NOTICE OF SOLICITATION
UNIFORM INSTRUCTIONS FOR BIDDERS
CITY OF BISBEE
Purchase of a Wastewater Lift Station Submersible Pump
1. Introduction
The City of Bisbee is seeking sealed bids (“Bids”) in the manner specified herein from qualified
vendors (“Vendor”) capable of providing the following goods and/or services:
The City of Bisbee is accepting sealed bids and proposals to purchase one (1)
Wastewater Lift Station Submersible Pump.
2. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Optional Field-Meeting:
N/A
Submittal Due Date:
December 4th, 2025
3:00 p.m. (Arizona, MST)
Submittal Location:
City Clerk, City of Bisbee
118 Arizona St.
Bisbee, AZ 85603
Inquiries may be directed to:
City of Bisbee Public Works
118 Arizona St.
Bisbee, AZ 85603
Attn: Matthew Gurney
(520) 432-6001
3. Nature of the Purchase
The specifications and descriptions of the work and/or materials required are described in the
attached “Specifications, Scope of Work or Requirements” that accompanies this Notice.
4. Preparation of Bid
4.1 It is the responsibility of the Vendor to examine the entirety of this Notice of
Solicitation and to seek clarification of any requirement that may not be clear. This Notice of
Solicitation includes the City of Bisbee’s standard Purchase Contract, which the successful bidder
will be required to execute.
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4.2 The City will not reimburse any costs incurred in developing, presenting, or
providing the Bid. All materials and documents submitted in response become the property of the
City and will not be returned.
4.3 All Bids submitted to the city become a public record. If the Vendor believes that
any information included in a Bid should remain confidential, the Vendor must specifically
identify that information and its reasons. In the event of any public request for this information,
the city will use its best reasonable efforts to provide the Vendor with notice of this request and an
opportunity to obtain a court order, at the Vendor’s sole expense, protecting this information from
release prior to making it available.
4.4 The specifications included in this Notice of Solicitation are the minimum level
required. All Bids submitted must be for products or services that meet or exceed the minimum
level of all such specifications.
4.5 If brand names or specific products are identified in the specifications, the Vendor
may propose substantially equivalent alternatives. For any such Bid, the Vendor must submit
technical literature or detailed production information sufficient to allow the City to evaluate the
nature of the proposed product.
4.6 Prices shall be submitted on a per unit basis, by line item, when applicable. The
prices offered should include applicable state and local taxes. The City will reimburse the Vendor
for applicable transaction or sales taxes, provided that they are separately identified in any invoice.
The Vendor will be responsible for the payment of all applicable taxes.
4.7 Prices shall include delivery, freight, and taxes.
4.8 Any exceptions that are included with the Bid shall be submitted in a clearly
identified separate statement by which the Vendor specifically identifies the precise terms to which
any exception is made and describes any alternative offer, if applicable. Any exception that is not
clearly identified will be without force and effect. An attached preprinted form of contract or the
Vendor’s standard terms will not be considered to be a specific statement of exception.
5. Submission of the Bid
5.1 Three copies of the Sealed Bids must be in the actual possession of the City
Clerk on or prior to the exact time and date indicated in the Schedule of Events. Late Bids will
not be considered.
5.2 Sealed Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope or container with the following
information clearly indicated on the outside:
a. Name of the Solicitation, as indicated by the City.
b. Name and address of the Vendor
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5.3 Bids shall be submitted in writing, by a paper document that is printed, typed or in
ink. Bids submitted directly to the City by electronic means, by facsimile, electronic mail, or
otherwise, shall not be accepted. Any substitute for any document forms provided with this Notice
of Solicitation must be legible and must contain the same information requested by any such form.
5.4 Bids may be withdrawn upon the submission of written, signed request submitted
by the Vendor prior to the due date and time. Bids may not be amended or withdrawn after the due
date and time.
6. Award of the Contract
6.1 The City reserves the right to waive any immaterial defect or informality in a Bid;
to reject any or all Bids or portions thereof; to reissue this Notice of Solicitation; and to accept a
Bid on a partial basis, if in the best interests of the City.
6.2 Unless otherwise stated, the Contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive,
responsible bidder who has demonstrated the ability to perform as required. Factors that will be
considered in making this award include technical capability of the Vendor, performance history,
demonstrated availability of the necessary people and equipment, price and timeliness of the
performance.
7. Certification
7.1 By signing and submitting a Bid, the Vendor certifies that the Bid did not involve
any collusion or other anti-competitive practice; that the Vendor will not discriminate against any
employee, applicant, or customer in violation of applicable state and federal law; and that the
Vendor has not given, offered to give and will not give any economic opportunity, future
employment, gift, loan, gratuity, trip, favor or discount to any City employee or official in
connection with the Bid.
7.2 The Vendor further certifies that the individual signing the Bid has the authority to
make a binding legal commitment on behalf of the Vendor to perform and deliver everything that
is required in connection with the Bid. Unless otherwise stated herein, the Bid shall be effective
for a period of thirty (30) days.
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BID
TO THE CITY OF BISBEE:
The undersigned hereby offers the following Bid and agrees to furnish the materials and/ or
services requested in compliance with all of the terms, conditions, specifications, and other
descriptions of the work associated with this Notice of Solicitation. The Vendor certifies that he
or she has read, understands and will fully and faithfully comply with the Notice of Solicitation,
its attachments and any referenced documents. The Vendor also certifies that the prices offered
were independently developed without consultation with any of the other bids or potential bidders.
______________________________
Authorized Signature
_____________________
Date
______________________________
Printed Name and Title
Company Name ____________________________________________________
Address
_____________________________________________________
City, State and Zip Code _______________________________________________
Telephone Number(s)
________________________________________________
Company’s Fax Number ________________________________________________
Email Address
______________________________________________________
[ATTACH BID TO THIS PAGE]
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ACCEPTANCE OF BID
NOTICE OF AWARD
The Bid is hereby accepted by the City of Bisbee. This document shall also constitute notice of
award of the Contract to the Vendor.
The Vendor is bound to provide the materials and/or services identified in the Bid, subject to all
terms, conditions, specifications, amendments, and other requirements set forth in this Notice of
Solicitation and the Contract.
The Vendor shall not commence any billable work or provide any materials or services under this
document until the Vendor and the City execute the Contract and the Vendor receives a formal
notice to proceed from the City of Bisbee.
City of Bisbee
By _____________________
Its: _____________________
Date: _________________________
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This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.