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Proposal deadline is 11/20/2026 2pm EST. Delivery terms are FOB destination to UNICOR, **** Burbridge Rd, Cumberland, MD, **** deadline: 11 20 2026 2pm est

Evaluation factors are technical specifications, price, past performance, and delivery time. technical and past performance, when combined, are: more important than price.

Offerors must be registered in SAM prior to submitting a proposal. a prospective awardee shall be registered in the sam database system award management prior to submitting a proposal

Questions deadline is 11/13/2026 8am EST. questions deadline: 11 13 2026 8am est

Offers received after the exact time specified may not be considered. offers or modifications to offers received at the address specified for the receipt of offers after the exact time specified may not be considered

The engineer's estimate for the base bid is $8,512,000, as stated: engineer's estimate for the base bid: $8,512,000.

Both vehicles must be delivered no later than April 1, 2027. The proposed delivery dates become binding upon acceptance. both vehicles shall be delivered no later than april 1, 2027.

Payment is based on standard terms following satisfactory delivery, inspection, and written final acceptance. the total base bid shall be based upon the towns standard payment terms following satisfactory delivery, inspection, completion of required documentation, and written final acceptance.

Warranties commence no earlier than town final acceptance. Proposers must identify warranty coverage for chassis, body, attenuator, message board, electrical, lighting, and installation. warranties shall commence no earlier than town final acceptance to the extent permitted by manufacturer terms.

The town intends to award to the lowest responsive and responsible qualified proposer meeting all material requirements. the town intends to recommend award to the lowest responsive and responsible qualified proposer meeting the material requirements of the specifications and contract documents.

Proposers must submit statement of qualifications, references, and proposed subcontractors. The town may verify experience, authorizations, technical and financial capabilities. the town reserves the right to verify each proposers experience furnishing comparable specialty vehicles, manufacturer and dealer authorizations, technical and financial capabilities.

No predetermined daily liquidated damages amount applies. Default may result in termination and recovery of damages. no predetermined daily liquidated damages amount applies to this rfp.

All inquiries, including technical questions, must be emailed by November 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM. all inquiries, including technical questions and requests to change mandatory specifications, shall be emailed to stephen day, purchasing agent, at ***@***. *. * by november 13, 2026, at 5: 00 pm.

Failure to submit required bid security may result in rejection as nonresponsive. Nonconforming vehicles or components may render a bid nonresponsive. failure to submit the required bid security may result in rejection of the bid as nonresponsive.

Proposals must be received by 3:00 PM CST on Friday, December 18, 2026. The RFP states: proposals due by 3:00 pm friday, december 18, 2026.

Invoices are due and payable by SMU thirty (30) days after satisfactory completion of services. The contract states: each invoice will be due and payable by smu thirty 30 days after satisfactory completion of services.

Contractor warrants services will be performed in a good and workmanlike manner. The contract states: contractor warrants to smu that the services performed hereunder will be performed in a good and workmanlike manner.

The university intends to award contracts based on perceived best value. The RFP states: the university intends to award contracts based on perceived best value as determined by a review.

Vendors must provide company history, years in business, financial capability, and references. The RFP states: provide a brief history of the firm and number of years in business, and demonstrate that it is financially capable.

Proposals received after the due date may be rejected. The RFP states: proposals received after that due date may be rejected.

Delivery must be no later than December 22, 2026. The bid form states: must be delivered no later than december 22, 2026.

The bid form requests warranty information: please include warranty information with your proposal.

The city will award to the bid most advantageous considering price, specifications, and other factors. The document states: awarded to that responsive and responsible bidders whose bid will be most advantageous to the city, price, specifications and other factors considered.

Bidders must have experience providing these materials to state and local governments. The document states: must have experience providing these materials and parts of the type sought in this ifb to state and local governments within deadlines required of the purchasers.

Protests must be submitted within 7 business days. The document states: bidders must submit documents, exhibits or other evidence within seven 7 business days if they wish to protest any portion of the invitation to bid.

Late bids will not be accepted. The document states: late bids will not be accepted. Also, failure to furnish brochures, specifications, or samples may cause rejection.