Pliers Biddings - Procurement Opportunities

Sealed bids will be received by the Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) for annual tool supply until 5:00 PM on April 23, 2025. Bids will be publicly opened on April 24, 2025, at 11:00 AM. Bidders can request a copy of the bid tabulation by emailing ***@***. *. * or calling **** on April 24, 2025, at 11:00 AM. Two sets of bid documents must be enclosed in a sealed envelope and addressed to the BPUB Purchasing Department. No facsimile or electronic submissions will be accepted. The BPUB reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Clarifications can be requested by contacting Marisela Gaytan at **** tentative timeline for the bidding process is provided, including vendor work on the formal bid (April 7-23), bid submission deadline (April 23, 5:00 PM), bid opening (April 24, 11:00 AM), bid evaluation (April 24-May 23), final recommendations (May 26), and approval by the utilities board (June 9). Specific brand and part numbers are required for certain items. Payment will be via ACH direct deposit. A W9 or W8 form is required. The BPUB is exempt from federal, state, and local taxes. Failure to sign the bid will disqualify it. Additional documents, such as debarment certification, ethics statement, conflict of interest questionnaire, W9 or W8 form, direct deposit form, residence certification form, bid schedule, cost sheet, special instructions, cashier's check or bid bond (if applicable), OSHA 300 log (if applicable), contractor prebid disclosure, subcontractor prebid disclosure, references, and addenda, are required. Questions and concerns should be addressed with the owner and consultant prior to the bid submission date. The BPUB has the right to reject, rebid, accept, and/or extend the bid by up to two weeks if only one or no bid is received. The BPUB also has the right to reject any or all bids, hold bids for 60 days, waive formalities, extend the bid beyond 60 days, terminate for cause or convenience, and increase or decrease quantities. Changes or corrections will be issued by addendum. Vendors must stipulate whether an increase or decrease in quantities will affect bid price.