Bids are invited for pass-thru and reach-in equipment for the Child Nutrition Program. Bids are due July 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST. Electronic submissions are not accepted. Vendors must be actively engaged in providing specified goods/services with at least five years of experience and possess a valid Alabama business license. Installation includes delivery, placement, leveling, and debris removal. The contract period is one year with four one-year renewal options. Annual price adjustments may be requested. Vendors must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including those related to immigration, debarment, and non-discrimination. A criminal background check is required for employees on board property.
Proposals must be received by July 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST. Bid due date: July 28, 2026 Time due: 10:00am CST
BCBE aims to process payments within thirty 30 days of final invoice approval. BCBE aims to process payments within thirty 30 days of final invoice approval.
The bidder expressly warrants that all articles, material, and work offered shall conform to each specification and will be fit and sufficient for the purpose intended, merchantable, of good material and workmanship, and free from defect. The bidder further warrants all items for a period of one year, unless otherwise stated, from the date of acceptance. The bidder further warrants all items for a period of one year, unless otherwise stated, from the date of acceptance of the items delivered and installed or work completed.
Primary factors used to decide the award will be price, quality, availability, and responsiveness. Primary factors used to decide the award hereunder will be price, quality, availability, and responsiveness.
Vendors must be actively engaged on a full-time basis in providing the specified goods or services, have a minimum of five 5 consecutive years of experience in the relevant industry, obtain and maintain all necessary licenses, permits, and certifications, and possess a valid state of Alabama business license. vendors must meet the following qualifications and be prepared to submit documentation satisfactory to bcbe upon request: vendors must be actively engaged on a full-time basis in providing the specified goods or services. a minimum of five 5 consecutive years of experience in the relevant industry is required.
Failure on the part of the contractor to fulfill contractual obligations shall be considered just cause for the termination of the contract, and the contractor is not entitled to recover any costs incurred by the contractor up to the date of termination. Failure on the part of the contractor to fulfill contractual obligations shall be considered just cause for the termination of the contract
Questions concerning specifications and conditions shall be directed in writing no later than ten 10 business days prior to the bid opening. any questions concerning specifications and conditions shall be directed to the purchasing department in writing no later than ten 10 business days prior to the bid opening.
A bidder may be removed from the qualified vendor list if a vendor fails to respond to three 3 consecutive ITBs. Single or repeated unsatisfactory audit findings may result in disqualification from future solicitations. A bidder may be removed from the qualified vendor list if a vendor fails to respond to three 3 consecutive itbs.