Scales Government Bids & RFPs

Bids must be received no later than 11:00 AM on Thursday, July 9, 2026.

Payment will be made upon the submission of a completed Albany County claim form. Albany County is not subject to federal, state or local taxes. Cash discounts may be offered but will not be considered in determining the low bidder.

Bids will be evaluated based on lowest total bid cost and projected timetable for completion of services, completeness of the bid, and bidder's demonstrated capabilities and professional qualifications.

All bidders shall submit the bidder qualification questionnaire and the vendor responsibility questionnaire as part of the bid. Albany County may conduct investigations to determine the bidder's ability to perform.

In the event of a breach by contractor, contractor shall pay to the county all direct and consequential damages caused by such breach, including costs to procure a substitute contractor.

Interested bidders should contact Andy Lucarelli at **** ext **** if you would like to schedule a site visit.

Bids may be rejected if the bidder is in default of previous contracts, has performed unsatisfactory work, cannot show necessary ability to perform, or if the bid is irregular (e. g. , on a form other than provided, altered, or contains unauthorized additions).

Affirmative written responses must be received no later than 2:00 p. m. Pacific Standard Time, July 2, 2026. affirmative written responses must be received no later than 2:00 p. m. pacific standard time, july 2, 2026.

If a third party non MareL certified technician modifies or repairs MareL equipment, the warranty obligation currently in place on MareL equipment would be void. herefore, if a third party non marel certified technician modifies or repairs marel equipment, the warranty obligation currently in place on marel equipment would be void.

All bench testing and service must be performed by technicians certified by JBT MareL. The certified technicians must have technical expertise in testing electronics, load cells, and Bluetooth communication hardware. all bench testing and service must be performed by technicians certified by jbt marel.

Responses to this notice must be provided within fifteen 15 calendar days from the date of this notice. esponses to this notice must be provided within fifteen 15 calendar days from the date of this notice.

Failure to submit documentation demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the requirement and the ability to provide a preventative maintenance package and JBT MareL certified technicians will result in the government proceeding as previously stated. failure to submit such documentation will result in the government proceeding as previously stated.

Offerors must provide proof of current accreditation from a navy approved accrediting body a2la, anab, or navlap. Offerors must provide proof of current accreditation from a navy approved accrediting body a2la, anab, or navlap.

The project completion date is 10/31/2026.

The bidder must be a firm, corporation, or individual designated with the authority to obligate the company and must accept all provisions of the proposal and contract documents.

Failure to furnish a certification or an explanation regarding noncollusion and debarment will be grounds for rejection of a bid.

All work must be complete within 90 calendar days from the notice to proceed.

Request for payment must be submitted to the Charlotte County Purchasing Division on a form approved by the county. All invoices will be paid in accordance with the local government prompt payment act ****.

The digital scale conversion kit includes a five 5 year load cell warranty.

The award of this bid will be to the overall lowest responsive, responsible bidders meeting or exceeding all of the above specifications. Another consideration will include any information obtained by contacting references.

It is the intent of the county to award this contract to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, qualified by experience and solvency, with proven reliability and the ability to supply all items/services within a reasonable time frame acceptable to Charlotte County.

Failure to comply with the conditions set forth in the purchase order shall be deemed a breach of contract subjecting the bidder to forfeiture of the bid bond or other posted security and other possible penalties.

Prior to submitting a bid form, each bidder shall examine the site and all conditions thereon.

If, after bid opening, the lowest bidder is deemed nonresponsible by the county, such bidder shall receive written notice from the county of this determination. The bidder shall have five business days from the date of this notice to dispute the determination and to provide to the county any additional information it deems relevant regarding the bidder's responsibility.

Bid forms containing any conditions, omissions, unexplained erasures, alterations, or irregularities of any kind may be rejected by the county. Violations of the state of Florida's Code of Ethics may lead to disqualification.

The estimated budget is $60,000.