Biome Government Bids & RFPs

Only Seaport MAC holders should respond to this sources sought notice. Submissions from non Seaport MAC holders will not be considered.

Submissions from non Seaport MAC holders will not be considered.

The response deadline for proposals is June 1, 2026, at 04:00 PM AST.

Vendors must be qualified to implement a comprehensive web-based employee time and attendance system. Required attachments include certificates of insurance, trade name, articles of incorporation, good standing, government insurance, debarment certification, and a Virgin Islands business license (if applicable).

A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will take place via Microsoft Teams on May 8, 2026, at 10:00:00 AM AST.

The authority reserves the right to cancel the proposal request any time prior to the acceptance of the proposal.

The deadline for bid submission is Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 10:00 a. m. CT. submission time date: thursday, june 18, 2026, at 10:00 a. m. ctbids received after the submittal time will be rejected and returned unopened to the sender.

Kane County requests payments be made via direct deposit through an Automated Clearing House (ACH). Vendors awarded a contract must complete an authorization agreement form prior to award. he county of kane requests all payments being made to vendors be done as direct deposits through an automated clearing house ach.

The first-year warranty for the hardware is covered by the manufacturer. Extended maintenance on AccurateID software for law enforcement use is also included per year. 1st year warranty covered by the hardware manufacturer.

The award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting specifications. Factors include adherence to bid specifications, price, bidder qualifications, delivery date, product quality, maintenance costs, and warranty provisions. it is the intent of the county to award contracts to the lowest responsive responsible bidders meeting specifications.

Vendors must be qualified and authorized. The county will evaluate bidders based on past performance, financial responsibility, general reputation, experience, service capabilities, and facilities. competitive sealed bids from qualified and authorized vendors

The document mentions penalties for knowingly violating disclosure requirements, which could result in immediate contract cancellation and possible disbarment. It also notes that invoices not meeting submission guidelines will remain unpaid. penalties for knowingly violating disclosure requirements will potentially result in immediate cancellation of the contract, and possible disbarment from future county contracts:

Samples of items, when called for, must be furnished free of expense and may be returned at the bidder's expense. samples of items, when called for, must be furnished free of expense and, if not destroyed in the evaluation process, will, upon request, be returned at the bidders expense.

Bidders may be disqualified if they fail to comply with submission requirements, violate communication protocols during procurement, or if their criminal background checks reveal positive responses. a violation of this provision is cause for the county to reject the bidders proposal.

The base year of performance is from August 13, 2026, to August 12, 2027. There are five option years available.

Capability statements are due by 12:00 PM, EST, June 19, 2026. capability statements received by closing of this notification of this synopsis will be considered by the government.

A request for documentation or additional information or submissions that only ask questions will not be considered as an affirmative response.