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The district must receive the proposal by the date indicated in the original bid documents. the district must receive the proposal by the date indicated in the original bid documents.

All invoices shall contain complete and accurate information based on the awarded rates with sufficient detail to be audited by the district's internal claims auditor to approve payment. All invoices shall contain complete and accurate information based on the awarded rates with sufficient detail to be audited by the districts internal claims auditor to approve payment.

The district will award the bid to the lowest responsible bidders who are responsive to the bid specification in the interest of the district. the district will award the bid to the lowest responsible bidders who areresponsive to the bid specification in the interest of the district.

Failure to provide sufficient and required information may result in the proposal being rejected by the district as nonresponsive and not being considered. failure to provide sufficient and required information may result in the proposal being rejected by the district as nonresponsive and not being considered.

Delivery and/or completion will be made within twelve 12 days from date of notification. in the event of failure on the part of the bidder to indicate date of delivery and/or completion, delivery and/or completion will be made within twelve 12 days from date of notification.

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 specifications. awards will be made to the bidder quoting the lowest net price in accordance with specifications.

Vendors must submit three 3 references, at least one of which is municipal governmental, and proof of 2 projects of similar size and scope for a municipal or governmental agency. submission of three 3 references, at least one 1 of which is municipal governmental vendor must be located in new england ct, ma, me, nh, ri, or vt proof of 2 projects of similar size and scope for a municipal or governmental agency

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.

A prebid conference will be held on thursday, august 27, 2026 at 2: 00pm local time. a prebid conference will be held on thursday, august 27, 2026 at 2: 00pm local time.

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. 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

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 comply with the requirement that all employees conduct themselves in a courteous, professional manner shall be grounds for termination of the contract. failure to comply with this requirement shall be grounds for termination of the contract.

The contractor shall begin performance within 7 calendar days and complete it within 30 calendar days after receiving award, notice to proceed.

The government shall pay the contractor the contract price as provided in this contract.

Award will be made to the lowest priced responsible quoter whose quote conforms to the requirements of the solicitation.

Prospective offerors must be registered in the SAM database for consideration of future solicitations, awards, and payment.

All questions resulting from this RFQ shall be submitted by close of business 2:30 p. m. , pacific, local time two 2 days prior to the closing date.

Lack of registration in the SAM database will make an offer ineligible for award.

All bids must be received by 3:00 pm on September 3, 2026. bids will be accepted until 3: 00 pm september 3, 2026.

Payment is due in 30 days upon receipt and acceptance of items and a valid invoice. The city's standard payment terms are net 30, i. e. payment is due in 30 days.

No warranty of trees is required for this procurement. no warranty of trees is required.

The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder or the bidder who provides goods or services at the best value for the city. bids shall be awarded either to the responsive, responsible bidder who submits the lowest and best bid based on the specifications published herein or to the responsive bidder who provides goods or services at the best value for the municipality.

Prospective bidders must affirmatively demonstrate responsibility, including adequate financial resources and a satisfactory record of performance. a prospective bidder must affirmatively demonstrate responsibility and must meet the following requirements.

The city may purchase services elsewhere and charge the full increase in cost to the defaulting contractor if delivery fails. the city may purchaseservices or items of comparable quality in the open market to replace the rejected orundelivered services or items. The contractor shall reimburse the city for all costs in excess of the contract price when purchases are made in the open market. . .

An optional, virtual prebid meeting will be held on August 27, 2026, at 3:00 pm. an optional, virtual prebid meeting will be held on august 27, 2026 at 3: 00 pm.

Samples may be required, and bidders must submit illustrations and complete descriptions if offering non-specified items. Samples may be required.

Failure to provide requested information or submitting incomplete/unsigned bids may result in rejection. failure to provide information specifically requested may result in rejection of the bid.