Sealed bids are requested for the purchase of Holmatro battery powered vehicle extrication tools and accessories for the Quincy Fire Department. Bids are due by 11:00 AM on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. Bid packets are available online. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked. Electronic or facsimile bids will not be considered. Proposals must remain effective for at least 60 days. Samples may be required prior to opening. Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder considering price and other factors. Delivery is requested in two phases: by October 1, 2026, and by December 31, 2026. Payment will be made based on these delivery dates. The city reserves the right to cancel the contract with 30 days' notice.
Half of the equipment is requested for delivery no later than October 1, 2026, and the remaining equipment by December 31, 2026. he quincy fire department requests 12 of the equipment be delivered no later than october 1, 2026. the remaining equipment shall be delivered no later than december 31, 2026.
Payment for all delivered equipment will be made based on the required delivery dates of October 1, 2026, and December 31, 2026. Payment for all delivered equipment will be made to the awarded bidder, based on the required delivery dates of october 1, 2026 and december 31, 2026.
Warranties for the equipment should not begin until the Quincy Fire Department is in possession of the equipment. he quincy fire department requests that the warranties for the equipment not begin until the quincy fire department is in possession of equipment.
The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder whose bid is most advantageous to the city, considering price and other factors. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder whose bid, conforming to the request for bid, is most advantageous to the city of quincy, price and other factors considered.
Prior to contract award, bidders may be required to demonstrate necessary facilities, equipment, ability, financial resources, and experience in similar work, along with references. Prior to contract award, any bidder may be required to show that the company has the necessary facilities, equipment, ability and financial resources to perform the work specified in a satisfactory manner and within the time specified.
When required, samples must be furnished free of expense prior to the opening of proposals, labeled with the bidder's name and item number. When required, furnish samples, free of expense, prior to the opening of proposal. Label each sample with bidders name and the item number.
Protests regarding the solicitation must be submitted in writing to the purchasing agent 7 days prior to bid opening. Protests regarding bid opening or contents must be submitted within 3 days of bid opening. any bid protest regarding the solicitation must be submitted in writing to the purchasing agent, 7 days prior to bid opening. . . . any bid protest regarding the bid opening or contents of submitted bids must be submitted in writing to the director of purchasing, within 3 days of the bid opening.
A bid may be rejected if the bidder misstates or conceals any material fact, or if the bid does not strictly conform to law or bid requirements. Failure to complete the notarized certification may result in bid rejection. he city may reject a bid if: 1. the bidder misstates or conceals any material fact in the bid. 2. the bid does not strictly conform to the law or requirements of bid.