 Friday 2:00pm Eastern Time ET.

Proposals must be received by the issuing office on November 6, 2026, at 4:00 PM. date the proposal must be received by the issuing office. offerors 2026, at 4: 00 p. m.

The commission will pay invoices within 45 days of receipt. the commission will agree to pay those invoices within fortyfive 45 days of receipt, the total of which shall not exceed an agreedupon fixed fee amount for the project.

Offerors must include background information including names, address, legal form, date company formed, and evidence of track record. candidates must include the following background information: o names o address o contact information and preferred method of communication o legal form

A late fee of **** per day may be assessed for late utilization reports. a late fee of **** per day may be assessed against the prime contractor if the utilization report is not submitted in accordance with the schedule above.

Protests must be filed within 7 days after the protesting offeror knows of the facts. offerors may file a protest within seven 7 days after the protesting offeror knows or should have known of the facts giving rise to the protest

Late proposals will be rejected unopened. a late proposal will not be considered, will remain unopened, and will be rejected by the issuing office.

Proposals must be submitted by October 23, 2026, no later than 3:00 p. m. PDT. The RFP states: RFP due date: October 23, 2026, no later than 3:00 p. m. PDT.

Payment terms are net 30 days after receipt of a correct invoice. The document states: payment terms are net 30 days or best offer, after receipt of correct invoice.

The contract will be awarded based on best overall value. The RFP states: award a contract to the responsive and responsible proposer whose proposal is determined to provide the best overall value, taking into consideration qualifications, technical approach, support services, and cost.

Minimum qualifications include at least 5 years of professional experience in economic trend analysis and forecasting, and completion of at least 2 comparable engagements. The RFP states: at least five (5) years of professional experience conducting economic trend analysis and forecasting and completion of at least two (2) comparable engagements within the past five (5) years.

Protests must be submitted within 5 business days after the aggrieved party knows or should have known of the facts. The RFP states: within five (5) business days after such aggrieved person or company knows or should have known of the facts giving rise thereto.

Proposals may be rejected for being late, incomplete, or nonconforming. The RFP states: late submittals will not be accepted and incomplete proposals or proposals that do not conform to the requirements specified herein will not be considered.