Dialing Government Bids & RFPs

Responses must be submitted via email no later than November 9, 2026, 2:00 PM CT. submission deadline: november 9, 2026, time: 2:00pm ct.

Respondents must provide business information including CAGE code, UEI, SAM. gov registration, and business size. cage code unique entity identifier uei sam. gov registered

Oral submissions will not be accepted. oral submissions will not be accepted.

Bids must be received prior to the specified time of closing. bids must be received prior to the specified time of closing as designated in the invitation.

Invoices are processed for payment not less than twice a month. invoices are processed for payment not less than twice a month. Payment after delivery and acceptance.

The bidder warrants the product remains fully in accordance with specifications and of highest quality. the bidder. . . warrants the product that is supplied to the buyer shall remain fully in accordance with the specifications and to be of the highest quality.

Bids must be signed with original signature. each bid must be signed by the bidder with hisher original signature on the bid pricing sheet for consideration.

In case of default, the city may procure from other sources and hold the bidder responsible for excess cost. the city of bristol may procure the articles or services from other sources and hold the bidder or contractor responsible for any excess cost occasioned thereby.

Samples, when requested, must be furnished free of expense prior to opening of bids. samples, when requested, must be furnished free of expense prior to the opening of bids.

Bids with erasures or corrections will be rejected unless noted over initials. bids containing erasures or corrections thereon will be rejected unless said erasures or corrections are noted over the initials or signature of the bidder.

Bids must be received prior to the specified time of closing. Bids must be received prior to the specified time of closing as designated in the invitation.

Invoices are processed for payment not less than twice a month. Payment will commence or be made in full after delivery and/or completion of the project and acceptance of equipment.

Bids must be signed with original signature. Each bid must be signed by the bidder with his/her original signature on the bid pricing sheet for consideration.

In case of default, the city may procure from other sources. The city of Bristol may procure the articles or services from other sources and hold the bidder or contractor responsible for any excess cost occasioned thereby.

Samples, when requested, must be furnished free of expense. Samples, when requested, must be furnished free of expense prior to the opening of bids.

Bids containing erasures or corrections will be rejected unless noted. Bids containing erasures or corrections thereon will be rejected unless said erasures or corrections are noted over the initials or signature of the bidder.

Cutover for this site shall be no more than 30 days. A cutover plan shall be submitted with the proposal, and a final plan provided no later than ten days after contract award.

Appropriate personnel shall possess the qualifications and certifications to perform the requirements listed herein, including those required by the original equipment manufacturer to maintain, install, and/or operate the equipment.

An organized site visit will be conducted on 07 October 2026 at 9:00 a. m. , central daylight time (CDT). Participation is limited to no more than 2 representatives from a company.

Proposals are due by 10/02/2026 10:00 AM CST. The RFP states: proposals due **** 10: 00am cst but was amended to bid opening date changed from 0**** 10: 00: 00 am to **** 10: 00: 00 am.

The state may award to the most responsive and responsible offeror whose offer best meets the specified criteria. The RFP states: the state may award to the most responsive and responsible offeror whose offer best meets the specified criteria.

Offerors must provide evidence of a minimum of 5 years of prior experience in providing telecom voice services. The RFP states: provide evidence of a minimum of five 5 years of prior experience in providing telecom voice services.

Termination penalties apply to special construction costs for circuits terminated within 36 months and shall be prorated. The RFP states: termination penalties shall only apply to special construction cost for circuits terminated within thirtysix 36 months and shall be prorated.

Protests related to specifications must be received within 14 days after the solicitation was posted. The RFP states: the protest review office must physically receive the protest no later than fourteen 14 days after the solicitation or related addendum was posted to the bulletin.

Failure to submit required documents or marking pricing attachments incorrectly may result in disqualification. The RFP states: failure to mark box when attaching the pricing document may result in disqualification.