City of Santa Clara seeks bids for as-needed water parts and equipment. Two awards: primary and secondary vendors. Initial 12-month term with four 1-year extensions. Firm fixed pricing. Payment within 30 days of invoice approval. No prebid conference. Bids due November 17, 2026, 3:00 PM PST via BidNet Direct. No late bids. Award to two lowest responsive and responsible bidders. Objections due one week before bid due date. Protests within 10 days of award announcement. FOB destination, freight prepaid. No prevailing wage, payment bond, or performance bond required.
City will make payments to vendor within thirty 30 days after the date of approval of each invoice. city will make payments to vendor within thirty 30 days after the date of approval of each invoice.
The award will be made to the two lowest responsive and responsible bidders. the bidder with the total lowest evaluated bid price will be designated as the primary vendor
Bidders must demonstrate responsibility including ability, financial capacity, business experience, personnel, resources, and record of performance. the bidder has demonstrated the attribute of trustworthiness, as well as quality, fitness, capacity, and experience to satisfactorily perform the contract.
Objections must be submitted in writing by the deadline indicated on the cover page. deadline for objections one 1 week from bid due date
Contacting city officials other than the procurement contact, collusion, influencing staff, incorrect information, gifts, lawsuits, or default may disqualify a bid. contact regarding this procurement with any city official or employee or evaluation team member other than the procurement contact