The Washoe County School District (WCSD) is seeking bids for heavy-duty bus parts. Bids are due November 18, 2025, at 2:00 PM local time, with a public opening at 2:30 PM via Teams. Questions must be submitted by October 28, 2025. Required forms (Exhibit A, B, and C) must be completed and submitted. Samples may be requested around November 26, 2025, with a specific deadline. Deliveries must be completed within the lead time after receipt of order (ARO) as noted in the awarded bidders exhibit C for each product. The contract term is for 16 months, starting January 14, 2026, with three optional one-year renewals. The award will be made to multiple vendors on a line-by-line basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidders. Unsuccessful bidders have five business days to appeal the results.
The bid notice states that deliveries must be completed within the lead time after receipt of order aro as noted in the awarded bidders exhibit c for each product.
The bid notice states that wcsds payment terms are net 30 after receipt of products without defects and receipt of an accurate invoice.
The bid notice states that awarded bidders shall guarantee that all products provided under this contract will be free from defects of workmanship and material for a minimum period of one year from the date of final acceptance of the products and shall, at the bidders own expense, repair and replace all defective products that fall within this requirement.
The bid notice states that it is the intent of wcsd to award to multiple vendors on a linebyline to the lowest responsive and responsible bidders whose submissions meet all terms, conditions, and specifications of this solicitation.
The bid notice states that bidder must be licensed or incorporated to do business in the state of nevada.
The bid notice states that in case of default by any awarded bidders, wcsd reserves the right to impose any of the following actions: a. deduct any unpaid balance due to awarded bidders. b. procure the products from another source. c. hold the defaulting bidders responsible for any excess cost occasioned thereby. d. assess a penalty equal to five percent 5 of the total bid price. e. commence with proceedings against any surety held in conjunction with the bid. f. prohibit bidders to submit bids for a period of not less than one 1 year and no more than five 5 years. g. pursue other appropriate legal remedies.
The bid notice states that evaluation of equivalent items may require bidders to furnish product samples for testing. the facilitating buyer of this rfb will contact eligible bidders around november 26, 2025, to request samples and communicate the specific submission deadline.
The bid notice states that any unsuccessful bidder appellant may appeal the results in the solicitations roa tabulation if they believe applicable provisions of the law were violated. appellant must submit a notice of protest to wcsds director of procurement and contracts no later than five 5 business days from when the roa tabulation is posted.
