RFQ 434535 Chipper Specifications Additional Requirements.pdf

This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) specifications document issued by the City of Oakland, Department of Public Works, Tree Services Division, for the procurement of wood chippers. The RFQ seeks a qualified vendor to supply and install two (2) woodchippers at the City of Oakland Equipment Services Shop located at 5050 Coliseum Way, Oakland, California. These chippers will support the organization's maintenance operations and contribute to efficient, sustainable land management. Questions regarding the solicitation are due by Monday, October 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM via email to the Procurement Buyer. Award will be made to a single vendor based on the lowest, most responsive, and responsible bid. Any addendum that materially changes the RFQ solicitation shall be issued no less than 72 hours before the proposal deadline unless the deadline is extended by said addendum.

The document establishes that offerors must review all provided documents carefully and follow the instructions contained within the RFQ when preparing their bids. It is the contractor's responsibility to ensure that all communications, including questions and submissions, are received by the specified deadlines. The solicitation emphasizes that bidders should verify receipt of all required documents and avoid submission errors. Contact for this procurement is Candice Shanks, Procurement Buyer, at 510.238.7565 or cshanks@oaklandca.gov.