This bid is to supply specialty gases to the Malburg Generating Station for a term of three (3) years. The quantity listed in the RFB package is the approximate usage per year for each gas. The onsite total is the amount generally kept at the facility. Delivery cost, return cost and any necessary tax must be included in the bid. Tax to be charged at 10.5%. - Bidding Documents. Bids must be made on the Bid Form(s) contained herein. - Acceptance or Rejection of Bids. The City reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to award all or any individual part/item of the Bid, and to waive any informalities, irregularities or technical defects in such Bids and determine the lowest responsible Bidder, whichever may be in the best interests of the City. No late Bids will be accepted, nor will any oral, facsimile or electronic Bids be accepted by the City. - Bid Irrevocability. Bids shall remain open and valid for ninety (90) calendar days after the Bid Deadline. - Qualifications and Company History. Bidder to submit a detailed statement of qualifications, outlining the firm's experience, technical expertise, and company history. Identify key personnel who will be assigned to the project and their relevant experience. - References and Past Performance. Bidder to provide a minimum of three (3) references from existing or prior customers, including contact information. Include a resume of past performance highlighting relevant projects completed, particularly with public agencies. - Manufacturing and Outsourcing Disclosure. Bidder to clearly identify any gas compositions that are not manufactured locally or directly by the bidder and are outsourced to third parties. Provide details of the outsourcing agreement to ensure supply chain quality control, which is critical to power plant operations.
