Fusing Machine - LTS

The City of Jacksonville is seeking quotes for the procurement of one (1) Pit-bull Hand Held Fusing Machine for its Utilities Maintenance Division. This Request for Quotes (RFQ) was issued on September 9, 2019, with quotes due by 5:00 p.m. on September 12, 2019. Potential bidders are required to submit their quotes either via email to Barrysha Wilson or in person to the Public Services Department located at 350 S. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville, NC 28540. The procurement process specifies that vendors must be properly licensed to do business in Jacksonville and must submit complete company information, including name, address, contact details, and an authorized signature. All materials and supplies will be subject to inspection by the Chief Operator upon delivery, and quotes must remain valid for up to 30 days. Interested vendors may direct questions to William Brown at (910) 938-5322. The City Council reserves the right to waive informalities, reject any or all quotes, and select the quote deemed most advantageous.

The RFQ does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. While the City is exempt from Federal Excise Tax (Federal Tax ID: 56-6000232), it is not exempt from NC State & County Sales Tax. Bidders are required to certify that their proposal is made in good faith and without collusion. The documentation does not provide specific details about incumbent vendors, existing infrastructure, or precise budget ranges for the fusing machine procurement. The terms and conditions document, dated May 2, 2018, indicates that vendors must maintain specific insurance coverage levels, including general liability, professional liability, workers' compensation, and automobile insurance. Vendors will be considered as independent contractors, and the governing law will be North Carolina state law. The city's standard payment terms are Net 30 days, and vendors must comply with E-Verify requirements and the city's non-discrimination policy.