This Invitation for Bids (hereinafter "IFB" or "Solicitation") is being issued by the City and County of San Francisco Office of Contract Administration (hereinafter, "OCA" or "City"). OCA, on behalf of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission ("SFPUC"), is seeking qualified suppliers ("Bidders") to provide Bids for one or more of the following: Aggregate 1:
Mueller fire hydrants, replacement parts, and repair kits. Aggregate 2:
Clow fire hydrants and replacement parts. Question Deadline 04/19/2024 at 11:00 AM PT. Deadline for Written Questions. Bidders shall address any questions regarding this Solicitation to the Contract Administrator whose name and contact information appears on the cover page of this Solicitation. A written Addendum will be executed addressing each question and answer and posted publicly. It is the responsibility of the Bidder to check for any Addenda and other updates that will be posted electronically. Notice of Intent to Award Upon City's completion of bid evaluations. Period for Protesting Notice of Intent to Award: Within three (3) business days of the City's issuance of a Notice of Intent to Award. Contract Administrator: Annora Khaw Purchaser, Office of Contract Administration Phone: (415) 554-6230 (628) 652-1638 Email: annora.khaw@sfgov.org A contract awarded pursuant to this Solicitation shall be non-exclusive with an original term of five (5) years. The City at its sole, absolute discretion, shall have the option to extend the term for two (2) additional years for a total of seven (7) years. The not to exceed ("NTE") amount for a contract awarded pursuant to this Solicitation cannot be anticipated at the time of this Solicitation but shall be based on the selected Bid. This amount is based on City's estimated spend over the advertised contract term. Should City's actual spend exceed its estimated spend, City may in its sole discretion increase the contract NTE accordingly. Reservations of Rights by the City The issuance of this Solicitation does not constitute a guarantee by the City that a contract will be awarded or executed by the City. The City expressly reserves the right at any time to:
1. Waive or correct any defect or informality in any response, Bid, or Bid procedure;
2. Reject any or all Bids;
3. Reissue the Solicitation;
4. Prior to submission deadline for Bids, modify all or any portion of the selection procedures, including deadlines for accepting responses, the specifications or requirements for any materials, equipment or services to be provided under this Solicitation, or the requirements for contents or format of the Bids;
5. Procure any materials, equipment or services specified in this Solicitation by any other means; or
6. Determine that the subject goods or services are no longer necessary
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