Pet Containment Government Bids & RFPs

Bids must be physically received by the designated office prior to the time and date specified. The timedate stamp machine located in the purchasing office shall serve as the official master timepiece. Bids received after the exact time and date specified will not be considered and will be returned to the bidder unopened. The bidder assumes all responsibility for timely delivery, regardless of the method of shipment chosen including courier services, usps, or handdelivery. The submission deadline is July 22, 2026, at 3:00 PM.

Applications for progress payments may be submitted monthly based on the percentage of work physically completed onsite and verified by the municipal inspector. The city will withhold five percent (5%) of the gross amount of each approved progress payment as retainage. Retainage will be withheld until all conditions for final release are met.

Upon final completion and acceptance of the work, the contractor shall provide a maintenance bond covering one hundred percent (100%) of the final contract sum, valid for a period of two (2) years from the date of final signoff, to guarantee repair of any latent construction defects or material failures.

The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder matching the specifications for standard goods and public works.

Bidders must be qualified and licensed petroleum bulk storage contractors. They must also submit fully executed, signed, and completed copies of several mandatory certifications and background forms, including a Statement of Bidder's Qualifications and a Vendor Responsibility Form Questionnaire.

Any unauthorized communication that violates the cone of silence shall be logged and may result in immediate disqualification of the offending bidder's proposal as nonresponsible. The violating firm may also be subject to temporary or permanent debarment from future municipal bids.

A site walkthrough will be conducted on July 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Attendance is not mandatory but highly encouraged.

Failure to include any of the completed mandatory forms at the time of public bid opening represents an uncurable fatal defect. Failure to acknowledge receipt of any issued addenda on the designated execution sheets will constitute a material, noncurable fatal defect, and the bid submission shall be immediately rejected as nonresponsive. Violation of the cone of silence will result in immediate disqualification.

Pricing must include delivery/freight (F. O. B. destination).

Each item listed shall be awarded to the bidder providing the overall lowest qualified bid, base year and extensions considered, if applicable.

Quotes received late will not be considered in the evaluation.

Delivery of goods, equipment, services, or other work is required to be made on or before the date specified herein. If a schedule is specified, county may direct expedited delivery, and the bidder shall be responsible for all related costs. No work is authorized until a purchase order is issued.

Compensation shall be paid based on unit pricing stated within the bid submission. Payment will be made upon full and faithful performance, acceptance of materials/work, and receipt of vendor invoices. No additional charges may be imposed unless expressly agreed to in writing.

Supplier warrants that all material, work product, and merchandise supplied shall strictly conform to specifications, be fit and serviceable, of good quality, free from defects, new, and not infringe on any third-party rights. A supplemental warranty for at least one year is also provided for correction of failures or defects.

Failure to deliver as specified may result in termination of the contract and disqualification from future contracts for at least two years. The county may procure work from other sources in case of default and hold the bidder responsible for excess costs.

Samples are required to be furnished by the bidder at the request of the purchasing director, at no cost to the county. Some samples may be retained for the life of the contract.

Failure to deliver as specified may result in disqualification from receiving future contracts for at least two years. Supplier certifies that they are not currently under suspension or debarment by any federal agency.