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

The City of Branson intends to remove up to fourteen (14) existing submersible wastewater pumps for inspection and evaluation by the pump manufacturer's area representative(s). Those pumps found to be of adequate condition for repair will be refurbished and placed back in service. Those pumps found not to be of adequate condition for refurbishment will be replaced based on the lowest and best bid for each application as provided in this RFB. Bids will be received for replacement pumps as indicated on the pricing page. Replacement pumps will not be purchased if the existing pump is in adequate condition to refurbish as determined by the City. Each bidder shall examine all Request for Bid documents and shall judge all matters relating to the adequacy and accuracy of such documents. Any inquiries or suggestions, concerning interpretation, clarification, or additional information pertaining to the Request for Bid shall be made through the Purchasing Department in writing or through email. The Purchasing Department shall not be responsible for oral interpretations given by any City employee, representative, or others. The issuance of written addenda is the official method whereby interpretation, clarification, or additional information can be given. It shall be the responsibility of each bidder, prior to submitting their Bid, to contact the Purchasing Department at phone number 417-337-8556, to determine if addenda were issued and to make such addenda a part of their Bid Any Bids received after the above stated time and date will not be considered. It shall be the sole responsibility of the bidder to have their Bid delivered to the City's electronic bidding platform, for receipt on or before the due date and time indicated. The City of Branson is not responsible for your issues with internet connectivity, computer devices, or other electronic bidding platforms used by the City. Bidders unable to submit bids electronically must notify the Purchasing Agent to make other arrangements so that the proposal is received no later than the specified due date Term of Contract: The term of the contract shall be from a date beginning January 1, 2025 to a date ending December 31, 2025. The contract shall not bind, nor purport to bind, the City for any contract term beyond the original term of the contract. The City reserves the right to reject all bids: It is the intent and purpose of the City that this Request for Bid provides fair and equal opportunity for each bidder to submit competitive bids. It is the bidder's responsibility to furnish as much details as possible for consideration if offering a substitute product. Nonperformance: Contractor is expected to provide a specific level of service and perform the duties as outlined in this bid. Failure to fulfill the obligations under the contract or resolve any written complaint within three (3) days of time may be considered a breach of contract and result in a penalty to the contractor of $ 100.00 per day for the incomplete service. Nonperformance of duty could result in cancellation of the contract. Payment for Labor and Materials: The Contractor shall furnish a Labor and Materials Payment Bond with surety approved by the City and on the forms approved by the City. Each bond shall be in the total amount of the contract conditioned upon the full and faithful performance of all major terms and conditions of this contract and payment of all labor and material suppliers. It is further mutually agreed between the parties hereto that if, at any time after the execution of this contract and the surety bond(s) hereto attached for its payment of labor and material suppliers, the City shall deem the surety or sureties upon such bond(s) to be unsatisfactory, or if, for any reason, such bond(s) ceases to be adequate to cover the performance of the work, the Contractor shall, at its expense, within five (5) days after the receipt of notice from the City to do so, furnish an additional bond or bonds, in such form and amount, and with such surety or sureties as shall be satisfactory to the City. In such event no further payment to the Contractor shall be deemed to be due under this contract until such new or additional security for the payment of labor and material suppliers shall be furnished in a manner and form satisfactory to the City. The corporate surety on any performance or payment bond must be licensed by the State of Missouri and if the required bond exceeds $25,000.00 must be listed in United States Treasury Circular 570