The City of Rochester Hills is accepting quotations for the one-time purchase of 10 windshield cutting tools for the Fire Department. Purchases will be on an as-needed basis, with no guaranteed quantities or dollar amounts. Unit prices are requested, FOB destination. Quotations must be submitted no later than Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 5:00 p. m. EST. Inquiries must be made in writing on or before Friday, May 22, 2026, at 11:00 am EST. Vendors must provide detailed manufacturer specification sheets. The city reserves the right to reject any or all quotations and to waive any defect or irregularity. Prices quoted shall remain in effect for at least ninety (90) days from the due date. The city may terminate the contract with thirty (30) days written notice due to poor performance. Vendors must be registered on the city's website. The quote will be awarded to the responsible, responsive vendor whose quote is most advantageous to the city, considering price, availability, vendor location, and product quality. Payment terms are to be selected by the company, with options including check (minimally 60 days), ACH (45 days), or credit card (20 days). The vendor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the city against any and all claims.
The bid notice states that quotations must be submitted no later than Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 5:00 p. m. EST.
The company can select their desired payment method, with options including check (minimally 60 days from receipt of order), ACH (45 days from receipt of invoice), or credit card (20 days from receipt of invoice).
Vendors are asked to state the warranty terms for the cutter and battery, and the service center location.
The quote will be awarded to that responsible, responsive vendor whose quote, conforming to this solicitation, will be most advantageous to the city with not only price but also availability of product, location of vendor business, and quality of product considered.
No quote will be accepted from, or contract awarded to any person, firm, or corporation that is in arrears or is in default to the City of Rochester Hills upon any debt or contract, or that is in default as surety or otherwise, or failed to perform faithfully any previous contract with the City of Rochester Hills.
In the case of default by the contractor, the City of Rochester Hills may procure the articles from other sources and hold the vendor responsible for any excess cost occasioned thereby.
All inquiries shall be made in writing on or before Friday, May 22, 2026, at 11:00 am EST, in order that a written response in the form of an addendum can be processed before the quotes are due.
Under **** PA 517, an Iran linked business, as defined therein, is not eligible to contract with the city and shall not submit a quote.