SNOC25261045 - Bid - Fox 330-G Oboes

Snow College, a state institution in Utah, has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) SNOC25261045 to procure three new Fox 330-G student model oboes constructed of wood for educational use. Each oboe must include an oboe case, swabs, cork grease, and additional daily-care essentials required for proper instrument maintenance, with delivery required on a FOB Destination basis to Snow College's Ephraim Campus at 150 College Avenue, Ephraim, Utah 84627. All shipping and handling costs must be included in the quoted price, and vendors must submit a single primary bid with no multiple or alternate quotes permitted; Snow College will evaluate all quotes based on responsiveness and objective criteria outlined in the Utah Procurement Code, awarding the contract to the responsive and responsible vendor submitting the lowest priced quote. The bid submission deadline is February 3, 2026, with the posting date of January 21, 2026, and vendors must comply with all specifications identified in the RFQ to be deemed responsive. Payment terms are Net 30 following delivery or receipt of a correct invoice, with payment to be made via purchase order or credit card, provided that no credit card processing fees are permitted and must be included in bid pricing. Vendors requiring money down may be eliminated from the bid list or must provide performance and payment bonds in the amount of the bid, with the cost of such bonds included in the total bid price. Snow College reserves the right to solicit additional quotes via email, phone, or other methods as permitted by the Utah Procurement Code or applicable Administrative Rules.

No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or other special procurement categories are identified in the available procurement documentation for this bid. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are referenced in the procurement materials. The documentation does not identify any existing infrastructure or technology requiring vendor integration related to this procurement of musical instruments. No specific award value or budget range is provided in the bid materials; however, the evaluation will be based solely on price with the lowest priced responsive and responsible quote receiving the award. Vendors must complete Snow College's Vendor Registration Form and provide a completed W-9 form as part of the procurement process, and all contracts are subject to Snow College's Standard Contract Terms and Conditions, which include warranty provisions guaranteeing a minimum one-year warranty on products, compliance with federal and state laws including Title IX and accessibility requirements, insurance requirements, and indemnification obligations.