Loading Dock Government Bids & RFPs

Bids will be publicly opened and read on July 9th, 2026, at 2:00 PM.

Selection of the contractor will be based upon bidder qualifications, including evidence of past performance in similar projects, and bid price. The contract will be awarded to the bidder deemed by the awarding authority to be the lowest responsible and eligible bidder.

Selection of the contractor will be based upon bidder qualifications, including evidence of past performance in similar projects, and bid price.

Prebid conference and site visit will be held as specified within the description of scope of work. It is optional that prospective bidders have a representative in attendance.

Proposals must be received no later than 4:00 PM CDT on July 2, 2026.

Proposals will be evaluated in accordance with the method of award set forth to select an offeror for award. The government will award the lease to the selected offeror, subject to the conditions herein. Award is based on price and other evaluation factors.

Mobile lift docks must be delivered within 30 days from the issuance of a purchase order. Mobile lift dock must be delivered within 30 days from issuance of a purchase order.

Invoices will be processed for payment when approved by the appropriate divisions project manager or designee. The county's payment of an invoice shall not constitute evidence of the county's acceptance of the bidder's performance of the service or the county's acceptance of any work.

Unless otherwise specified, the bidder agrees that the goods furnished under this bid shall be covered by the most favorable commercial warranty the bidder gives to any customer for comparable goods. Unless otherwise specified, the bidder agrees that the goods furnished under this bid shall be covered by the most favorable commercial warranty the bidder gives to any customer for comparable goods. . .

Award will be made based on the low bid meeting qualifications and specifications. Award will be made based on the low bid meeting qualifications and specifications.

Vendor must have been in business for the past two years, possess a Polk County local business tax receipt, and provide two client references for similar services within the past ten years. Vendor must have been in business under the same fein number for the past two 2 years.

Services not delivered as per the delivery date in the bid and purchase order may result in the bidder being found in default, in which event any and all reprocurement costs may be charged against the defaulting vendor. Services not delivered as per delivery date in bid and purchase order may result in bidder being found in default. . .

Samples of items, when called for, must be furnished free of expense and may, upon request, be returned at the bidder's expense. Samples of items, when called for, must be furnished free of expense and may, upon request, be returned at the bidders expense.

Any bidder desiring to file a bid protest must do so by filing a written protest in the possession of the procurement division within three 3 working days of the notice of recommended award mailing date. The written protest must be in the possession of the procurement division within three 3 working days of the notice of recommended award mailing date.

Failure to follow instructions could result in bid disqualification. Contacting individuals other than the procurement director or designated personnel during the bid period can also lead to disqualification. Failure to follow these instructions could result in bid disqualification.