Horse Care Government Bids & RFPs

The contract ceiling is $226,000,****.

Delivery days ARO (After Receipt of Order) are to be specified by the bidder.

Payment is to be made within 30 days after receipt of properly executed invoice or delivery, whichever is later. Discounts for early payment will be accepted but will not be an award consideration.

The manufacturers standard warranty will apply unless otherwise specified in the solicitation.

It is the intent of the state to award this contract on an individual basis to the lowest responsive, responsible bidders meeting the specifications.

Bidders must be registered in the LAGov system. Corporations and limited liability companies must be registered and in good standing with the Louisiana Secretary of State for contracts over $25,000.

Failure to deliver within the time specified or to provide services as specified will constitute a default and may cause cancellation of the contract. The state reserves the right to purchase on the open market and charge the contractor for excess costs.

Bids may be rejected if they do not conform to specifications, if descriptive information is not submitted, or if the bidder is suspended or debarred.

Deliveries shall be f. o. b. destination and completed within five 5 days after receipt of order.

Payment will be based on any invoice used in the contractor's normal course of business, provided it is legible and contains all required information. Prompt payment discounts allowing less than thirty 30 days for discount to apply shall not be considered as a cost factor in the evaluation of bids.

The contractor shall unconditionally guarantee the materials and workmanship of all products furnished and/or services provided for a period of at least one 1 year from date of acceptance.

The city intends to award a contract to the responsive and responsible bidder whose bid is the lowest best value offer to the city on the basis of grand total bid price.

It shall be the bidder's responsibility to prove to the satisfaction of the city that they maintain adequate stock to properly service the account of the city and make deliveries within the time stipulated herein.

If the contractor fails to deliver within the time period, the city reserves the right to purchase functionally equivalent items in the open market and charge any excess above bid costs to the delinquent contractor.

Samples requirement: yes, if requested. Samples submitted by bidders on items which they have received an award may be retained by the city until the delivery of contracted items is completed and accepted.

The city reserves the right to reject any bidder who fails to demonstrate sufficient facilities and experience to perform the services as specified herein. Bidders who are in arrears or in default to the city of Rochester upon any debt or contract, or who are defaulters, as surety or otherwise, upon any obligation to the city or have failed to perform faithfully within the prior two 2 years of any contract with the city may be disqualified.

The city has spent approximately $2,000 per year on this contract.