Damages Government Bids & RFPs

The project must be completed on or before November 5, 2026.

Invoices shall be sent on a monthly basis based on the amount of work actually performed. Monthly progress payments will be made by the district to the contractor within thirty days of receipt of a billing statement, provided that the district representative verifies the accuracy of the billing or corrects it as mutually agreeable to the district and the contractor. The district shall reserve a contract retainage not to exceed five percent of the moneys earned by the contractor.

All bidders must be prequalified high voltage electrical contractors in accordance with ****, prior to submitting a bid. The bidder must also provide and meet specific supplemental bidder responsibility criteria related to the treating foreman's qualifications and experience, and possess a valid Washington State certified pesticide applications license.

Should the contractor neglect, refuse, or fail to complete wood pole inspections and treatments within the time herein proposed, the district shall have the right to deduct and retain from monies due, $50 per day for the first thirty 30 days beyond the specified completion date and $100 per day thereafter as liquidated damages.

An inspection tour of the areas to be inspected, treated, and/or reported is not scheduled; however, if the contractor wishes to view a representative area or needs further information, the contractor should contact Jason Seibel.

Bidders with concerns about the relevancy or restrictiveness of the required supplemental bidder responsibility criteria may submit requests in writing to the district no later than 7 business days prior to the bid submittal deadline.

By submitting a bid, you are also certifying that your firm is not in a suspended status or on any state or federal debarment list. Failure to comply with any state or local requirements may result in contract termination, recovery of funds, debarment from future contracts, and other remedies available under the law.

This project has a not-to-exceed amount of $195,**** not including WSST.

The materials to be furnished under this proposal will be delivered at such time and in such quantities as called for by the City of Redding. The contract period shall be from award of bid through June 30, 2027. If mutually agreeable, with all terms and conditions remaining the same, and price changes in direct proportion to the change in PPI, this contract may be extended with four annual extensions through June 30, 2031.

Payment terms are net 30 unless otherwise agreed to by both parties. Cash discounts offered for payment in less than twenty calendar days will not be considered as a basis of award. All cash discounts shall be taken and computed from the date of delivery or completion and acceptance of the material and service, or from the date of invoice, whichever is latest.

The bidder warrants that all materials furnished shall be free from defects in design, materials, and workmanship, and shall perform under all conditions of service specified or reasonably implied. The bidder shall, upon written notice from the City, promptly repair or replace at no charge any materials that prove defective within the manufacturer's published warranty period for each product, or two years from the date of delivery, whichever is longer, under normal and proper use.

The award of this contract, if made, will be based on availability of budgeted funds and will be made to the responsible bidder with the lowest responsive price. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive minor irregularities as may be in the City's best interest.

Only manufacturers or contractors of established reputations, or their duly authorized dealers or agents, having proper facilities for the manufacture of the materials or equipment and for servicing same, or for proper execution of the work called for in the specifications, will be considered in making the award. The bidder shall furnish proof that he has in operation material similar in size and operating characteristics to the material he proposes to furnish herein. Additionally, only manufacturers with a minimum of five 5 years of demonstrated experience manufacturing products of the type and size specified will be considered.

In the event the bidder is awarded the contract and fails to deliver the materials within the quoted lead time, or any extended lead time agreed upon in writing, liquidated damages shall be assessed at the rate of **** per calendar day for each calendar day the complete order is received late. The total amount of liquidated damages shall not exceed ten percent (10%) of the net cost of the order.

The cutoff date and time for receiving questions regarding this bid is 5:00 PM PT, on Friday, May 29, 2026. All inquiries must be made in writing and may be submitted to the email address shown below.

The bid submittal may be considered nonresponsive if the following information is not provided or does not meet requirements: Total evaluated price is not provided for each bid item. Unit price is omitted for any bid item. Manufacturer's brand name or product number is not identified for each item bid. Addendum numbers received are not acknowledged if applicable. Original bid is not signed in ink. Bidder fails to write o exceptions or list all exceptions on the Product Information Statement. Bidder's product does not meet minimum structural, dimensional, and materials requirements of the technical specifications. Bidder cannot demonstrate at least five 5 years of manufacturing experience in the product category bid. Bidder does not complete PIS form. Include a copy of bidder's W9.