ITB_OFN260758A_INVENTORY__WIRELESS_ROUTER__FY26__Addendum_2.pdf

This is Addendum 2 to an Invitation to Bid issued by the City of Ocala, Florida's Utility Services/Resource Management department for the procurement of wireless router inventory. The solicitation, ITB OFN/260758A, requests sealed bids for 1,000 wireless beacon routers (ADTRAN/SDG 8733, City Stock # F69239800), with bids due electronically through the AURSI platform by 2:00 p.m. on August 7, 2026. The addendum, dated August 4, 2026, clarifies three key bidder questions regarding bid bond requirements, shipment logistics, and certification needs. All 100 units will ship without hold upon award, with no single-source shipment delays anticipated. The contract term is ninety days unless the City specifies a one-year term with an optional one-year renewal period, and award will be made to the lowest responsive bid meeting specifications.

The addendum confirms that no bid bond is required for this procurement, eliminating a common bidding requirement. No BABA (Buy American Born Again) Certificate is needed, simplifying compliance documentation. Pricing must be F.O.B. Destination, Ocala, Florida, with freight prepaid and included in the bid price. Payment terms are net thirty days from receipt of invoice, with prompt payment discounts available at the bidder's discretion. The City of Ocala is tax-exempt and will not pay federal excise or sales taxes on direct purchases (Florida Sales Tax Exemption Number: 85-8012621655C-9). A local-vendor preference may apply if the bidder meets the City of Ocala Code of Ordinances definition and submits the required Local Vendor Preference Affidavit. Award decisions may be made within sixty days after bid opening.