Purchase and Delivery of Electric Parts as Needed for Stock

The City of Palo Alto is soliciting quotations under solicitation number FRFQ 198780 for the purchase and delivery of electric parts to be used for stock. This procurement supports the City's utility operations, which manage all daily maintenance, repairs, and new services for the municipality. The contract is structured as a pricing agreement that becomes effective upon the date of award and expires once the goods are delivered to and received by the City. All pricing must be F.O.B. Destination and freight prepaid, meaning the seller is responsible for all transportation and delivery charges via standard shipment methods such as UPS or local freight carriers. Vendors must adhere to strict environmental and safety standards, including compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act and the Toxic Substances Control Act. Special requirements mandate that sellers provide take-back, collection, and recycling services for any hazardous or universal wastes sold to the City, with all recycling and reuse activities occurring within the United States. Furthermore, contractors must comply with the City's Zero Waste and Pollution Prevention Programs, with potential liquidated damages for non-compliance. All paper packaging used must be Forest Stewardship Council certified. A critical condition for contract award is full compliance with the City's insurance requirements, which include mandatory coverage for Workers' Compensation, General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Professional Liability, with the City named as an additional insured.