Quality Government Bids & RFPs

All quotes must be submitted no later than 2 PM MT, Tuesday, July 14, 2026.

The award will be to the responsible respondent whose acceptable quote is determined to be the most advantageous to the state, with price-cost being the primary consideration. Other considerations may include sample quality, and lead time for delivery.

Respondents must be registered with Bidnet Direct. The awarded respondent must provide proof of good standing with the Colorado Secretary of State and an insurance certificate prior to contract execution.

A protest must be submitted to the CDOT procurement official within three business days after the aggrieved person knows, or should have known, of the facts giving rise thereto.

Failure to sign the vendor response signature page may disqualify the vendor response. Misrepresentation in the response may be deemed sufficient cause for refusal to execute a contract or grounds for cancellation of an existing contract.

Statements of Qualifications must be submitted by 4:00 PM on Thursday, July 14, 2026. Statements received after this deadline will not be considered.

Firms will be evaluated and ranked based on: Firm's background (10 points), Similar project experience (25 points), Past project performance (10 points), Project team (25 points), and Submittal presentation (5 points). Responding firms will be evaluated and ranked pursuant to Ohio Revised Code sections ****.

Firms must submit a statement of qualifications detailing their background, similar project experience, past performance, project team, and submittal presentation. The qualification package must provide adequate information needed to rank the capability of a firm on each of the preceding categories.

Falsification of information related to city income taxes or post-contractual violations can lead to contract rescission. Falsification of any information related to or any post-contractual violation of the requirement to pay city income taxes set forth in subsection a shall constitute cause for the rescission of the balance of the contract at the city's discretion.

The response deadline is July 9, 2026, at 03:00 PM CT.

Payment terms are net 30 days. A prompt payment discount will be considered in the award process when given for 30 days (e. g. , 1% 15 days, net 30 days). Payment terms of less than thirty 30 days will not be considered.

MTSU reserves the right to award the contract based on overall value and not solely on price. Evaluation factors may include: Nutritional program quality, ability to meet stated herd objectives, ingredient quality and consistency, technical support services, nutritionist qualifications, feed safety and quality assurance programs, references and past performance, and cost effectiveness.

Company must have been in business providing commodity or service in dairy feed for at least three 3 years. Provide three references of active work performed in same size or larger magnitude as described in the specifications. Include company name, contact name, phone number and/or email address.

The institution may terminate the agreement for nonperformance, as determined by the institution for causes including, but not limited to: failure to provide satisfactory quality of service, failure to maintain adequate personnel, substantial change in ownership, failure to comply with the terms of the agreement, bankruptcy, or assignment for the benefit of creditors.

Any responsive and responsible proposer that has submitted a compliant bid has seven days after bid closing to request a bid tabulation.

Failure to properly respond to required fields (e. g. , initials, signature, yes, I agree, or yes, I will comply) will cause your bid to be considered noncompliant. Failure to sign the proposal will result in the disqualification of your entire ITB proposal.