Purchase of a Used Dump Truck for Weed Harvesting - Best Value

Purpose: Ontario County is seeking a used dump truck to transport the weeds harvested from Honeoye Lake. The department is limited to an approximate $50,000 budget for this purchase. They are seeking the best vehicle they can purchase for the least amount of money. The County reserves the right to inspect the vehicle prior to purchase. NOTICE TO BIDDERS   NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the County of Ontario (the “County”), will receive sealed bids for Purchase of a Used Dump Truck for Weed Harvesting Program (B24051). Such sealed bids must be filed with the Ontario County Purchasing Director, 20 Ontario Street, Canandaigua, New York 14424, PRIOR TO 3:00 PM prevailing time, April 30, 2024 at which time said bids will be publicly opened and read via Webex meeting. Meeting Link: https://ontariocountyny.webex.com/ontariocountyny/j.php?MTID=m6adb7bd562ba2755b09deaa50e9aaec5 Meeting Number: 2334 112 2165 Password: B24051   Bid forms and specifications may be obtained at the office of the County Purchasing Director at the above mentioned address, the Ontario County Website ( www.ontariocountyny.gov/purchasing ), or the Empire State Purchasing Group (https://www.bidnetdirect.com/new-york ) (Telephone: +1 (555) 000-0000). Vendors requesting arrangements other than U.S. Mail shall be responsible for making such arrangements and all associated costs.   NOTE: The County shall not be held responsible for the completeness or accuracy of any bid documents received by a vendor that were not directly issued to that vendor by the County Purchasing Department. Any vendor submitting a bid based on incomplete or inaccurate information resulting from documentation received from any third party, shall not have cause for relief from award or completion of a contract in accordance with the official documents on file with the County Purchasing Department. It is HIGHLY suggested that all vendors interested in participating in this bid, contact the County Purchasing Department directly at the above address or telephone number to assure they have received the most accurate and up to date material concerning this contract. The County does not offer or supply anyone the list of people that have obtained a copy of these bid specifications or cost estimates for the project prior to the opening of the bid. NO EXCEPTIONS ARE MADE TO THIS POLICY.   The County reserves the right to reject any or all bids.     COUNTY OF ONTARIO Jenifer Langer Purchasing Director Ontario County Purchasing   Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Set Aside: No Due date:04/30/2024 3:00 PM Contract term: One time purchase County(ies): Ontario Location: 2962 CR48, Canandaigua, NY 14424 Business entities awarded an identical or substantially similar procurement contract within the past five years: none