Snow Chains Government Bids & RFPs

Bids are to be received at the borough of lansdale offices on or before 10:00 a. m. local time on tuesday, august 18, 2026. bids are to be received at the borough of lansdale offices on or before 10: 00 a. m. local time on tuesday, august 18, 2026.

The successful bidder, upon his failure or refusal to execute and deliver the contract, bonds andor insurance certificates required within the time set forth above, shall forfeit to the owner as liquidated damages for such failure or refusal, the security deposit with his bid. shall forfeit to the owner as liquidated damages for such failure or refusal, the security deposit with his bid.

Each bidder shall visit the site on the proposed work and fully acquaint himself with conditions as they exist. each bidder shall visit the site on the proposed work and fully acquaint himself with conditions as they exist

A bid which has been unsigned, is incomplete, obscure, conditioned or unbalanced or which contains additions not called for or irregularities of any kind including alterations or erasures may be rejected by the owner as informal. a bid which has been unsigned, is incomplete, obscure, conditioned or unbalanced or which contains additions not called for or irregularities of any kind including alterations or erasures may be rejected by the owner as informal.

Delivery must be made within twenty (20) days from the date of purchase order during the hours of 8:00 a. m. to 3:30 p. m. Monday through Friday. Delivery must be made within twenty 20 days from the date of purchase order during the hours of 8:00 a. m. to 3:30 p. m. monday through friday.

In most instances, Chautauqua County issues payments electronically. In most instances, chautauqua county issues payments electronically.

The county reserves the right to investigate bidder responsibility, toward making an award to a responsible bidder which offers the lowest price. county reserves the right to investigate bidder responsibility, toward making an award to a responsible bidder which offers the lowest price.

Bidder must be an established manufacturer, wholesaler, distributor or dealer, and must satisfactorily prove to the purchasing agent and fleet manager, upon request, that he has adequate facilities, stock and the financial wherewithal to perform all requirements as mentioned herein. Bidder must be an established manufacturer, wholesaler, distributor or dealer, and must satisfactorily prove to the purchasing agent and fleet manager, upon request, that he has adequate facilities, stock and the financial wherewithal to perform all requirements as mentioned herein.

If the successful vendor exhibits a history of backorders or delayed deliveries the county of Chautauqua reserves the right to rescind their award and the vendors responsibility will be questioned for future bids. if the successful vendor exhibits a history of backorders or delayed deliveries the county of chautauqua reserves the right to rescind their award and the vendors responsibility will be questioned for future bids.

Samples, when required, must be submitted strictly in accordance with instructions, otherwise, bid may not be considered. If samples are requested subsequent to bid opening, they shall be delivered within ten (10) days of the request, or as directed, for bid to have consideration. Samples, when required, must be submitted strictly in accordance with instructions, otherwise, bid may not be considered.

Nonconforming bid submittals are subject to being rejected. Failure to acknowledge receipt of bid addenda is grounds for rejection of a bid. Non conforming bid submittals are subject to being rejected.

Bids must be received and time stamped no later than the public bid opening date and time, July 16, 2026, at 2:00 p. m. CDT. Late bids will not be opened or considered.

The city's goal is to pay properly submitted contractor invoices within thirty 30 days of receipt, providing goods have been delivered, approved, and accepted by an authorized city representative.

A minimum three year, 36,000 mile full warranty on the entire unit bumper to bumper is required. Specific warranties are also required for the engine (five years, 80,000 mile), transmission (three year unlimited), and electric motor for the tarp (one year).

This bid will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting specifications based upon the total lump sum bid amount.

Bidders must demonstrate comparability by including appropriate catalog materials, literature, specifications, and test data. The city will determine acceptability as an equivalent. Bidders must also be E-Verify compliant and provide documentation. A signed, notarized affidavit affirming enrollment in a federal work authorization program must be submitted.

If the city terminates the contract due to the contractor's breach, the city has the right to purchase equipment elsewhere and charge the contractor with any additional cost incurred. The contractor shall not be relieved of liability for damages sustained by the city.

Failure to meet mandatory requirements will result in disqualification. Bids containing omissions, erasures, conditions, alterations, or additions not called for may be rejected. Failure to sign the bid may cause it to be determined nonresponsive.

Responses are due by Tuesday, July 13, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST. deadline: tuesday, july 13, 2026, at 1 pm est.