This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Lake Jackson, Texas. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

Questions or concerns with any aspect of the bid must be submitted by Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at noon to the purchasing department in writing via email (apeterson@lakejacksontx.gov). Any questions submitted after this date will not be answered. The purchasing department will compile all questions and provide answers to all interested bidders. The provided question and answers will also be located on the purchasing website. Answers will be posted by Thursday, August 1, 2024. Scheduling and concerns that need to be addressed should be covered with the Utilities Superintendent. Rick Smith, Utilities Superintendent rsmith@lakejacksontx.gov 979-415-2680 Tentative City Council Bid Award Monday, August 19, 2024 The City of Lake Jackson reserves the right to terminate the contract immediately in the event the successful bidder: Fails to meet delivery schedules. Defaults in the payment of any fees. Otherwise fails to perform in accordance with this contract. Becomes insolvent and/or files for protection under the bankruptcy laws. Such termination is in addition to and not in lieu of any other remedies which City of Lake Jackson may have in law or equity. The bidder, in submitting this bid, agrees that City of Lake Jackson shall not be liable to prosecution for damages if the City declares the bidder in default. If a contract is awarded, it will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder(s) meeting or exceeding the terms, conditions, and specifications of the bid OR bidder(s) who are deemed as providing the best value. The lowest responsible bidder includes whether the bidder has adequate financial resources to comply with the contract awarded, record of performance and bidders' ability to comply with the contract. Best value criteria include price, experience, qualifications, references, and ability to meet deadlines. Bidders who have an established history of poor service and poor quality may be excluded from consideration. The City has the right to award a contract upon the conditions, terms, and specifications contained in a bid submitted to the City for a period of up to one hundred twenty (120) days following the date specified for the opening of bids. In awarding a contract, the City may waive minor technicalities and informalities in the bid process and bids received if they are not material or alter any of the conditions, terms, or specifications contained in the bid. Contractor shall not have significant performance deficiencies under City contracts in the last five (5) years, including but not limited to contract termination for cause, failure to maintain certain insurance requirements, failure to meet minimum contract requirements, or outstanding financial obligations to the City. The City of Lake Jackson reserves the right to split award the bid. This may include awarding a separate contract to separate contractors for each item/group or to award one contract for the entire bid. Upon award of bid, a separate contract will be sent to the bidder. The contract will be good for one year with the option to extend for three (3) additional one (1) year terms with the approval of both parties. No invoices will be paid prior to a fully executed contract.