Highlighter Government Bids & RFPs

Delivery must be made in accordance with the instructions to bidders and specifications. If delivery instructions do not appear on order, it will be interpreted to mean prompt delivery. The decision of the purchasing agent as to reasonable compliance with delivery terms shall be final.

The successful bidder guarantees: a his products against defective material or workmanship and to repair or replace any damages or marring occasioned in transit. b to furnish adequate protection from damage for all work and to repair damages of any kind for which he or his workmen are responsible, to the building or equipment, to his own work, or to the work of other successful bidders. c to carry adequate insurance to protect the county from loss in case of accident, fire theft, etc. d that all deliveries will be equal to the accepted bid sample. e that the equipment delivered is standard, new, latest model of regular stock product or as required by the specifications also that no attachment or part has been substituted or applied contrary to manufacturers recommendations and standard practice. Every unit delivered must be guaranteed against faulty material and workmanship for a period of at least one year from date of delivery. If during this period such faults develop, the successful bidder agrees to replace the unit or the part affected without cost to the county. Any merchandise provided under the contract which is or becomes defective during the guarantee period shall be replaced by the successful bidder free of charge with the specific understanding that all replacements shall carry the same guarantee as the original equipment. The successful bidder shall make any such replacement immediately upon receiving notice from the county.

Awards will be made to the lowest responsible bidder, as will best promote the public interest, taking into consideration the reliability of the bidder, the quality of the materials, equipment, or supplies to be furnished, their conformity with the specifications, the purpose for which required, and the terms of delivery.

Bidders must complete attached Clinton County forms which include information sheet and vendor reference sheet, noncollusion form, certification of iraniandivestment act, and sexual harassment statement. If the bidder is a corporation, an authorizing resolution passed by the bidder's board of directors, and with the corporate seal affixed, must accompany the signature page of the bid documents.

The successful bidder guarantees: d that all deliveries will be equal to the accepted bid sample.

No interpretation of the meaning of the specifications or other contract document will be made to any bidder orally. Every request for such interpretation should be in writing, addressed to the purchasing agent, not later than five 5 days prior to the date fixed for the opening of bids.

In the event that the contractor shall without prior written consent assign, transfer, convey, sublet or otherwise dispose of this contract or of his right, title and interest herein, including the performance of this contract, or the right to receive monies due or to become due, or his power to execute such contract to any other person or corporations, or upon receipt by Clinton County of an attachment against the contractor, the county shall be relieved and discharged from any and all liability and obligation growing out of such contract to such contractor, and the person or corporation to which such contract shall have been assigned, his assignees transferees or sublease shall forfeit and lose all monies theretofore earned under this contract, except so much as may be required to pay his employees.

Delivery is expected by 08/30/2026.

Payment requests shall be submitted electronically through the U. S. Department of the Treasury's Internet Payment Platform (IPP). Payment requests shall be submitted electronically through the U. S. Department of the Treasury's Internet Payment Platform system IPP.

The government will award a contract to the responsible contractor whose quote conforms to the solicitation requirements, is determined acceptable and provides the lowest price for the government.

The contractor shall be properly registered in sam. gov to include small business status. The contractor shall be properly registered in sam. gov to include small business status.

The quote will be removed from further consideration if the contractor does not complete the certification, submits incomplete information, or alternate forms are submitted. The quote will be removed from further consideration if the contractor does not complete the certification, submits incomplete information, or alternate forms are submitted.

Delivery is required within 60 days after receipt of order (ARO).

Payment requests shall be submitted electronically through the U. S. Department of the Treasury's Internet Payment Platform (IPP). Payment will be made by code offeror codetelephone number.

Quotes will be evaluated based on technical capability and price, with the most advantageous quote to the government being selected.

The acquisition is set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE). Offerors must meet the definition of an ISBEE throughout the contract performance period.

Submitting false or misleading information when applying for an award set aside under the Buy Indian Act is a violation of law punishable under 18 **** claims submitted as part of contract performance are subject to penalties.

Proposals must be received by July 13, 2026, by 2:00 PM local time EST. Deliveries of items weighing 70 pounds or less are to be made to the FCPS warehouse between 7:00 a. m. - 12:00 p. m. and 12:30 p. m. - 2:30 p. m. local time, excluding weekends and holidays, unless a different location is specified on the purchase order. All shipments are to be f. o. b. destination.

Payments for bid items are normally approved at the board's regularly scheduled meeting on the fourth Monday of most months, provided bid items and invoices are received by the first Monday of the month. Payments may be made earlier to take advantage of cash discounts if advantageous to FCPS. Offeror may terminate the contract if FCPS fails to meet the specified payment terms.

The RFP shall be awarded to responsible and responsive offerors providing the best value. Criteria include cost proposal (sample pricing, discount) and technical proposal (reputation, meeting needs, references, experience, vendor location, variety of items offered). In determining the best value the following criteria shall be considered: points criteria 500 cost proposal sample pricing discount 500 technical proposal reputation of vendor and vendors goods and services the extent to which the goods and services meet the districts needs references and experience vendor location variety of items offered

Vendors must have a large inventory of items in their catalog or store. They should not require deposits. Vendors with a small inventory or sole source/specialty items may not be considered. A minimum of 3 school district references is required. Vendor must have a large inventory of items in catalog or in store that meets the districts needs.

Protests must be submitted in writing within 14 days after the aggrieved person knows or should have known of the facts giving rise to the protest. The protest shall be submitted in writing, within 14 days after such aggrieved person knows, or should have known, of the facts giving rise thereto.

Proposals may be rejected if they are late, unless specific conditions are met. Failure to provide documentation supporting resident bidder status upon request can lead to disqualification. Submitting proposals on company forms may result in rejection. Proposals submitted on company forms may be rejected.