Factory Government Bids & RFPs

The closing date and time for receipt of responses to this sources sought notice is 22 May 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT.

The bid notice asks for acceptable payment terms, such as Net 30 or credit card, but does not specify them.

The bid notice requests information on whether the company is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or an OEM authorized distributor, and asks about subcontracting possibilities.

The period of performance is for one year after the PO is awarded.

The bid notice does not explicitly state payment terms, but responses must include payment terms.

The bid notice does not explicitly state the award criterion, but it is a sole source award.

The required service engineers must be factory trained to maintain the robotic system made by Celltrio, as well as all the integrated components within the closed system.

The bid notice does not require sample submission.

The bid notice does not specify a challenge deadline.

The estimated total value for this acquisition is $34,000,****.

The bid must be received by 2:00 PM on June 9, 2026. The bid notice states, bids must be received by 2: 00 p. m. on june 9, 2026.

Vendors are advised that a minimum of thirty days is required to process invoices for payment. The bid notice states, vendors are advised that a minimum of thirty 30 days is required to process invoices for payment.

Contractor warrants to Knox County that all items delivered and all services rendered shall conform to the specifications, drawings, bid andor other descriptions furnished andor incorporated by reference, and will be fit for the particular purpose purchased of merchantable quality, good workmanship, and free from defects. The bid notice states, contractor warrants to knox county that all items delivered and all services rendered shall conform to the specifications, drawings, bid andor other descriptions furnished andor incorporated by reference, and will be fit for the particular purpose purchased of merchantable quality, good workmanship, and free from defects.

Award will be made to the most responsive, responsible bidders meeting specifications who presents the product or service that is in the best interest of Knox County. The bid notice states, award will be made to the most responsive, responsible bidders meeting specifications who presents the product or service that is in the best interest of knox county.

Vendors technicians shall be factory certified technicians in the maintenance andor repairs on the equipment they are servicing. The bid notice states, vendors technicians shall be factory certified technicians in the maintenance andor repairs on the equipment they are servicing.

Knox County reserves the right, in case of vendor default, to procure the articles or services from other sources and hold the defaulting vendor responsible for any excess costs occasioned thereby. The bid notice states, knox county reserves the right, in case of vendor default, to procure the articles or services from other sources and hold the defaulting vendor responsible for any excess costs occasioned thereby.

Any protest or question regarding the specifications or bidding procedures must be received in the procurement division by May 19, 2026 @4:30 p. m. local time. The bid notice states, any such protest or question regarding the specifications or bidding procedures must be received in the procurement division by may 19, 2026 @4:30 p. m. local time.

The bid notice states that the due date for proposals is June 4, 2026, at 17:00:00.

The bid notice states that the project estimated budget is 0. 00.

The City of Ames will accept proposals until 2:00 PM local time on May 22, 2026.

The bid includes an option for a commercial extension of warranty to 5 years after owner acceptance.

The City of Ames reserves the right to make such awards as it shall deem to be in the best interest of the City.

The City is seeking proposals from qualified suppliers.

All questions and requests for clarification are to be submitted via amesbids no later than 5:00 PM local time on May 5, 2026.