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The objective is to obtain best value and achieve more favorable pricing. The objective of this RFP is to obtain best value and achieve more favorable pricing than is obtainable by an individual state or local government entity.

Contract vendors must submit an annual certification that they are still compliant with the mandatory minimum requirements and technical specifications. contract vendors must submit an annual certification that they are still compliant with the mandatory minimum requirements and technical specifications of the rfp.

Questions regarding this RFP must be submitted no later than December 14, 2026. questions regarding this rfp must be submitted no later than monday december 14, 2026, 4: 30 p. m. cst.

Payment instructions reference jb wide area workflow payment instructions and invoice and receiving report combo invoice 2 in 1.

Warranty of supplies of a noncomplex nature: 12 months 45 days after discovery of defect.

Requires government source approval: quotes proposals received from sources which are not government approved sources of supply will be deemed technically unacceptable, and therefore ineligible for award.

Offers from non-approved sources are ineligible: offers received from sources which are not government approved sources of supply will be deemed technically unacceptable, and therefore ineligible for award.

All equipment must be delivered and installed within 90 calendar days of receipt of a city-issued purchase order. The city requires all equipment to be delivered and installed within ninety calendar 90 days of receipt of a cityissued purchase order.

The city's normal payment terms are 45 days. The citys normal payment terms are 45 days in connection with cash discounts specified with this bid.

A minimum 3-year warranty is required for all equipment, labor, materials, and parts. The city of Warren requires a minimum three 3 year warranty for all equipment, labor, materials and parts.

Award is based on a combination of factors including adherence to bid requirements, references, and other factors in the city's best interest. Award of the bids shall be based upon a combination of factors, including but not limited to, adherence to bid requirements, references and any other factors that may be in the citys best interest.

Bidders must register with and utilize E-Verify, and provide at least three references for similar products provided in the past two years. any bidder, attesting to his bid by signature, is affirming that the bidder has registered with, participates in and utilizes the everify program and please list a minimum of three 3 municipalitiescompanies for which your company has providedsimilar products in the past two 2 years.

Failure to deliver and install within 90 days results in liquidated damages of $1,000 per calendar day starting on the 91st day. failure to deliver and install all of the equipment within ninety 90 calendar days of receiving a purchase order from the city will result in liquidated damages of 1, **** per calendar day, starting on the ninetyfirst 91st calendar day from receipt of a cityissued purchase order.

Failure to sign the bid form, submit electronically via BidNet MITN, or submit by the deadline will result in the bid not being accepted. failure to properly sign in the area provided below will result in your bid not being accepted and bids received after 12: 30 pm of the date they are due will not be accepted.

Garments must be delivered within 10 business days. The RFP states: ensuring employees have access to appropriately rated protective clothing within 10 business days.

The district will evaluate proposals based on criteria including qualifications, program approach, pricing, and other factors. The RFP states: A selection may be based on the cost alone or any combination of the evaluation criteria, references and interviews.

Proposers must provide company qualifications and experience, including experience with FR clothing programs and utility customers. The RFP requires a minimum of three previous clients that may be used as references.

Samples may be requested for proposed equivalent products. The RFP states: the district reserves the right to request samples for evaluation and field testing prior to award. Samples shall be provided at the proposers expense.

Questions and clarifications must be submitted by November 13, 2026. The RFP states: Last day to submit questionsclarifications Friday, November 13, 2026 by 4:00 pm PST.

Disqualification can occur for reasons such as collusion, incorrect information, or failure to return signed agreement. The RFP states: Proposer failing to return the signed agreement with all exhibits, attachments and a certificate of insurance coi at the prescribed limits within the allotted time shall be disqualified from award consideration.