Starting Blocks Government Bids & RFPs

Delivery must be made as ordered and in accordance with the proposal and specification. If delivery instructions do not appear on order, it will be interpreted to mean prompt delivery not to exceed 30 days. burden of proof of delay in receipt of order shall rest with the successful bidder.

Payment will be made only after correct presentation claim forms are obtained from the ordering school district. Payment for the used portion of an inferior delivery will be made by the school district on an adjusted price basis.

The successful bidder guarantees: a his products against defective material or workmanship and to repair or replace any damages or maiming occasioned in transit.

The board of education reserves the right to award the bid to on either an itembyitem basis, grouped by like items, or in total by supplier, whichever results in the lowest overall cost to the district after factoring in the administrative costs to the district. The award will be made to the lowest responsible bidders on the specifications.

The submission of a bid will be construed to mean that the bidder is fully informed as to the extent and character of the supplies, materials or equipment required and a representation that the bidder can furnish the supplies, materials or equipment satisfactorily in complete compliance with the specifications.

If successful bidder fails to deliver within the time specified, or within reasonable time as interpreted by the school district, or fails to make replacement of rejected articles, when so requested, immediately or as directed by the school district, the school district may purchase from other sources to take the place of the item rejected or not purchased from other sources against rejections on any contract when necessary. On all such purchases, the successful bidder agrees to reimburse the school district promptly for excess costs occasioned by such purchases.

The district reserves the right to request a representative sample of any product offered by any bidder. Samples must be provided at no cost to the district within five 5 days of request. Samples for alternate supply items must be submitted with the bid when practicable.

No interpretation of the meaning of the specifications or other contract document will be made to any bidder orally. Every request for such interpretation should be in writing, addressed to the school district, no saving clause later than five 5 days prior to the date fixed for the opening of bids.

Illegible or vague bids may be rejected. Failure to comply with labeling requirements for cartons may be considered sufficient reason for refusal to accept the goods.

Bids must be received no later than 11:00 a. m. on Thursday, July 30, 2026. Bids must be received no later than 11:00 a. m. on Thursday, July 30, 2026

Payment will be made upon the submission of a completed Albany County claim form. Payment will be made upon the submission of a completed Albany County claim form.

Bids will be evaluated based on lowest total bid cost, projected timetable for completion, completeness of the bid, and bidders demonstrated capabilities and professional qualifications. Bids received will be evaluated by Albany County and will be based, as a minimum, upon the following criteria: a Lowest total bid cost and projected timetable for completion of services and/or delivery of goods described herein b Completeness of the bid and c Bidders demonstrated capabilities and professional qualifications.

Bidders must have a minimum of five years of experience in pool maintenance, inspection, and repair services, and possess relevant certifications such as CPO or AFO. he firm or personnel must be skilled, trained in the industry, have a minimum of five 5 years of experience, and certified, i. e. , cpo certified pool operator or afo aquatics facility operator.

A site visit will be held on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 9 AM for Site 1 (EAC Swimming Pool) and 11 AM for Site 2 (Gil Ethier Community Athletic Center). A site visit will be held Thursday July 09, 2026 as follows. Site 1 EAC Swimming Pool, 420 Western Avenue Albany, NY **** at 9am. Site 2 Gil Ethier Community Athletic Center, 21 Cayuga Street, Cohoes, NY **** at 11am

Bids may be rejected if the bidder has failed to comply with prequalification regulations, has outstanding bills for labor and materials on former contracts, is in default under previous contracts, or has performed unsatisfactory work on previous contracts. The county reserves the right to reject any bid if the information submitted by, or investigation of, such bidder fails to satisfy the county that such bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the contract and to complete the work contemplated therein.

The bid notice states that bids are due as noted within each bid packet. bids are due as noted within each bid packet.

The Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, either in whole or in part. The board of education reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, either in whole orin part to award contract to other than the low bidder to waive any irregularities andorinformalities and in general to make awards in any manner deemed to be in the best interestsof the owner.

Each bid proposal must be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationship that exists between owner or any employee of bidder and any member of board of education or superintendent of rochester community schools. each bid proposal must be accompanied by a sworn and notarizedstatement disclosing any familial relationship that exists between owner or any employee ofbidder and any member of board of education or superintendent of rochester communityschools.