Mounting Structure Government Bids & RFPs

The board will award based on best value; price of erate eligible goods and services will be the primary factor, but not the sole factor.

Vendors need staff technical certifications authorized reseller status and vendor experience customer references minimum 3 as secondary factors.

The proposal submission deadline is December 1, 2026, 2:00 p. m. Central Time. due date time: december 1, 2026, 2: 00 p. m. central time

Questions must be submitted by November 3, 2026, 4:00 p. m. Central Time. questions received after the stated deadline will not be answered.

The county must receive all products ordered not later 4 weeks after receipt of order A. R. O. The county must receive all products ordered not later 4 weeks after receipt of order a. r. o.

The county will pay within 60 days of receipt of invoice with supporting documentation and approval by the comptroller. The county will pay the proper amounts due within sixty 60 days of receipt by the county of the invoice

All items shall be guaranteed for a minimum of one year against defective parts and workmanship. all items shall be guaranteed for a minimum period of one 1 year against defective parts and workmanship

Awards will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. awards will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, as will best promote the public interest

Bidders must provide three references of past performance with similar projects within the last 36 months. providing three 3 references of past performance. . . within the last thirtysix 36 months

Failure to deliver may result in contract cancellation and purchase from other sources at the bidder's expense. the county may purchase from other sources to take the place of the item rejected or not delivered

Samples may be required after bid opening for award consideration. samples may be required after the bid opening in order for the county to more accurately award the bid

Requests for interpretations must be received at least 7 days prior to bid opening. must be received by the director of general services at least seven 7 days prior to the date set for the opening of bids

Failure to sign certification, include bid deposit, or fill all lines may render bid nonresponsive. failure to sign certification and signature form. . . failure to include necessary bid deposit as required

Quotes are due no later than 2:00 p. m. on November 4, 2026. quotes are due no later than 2: 00 p. m. on november 4, 2026.

Payment is net 30 days. south coast aqmd payment terms: net 30 and payment will be made within thirty 30 days after the completion of the acceptance test.

One-year written warranty required. the vendor shall provide a written warranty that, for a period of at least one year following its acceptance testing, each meteorological tower. . . will meet the requirements.

Award to lowest cost responsive quote or best value. award will be made to the vendor submitting the lowest cost quotation which is fully responsive to the specifications. . . andor providing the best value.

Manufacturer must have 3+ years experience and provide references. the manufacturer of the instrument offered shall have been engaged for a period of three or more years in the fabrication of meteorological tower of the type being sought.

Suppliers in noncompliance with low-emission vehicle or off-peak delivery commitments are subject to a penalty. suppliers in noncompliance will be subject to a two percent of total purchase order value penalty.

Quotes may be rejected if not in required format or signed by unauthorized individual. a quote may be rejected if: 1. it is not prepared in the format described, or 2. it is signed by an individual not authorized to represent the firm.