This is a public tender notice from the County of Westchester for a utility vehicle. Bids must be sealed and submitted by 2 PM on June 4, 2026. Emailed or faxed bids are not permitted. The delivery location is FOB destination, requested ASAP after notice of award. Payment terms are 2 10 net 30, with the option for bidders to offer alternate terms. The county reserves the right to reject any bids with lengthy delivery schedules. Bids must be completed in their entirety to avoid disqualification. The county encourages participation from MBE and WBE businesses. Awards may be made by individual item, grouped items, or lot. The county reserves the right to investigate bidder qualifications and facilities. The county may extend bid pricing for up to 12 months. Material Safety Data Sheets are required for hazardous chemicals. Purchases are not subject to federal, state, and local taxes. Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) is the standard payment method. All items must comply with applicable federal, state, and county laws. Bidders must warrant that goods are delivered free of rightful claims of infringement. The county may extend the use of bid pricing for up to 12 months.
The bid notice states that delivery is requested ASAP after notice of award, receipt of purchase order, or authorized calls for delivery, unless otherwise specified. Bidders guarantee delivery in a specified number of days, and delivery time may be a factor in determining the winning bidder. The county reserves the right to reject any bids that propose a lengthy delivery schedule if the items are required promptly.
The bid notice states that county terms of payment are 2 10 net 30. Bidders may offer alternate terms, but discount and alternate terms will not be used in award determination.
The bid notice states that all items delivered must be guaranteed against faulty materials and workmanship.
The bid notice states that awards may be made by individual item, grouped items or lot. The county reserves the right to reject any or all bids or any portion thereof. The purchasing agent reserves the right before making award to make investigations as to whether or not the items, qualifications or facilities offered by the bidder meet the requirements set forth herein and are sufficient to insure the proper performance in the event of an award. The bidder must be prepared, if requested, to present evidence of experience, ability and financial standing. If it is found that any of these criteria are not satisfactory, the county may reject bids. It is not obligatory to make any such examinations however.
The bid notice states that the bidder must be prepared, if requested, to present evidence of experience, ability and financial standing. If it is found that any of these criteria are not satisfactory, the county may reject bids.
The bid notice states that failure to deliver items or equipment that do not meet county specifications or are not received within the specified delivery time may be cause for cancellation of the order and vendor declared irresponsible. Any additional costs incurred by the county may be charged to the original vendor.
The bid notice states that samples, when required, must be delivered prior to the bid opening and free of charge. Samples will be returned at bidder's expense and bidder is required to arrange for pick up.
The bid notice states that vendors protesting or disputing bid specifications must do so in writing during the bid opening period prior to the due date to be considered. Such protests must be in the possession of the bureau of purchase and supplies three working days prior to the bids opening. Verbal protests may not be entertained.
The bid notice states that late bids will not be considered and failure to complete this bid in its entirety may result in disqualification. Copies obtained from any other source are not considered official documents and will be considered incomplete if missing addenda, if any, resulting in disqualification.
