The City of New Bedford is seeking bids for a three-year contract to supply and deliver firearm ammunition for the Police Department. Bids must be submitted electronically via BidNetDirect by September 25, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST. The contract will be awarded to the lowest priced, responsible, and responsive vendor. All prices must be FOB destination, freight prepaid. A minimum of 90 days product guarantee or manufacturer's standard warranty, whichever is greater, applies. Out-of-state bidders must register as a foreign corporation in Massachusetts.
All prices must be f. o. b. free on board destination, freight prepaid, with no additional costs to purchasing entities, including fuel charges.
The city shall make all reasonable efforts to process payments within thirty 30 days from the date of receipt of each invoice.
A minimum of 90days product guarantee or the manufacturers standard commercial warranty, whichever is greater, shall apply to all products purchased under this ifb.
The vendor who supplies the best price overall will be awarded.
All qualified bidders must have and show proof of a valid license to sell ammunition.
Repeated failure to meet delivery dates may constitute a breach of contract by the awarded vendor.
Vendors may bid on comparable substitutes, but must clearly indicate by manufacturer name and code number the item to be supplied and provide a sample of the alternate item, when requested.
Questions are due by tuesday, september 15, 2026, at 4: 00 pm.
No contract will be accepted from, or contract awarded to any person, firm, or corporation that is in arrears or is in default to any massachusetts municipality or had failed previously to perform faithfully any previous contract with a municipality.
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