Skates Government Bids & RFPs

Bids are due no later than 2:00 pm on October 22, 2026. bids are due no later than 2: 00 pm on october 22, 2026

The successful bidder shall pay the full purchase price within ten 10 working days after receiving the fully executed agreement. the successful bidder shall pay the full purchase price within ten 10 working days after receiving the fully executed agreement.

The property is sold in as-is, where-is condition, with all faults and without any warranty or guarantee, expressed or implied. the property will be sold in asis, whereis condition, with all faults and without anywarranty or guarantee, expressed or implied.

Award, if made, will be made to the responsive, responsible bidder submitting the highest total bid for the property. award, if made, will be made to the responsive, responsible bidder submitting the highest total bid for the property.

Two nonmandatory but strongly encouraged site inspections are scheduled as follows: site inspection no. 1: monday, october 5, 2026, at 11 amsite inspection no. 2: wednesday, october 7, 2026, at 2 pm. two nonmandatory but strongly encouraged site inspections are scheduled as follows: site inspection no. 1: monday, october 5, 2026, at 11 amsite inspection no. 2: wednesday, october 7, 2026, at 2 pm.

Questions must be submitted by email to ***@***. *. * questions shall be submitted by email to purchasing@visalia. gov.

Payment terms are net 30. the city agrees to pay all approved invoices net thirty 30 days from the date received and approved.

The selected designbuilder must provide a two-year full warranty coverage on all materials and workmanship. complete closeout of the project including punch list development and a two 2 year full warranty coverage on all materials and workmanship.

The evaluation criteria include company information (35 points), project schedule (20 points), guarantee and warranty (10 points), conceptual design (15 points), and designbuild team and team selection (20 points).

Respondents must certify that each design professional was selected based upon demonstrated competence and qualifications. each respondent shall certify that each design professional proposed as part of the designbuild team, including subconsultants, was selected based upon demonstrated competence and qualifications.

Questions concerning this RFQ must be received no later than Friday, August 28, 2026 at 12:00 noon. questions must be received no later than friday, august 28, 2026 at 12:00 noon.

Failure to submit the required signed certification may cause the statement of qualifications to be determined nonresponsive. failure to submit the required signed certification may cause the statement of qualifications to be determined nonresponsive.

The anticipated project budget is approximately 300,000. the city anticipates a project budget of approximately 300, 000

Responses are due by August 18, 2026, 5:00 PM CST, via Ionwave. Proposals are due by August 25, 2026, 1:00 PM CT.

The vendor is required to complete installation of the equipment at least seven (7) days prior to opening to the public, allowing sufficient time for the creation of the ice surface. All equipment is to be removed within five (5) days of closure.

Invoices for services will be submitted to the city in accordance with the contract terms.

The vendor shall provide a repair kit for minor repairs caused by skaters. Major repairs shall be performed by the vendor or vendor representative at no additional cost to the city, assuming proper precautions are taken. Skates that do not pass inspection at the end of each season shall be replaced prior to the following year's opening.

Proposals will be evaluated on qualifications/experience of firm (30 points), proposed ice making/rink design and project schedule (30 points), and pricing/cost (40 points).

Proposals must provide the names, titles, and current contact information for no fewer than three (3) references. The proposing entity's experience and qualifications with regard to designing, installing, and dismantling ice-making equipment during the last 24 months for events of similar size and scope will be evaluated.

The evaluation committee may request a site visit from the submitting entity.

Questions deadline is August 12, 2026.

Failure to comply with any declarative statements (must, shall, will) may result in disqualification. Unauthorized contact with city representatives after solicitation posting may also lead to disqualification.