Water Jug Government Bids & RFPs

When a date is set for delivery, the material will be delivered on or before the specified dates or Pueblo Water will have the right to cancel the contract for purchase of the material and proceed with purchase of equivalent material at market prices for immediate delivery and hold the bidder liable for any increase in price over and above the prices offered herein.

Pueblo Water can remit payment via the following methods: procurement card (pcard) or check. With the check option, Pueblo Water will remit payment 30 days after receiving an invoice.

Pueblo Water specifically reserves the right to award a contract based on the low total bid for all items listed on the bill of material.

All pipe furnished shall be manufactured and tested within the continental limits of the United States. Manufacturers of PVC water distribution pipe approved as of 09/16/19 are listed.

Pueblo Water may terminate this contract for default if the contractor fails to comply with contract documents, fails to make progress, acts or fails to act so that future performance is uncertain, or fails to perform work within the specified time and does not cure such failure within a reasonable period after written notice. In the event of termination for default, Pueblo Water may purchase replacement work or materials, and the contractor shall reimburse Pueblo Water for any excess costs incurred.

A submission of a working sample per Pueblo Water specifications is required 30 days prior to any bid opening for a specific product as part of the vendor approval process.

Any actual or prospective contractor who is aggrieved in connection with either the solicitation or award of a contract may protest in writing to the procurement specialist. The protest shall be submitted within three calendar days after such aggrieved person knows, or reasonably should have known, of the facts giving rise thereto. Regarding requirements or specifications set forth in this ITB, it is important for contractors to note that a challenge should be made within three 3 calendar days of when the item being protested is known.

Falsifying information on the Proposal Acknowledgement form is cause to deem your proposal nonresponsive and therefore ineligible for consideration. In addition, falsification of this information is cause to cancel a contract awarded based on one or both above preferences.

Delivery must be within 24 hours from the time the order is placed.

The city will render payment to the successful bidders by check or electronic funds transfer on a net 30-day basis after receipt of an invoice.

The bidder shall assume full responsibility for warranty of all components of the equipment. A statement shall be attached with the bid setting out the conditions of the warranty. The manufacturer's standard warranty shall be furnished.

All bids will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. This determination may involve factors such as price, conformity to specifications, financial ability, previous performance, facilities, equipment, availability of repair parts, experience, delivery promise, terms of payments, compatibility, and other objective factors.

Bidders must be qualified vendors and submit a bid that conforms to the specifications and performance standards set forth by the city.

Bidders may be disqualified for reasons such as failure to use bid forms, lack of signature, failure to properly complete the bid form, evidence of collusion, unauthorized alteration of the bid form, or failure to submit a required bid bond.

The bid notice states egular delivery shall occur once every week on a tuesday to replenish the stock.

All payments shall be made after receipt of deliverables per submission of payment request by the service provider of the correct monthly invoice to poc for record and review.

The bid notice states Award shall be made to the best value, as determined to be the most beneficial to the government.

To be considered eligible for consideration, potential bidders shall have a field representative located within 100 miles of the newington campus of the va connecticut healthcare system.

The bid notice states site visit: no site visit.

Questions shall be submitted to the contracting officer in writing via e mail. The cut off date and time for receipt of questions is mar 12 2026 by 12: 00 pm est.