Weight Room Government Bids & RFPs

The bid must be submitted by June 1, 2026, at 2:00 PM.

The bid notice states that discounts for prompt payment will not be considered in the evaluation of offers, but any offered discount will form a part of the award and will be taken if payment is made within the discount period indicated in the offer. The state shall pay the contractor, after the submission of proper invoices or vouchers, the prices stipulated in this contract for supplies delivered and accepted or services rendered and accepted, less any deductions provided in this contract. Payment will be made on partial deliveries accepted by the government unless otherwise specified. Payment will be made by either check or electronic funds transfer (EFT).

The warranty for the equipment includes 10 years on the frame, 5 years on bearings, and 90 days on hardware, grips, upholstery, and items not specified.

Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder.

To be eligible for award, you must have the capability in all respects to perform fully the contract requirements and the integrity and reliability which will assure good faith performance. We may also consider a documented commitment from a satisfactory source that will provide you with a capability. We may consider information from any source at any time prior to award.

The bid notice mentions that improperly requesting a preference can have serious consequences. It also states that violation of prohibited communications and donations restrictions may result in disqualification of your offer, suspension or debarment, and may constitute a violation of law. If you violate the provision regarding substitutions prohibited for end product preferences, the state may terminate your contract for cause and you may be debarred. In addition, you shall pay to the state an amount equal to twice the difference between the price paid by the state and your evaluated price for the item for which you delivered a substitute.

A site visit is available by appointment as appropriate.

Do not submit bid samples or descriptive literature unless expressly requested. Unsolicited bid samples or descriptive literature will not be examined or tested, will not be used to determine responsiveness, and will not be deemed to vary any of the provisions of the solicitation.

To protest the solicitation or an amendment, your written protest must be received within fifteen days of the date the applicable solicitation document is issued. To protest an award, written notice of your intent to protest must be received within seven business days of the date the award notice is posted, and your actual written protest must be received within fifteen days of the date the award notice is posted.

The bid notice states that giving false, misleading, or incomplete information on the certification of independent price determination may render you subject to prosecution. Failure to furnish additional information as requested by the procurement officer may render the offeror nonresponsible. Improperly requesting a preference can have serious consequences. Violation of prohibited communications and donations restrictions may result in disqualification of your offer, suspension or debarment, and may constitute a violation of law. If your offer includes any information that you claim is exempt from public disclosure, and it is improperly marked as confidential or trade secret or protected, the state may, in its sole discretion, determine it nonresponsive.

The bid notice states that quotes in response to this solicitation shall be submitted via email no later than Tuesday, June 2, 2026, in order to be considered for award. The deadline for submission is **** MT.

The bid notice states that the contractor must be in compliance with the nonmanufacturer rule.

The bid notice states that there will be a site visit on Thursday, 21 May 2026 at **** MT. Please notify us nlt Tuesday, 19 May 2026 of your intent to attend. We will be meeting at the Schriever SFB Visitors Center at **** for base access.

The bid or proposal must be submitted by May 27, 2026, 2:00 PM Eastern.

The bid notice states that payments for services shall be net thirty (30) days from the date of acceptance by the district.

The bid notice specifies a lifetime warranty on all welds and frames for the equipment.

Proposals will be evaluated based on ability to meet district needs (40%), timeline and availability (40%), and references (20%).

Contractors must have at least five years of experience and submit a minimum of three references, with two from the past three years.

The bid notice mentions that contractors who violate the contract will be considered in breach and subject to cancellation for cause, and may be suspended or debarred from doing business with the district.

A pre-bid conference will be held on May 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern at the Central Services Facility, 201 Park Street, Columbia SC ****.

To protest a solicitation, you must submit a protest within fifteen days of the date the applicable solicitation document is issued. To protest an award, you must submit notice of your intent to protest within seven business days of the date the award notice is posted, and submit your actual protest within fifteen days of the date the award notice is posted.

The bid notice states that the objective is to qualify contractors to provide weight room equipment, installation, and services.