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State of New Mexico General Services Department Purchasing Division ITB Price Agreement #: 50-66500-24-77831 Page-9

GSD/SPD (Rev. 1/2024)

Invitation to Bid – Price Agreement

Title: Laundry Equipment Preventative Maintenance, Inspections and Repairs

Return Bid to: New Mexico General Services Department State Purchasing Division:

Electronic bid submission:

https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=StateOfNewMexico

ITB Number: 50-66500-24-77831

Agency Requested Delivery: As Requested

Commodity Code(s): 50015, 50030, 50097, 93442

Bids Due No Later Than:

Date: November 19, 2024 Time: 2:00pm Late Submission of Bids Will Not Be Accepted.

Formal Sealed Bid Opening, to occur immediately following the due date and time:

Place: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_Y2IyZTlhMjEtYWZlYS00Nzc4LThjOWQtMGI3MWQxMWNlMzhk%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2204aa6bf4-d436-426f-bfa4-04b7a70e60ff%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2251de2250-9e0b-4237-b5ee-d3e9e1e586fc%22%7d Meeting ID: 210 089 867 732

If you have questions regarding this ITB please contact:

Procurement Specialist: Mikayla Trujillo Telephone No.: 505-469-1092 Email: Mikayla.Trujillo@gsd.nm.gov

Bidder MUST complete as applicable and sign the following in order for Bid to be valid (type or print clearly):

Sales Email: _____________________________________ Sales Phone No.: _______________________________ NM Tax Payer Identification Number:____________________ Federal Tax ID#: _____________________________

Payment terms: (e.g., Net 30. Discount will not be considered in computing the low bid, see “Terms and Conditions”)

F.O.B. Point must be Destination, unless otherwise indicated by the NM State Purchasing Agent

Contractor’s Delivery: (May be considered in the award)

Bids must be submitted electronically, via eProNM only. Please see Bid Submission Instructions on page 2.

Bids are subject to the “Terms and Conditions,” shown on the attached pages of this document, and any additional bidding instructions or requirements. The Terms and Conditions shall not be modified or supplemented.

NOTE: if you decide not to bid, do not return this document.

A business eligible for a New Mexico/Native American Resident Preference (Preference) must obtain a Preference certificate from the NM Taxation & Revenue Department. In order for the appropriate Preference to be applied to this solicitation, the expenditure for this solicitation cannot involve federal funds, and Bidder must submit a copy of its Preference certificate along with its response to the solicitation. Applicable Preferences will be applied to monetary values only, in accordance with §13-1-21 NMSA 1978, not percentage discounts or other non-monetary values. Additionally, only one submitted Preference will be applied per solicitation, not multiple. Applications are available for download at: http://www.tax.newmexico.gov/Businesses/in-state-veteran-preference-certification.aspx

Technical Online Bidding Questions:

(505) 795-1894 or (800) 233-1121 or you can contact the buyer listed on the ITB front page.

Bidder Instructions for Invitation to Bid (ITB) Viewing ITB:

1. Bidders can access active procurements at the following sites:

0. https://www.generalservices.state.nm.us/statepurchasing/active-procurements.aspx

0. https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=StateOfNewMexico

1. Complete bid documents as required by the ITB Specifications, and submit any required documentation, supporting materials, certificates, etc. in addition to the bid documents.

Submitting Bids:

Complete bid documents as required by the ITB Specifications, and submit any required documentation, supporting materials, certificates, etc. in addition to the bid documents.

· Electronic submissions through eProNM at the following site: https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=StateOfNewMexico Bids will be time-stamped in the system when Bidder clicks “OK” after “Review and Submit.” Such electronic submissions will be considered sealed bids in accordance with statute.

If an amendment is processed after bid is submitted, Bidders must resubmit their bid in order for it to be considered fully submitted. Note: It is the responsibility of the Bidder to ensure bids are correct and accurate before submission. By bidding electronically, you acknowledge any and all amendments and it is your responsibility to ensure your bid corresponds with any amendments.

It is the Bidder’s responsibility to ensure all documents are completely uploaded and submitted electronically via the eProNM system by the deadline set forth in this ITB. The eProNM system will automatically cease uploading data at the date and time of the deadline. Please ensure that you, as the Bidder, allow adequate time for large uploads and to fully complete your submittal by the deadline. A submission that is not both: (1) fully complete; and (2) received, via the eProNM system by the deadline, will be deemed late. Further, a submission that is not fully complete and received via the eProNM system by the deadline because the response was captured, blocked, filtered, quarantined or otherwise prevented from reaching the proper destination server by any anti-virus or other security software will be deemed late. In accordance with statute and rule, NO LATE BID CAN BE ACCEPTED.

Bid Opening:

Sealed bids will be publicly opened online via Microsoft Teams. Bids are subject to the “Terms and Conditions,” shown on the subsequent pages of this document, and any additional bidding instructions or requirements. NOTE: if you decide not to bid, do not return this ITB document.

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Passcode: 4W2kXN Download Teams | Join on the web Or call in (audio only) +1 505-312-4308,,45609571# United States, Albuquerque Phone Conference ID: 456 095 71#

Terms and Conditions (Unless otherwise specified)

1. General: When the State Purchasing Agent or his/her designee issues a purchase document in response to the bid, a binding contract is created.

2. Variation in Quantity: No variation in the quantity of any item called for by this order will be accepted unless such variation has been caused by conditions of loading, shipping, packing or allowances in manufacturing process and then only to the extent, if any, specified in this order.

3. Assignment:

a. Neither the order, nor any interest therein, nor any claim thereunder, shall be assigned or transferred by the Contractor, except as set forth in Subparagraph 3b or as expressly authorized in writing by the State Purchasing Agent or his/her designee. No such assignment or transfer shall relieve the Contractor from the obligations and liabilities under this order.

b. Contractor agrees that any and all claims for overcharge resulting from antitrust violations which are borne by the State as to goods, services, and materials purchased in connection with this bid are hereby assigned to the State.

4. State Furnished Property: State furnished property shall be returned to the State upon request in the same condition as received except for ordinary wear, tear and modifications ordered hereunder.

5. Discounts: Prompt payment discounts will not be considered in computing the low bid.

6. Inspection: Final inspection and acceptance will be made at the destination. Supplies rejected at the destination for nonconformance with specifications shall be removed at the Contractor's risk and expense, promptly after notice of rejection.

7. Inspection of Plant: The State Purchasing Agent or his/her designee may inspect, at any reasonable time, the part of the Contractor's, or any subcontractor's plant or place of business, which is related to the performance of this contract.

8. Commercial Warranty: The Contractor agrees that the supplies or services furnished under this order shall be covered by the most favorable commercial warranties the Contractor gives for such to any customer for such supplies or services. The rights and remedies provided herein shall extend to the State and are in addition to and do not limit any rights afforded to the State by any other clause of this order. Contractor agrees not to disclaim warranties of fitness for a particular purpose of merchantability.

9. Taxes: The unit price shall exclude all state taxes.

10. Packing, Shipping and Invoicing:

a. The State's purchasing document number and the Contractor's name, user's name and location shall be shown on each packing and delivery ticket, package, bill of lading and other correspondence in connection with the shipments. The user's count will be accepted by the Contractor as final and conclusive on all shipments not accompanied by a packing ticket.

b. The Contractor's invoice shall be submitted duly certified and shall contain the following information: order number, description of supplies or services, quantities, unit price and extended totals. Separate invoices shall be rendered for each and every complete shipment.

c. Invoices must be submitted to the using agency and NOT the State Purchasing Agent.

11. Default: The State reserves the right to cancel all or any part of this order without cost to the State, if the Contractor fails to meet the provisions of this order and, except as otherwise provided herein, to hold the Contractor liable for any excess cost occasioned by the State due to the Contractor's default. The Contractor shall not be liable for any excess costs if failure to perform the order arises out of causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Contractor, such causes include but are not restricted to, acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the State or Federal Government, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, freight embargoes, unusually severe weather and defaults of subcontractors due to any of the above, unless the State shall determine that the supplies or services to be furnished by the subcontractor were obtainable from other sources in sufficient time to permit the Contractor to meet the required delivery scheduled. The rights of the State provided in this paragraph shall not be exclusive and are in addition to any other rights now being provided by law or under this order.

12. Non-Collusion: In signing this bid the Contractor certifies he/she has not, either directly or indirectly, entered into action in restraint of free competitive bidding in connection with this offer submitted to the State Purchasing Agent or his/her designee.

13. Nondiscrimination: Contractor doing business with the State of New Mexico must be in compliance with the Federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title VII of the Act (Rev. 1979) and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-336).

14. The Procurement Code: Sections 13-1-28 through 13-1-199 NMSA 1978, imposes civil and criminal penalties for its violation. In addition the New Mexico criminal statutes impose felony penalties for bribes, gratuities and kickbacks.

15. Items: All bid items are to be NEW and of most current production, unless otherwise specified.

16. Payment for Purchases: Except as otherwise agreed to: late payment charges may be assessed against the user state agency in the amount and under the conditions set forth in Section 13-1-158 NMSA 1978.

17. Workers' Compensation: The Contractor agrees to comply with state laws and rules pertaining to Workers' Compensation benefits for its employees. If the Contractor fails to comply with Workers' Compensation Act and applicable rules when required to do so, this Agreement may be terminated by the contracting agency.

18. Submission of Bid: Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope with the bid number and opening date clearly indicated on the bottom left hand side of the front of the envelope. Failure to label bid envelope will necessitate the premature opening of the bid in order to identify the bid number.

19. Contractor Personnel: Personnel proposed in the Contractor’s written bid to the Procuring Agency are considered material to any work performed under this Price Agreement. Once a Purchase Order or contract has been executed, no changes of personnel will be made by the Contractor without prior written consent of the Procuring Agency. Replacement of any Contractor personnel, if approved, shall be with personnel of equal ability, experience, and qualifications. The Contractor will be responsible for any expenses incurred in familiarizing the replacement personnel to insure their being productive to the project immediately upon receiving assignments. Approval of replacement personnel shall not be unreasonably withheld. The Procuring Agency shall retain the right to request the removal of any of the Contractor’s personnel at any time.

20. Subcontracting: The Contractor shall not subcontract any portion of the Price Agreement without the prior written approval of the Procuring Agency. No such subcontracting shall relieve the Contractor from its obligations and liabilities under this Price Agreement, nor shall any subcontracting obligate payment from the Agency.

21. Records and Audit: The Contractor shall maintain detailed time and expenditure records that indicate the date, time, nature, and cost of services rendered during this Price Agreement’s term and effect, and retain them for a period of three (3) years from the date of final payment under this Price Agreement. The records shall be subject to inspection by the Agency, State Purchasing Division, Department of Finance and Administration, and for Information Technology contracts, State Chief Information Officer. The Agency shall have the right to audit billings, both before and after payment. Payment for services under this Price Agreement shall not foreclose the right of the Agency to recover excessive or illegal payments.

22. Subcontracts: The foregoing requirements for Contractor Personnel, Subcontracting, and Audit shall be inserted into all subcontracts from the prime contractor to the subcontractor.

Important Bidding Information

All Bidders must notify the State Purchasing Agent or his/her designee if any employee(s) of the requesting agency or the office of the State Purchasing Agent have a financial interest in the Bidder. Financial interest is defined as:

A. holding a position in a business as officer, director, trustee or partner or holding any position in management; or

B. ownership of more than five percent interest in a business.

____ No financial interest ____ Yes financial interest

If yes, specify the employee’s name: ________________and financial interest: ________________________

Bid tabulations will be posted to our website approximately two (2) weeks after bid opening date. To access go to https://www.generalservices.state.nm.us/statepurchasing/active-procurements.aspx, and filter by Bid Tab.

Failure of Bidder to complete bidding documents, in accordance with all instructions provided, is cause for this office to reject their bid.

Brand names and numbers are for reference only; equivalents will be considered. If bidding “equivalent” bidders must be prepared to furnish “complete data” upon request, preferably with bid, to avoid delay in award.

Specifications on the bid are not to exclude any bidder or manufacture. Where a brand name or equal is indicated, it is for the purpose of describing the standard of quality, performance and characteristics desired and is not intended to restrict competition. “No substitute” specifications may be authorized ONLY if required to match existing equipment.

If any Bidder is of the opinion that the specifications as written preclude her/him from submitting a bid on this ITB, it is requested that his/her opinion be made known to the State Purchasing Agent or his/her designee, in writing, at least seven (7) days prior to the bid opening date.

Bidders must, upon request of the State Purchasing Agent or his/her designee, provide information and date to prove that the financial resources, production of service facilities, service reputation and experience are adequate to make satisfactory delivery of the materials and/or services. The State Purchasing Agent or his/her designee reserves the right to require a Bidder to furnish a Performance Bond prior to award, where the Bidder is unable to furnish the required information or data, or for other reasons which would insure proper performance by the Bidder.

Unless otherwise indicated in the bid specifications, samples of the items, when required, shall be free of expense to the State of New Mexico. Samples not destroyed or mutilated in testing will be returned upon request, at Bidders expense. Each sample must be labeled to clearly show the bid number and item number that it pertains to. Unsolicited bid samples or descriptive literature, which is submitted at the Bidder’s risk, will not be returned.

Awards

Determination of Lowest Bidder – Following determination of product acceptability, if any is required, bids will be evaluated to determine which Bidder offers the lowest cost to the State in accordance with the specifications and terms & conditions set forth in the Invitation to Bid. The State Purchasing Agent reserves the right to award this Invitation to Bid in total; by groups of items; on the basis of individual items; any combination of these which could result in a multiple award; or as otherwise specified in bid specifications; whichever, in his/her judgment, best serves the interest of the State of New Mexico.

The New Mexico State Purchasing Agent or his/her designee reserves the right to accept and/or reject any and all bids, to waive technical irregularities, and to award to the Bidder whose bid is deemed to be in the best interest of the State of New Mexico.

Special Notice – To preclude any possible errors and/or misinterpretations, bid prices must be affixed legibly in ink or typewritten. Corrections or changes must be signed or initialed by Bidder prior to the scheduled bid opening; failure to do so will be just cause for rejection of bid.

Bids may be withdrawn upon receipt of written request, prior to scheduled bid opening for the purpose of making any corrections and/or changes; such corrections must be properly identified and signed or initialed by Bidder. Resubmittal must be prior to scheduled bid opening for consideration.

After bid opening, no modifications on bid prices or other provisions of bid shall be permitted. A low Bidder alleging a material mistake of fact after bids have been opened may be permitted to withdraw the bid upon written request prior to award at the discretion of the State Purchasing Agent or his/her designee.

F.O.B. Destination – Means goods are to be delivered to the destination designated by the user which is the point at which the user accepts ownership or title of the goods. Laws of New Mexico specifically prohibit acceptance of ownership of goods in transit. Any exception to F.O.B. Destination may cause bid to be declared nonresponsive.

If you are an individual with a disability and you require accommodations such as a hearing interpreter to attend our bid openings, please contact State Purchasing (505) 827-0472 at least five (5) working days prior to the scheduled bid opening.

New Mexico Employees Health Coverage

A. If Contractor has, or grows to, six (6) or more employees who work, or who are expected to work, an average of at least 20 hours per week over a six (6) month period during the term of the contract, Contractor certifies, by signing this agreement, to have in place, and agrees to maintain for the term of the contract, health insurance for its New Mexico Employees and offer that health insurance to its New Mexico Employees if the expected annual value in the aggregate of any and all contracts between Contractor and the State exceeds $250,000 dollars.

B. Contractor agrees to maintain a record of the number of its New Mexico Employees who have (a) accepted health insurance; (b) declined health insurance due to other health insurance coverage already in place; or (c) declined health insurance for other reasons. These records are subject to review and audit by a representative of the state.

C. Contractor agrees to advise all of its New Mexico Employees of the availability of State publicly financed health care coverage programs by providing each of its New Mexico Employees with, as a minimum, the following web site link to additional information: https://www.bewellnm.com/

D. For purposes of this Paragraph, the following terms have the following meanings:

(1) “New Mexico Employee” means any resident of the State of New Mexico employed by Contractor who performs the majority of the employee’s work for Contractor within the State of New Mexico, regardless of the location of Contractor’s office or offices; and

(2) “offer” means to make available, without unreasonable restriction, enrollment in one or more health coverage plans and to actively seek and encourage participation in order to achieve the goals of Executive Order 2007-049. This could include State publicly financed public health coverage programs such as Insure New Mexico!

Department Price Agreement

Article I – Statement of Work Under the terms and conditions of this Price Agreement, the using agency may issue orders for items and/or services described herein.

The terms and conditions of this Price Agreement shall form a part of each order issued hereunder.

The items and/or services to be ordered shall be listed under Article IX – Price Schedule. All orders issued hereunder will bear both an order number and this Price Agreement number. It is understood that no guarantee or warranty is made or implied by either the New Mexico State Purchasing Agent or the user that any order for any definite quantity will be issued under this Price Agreement. The Contractor is required to accept the order and furnish the items and/or services in accordance with the articles contained hereunder for the quantity of each order issued.

Article II –Term The term of this Price Agreement for issuance of orders shall be as indicated in specifications.

Article III –Specifications Items and/or services furnished hereunder shall conform to the requirements of specifications and/or drawings applicable to items listed under Article IX - Price Schedule. Orders issued against this schedule will show the applicable price agreement item(s), number(s), and price(s); however they may not describe the item(s) fully.

Article IV – Shipping and Billing Instructions Contractor shall ship in accordance with the instructions of this form. Shipment shall be made only against specific orders which the user may place with the contractor during the term indicated in Article II – Term. The Contractor shall enclose a packing list with each shipment listing the order number, price agreement number and the commercial parts number (if any) for each item. Delivery shall be made as indicated on page 1. If Contractor is unable to meet stated delivery the State Purchasing Agent must be notified.

Article V – Termination The Agency may terminate this Agreement for convenience or cause. The Contractor may only terminate this Agreement based upon the Agency’s uncured, material breach of this Agreement. Contractor shall give Agency written notice of termination at least thirty (30) days prior to the intended date of termination, which notice shall (i) identify all the Agency’s material breaches of this Agreement upon which the termination is based and (ii) state what the Agency must do to cure such material breaches. Contractor’s notice of termination shall only be effective (i) if the Agency does not cure all material breaches within the thirty (30) day notice period or (ii) in the case of material breaches that cannot be cured within thirty (30) days, the Agency does not, within the thirty (30) day notice period, notify the Contractor of its intent to cure and begin with due diligence to cure the material breach. Termination of this Contract, however, shall not affect any outstanding orders. This provision is not exclusive and shall not waive other rights and remedies afforded either party in the event of breach of contract or default. In such instances the contract may be cancelled effective immediately.

Article VI – Amendment This Price Agreement may be amended by mutual agreement of the New Mexico State Purchasing Agent or his/her designee and the Contractor upon written notice by either party to the other. An amendment to this Price Agreement shall not affect any outstanding orders issued prior to the effective date of the amendment as mutually agreed upon, and as published by the New Mexico State Purchasing Agent or his/her designee. Amendments affecting price adjustments and/or the extension of a price agreement expiration date are not allowed unless specifically provided for in the bid and price agreement specifications.

Article VII – Issuance or Orders Only written signed orders are valid under this Price Agreement.

Article VIII – Packing (if applicable) Packing shall be in conformance with standard commercial practices.

Article IX – Price Schedule Prices as listed in the price schedule hereto attached are firm.

IMPORTANT: NO ADDITIONAL TERMS AND/OR CONDITIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

Specifications:

Establish a Price Agreement for preventative maintenance quarterly inspections and repairs of Milnor Corporation and Chicago Dryer laundry equipment located at the New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute (NMBHI) 3695 Hot Springs Blvd, Las Vegas, NM 87701 for the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH).

The selected vendor will provide the services, parts, repairs & replacements of parts as needed to certify that each piece of equipment is safe and meeting operating specifications as required by the manufacture’s recommendation. This ensures each piece of equipment is safe and meets operating specifications as required by the manufacturer’s recommendations. The laundry equipment is utilized for laundering hospital and patient garments.

Term:

The term of this price agreement shall be for one (1) year from date of award with the option to extend for a period (s) of three (3) additional years, on a year-by-year basis, by mutual agreement of all parties and approval of the New Mexico State Purchasing Agent at the same price, terms and conditions. This price agreement shall not exceed four (4) years.

Hold Harmless Clause:

Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless the State, its officers, and employees, against liability, claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising out of bodily injury to persons or damage to properties caused by, or resulting from, Contractor's and/or its employees, own negligent acts or omissions while Contractor, and/or its employees perform or fail to perform its obligations and duties under the terms and conditions of this Price Agreement. This Save Harmless and Indemnification Clause is subject to the immunities, provisions, and limitations of the Tort Claims Act (Section 41-4-1, et seq., NMSA 1978 Comp. and Section 56-7-1 NMSA 1978 Comp.) and any amendments thereto.

It is specifically agreed between the parties executing this Price Agreement that it is not intended by any of the provisions of any part of the Price Agreement to create the public or any member hereof a third party beneficiary or to authorize anyone not a party to the Price Agreement to maintain a suit for wrongful death, bodily and/or personal injury to persons, damage to properties and/or other claims whatsoever pursuant to the provisions of this Price Agreement.

Payments and Invoicing:

Within fifteen (15) days after the date the New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute receives written notice from the Vendor that payment is requested for services, construction or items of tangible personal property delivered on site and received, the New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute shall issue a written certification of complete or partial acceptance or rejection of the services, construction or items of tangible personal property. If the New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute finds that the services, construction or items of tangible personal property are not acceptable, it shall, within thirty (30) days after the date of receipt of written notice from the Vendor that payment is requested, provide to the Vendor a letter of exception explaining the defect or objection to the services, construction or delivered tangible personal property along with details of how the Vendor may proceed to provide remedial action. Upon certification by the New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute that the services, construction or items of tangible personal property have been received and accepted, payment shall be tendered to the Vendor within thirty (30) days after the date of certification. If payment is made by mail, the payment shall be deemed tendered on the date it is postmarked. After the thirtieth day from the date that written certification of acceptance is issued, late payment charges shall be paid on the unpaid balance due on the purchase order to the Vendor at the rate of one and a half (1½) percent per month. For purchases funded by state or federal grants to local public bodies, if the public body has not received the funds from the federal or state funding agency, but has already certified that the services or items of tangible personal property have been received and accepted, payments shall be tendered to the Vendor within five (5) working days of receipt of funds from that funding agency.

Final payment shall be made within thirty (30) days after the work has been approved and accepted by the New Mexico Department of Department name Secretary of his/her duly authorized representative. The Vendor agrees to comply with state laws and rules pertaining to worker’s compensation insurance coverage for its employees. If Vendor fails to comply with the workers’ compensation act and applicable rules when required to do so the purchase order may be canceled effective immediately.

Tax Note:

Price shall not include State Gross Receipts or Local Option Tax. Taxes shall be added to the purchase order and invoice at current rates as a separate item to be paid by Department name.

Bidding Information:

The conditions and specifications set out in the invitation to bid are inseparable and indivisible. Any Vendor, by submitting a bid, agrees to be bound by all such conditions and/or specifications. All conditions and specifications in the invitation to bid, and all other documents required to be submitted, shall be submitted by the Vendor in their bid package. Failure to do so or any attempt to vary or change the conditions or specifications of the invitation to bid shall, at the discretion of the State of New Mexico, constitute grounds for rejection of the entire bid.

Escalation Clause:

In the event of a product cost increase, an escalation request will be reviewed by this office and approved by State Purchasing on an individual basis. Please be aware this measure is not intended to allow any increase in profit margin, only to compensate for an actual cost increase. Price reductions as well shall apply. If the vendor’s prices are reduced for any reason, users shall receive the benefit of such reductions. Price increases and/or decreases will not be retroactive to orders already in-house or back-ordered. Orders will be filled at the price in effect of the date of the receipt of the order by the awarded vendor.

All requests for price increases must include the following information from the vendor:

1) Agreement Item Number

2) Current Item Price

3) Proposed New Price

4) Percentage of Increase

5) Mill/Supplier Notification of price increase indicating percentage of increase including reason for increase

For escalations, awarded vendor must supply a current Letter from the Manufacturer addressed to the vendor. The letter must state that they are increasing the price from the factory to the vendor, as well as the reason for the increase. For a price reduction, a letter from the vendor requesting to decrease will be sufficient.

The NMDOH upon review of an escalation or decrease request may require additional supporting documentation prior to providing a written recommendation to the SPD. Final determination on the approval or disapproval of the escalation or reduction request will be made by SPD.

Method of Award:

Method of award shall be to ONE Vendor. For a bid to be considered for award, Vendors must submit bids on all items.

Shipping Note:

Prepay freight and add to invoice as a separate item.

Delivery:

Deliver to dealer’s place of business within the state of New Mexico. In the event that there are no dealers or manufacturing facilities located in New Mexico then delivery will be determined by the New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute.

Quantities:

The approximate quantities for each item are estimated and are for bidding purposes only. The State of New Mexico does not guarantee any amount of work.

Minimum Requirements:

Preventative maintenance on Laundry Equipment and Parts.

This contract is to provide repairs, parts to include adjustment, tightening, cleaning and lubricating, along with visual inspection of all equipment or any other operating problems to keep equipment in good running condition.

Awarded Vendor will need a verification letter and will need to confirm that they are authorize and certified to maintenance the equipment of Milnor corporation and Chicago Dryer.

During time-of-service contractor will be accompanied by NMBHI facility employee. A background check is not required.

Awarded vendor to provide emergency repairs as required for the laundry equipment at NMBHI. However, any additional laundry equipment acquired by the user agency during the term of the agreement shall be added to and covered by this agreement. All work performed shall be guaranteed.

Contractor must notify facility manager Candelaria Gallegos 505-454-2168 of any inoperative equipment which cannot be repaired immediately due to parts not being immediately available. This notification must be made before contractor leaves facility. Such needed repairs must include time frame for completion acceptable to the laundry and maintenance department.

Laundry equipment currently is as follows:

Milnor Washers: 4

1. Model: 30022T5X – Serial #01666901

2. Model: 36030F8R – Serial #01666601

3. Model: 42032F7R – Serial #01666701

4. Model: 42032F7S – Serial #01666801 Milnor/ADC Dryers: 3

Chicago Dryers: 2

1. Model: Imperial 232 – Serial #51799

2. Model: Skyline S-10 – Serial #51800

***End of Specifications***

Items’ Submission Instructions:

Submission process only - Contact the help line directly at: (505) 795-1894(505) 819-7052, or (800) 233-1121 or you can contact the buyer listed on the ITB (this document) front page.

Items are located on our website: https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=StateOfNewMexico

Online Submissions:

1. Download the Excel spreadsheet from the Buyer Attachments’ page;

2. Enter your bid prices into the Excel spreadsheet;

3. Upload the Excel spreadsheet into the Supplier Attachments’ page.

Items:

*** 5 Items Total ***

NOTE TO BIDDERS:

All bids must be made completely independent of all other bids submitted. Where multiple bids are submitted by bidding entities owned by the same person or persons, those bids will be presumed to not be made independently of one another, and may be disqualified.

It is the Bidders’ responsibility to ensure all documents are completely uploaded and submitted electronically via the eProNM system by the deadline set forth in this ITB. The eProNM system will automatically cease uploading data at the date and time of the deadline. Please ensure that you, as the Bidder, allow adequate time for large uploads and to fully complete your submittal by the deadline. A submission that is not both: (1) fully complete; and (2) received, via the eProNM system by the deadline, will be deemed late. Further, a submission that is not fully complete and received via the eProNM system by the deadline because the response was captured, blocked, filtered, quarantined or otherwise prevented from reaching the proper destination server by any anti-virus or other security software will be deemed late. In accordance with statute and rule, NO LATE BID CAN BE ACCEPTED.

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