The City of Worcester is seeking bids for plumbing supplies, parts, equipment, tools, and materials for the Worcester Public Schools (WPS) for a one-year term, with options for two additional years. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope by October 7, 2026, at 10:00 a. m. All prices must be firm, F. O. B. destination, and include inside delivery. Awards will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. Suppliers must be licensed, in sound financial position, and primarily engaged in the plumbing supply business. Samples of products may be taken by a city representative.
Delivery of routine requirements should be made within fortyeight 48 hours, unless otherwisedetermined by the facilities department at the time of order. delivery of routine requirements should be made within fortyeight 48 hours
Prompt pay discounts will be considered when determining the low bid except when discounts are for a period of less than 30 days. prompt pay discounts will be considered when determining the low bid except when discounts are for a period of less than 30 days.
The bidder to who a contract is awarded guarantees to the city of worcester all equipment, materials and or workmanship for a period of one 1 year after final inspection and acceptance. the bidder to who a contract is awarded guarantees to the city of worcester all equipment, materials and or workmanship for a period of one 1 year after final inspection and acceptance
Awards will be made to the bidder quoting the lowest net price in accordance with the specifications. awards will be made to the bidder quoting the lowest net price in accordance with the specifications.
Only responsible bidders, who normally have knowledge and experience of and are currently engaged in the operation of providing a range of plumbing parts, equipment, tools, and other supplies, will be considered for award. only responsible bidders, who normally have knowledge and experience of and are currently engaged in the operation of providing a range of plumbing parts, equipment, tools, and other supplies, will be considered for award.
Any bid withdrawn after time and date specified, the bidder shall forfeit deposit on bid as liquidated damages. any bid withdrawn after time and date specified, the bidder shall forfeit deposit on bid as liquidated damages.
Samples of the product to be delivered may be taken by a representative of the city, either prior to delivery or while it is being delivered in the storage facilities at destination, or will be taken from the storage facilities to which the product has been delivered as determined from time to time by the purchasing agent. samples of the product to be delivered may be taken by a representative of the city, either prior to delivery or while it is being delivered in the storage facilities at destination, or will be taken from the storage facilities to which the product has been delivered as determined from time to time by the purchasing agent.
Any prospective bidder requesting a change in or interpretation of existing specifications of terms and conditions must do so within five 5 days saturdays, sundays and holidays excluded before scheduled bid opening date. any prospective bidder requesting a change in or interpretation of existing specifications of terms and conditions must do so within five 5 days saturdays, sundays and holidays excluded before scheduled bid opening date.
Failure to meet the delivery requirements will be cause for rejection of bid andortermination of contract. failure to meet the delivery requirements will be cause for rejection of bid andortermination of contract.
yearly expenditures under this bid have been estimated at 50, **** for wps and 40, **** for city. yearly expenditures under this bid have been estimated at 50, **** for wps and 40, **** for city.
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