This is an invitation for bid for grain products and wood shavings for the Peoria Zoo. Bids must be received by Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 10:00 am local time. The award will be based on the lowest individual bid on each article by the lowest responsible qualified bidder, considering quality and conformity to specifications. Payment terms are net 60. Delivery must be made to the Peoria Zoo (**** N. Prospect Rd, Peoria, IL ****) between 10:00 am and 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday. All costs for bid preparation are borne by the bidder.
Bids must be received by Tuesday, September 15, 2026, by 10:00 am local prevailing Peoria time. due date: tuesday, september 15, 2026 by 10: 00 am local prevailing peoria time
Payment terms are net 60 per the Illinois prompt payment act. payment terms are net 60 per the illinois prompt payment act.
The award will be made by selecting the lowest individual bid on each article by the lowest responsible qualified bidder. the board of trustees of peoria park district reserves the right to award an order, or orders, as it sees fit by selecting the lowest individual bid on each article by the lowestresponsible qualified bidder.
Bidders must be qualified and of sound financial ability, and must comply with various laws and certifications. the board reserves the right to reject the bid of any bidder if the boardbelieves that it would not be in the best interest of the park district to make an award to thatbidder, whether because the bid is not responsive or the bidder is unqualified or of doubtfulfinancial ability or fails to meet any other pertinent standard or criteria established by the parkdistrict.
Excessive returns or noncompliance of requirements shall result in immediate termination of the contract without penalty to the peoria park district. excessive returns or noncompliance of requirements shall result inimmediate termination of the contract without penalty to the peoria park district.
Vendors must schedule any site visit with the purchasing supervisor. any vendor who desires a site visit for thepurpose of inspecting buildings andor equipment must schedule such visit with the purchasingsupervisor.
A sample may be required at the expense of the vendor if staff cannot determine if the product meets specifications. if staff is unable to make a determination whether product is an approved equal, a samplemay be required and shall be at the expense of the vendor.
All questions must be directed to the purchasing supervisor by 3:00 pm CT on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. no later than 3: 00 pm ct on tuesday, september8, 2026 in order to allow sufficient time to issue an addendum to all bidders.
Failure to properly complete and sign required forms may result in disqualification. failure to do somay result in the disqualification of the submitted bid or proposal.