The bid is for providing, delivering, setting in place, setting up, installing, making final connections, and providing training for specified kitchen equipment. Proposals are due September 30, 2026. The contract term is initially from November 1, 2026, through October 31, 2027, with possible extensions. The basis of award is the lowest responsible bidder. Bidders must register on Emaryland Marketplace Advantage. Samples may be requested for testing and evaluation purposes.
wcps standard payment terms are net 30
The awarded vendors will guarantee the material and workmanship on all services, equipment, materials, supplies, and labor, furnished by them, for a minimum period of one year from the date of acceptance, if the manufacturer warrants equipment for a period longer than one year, the contractor shall pass through this time frame to wcps.
The basis of award shall be the lowest responsible bidders submitting a responsive bid that conforms to the specifications established in the solicitation with consideration given to the quantities involved, time required for delivery, purpose for which required, competency and responsibility of bidder, the ability of the bidder to perform satisfactory service, and the plan for utilization of minority contractors, if applicable.
Bidders may be required, before the awarding of a contract, to show to the complete satisfaction of wcps, that they have the necessary facilities, ability, and financial resources to execute the contract in a satisfactory manner, and within the time specified.
In addition to, or in lieu of, paying for any incurred replacement costs, the awarded vendors may pay liquidated damages, in the amount of 100 per day, for any delay or failure in performance, as well as any related damages sustained by wcps.
Samples may be requested for testing and evaluation purposes.
any company objecting to the bid procedure or the recommendation for award has five 5 business days following the date of award by the board of education to file a written protest with the superintendent of schools.
The board of education of washington county reserves the right to reject the bid of a bidder who has, in the opinion of wcps, failed to properly perform under previous contracts, or, who investigation shows, is not in a position to perform the contract.
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