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

The Victorville Municipal Utility Services (hereinafter referred to as VMUS) is requesting sealed proposals from qualified Contractors to perform Natural Gas Emergency and Repair work per scope of work attached herein on as needed basis only. Any prospective Proposer desiring an explanation or interpretation of the solicitations, scope of work, etc., must request it in writing to the Purchasing Section by no later than JULY 9, 2024 in order to allow a reply to reach all prospective Proposers before the submission of their proposals. Oral explanations or instructions given before the award of a contract will not be binding. Any information given a prospective Proposer concerning a solicitation will be furnished promptly to all prospective Proposers as an amendment to the solicitation if that information is necessary to submit proposals or if the lack of it would be prejudicial to other prospective Proposers. Question Deadline 07/09/2024 Inquiries regarding this solicitation should be directed to Celeste Calderon, 760-955-5082, email address cmcalderon@victorvilleca.gov. VMUS reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals and to award a contract to other than the low bid Proposer who best meets its requirements and criteria. Relevant factors which shall be considered in evaluating the bids are: completeness and accuracy of proposal, past experiences with VMUS, and Proposer references from other cities, developers, or municipalities regarding past work done by the Proposer, ability to complete the job in the specified time with the specified quality of workmanship. The award of the contract, if awarded, will be made within forty-five (45) days after receipt of the proposal submittals. The Proposer's signature on the Cost Proposal form shall constitute a commitment on the part of the proposer to perform the work in a workmanship manner as set forth in the Proposal Form, the Terms and Conditions, and the Request for Proposal. The Proposer to whom the contract is awarded shall be notified upon approval of the contract by the Purchasing Section of the Finance Department. The Proposal Form, the Terms and Conditions, the Request for Proposal, and the Scope of Services, together with any plans and/or attachments, shall all be considered as part of the contract between VMUS and the Proposer to whom a Purchase Order is issued. The successful Proposer shall execute a Contract with VMUS for the services to be provided. A sample contract is attached at the end of this RFP. The term of this contract shall be from the date of award by the Council, until the end of 2024-2025 fiscal year (June 30, 2025); 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 VMUS Director or his/her designee. A material and workmanship guaranty for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of acceptance of the work will be required. A guaranty form for this purpose is included in the Proposal. For projects over $60,000.00 (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. Bonds must be issued by an admitted surety insurer in the State of California, as set forth in the Public Contract Code, Section 20170. Full compensation for furnishing the guaranty and bonds will be considered as included in the contract price or prices paid for the items or work involved and no additional compensation will be allowed therefor. VMUS reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids and waive any irregularities or informalities in any proposals or in the proposal process. VMUS further reserves the right to award the contract to other than the lowest Proposer if such action is deemed to be in the best interest of VMUS.