Requirement
The City is requesting standing offer submissions from Offerers qualified for the Supply and Delivery of Accuride Bus Wheels (Original Equipment Manufacturer only) (the “Parts”) on an as and when requested basis, in accordance with the specifications, Terms, and Conditions herein.
Standing Offer Closing Date
All Offer submissions must be submitted via the MERX online tendering system no later than 3:00 P.M. local time on Thursday, 26 November 2020. Late Offer submissions will not be accepted. Offers submitted by email or facsimile will not be accepted.
Basis of Authorization
It is the City’s intent to authorize the Standing Offer of the lowest responsive Offerer on the basis of the Total Price Schedule “A” minus any prompt payment discount offered in accordance with Section 34 of this RFSO, if in the City’s best interest, in the sole and absolute discretion of the City.
Administrative Authority
The City’s Administrative Authority for this RFSO is:
Tasha MacLaurin, Procurement Officer Supply Services, Finance Department 100 Constellation Drive, 4th Floor, West Tower Ottawa, ON K2G 6J8 Telephone: (613) 580-2424 Ext. 21804 Fax: (613) 580-9695 E-mail: Tasha.MacLaurin@ottawa.ca
Inquiries and Addenda
All inquiries regarding this RFSO are to be directed to the Administrative Authority specified herein. Inquiries must be received in writing not later than Thursday, 12 November 2020. Both the questions and answers will be distributed to all potential Offerers by way of written addendum, without identifying the source(s) of the inquiry. The City is not obligated to respond to an inquiry or question received after this time period has elapsed. The Offerer shall not be entitled to rely on any response or interpretation received from the City unless that response or interpretation is provided by the Administrative Authority by way of addendum. Any information given verbally by any person at the City shall be non-binding on the City.
