Statements received after the above specified time for opening shall not be considered and shall be returned unopened to the sender. Sealed statements may be hand carried or mailed to the address listed above. Due to social distancing practices in place in response to COVID-19 and limited meeting spaces, bidders are highly encouraged to call into the bid openings at the following phone number 337-291-5100. In accordance with Louisiana RS 38:2212. vendors may submit their bid electronically at the website listed above. Vendors wishing to submit their bid electronically must register online with Lafayette Consolidated Government, in order to establish an account. Vendors submitting bids electronically are required to provide the same documents as bidders submitting through the mail as soon as available. The requirements of the RFQ shall be available until twenty-four (24) hours before the bid opening date. Any request for information shall be in writing. Questions must be received via email to kpilgreen@lafayettela.gov.
No submitter may withdraw his RFQ for at least one hundred twenty (120) days after the time scheduled for the opening of RFQ's. Each submitter shall follow the instruction listed in the Notice regarding submittal of their RFQ's. Submitted RFQ's shall be good for 120 days. RFQ's will be evaluated by the Purchaser based on the evaluation criteria outlined in the RFQ. Lafayette Consolidated Government reserves the right to reject any and all RFQ's or any portions thereof or to waive informalities that best suits its needs. The contract may incorporate some or all of the selected vendor's response. It is understood that the response will become a part of the official file on this matter without obligation to LCG. Lafayette Consolidated Government strongly encourages the participation of DBEs (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) in all contracts or procurements let by the Lafayette Consolidated Government for goods and services and labor and material. To that end, all contractors and suppliers are encouraged to utilize DBEs business enterprises in the purchase or sub-contracting of materials, supplies, services and labor and material in which disadvantaged business are available. Assistance in identifying said businesses may be obtained by calling 291-8410.
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