RFQ_8_26 City of Valdosta Filter Press for Wi.pdf

This is an Invitation to Bid (Bid #8-26) issued by the City of Valdosta Purchasing Department for a Filter Press for the Withlacoochee Water Plant. The bid opening is scheduled for November 11, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. EST. Potential bidders are required to complete a mandatory pre-bid site visit at 3108 Wetherington Lane, Valdosta, GA 31601 to qualify for submitting a proposal. Key dates include a post-bid announcement on October 17, 2025, questions due by October 27, 2025, at 5:00 P.M., and answers to questions posted by October 30, 2025, at 5:00 P.M. The final award is pending City Council approval, with the exact date to be determined.

The bid document includes provisions for cooperative procurement, allowing piggyback purchases for other government entities for 12 months following the award date. The City of Valdosta reserves the right to accept or reject any bids and to choose the bid considered best in their interest. For items over $25,000, the final purchase decision will be made by the Mayor and City Council. All shipping is to be FOB Valdosta, GA 31601, and included in the total price. The bid emphasizes that pricing should be the current price effective at the date of delivery, and no "ASAP" delivery dates will be considered acceptable without a maximum delivery date specified in the specifications.