6-08 - Statement of No Bid.pdf

This is a Statement of No Bid form from the City of Lubbock, Texas Purchasing and Contract Management Department related to a Reverse Osmosis Water Equipment solicitation for the South Water Treatment facility. The form is designed for vendors who have chosen not to submit a bid on the City of Lubbock's invitation to bid. The document provides vendors with a standardized mechanism to communicate their decision and the reasons for declining to bid, allowing the city to understand market response and vendor concerns regarding the procurement. Vendors are instructed to return the completed form to Marta Alvarez, Director of Purchasing and Contract Management, prior to the bid receipt deadline at the city's P.O. Box address in Lubbock, Texas.

The form includes a comprehensive checklist of reasons for no-bid decisions, including specifications being too restrictive or geared toward specific manufacturers, unclear specifications, insufficient response time, lack of product availability, scheduling constraints, inability to meet technical requirements, job size considerations, bonding or insurance requirements, dealer restrictions, and business relationship preferences. Vendors are required to provide company contact information, including business name, address, contact person title, telephone, fax, and internet details. The form also includes a remarks section to allow vendors to elaborate on their stated reasons for declining to bid, enabling the city to gather feedback that may inform future solicitation strategies and specification development.