The City of Bristol is requesting quotes for network equipment. Bids are due by August 17, 2026, at 1:00 PM and must be submitted digitally. Pricing must be FOB destination. The city is exempt from federal and state taxes. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, considering quality, specifications, suitability, and delivery terms. The city reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
Bids will be received by the City of Bristol Purchasing Department no later than August 17, 2026, at 1:00 PM. Bids will be received by the city of bristol purchasing department no later than august 17, 2026 at 1:00pm.
Payment terms are net 30 days after receipt of goods or properly executed invoice, whichever is later. Payment terms are net 30 days after receipt of goods or properly executed invoice, whichever is later, unless otherwise specified.
All products and equipment delivered must include any and all manufacturer warranties, unless otherwise stated. All products and equipment delivered must be new, and shall include any and all manufacturer warranties, unless otherwise stated in the bid specifications.
Award will be based on quality of articles or services, conformance with specifications, delivery terms, price, administrative costs, past performance, and financial responsibility. Award will be based on quality of the articles or services to be supplied, their conformance with specifications, delivery terms, price, administrative costs, past performance, and financial responsibility.
The city intends to make an award to the lowest responsive and responsible qualified bidder. it is the intent of the city of bristol to make award to the lowest responsive and responsible qualified bidder reference c. g. s 4a59.
Failure of a contractor to deliver commodities or perform services as specified will constitute authority to purchase said commodities or services on the open market, and the contractor agrees to promptly reimburse the city for excess costs. Failure of a contractor to deliver commodities or perform services as specified will constitute authority to purchase said commodities or services on the open market. Contractor agrees to promptly reimburse the city for excess cost of these purchases.
Accepted bid samples do not supersede specifications for quality unless the sample is superior. All deliveries shall have at least the same quality as the accepted bid sample. Samples are furnished free of charge and may be held for comparison with deliveries. Accepted bid samples do not supersede specifications for quality unless sample is superior in quality. All deliveries shall have at least the same quality as the accepted bid sample.
The city may reject any bidder in default of any prior contract or guilty of misrepresentation. The purchasing department may reject any bidder in default of any prior contract or guilty of misrepresentation or any bidder with a member of its firm in default or guilty of misrepresentation.