Albany County seeks bids for the purchase of gift cards from various local and nationwide retailers. Bids due November 19, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Award based on best value with price (60%), volume discounts (20%), and shipping capability (20%). Delivery within 57 days of purchase order. No bid security or performance bond required. Vendor responsibility questionnaire and non-collusive bidding certificate required. Insurance required. Contract term is one year.
Deliveries must be made within 57 days of receipt of purchase order. The document states: all deliveries shall be made within 57 days of vendors receipt of purchase order.
Payment is made after inspection and only with a formal purchase order. The document states: under no circumstances will the vendor or contractor be paid without a purchase order.
Defective or non-activatable gift cards must be replaced at no charge. The document states: gift cards that a defective or cant be activated shall be replaced at no charge with the previous gift card remaining balance.
Best value solicitation with weighted criteria. The document states: this is a best value solicitation and award will be made to the vendors offering the best value.
Vendors must submit the vendor responsibility questionnaire. The document states: all vendors shall submit the vendor responsibility questionnaire attachment c as part of the bid.
In case of breach, contractor pays all direct and consequential damages. The document states: contractor shall pay to the county all direct and consequential damages caused by such breach.
Questions must be submitted in writing at least 4 days before bid submission. The document states: questions received less than four 4 days prior to the date of submission of bids will not be answered.
Bids may be rejected for nonconforming, nonresponsive, or conditional bids. The document states: the county reserves the right to reject any or all offers in whole or in part, to waive any and all informalities, and to disregard all nonconforming, nonresponsive or conditional bids.