Timeline Government Bids & RFPs

Mail-in hard copy proposals and electronic copies must be received by Monday, July 13, 2026, by 11:00 a. m. EST.

The determination of award may be based upon the hourly shop labor rate and a percentage markup/discount off from manufacturers list price on replacement parts but can also include job completion speed.

Vendors shall provide a copy of its State of Michigan Motor Vehicle Repair Facility license. Preference will be given to vendors that can show proof of qualified fire mechanics as defined by NFPA **** on staff. Each vendor shall furnish satisfactory evidence of their ability to perform work on the City of Flint's fire apparatus fleet and shall state the location of the facilities where the apparatus maintenance is to be performed.

Failure to deliver in accordance with specifications will be cause for the City of Flint to cancel the contract or any part thereof and purchase on the open market, charging any additional cost to the contractor/vendor.

Bids not meeting all requirements may be rejected. Failure to use the bid form shall result in bid disqualification. Failure to bid on all items shall result in an incomplete bid determination.

Mail-in hard copy proposals must be received by Monday, July 13, 2026, by 11:00 a. m. EST. Electronic copies must also be submitted by Monday, July 13, 2026, by 11:00 a. m. EST.

In the city's evaluation of proposals, at minimum: cost, serviceability, financial stability, and all requirements set forth in this document shall be considered as selection and award criteria unless otherwise specified.

Bidders must provide a synopsis of their qualifications and experience with this service, list licenses, and state how long they have been in business. References for similar scope of work from the last 5 years are also required.

Failure to deliver in accordance with specifications will be cause for the city of flint and they may cancel the contract or any part thereof and purchase on the open market, charging any additional cost to the contractor/vendor.

If a bidder believes they are aggrieved in connection with the solicitation or award, they may protest the action to the city as outlined in Flint City Charter section ****.

Failure to use the bid form, failure to bid on all items, or violations of ethics provisions may result in disqualification or debarment.

Mail-in hard copy proposals must be received by Monday, July 13, by 12:30 p. m. EST. Electronic copies must also be submitted by Monday, July 13, by 12:30 p. m. EST.

Proposals will be evaluated based on cost, serviceability, financial stability, and adherence to all requirements.

Failure to deliver in accordance with specifications may result in contract cancellation and purchase on the open market, with additional costs charged to the contractor.

Failure to use the bid form, bid on all items, or submit required documentation may result in disqualification.

The deadline for submission of offers is July 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern.

All payments for services shall be net thirty (30) days from the date of acceptance by the district. Invoices shall be provided to Richland County School District One at the address below. The contractor invoice shall at minimum include the name of traveler, dates of departure/arrival/return, airline, location of flight or rail, and tickets cost economy only.

Award will be made to one offeror. The districts schools and departments shall solicit quotes following purchasing procedures from contractors on the qualified providers list for any subsequent services.

To be eligible for award, you must have the capability in all respects to perform fully the contract requirements and the integrity and reliability which will assure good faith performance. Contractor shall have at least five (5) years of experience and must submit a minimum four (4) references with two (2) in the past three (3) years on Appendix A.

Contractors who violate this contract will be considered in breach and subject to cancellation for cause. Contractors may be suspended or debarred from doing business with the district.

A site visit is mandatory as part of the feasibility study: Conduct a site visit to assess the current central kitchen layout, equipment, utilities e. g. , plumbing, electrical, hvac, and workflows.

To protest a solicitation, you must submit a protest within fifteen days of the date the applicable solicitation document is issued. To protest an award, you must submit notice of your intent to protest within seven business days of the date the award notice is posted, and submit your actual protest within fifteen days of the date the award notice is posted.

Violation of prohibited communications and donations restrictions may result in disqualification of your offer, suspension or debarment, and may constitute a violation of law.

Parts must be furnished as requested, within 48 hours notice, between 7:00 am and 3:00 pm Monday through Friday.

Proposals will be evaluated on cost, serviceability, financial stability, and adherence to all requirements.

The successful bidder must have a proven track record of responding in a timely manner.

Failure to use the specified bid form or failure to bid on all items may result in disqualification.