This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Battle Creek, Michigan. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The City is soliciting bids for the purpose of contracting for the City's annual requirements for mechanical inspection services. The resulting contract is anticipated for a term of up to five (5) years. 4. REJECTION OR WITHDRAWAL: Submission of additional terms, conditions or agreements with the bid document is grounds for deeming a bid nonresponsive and may result in bid rejection. The City reserves the right to reject any bids and to waive any informalities and minor irregularities defects in bids. Bids may be withdrawn in person by a bidder, or authorized representative, provided their identity is made known and a receipt is signed for the bid, but only if the withdrawal is made prior to the time set for receipt of bids. Bids are an irrevocable offer and may not be withdrawn within 90 days after opening date. 5. AWARD: The bid will be awarded to that responsible, responsive bidder whose bid, conforming to this solicitation, will be most advantageous to the City, price and other factors considered. Unless otherwise specified in this IFB, the City reserves the right to accept a bid in whole or in part, and to award by item or by group, whichever is deemed to be in the best interest of the City. Any bidder who is in default to the City at the time of submittal of the bid shall have their bid rejected. The City reserves the right to clarify any contractual terms with the concurrence of the Contractor; however, any substantial non-conformity in the offer, as determined by the City, shall be deemed non-responsive and the offer rejected. In evaluating bids, Owner shall consider the qualifications of the Bidders, and where applicable, operating costs, delivery time, maintenance requirements, performance data, and guarantees of materials and equipment. In addition, the City may conduct such investigations as Owner deems necessary to assist in the evaluation of a Bid and to establish the responsibility, qualifications and financial ability of the Bidders to fulfill the contract. 6. CONTRACT: A response to an IFB is an offer to contract with the City based upon the terms, conditions, and specifications contained in the City's IFB. Bids do not become contracts unless and until they are executed by the City, eliminating a formal signing of a separate contract. For that reason, all of the terms and conditions of the contract are contained in the IFB, unless any of the terms and conditions are modified by an Addendum or a Contract Amendment. 7. BID RESULTS: A bid tabulation will be posted on the City's website and will also be on file and available for review after contract award in the Purchasing Department. TERM AND RENEWAL: The term of the contract shall commence on the first of the month following award, unless otherwise identified herein or a different date is required. The contract shall remain in effect for a period of one (1) year, unless terminated, canceled or extended as otherwise provided herein. The contractor agrees that the City shall have the right, upon mutual consent, to renew the contract for up to four (4) additional one-year periods. In the event that the City exercises such right, all terms, conditions and provisions of the original contract shall remain the same and apply during the renewal period.