Brake Education Government Bids & RFPs

The opening date specified on this posting is the due date for submittal of responses. Response submittals will not be accepted after the opening date and time.

Delivery is required no later than 10:00 AM on October 1, 2026.

Payment terms are Net 30 after receipt of a properly executed invoice or delivery and acceptance, whichever is later. SOWELA adheres to net 30 payment terms.

The manufacturers standard published warranty and provisions shall apply, unless more stringent warranties are otherwise required by SOWELA and specified in the solicitation. The manufacturers standard published warranty and provisions shall apply.

SOWELA reserves the right to award items separately, grouped, or on an all-or-none basis, as deemed in its best interest. SOWELA reserves the right: 1 to award items separately, grouped, or on an allornone basis, as deemed in its best interest.

Bid submissions must be signed by a person authorized to bind the vendor, complying with Louisiana R. S. 39:1594. Bid submissions must be signed by a person authorized to bind the vendor.

Failure to deliver within the time specified will constitute a default and may cause contract cancellation. SOWELA may purchase goods on the open market and surcharge the vendor with excess costs. Failure to deliver within the time specified in the bidaward will constitute a default and may be cause for contract cancellation.

Late delivery of a bid for any reason, including late delivery by United States mail, or express delivery, shall disqualify the bid. Late delivery of a bid for any reason, including late delivery by united states mail, or express delivery, shall disqualify the bid.

Delivery of buses must be made no later than June 30, 2027. Buses may not be delivered until the state school bus inspection form has been completed and the certification decal is placed on the bus.

BCBE aims to process payments within thirty 30 days of final invoice approval. Delays may occur due to holidays, internal reviews, or disputes. If an issue arises, the payment timeline begins once the matter is resolved.

The bidder further warrants all items for a period of one year, unless otherwise stated, from the date of acceptance of the items delivered and installed or work completed. All repairs, replacements, or adjustments during the warranty period shall be at the bidders sole expense.

Primary factors used to decide the award hereunder will be price, quality, availability, and responsiveness. Other factors that may be used in the evaluation of this bid will be 1 administrative costs incurred by the board in association with the discharge of any subsequent award 2 alternative payment terms 3 bidders past performance 4 other factors as may be specified in the bid.

To be considered for award, vendors must meet the following qualifications and be prepared to submit the documentation satisfactory to BCBE upon request: vendors must be actively engaged on a full-time basis in providing the specified goods or services. A minimum of five 5 consecutive years of experience in the relevant industry is required. Vendors must obtain and maintain all necessary licenses, permits, and certifications throughout the contract period. Valid state of Alabama business license.

In the event the bidder fails to deliver within a reasonable period, as determined by the board, the right is reserved to cancel the award and subsequent purchase order and purchase from the next lowest responsible bidder the items needed. The original bidder will be back charged the difference between the original contract price and the price the board must pay because of the failure to perform by the original contractor.

Interested bidders are to attend a mandatory prebid meeting. Attendees must sign in prior to a brief meeting. Failure to sign in will disqualify the vendor from bid participation. Proposals will only be accepted from those attending the prebid meeting.

Unless otherwise specified, any questions concerning specifications and conditions shall be directed to the purchasing department in writing no later than ten 10 business days prior to the bid opening. Inquiries must reference the bid number and date of bid opening.

Vendors who do not wish to respond to a bid are not required to do so however, vendors not responding andor submitting a no bid response to three consecutive invitations to bid for the requested commodity may be removed from bidders list. Failure to sign in will disqualify the vendor from bid participation.

Bids must be received by 2:00 PM on July 8, 2026. bids will be received until 2: 00 pm on july 8, 2026.

Payment will be made after correct presentation of claim forms or invoices. Payment will be made only after correct presentation of claim forms or invoices as may be required.

Awards will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible vendors. Awards will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible vendors.

Vendors may be asked to provide documentation showing current ASE certification. bidder may be asked to provide documentation showing current ase certification with bid submission.

Quality, billing, or delivery issues may result in disqualification from future bids. quality, billing, delivery, or other responsibility issues may result in the vendor being determined to be a nonresponsible and disqualified from being awarded future bids.

The BOCES reserves the right to request a representative sample product prior to award or before shipments are made. The boces reserves the right to request a representative sample product andor services quoted upon either prior to the award or before shipments are made.

Clerical errors in the award must be reported in writing within five working days of notification. Any clerical errors in the award must be forwarded, in writing, to the office of the assistant superintendent for business within five 5 working days of the notification of award.

Vendors not supplying Safety Data Sheets may be declared unresponsive for future bids. vendors not supplying sds sheets may be declared an unresponsive bidder for future bids.