4-No Quote Reply Form.pdf

This is a No Quote Reply Form issued by the City of Allentown, Pennsylvania Purchasing Office for Quote No. 2026-001 regarding Summer Playground Bus Transportation services. The form is designed for vendors who have received an invitation to quote but do not wish to participate in the bidding process. Recipients are instructed to indicate their reasons for not submitting a quote by selecting from seven provided options, including unwillingness to participate, inability to be competitive, manufacturing or franchising policy conflicts, lack of desire to sell to the City, non-availability of requested items or services, or other reasons. Vendors must complete the form with their company name, address, contact information, and signature, then return it to the City's Purchasing Office at 435 Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA 18101. The form includes checkboxes allowing vendors to either remain on or request removal from the City's Bidders' List for future opportunities.

The No Quote Reply Form serves an administrative function in the City's procurement process by requesting market feedback on why potential bidders decline to submit proposals. This information assists the City in understanding market conditions and competition for future solicitations. Completion and submission of the form do not preclude vendors from receiving future invitations unless they explicitly request removal from the Bidders' List, or fail to submit either a No Quote Reply Form or a bona fide quote when solicited. The form contains multiple text fields for vendors to elaborate on their specific objections or circumstances preventing participation.