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RFQ - Water Heater

  • ENTITY TYPE: City/Township
  • TYPE OF DOCUMENT: RFQ - Requests for Quotes
The document provides information about the procurement process and guidelines for suppliers interested in submitting quotes to the City of San Jose. The document states that the City may accept individual items, groups of items, or the overall lowest quote for price determinative solicitations. The City reserves the right to cancel part or all of the request for quote (RFQ) at any time and also has the right to reject any or all quotes received. Before or after awarding a contract, the City has the right to inspect the supplier's premises and business records to ensure their ability to meet contract requirements. The estimated quantities mentioned in the RFQ are for quoting purposes only and do not guarantee the purchase of any specific amount. The City may award multiple purchase orders or agreements if it deems it in its best interest. The document also outlines the process for objections and protests. Suppliers who object to the specifications in the RFQ must contact the procurement officer in writing, specifying the item number and providing a description and rationale for the objection. If an unsuccessful supplier wants to dispute the award recommendation, they must submit a protest in writing to the Chief Purchasing Officer within ten calendar days of the announcement. The Chief Purchasing Officer's decision regarding the protest is final. The document mentions that all material becomes the property of the City and quotes submitted may be reviewed and evaluated by any persons at the discretion of the City. It also encourages suppliers to offer Energy Star certified products or those that meet Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) standards for energy consumption. The City also encourages the use of products and services produced with recycled materials and those that reduce waste, energy usage, water utilization, and toxicity. The document concludes by stating that suppliers not currently doing business in San Jose must pay a City Business License Tax before commencing work. It also includes a section where suppliers can provide information about the environmental profile of their products or services, including certifications, recycled material content, energy consumption reduction, toxicity reduction, water consumption reduction, and waste reduction. Overall, the document provides guidelines for suppliers regarding the procurement process, objections and protests, and encourages the use of environmentally preferable products and services.
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