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

The City of Springfield Is Seeking Qualified Firms or Persons to Provide Joy Compressor Inspection & Repair Services. A contract will be issued in the form of a yearly contract. This agreement does not create an employee/employer relationship between the parties. The parties intend that the Contractor will be an independent Contractor and not the City's employee for all purposes, including, but not limited to, the application of the Fair Labour Standards Act minimum wage and overtime payments, Federal Insurance Contribution Act, the Social Security Act, the Federal Unemployment Tax Act. The Contractor shall comply with all federal, state, or local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and administrative orders, including but not limited to Wage, Labour, Unauthorized Aliens, EEO, and OSHA-type requirements that apply to the Contractor’s performance under this contract. The City reserves the right to reject any bid where an investigation or consideration does not satisfy the City that the Bidder is qualified to properly carry out the contract documents' terms. The Bidder agrees to furnish supporting detail as may be required by the City to support charges or invoices, to make available for audit purposes all records covering charges pertinent to the purchase, and to make appropriate adjustments in the event discrepancies are found. The cost of any audit will be paid by the City. The City shall have the right to audit the Bidder’s records pertaining to the work/product for a period of three (3) years after final payment. Bonds shall be required as designated below. Bonds may be provided via an electronic format, if an electronic format is utilized, Surety2000 or SuretyWave shall be utilized for the provision of said bonds. Bonds shall be executed with the proper sureties, through a company which: (1) is licensed to operate in the State of Missouri (2) holds a current Certificate of Authority as an acceptable surety under 31 CFR Part 223,(3) is listed on the current U.S. Department of the Treasury Circular 570, (4) have at least A Best's rating, (5) and an FPR9 or better financial performance rating per the current A.M. Best Company ratings. Performance, Labour and Material Payment Bonds Not Required The successful Bidder shall secure licenses imposed by law and ordinance and pay all charges, which shall include a current City of Springfield, MO, Business License. Before issuance of a contract to the successful Bidder, proof of the licenses (i.e., xerographic copy of the paid receipt or xerographic copy of the actual license) shall be provided to the Division of Purchases to be kept in the Bid file as part of the permanent record. Any building permits that would be required for new work shall be provided by the City at no cost to the Bidder. If applicable, it shall be the responsibility of the successful Bidder to obtain a business license