Bids are requested for one new aluminum boat, outboard motor, and trailer. Bids are due July 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM MT. All bids must be submitted electronically through the Rocky Mountain e-Purchasing (RMPS) website. Questions regarding the bid must be submitted in writing through the RMPS website by July 13, 2026, at 12:00 PM MT. The award will be made to the responsive bidder whose base price bid represents the lowest total cost to Northern Water. Delivery must be completed before September 25th, 2026. Northern Water is exempt from state and local taxes.
Manufacture and delivery must be before September 25th, 2026.
Northern Water shall pay the seller by check or wire transfer at Northern Water's option, within a reasonable period of time after the date of receipt of an acceptable invoice, or the date of Northern Water's acceptance of the goods, whichever is later.
The seller warrants that all goods will conform with specifications, will be of merchantable quality, and will be fit for the purposes intended. The seller shall replace, repair, or make good, without cost to Northern Water, any defects or faults in the goods arising or becoming apparent within one (1) year after the date of acceptance of the goods.
It is the intent of Northern Water to award this contract to the responsive bidder whose base price bid represents the lowest total cost to Northern Water.
Prior to award of this bid, the successful respondent may be required to demonstrate to Northern Water its experience, qualifications, and capability to provide the services and products specified in the solicitation documents.
When a date is set for the delivery of merchandise or the performance of work, said merchandise must be delivered, or work performed, in accordance with the specifications or description herein contained on or before said date, or the order to the delinquent party may be canceled and awarded to the next lowest qualified responsible bidder. In such case, the district will have the right to buy such articles at market price for immediate delivery, and an excess in cost of same over price named hereon is to be paid by the bidder under this contract or deducted from any money due or hereafter coming to him.
Northern Water reserves the right to reject any bid if the information submitted by the respondent, or the results of Northern Water's investigation, do not satisfactorily demonstrate that the respondent is qualified and capable of fulfilling the obligations of the contract and delivering the required services or products.