The City of North Little Rock is seeking bids for the testing and inspection of the Electric Department's trucks, trailers, and equipment. This includes ANSI inspection, dielectric testing, and DOT inspections. All items must be cleaned, tested, and stamped. Bidders are required to submit a sample of their inspection form and deficiency recommendation report form. The bid opening is scheduled for Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 10:00 a. m. Bids must be submitted sealed and mailed or delivered to the Commerce Department. Faxed and emailed bids will not be accepted. The city encourages participation from small, minority, and woman-owned businesses. Payment terms are within 30 days after all work is completed and approved.
The bid notice does not explicitly state a delivery deadline for the services. However, it mentions that liquidated damages shall be assessed beginning on the first day following the maximum delivery or completion time entered on the bid form and/or provided for by the plans and specifications.
The bid notice states that the vendor will submit a payment request when all work is completed and approved by the city and receives a closeout report. Once all approvals have been received according to the specifications, the city will remit the amount to the vendor within thirty (30) days.
The bid notice mentions that guarantees and warranties should be submitted with the bid, as they may be a consideration in making an award.
The bid notice states that the award will be made to the lowest responsive, qualified, and responsible bidder based upon the price and meeting the specifications.
Bids may be rejected if they are made by a bidder that is deemed unresponsive due to a lack of qualifications, capacity, skill, character, experience, reliability, financial stability, or quality of services, supplies, materials, equipment, or labor. Additionally, the contractor must hold a current business-privilege license with the city of North Little Rock or any city within the state of Arkansas and provide a copy of their professional license/certificate.
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.
The bid notice requires bidders to include a sample of their inspection form and deficiency recommendation report form with their bid. It also states that samples of items, when required, must be furnished free, and if not called for within 30 days from the date of bid opening, will become the property of the city.