This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Victorville, California. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The term of this contract shall be from the date of award by the City, until the end of 2022-2023 fiscal year (June 30, 2023); with the option to extend the contract up to four (4) fiscal years (July 1 through June 30), subject to satisfactory performance as determined by the PW/Water Director or his designee. Any prospective bidder desiring an explanation or interpretation of the solicitations, scope of work, etc., must request it in writing directly to Purchasing Section by no later than MARCH 16, 2022 @ 12:00 p.m. PST, in order to allow a reply to reach all prospective bidders before the submission of their bids. For projects over $25,000.00 (including labor and materials), the Contractor, simultaneously with execution of the Contract, shall furnish a surety bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%), of the contract price as security for the faithful performance of the Contract, and a separate surety bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price as security for the payment of all persons performing labor and furnishing materials in connection with the Contract. The City reserves the right to reject any and all quotes and waive any irregularities or informalities in any quotes or in the bidding. The City further reserves the right to award the Contract to other than the lowest bidder if such action is deemed to be in the best interest of the City. The City will have the right to award the contract to more than one contractor. Awards will be based on the same criteria as outlined elsewhere in this document. It is the City s intent to use the contractors on an as-needed-basis, no minimum service amount is guaranteed. City reserves the right to accept or reject all bids and to award a contract to the bidder or bidders who best meets its requirements. Relevant factors which shall be considered in evaluating the bids are: completeness and accuracy of bid; response time to emergencies; length and nature of warranties; anticipated length of life of materials; percentage mark up on materials supplied; past experiences of City with the bidder; references from other cities, developers, or municipalities regarding past work done by the bidder; ability to complete the job in the specified time with the specified quality of workmanship; as well as the lowest and best price.