Requirement
The City is requesting standing offer submissions from Offerers qualified for the supply and deliver of Industrial Grade Drill Bits and Taps (no equivalents) (the “Parts”) on an as and when requested basis, in accordance with the specifications, Terms, and Conditions herein.
Standing Offer Closing Date
All Offer submissions must be submitted via the MERX online tendering system no later than 3:00 P.M. local time on 25 October 2023. Late Offer submissions will not be accepted. Offers submitted by email or facsimile will not be accepted.
Basis of Authorization
- It is the City’s intent to authorize the Standing Offer to the lowest responsive Offerer on the basis of the Total Price Schedule “A”, if in the City’s best interest, in the sole and absolute discretion of the City.
- Basis of Authorization is subject to Offerer’s best delivery date not greater than seven (7) business days after receipt of order.
- Notification of acceptance of an Offerer’s offer will be confirmed contractually in the form of a Standing Offer Authorization letter issued by the City, and shall name all of the relevant Contracting Documents. The successful Offerer shall thereafter be known as the Supplier.
Inquiries and Addenda
All inquiries regarding this RFSO are to be directed to the Administrative Authority specified herein. Inquiries must be received in writing not later than 16 October 2023. Both the questions and answers will be distributed to all potential Offerers by way of written addendum, without identifying the source(s) of the inquiry. The City is not obligated to respond to an inquiry or question received after this time period has elapsed. The Offerer shall not be entitled to rely on any response or interpretation received from the City unless that response or interpretation is provided by the Administrative Authority by way of addendum. Any information given verbally by any person at the City shall be non-binding on the City.
