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RFQ - Quote Boilerplate

  • ENTITY TYPE: City/Township
  • TYPE OF DOCUMENT: RFQ - Requests for Quotes
The document outlines the terms and conditions for vendors who wish to provide equipment and services to the City of Everett. The document covers various aspects such as delivery, payment, quote rejection, withdrawal of quotes, non-endorsement, proprietary material, evaluation criteria, brand names, split award, liquidated damages, and customer references. According to the document, the vendor is responsible for the delivery, installation, maintenance, and initial adjustment of the equipment. They must also ensure that the quoted equipment can be delivered, installed, and operational within the specified number of days. Payment will be made promptly upon receipt of a correct invoice for delivered and accepted goods. The City of Everett reserves the right to reject any or all quotes at any time without penalty. Vendors can withdraw a quote by submitting a written request before the due date. The document emphasizes that the selection of a vendor does not imply endorsement or suggestion that their product is the best or only solution. Any proprietary information in the proposal must be clearly designated, and the City of Everett will comply with the Open Public Records Act regarding disclosure. All materials submitted in response to the request become the property of the City of Everett. The City is not obligated to buy from any vendor and is not liable for the costs incurred in preparing quotes. The evaluation criteria for selecting a vendor include their ability, capacity, skill, character, integrity, reputation, judgment, experience, efficiency, compliance with laws, and evidence of collusion. The document also mentions the use of brand names in specifications and the possibility of considering alternate brands of equal quality. The City of Everett reserves the right to split the bid and award to different bidders on an item-by-item basis. Liquidated damages may be imposed if the vendor fails to complete the work by the promised date. However, the supplier may be entitled to a reasonable extension of time for unavoidable delays beyond their control. Lastly, vendors must provide a minimum of two customer references currently using the proposed equipment in a comparable installation to the City of Everett's requirements. The references should include the company name, business address, contact name, title, telephone number, and a description of the installation and date installed.
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