The City of Madison Metro Transit is soliciting bids for manhole covers replacement. Bidders must read the request for bids in its entirety and follow the instructions. The due date for bids is January 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST. A site visit is scheduled for January 20, 2026. Electronic bids should be emailed. Complete forms A through E must be returned by the due date. Bidders are responsible for reviewing the standard terms and conditions and the sample contract. If the contractor employs 15 or more employees and does aggregate annual business with the city of $50,000 or more, the contractor shall file an affirmative action plan. The project is to be conducted between June 12, 2026, and August 01, 2026.
The bid notice states deliver bids no later than the due time and date indicated below. the city will reject late bids: due date: wednesday, january 28, 2026, 2: 00 pm cst.
The bid notice states he city will pay properly submitted vendor invoices within thirty 30 days of receipt, providing good andor services have been delivered, installed if required, and accepted as specified.
The bid notice states unless otherwise specifically stated by the bidder, products shall be warranted against defects by the bidder for ninety 90 days from the date of receipt. if bidder or manufacturer offers warranty that exceeds 90 days, such warranty shall prevail.
The bid notice states award will be made to the responsible and responsive bidder whose bid is most advantageous to the city with price and other factors considered.
The bid notice states for the purposes of this project, responsiveness is defined as the bidders conformance to the requirements of the solicitation. being not responsive includes the failure to furnish information requested. responsibility is defined as the bidders potential ability to perform successfully under the terms of the proposed contract.
The bid notice states a site visit is scheduled for tuesday, january 20, 2026 from 11: 00 am to 2: 00pm cst. please make every effort to make this visit.
