Bid Invitation012
Power-Distribution Equipment Testing and Disposal Services
Issue Date:4/3/2020
Questions Deadline:4/8/2020 12:00 PM (CT)
Response Deadline:4/10/2020 12:00 PM (CT)
Contact Information
Contact:Laura Hermosilla
Address:901-B Texas Street
Denton, TX 76209
Email:laura.hermosilla@cityofdenton.com
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Event Information
Number:012
Title:Power-Distribution Equipment Testing and Disposal Services
Type:Informal Request for Quote
Issue Date:4/3/2020
Question Deadline:4/8/2020 12:00 PM (CT)
Response Deadline:4/10/2020 12:00 PM (CT)
Notes:The submittal process may take significant time.
The City highly recommends that respondents do not wait until minutes
before the due date and time to submit proposal.
Submissions via email will not be accepted.
The City of Denton is requesting quotes for power-distribution equipment recycling
and repair services.
In accordance with the provisions of Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 252
and 271, the City of Denton (the City) is requesting submissions to contract with an
individual or business with considerable experience in providing goods or services
of this solicitation. The responses and the cost solutions shall be submitted to the
City of Denton in a sealed submission.
The awarded individual or business shall possess a proven track record of using
innovative approaches to providing goods and services that represent the best value
to their clients. The awarded individual or business shall have the ability to
accomplish all aspects of the requested services. The selected individual or firm
should be able to provide innovative methods to deal with municipal challenges, and
cost effective solutions.
A firm may submit a solicitation response for one or more of the categories of
product or services requested in this solicitation.
Ship To Information
Address:901B Texas Street
Denton, TX 76209
Billing Information
Contact:City of Denton
Address:Accounts Payable
215 E McKinney St
Denton, TX 96201-4299
Bid Attachments
Substitute_W-9_Form_10.18.18.pdf View Online
Substitute W-9 Form
Contracts - Services.docx View Online
Sample Contract - Services
IRQ Scope of Work - Transformer Testing and Disposal.pdf Download
Scope of Service
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Requested Attachments
Substitute W-9
This will be used if awarded to set you up in our system.
Quote
The City intends to enter into an agreement with a vendor that is able of providing power-distribution equipment
testing and disposal services. Interested vendors must attach a list of services provided. The list/explanation of
services must include only services the vendor would like to be able to provide under this contract. Vendor should
include unit pricing or discounts off list price for each item. Pricing should be firm for one (1) year. Submission should
also include any additional information clarifying the supplier’s proposal. Pricing must include all, as additional fees will
not be allowed after contract award.
Bid Attributes
1 SECTION 1
General Information
2 Contract Term
It is the intention of the City of Denton to award a contract for a three (3) year period. The Contract shall commence
upon the issuance of a Notice of Award/Issuance of Purchase Order by the City of Denton. At the sole option of the City
of Denton, the Contract may be further extended as needed, not to exceed a total of six (6) months.
3 Pricing
Unit Pricing shall include all fees and costs to provide the goods and services to the City. Unit pricing for goods shall
include delivery costs, F.O.B. Destination
Firm Price
Pricing and discounts submitted are firm for the initial one-year period specified in the solicitation. Price decreases
are allowed at any time. Price increases shall only be considered as stipulated below in "PRICE ADJUSTMENTS".
Price Decreases/Discount Increases
Respondents are required to immediately implement any price decrease or discount increase that may become
available. The City of Denton must be notified in writing for updating the contract.
4 Price Adjustments
Prices quoted for the commodities or services described in the solicitation must be firm for a period of one year from
date of contract award. Any request for price adjustment must be based on the, U.S Department of Labor, Bureau
of Labor Statistics, Producer Price Index (PPI). The price will be increased or decreased based upon the annual
percentage change in the PPI. The maximum escalation will not exceed +/- 8% for any individual year. The
escalation will be determined annually at the renewal date. Should the PPI change exceed a minimum threshold
value of +/-1%, then the stated eligible bid prices shall be adjusted in accordance with the PPI change not to exceed
the 8% limit per year. The supplier should provide documentation as percentage of each cost associated with the
unit prices quoted for consideration.
Request must be submitted in writing with supporting evidence for need of such increase to the Purchasing
Manager at least 60 days prior to contract expiration of each year. Respondent must also provide supporting
documentation as justification for the request.
Upon receipt of such request, the City of Denton reserves the right to either: accept the escalation as competitive
with the general market price at the time, and become effective upon the renewal date of the contract award or
reject the increases within 30 calendar days after receipt of a properly submitted request. If a properly submitted
increase is rejected, the Contractor may request cancellation of such items from the Contract by giving the City of
Denton written notice. Cancellation will not go into effect for 15 calendar days after a determination has been
issued. Pre-price increase prices must be honored on orders dated up to the official date of the City of Denton
approval and/or cancellation.
The request can be sent by e-mail to: purchasing@cityofdenton.com noting the solicitation number.
The City of Denton reserves the right to accept, reject, or negotiate the proposed price changes.
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5 Section 2
Business Overview Questionnaire
6 Firm's Legal Name
(Required: Maximum 1000 characters allowed)
7 Address Line 1
(Required: Maximum 1000 characters allowed)
8 Address Line 2
(Optional: Maximum 1000 characters allowed)
9 City
(Optional: Maximum 1000 characters allowed)
1
0
State
(Required: Maximum 1000 characters allowed)
1
1
Zip Code
(Required: Numbers only)
1
2
Agent Authorized to sign contract
The agents name and email who is authorized to sign the contract
(Required: Maximum 1000 characters allowed)
1
3
Subsidiary of:
(Optional: Maximum 1000 characters allowed)
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Organization Class
Partnership Corporation Individual Association
(Required: Check only one)
1
5
Tax Payer ID
(Required: Maximum 1000 characters allowed)
1
6
Section 4
Terms and Conditions
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General Provisions
1. AWARD
The City reserves the right to award a contract or contracts to various respondents by line item,
section(s), or by entire proposal; whichever is most advantageous, or provides the "best value"
to the City, unless denied by the respondent.
2. CONTRACTS
The successful awarded vendor(s) will be required to sign an original contract. A sample
contract is provided in Appendix B - Sample Contract. Respondents shall review the document
and note exceptions in the proposal.
3. INSURANCE
The City requires standard insurance for services performed on site. The successful awarded
vendor will be required to provide a certificate of insurance as outlined in the contract.
4. CHANGES DURING CONTRACT TERM
The awarded contractor shall not change specifications during the contract term without prior
approval. Any deviation in the specifications or change in the products must be approved in
advance by the City of Denton. Notice of a change shall be submitted in writing to
purchasing@cityofdenton.com, with the solicitation number in the subject line, for review.
Products/Services found to have changed specifications without notification, and acceptance,
will be returned at the supplier's expense. Products that have been installed will be replaced at
the contractor's expense.
5. ADDING NEW PRODUCTS OR SERVICES TO THE CONTRACT
AFTER AWARD
Following the Contract award, additional services or products of the same general category that
could have been encompassed in the award of this contract, and that are not already on the
contract, may be added. A formal written request may be sent to successful Contractor (s) to
provide a proposal on the additional services and shall submit proposals to the City of Denton as
instructed. All prices are subject to negotiation with a Best and Final Offer ("BAFO"). The City of
Denton may accept or reject any or all pricing proposals, and may issue a separate solicitation
for the services/products after rejecting some or all of the proposals. The commodities and
services covered under this provision shall conform to the statement of work, specifications,
and requirements as outlined in the request. Contract changes shall be made in accordance with
Local Government Code 252.048
6. SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS
The City does not warrant or guarantee against the possibility that safety or environmental
hazards or potential hazards (including premises and special defects) may exist at the City's
facilities. The Contractor shall be responsible for identifying any hazardous conditions and
notifying the City of these conditions in writing no later than 30 days after contract award and
prior to initiation of service delivery on the property. This will be accomplished by the Contractor
conducting an environmental assessment and an occupational health, and safety inspection of
the service bay or field service areas by competent, qualified and appropriately licensed
practitioners. The costs of these inspections and any subsequent corrective action will be
negotiated between the City and the Contractor.
All contractors to the City of Denton are required to ensure absolute safety standards are
applied and enforced. The City of Denton will not be responsible for individual contractor safety,
and the awarded contractor shall not hold the City of Denton responsible. Known hazards shall
immediately be reported and all safety precautions shall be taken to prevent potential safety
issues from occurring.
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Bid Acceptance
I have read and understand the Terms and Conditions, Specifications, and Insurance requirements, contained
herein, and further agree to abide and accept said Terms, Conditions and Specifications.
Yes Yes - with exceptions (Please Select)
(Required: Check only one)
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Bid Acceptance Exceptions
If you answered yes - with exceptions to the above question please list the exceptions.
(Optional: Maximum 4000 characters allowed)
Bid Lines
1 TRANSFORMER TESTING AND DISPOSAL SERVICES
Item Notes:
Pricing must include all unit pricing and or discounts off list price for each
item.
Pricing should be firm for one (1) year.
Submission should include any additional information clarifying the supplier's
proposal.
Pricing must include all, as additional fees will not be allowed after contract
award.
Item Attributes
1.Are you able to schedule pick up within 2 business day as requested without exceptions?
(Required: Maximum 1000 characters allowed)
2.Do you offer reinbursments/credits for recycables?
If your company offers credits/reimbursements or other, please describe.
(Required: Maximum 1000 characters allowed)
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3.Recycling Pick Up - Testing Fee
$
(Required: Numbers only)
4.Recycling Pick Up - Bracket Disposal Fee
$
(Required: Numbers only)
5.Recycling Pick Up - Oil Switches Disposal Fee
$
(Required: Numbers only)
6.Recycling Pick Up - Capacitor Disposal Fee
$
(Required: Numbers only)
7.Recycling Pick Up - Transformer Disposal Fee
(Optional: Maximum 4000 characters allowed)
8.Recycling Pick Up - Miscellaneous Disposal Fee
(Optional: Maximum 4000 characters allowed)
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Supplier Information
Company Name:
Contact Name:
Address:
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
Supplier Notes
By submitting your response, you certify that you are authorized to represent and bind your company.
Print Name Signature
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