This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

Reference Number 0000358642 The City of New Bedford Purchasing Department, in conjunction with the New Bedford Public Schools, is seeking bids from qualified respondents to provide Kitchen Appliance Repair and Maintenance Services. The bidding and award of this Contract will be under the provisions of M.G. L. Chapter 149, Section 44A, et seq. and the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 30, Section 39S. Projects estimated to cost greater than $50,000 will be bid separately under the auspices of MGL Ch. 149. Purchase Type Term: 09/01/2024 12:00 AM EDT - 06/30/2025 12:00 AM EDT Option: 2 - 12 month renewals Bid Intent Optional Bid Intent Deadline 08/28/2024 05:00 PM EDT Question Deadline 08/23/2024 at 5:00 PM ET Questions are submitted online Yes . The contract will be awarded within sixty (60) days after the bid opening. The time for award may be extended by mutual agreement between the City and the awarded bidder. No Bidder may withdraw his/her bid for a period of sixty (60) days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays, after the actual date of the opening thereof. The Awarding Authority reserves the right to waive any informality, reject any or all bids, or accept other than the lowest priced bid if the City determines that it is in the best interests of the City. Each bid shall be accompanied by a bid deposit that is five percent (5%) of the bid amount. Bid deposits may be in the form of Certified Check, Certificate of Deposit, or Bid Bond made payable to the City of New Bedford, Massachusetts. The Awarded Bidder must furnish a fifty percent (50%) Payment Bond with a surety company acceptable to the City. The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages MBE/WBE/DBE participation in response to the IFB process.