The City of Buffalo is requesting bids for digital forensic tools for the Department of Police. Bids must be submitted by November 13, 2025, at 11:00 AM. A bid bond, certified check, bank draft or letter of credit for 10% of the total amount is required when submitting a bid 20,**** or greater. Payment will be made within 30 days after approved completion of the contract. The contractor must agree to indemnify the City of Buffalo from patent infringement. The delivery date is of the essence of the contract, and penalties apply for delays. The successful bidder must submit a list of proposed subcontractors. The city reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Bidders must submit statements regarding workforce goals and business utilization goals.
The delivery date shall be considered by the director of purchase in making the award. The delivery date shall be of the essence of the contract.
The bid notice states, Payment for material, supplies or equipment called for herein shall be made within thirty 30 days after approved completion of contract and the rendition of proper invoice to the division of accounting, 65 niagara square, room **** city hall, buffalo, new york ****.
The City of Buffalo reserves the right to award the contract on such as the city deems will best serve its interests.
The bid notice states, ordinarily, proposals are not considered from bidders on supplies, material or equipment, if the bidder or manufacturer of same is in bankruptcy, or in the hands of a receiver at the time of tendering a proposal or at the time of entering into a contract, but the director of purchase reserves the right to accept or reject such proposals in the best interest of the city.
The bid notice states, he contractor andor supplier and their surety shall be liable for and shall pay or allow to the city a sum equal to one percent 1 of the total amount of the contract per day as fixed and agreed liquidated damages for each and every calendar day, sundays and holidays included, after the date fixed for delivery during which time the contract shall remain incomplete.