Grate Government Bids & RFPs

The bid notice does not explicitly state a delivery deadline for the services. However, the contract includes a twelve (12) month base period plus four (4) option periods, each twelve (12) months long. The phase 2 written submission due date will be a minimum of two (2) weeks from the date of the downselect notification.

The bid notice states that this procurement is based on a FFP, best value trade-off evaluation. Factor 2 (written proposal for management approach) is more important than Factor 3 (written proposal for technical capabilities), and Factor 3 is more important than Factor 1 (experience). Factors 1-3, when combined, are significantly more important than price (Factor 4). The government may award the contract to other than the lowest priced quoter or other than the quoter with the highest confidence rating.

The bid notice mentions that the contractor shall furnish all the necessary services, qualified personnel, material, equipment, and facilities not otherwise provided by the government. All work shall be performed by qualified, licensed and insured, properly trained and/or certified personnel. For Factor 1 (Experience), each quoter must request to schedule a Phase 1 Microsoft Teams presentation to evaluate their experience. For Factor 3 (Technical and Resource Capabilities), the offeror shall have an office within each sector area of responsibility.

The bid notice states that a mandatory site visit is required for all interested 8(a) contractors. The site visits will initiate on the following dates and locations: March 31, 2026, at 8:00 AM for the kickoff meeting and TCA site visit at **** S. Memorial Pl, Tucson, AZ ****; March 31, 2026, at TBD for the NGL station site visit; April 1, 2026, at 8:30 AM for the Ajo station site visit; and April 2, 2026, at 8:00 AM for the DGL and NCO station site visits.

The bid notice does not explicitly state a deadline for challenges or disputes.

The delivery should occur during business hours, Monday through Friday, between 7:00 a. m. and 3:30 p. m. The notice does not specify a final delivery deadline.

The bid response deadline is March 31, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. The contract period will be May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2027.

The city of warner robins agrees to pay the supplier for all undisputed amounts within thirty 30 days of receipt of a valid and properly prepared invoice.

The bid, if awarded, will be awarded to the responsible bidder whose bid will be most advantageous to the city of warner robins, price, availability and other factors considered.

To remain eligible for award, bidders must possess a current and valid business license/occupational tax certificate issued by the appropriate local, state, or federal authority, as required by law. Proof of such license must be included with bid submission.

In case of failure to deliver goods or services in accordance with the contract terms and conditions, the city of warner robins, after due oral or written notice, may procure substitute goods or services from other sources and hold the contractor responsible for any resulting additional purchasing and administrative costs.

Bidders shall visit the city of warner robins buildings included and shall be responsible for having ascertained pertinent local conditions such as location, accessibility and general character of the buildings. Claims, as a result of failure to do so, will not be considered by the city of warner robins.

All questions must be submitted through the citys ionwave procurement system by the designated date and time of thursday, march 26, 2026 at 2:00 pm et.

The bid notice states that the project is issued for bid, March 2026. The closing date for the bid is April 22, 2026.

The bid notice mentions that for gravity sewer and drain pipe, a warranty stating that the finished products shall be free from all defects in materials, coatings, and workmanship under normal use of the product from time of delivery for a minimum ten 10 year period is required.

The bid notice states that for temporary bypass piping, the contractor designing and installing the bypass flow handling system shall have completed at least five 5 projects of similar size and complexity as this project in the United States within the past five 5 years. For water services, manufacturers qualifications require firms regularly engaged in manufacture of potable water services materials and products, of types and sizes required, whose products have been in satisfactory use in similar service for not less than five years.