Road Widener Offset Vibratory Roller w/3' Drum

The New York State Department of Transportation is requesting pricing quotes for RQ23-024 for Road Widener Offset Vibratory Roller w/3’ Drum. The Department intends to advance this purchase pursuant to its discretionary purchasing authority under State Finance Law section 163(6), which authorizes purchases without a formal competitive process in certain circumstances, including purchases from New York State small businesses, from businesses certified pursuant to Article 15-A of the New York State Executive Law and/or New York State Veterans’ Services Law for service-disabled veteran-owned business enterprises (SDVOB), and, if applicable, from businesses selling commodities or technology that are recycled or remanufactured. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS See Documents Tab for product specifications/model literature.  OR EQUAL/COMPARABLE “Or Equal” In all Bid Specifications the words “or equal” are understood to apply where a copyrighted, brand name, trade name, catalog reference, or patented Product is referenced.  References to such specific Product are intended as descriptive, not restrictive, unless otherwise stated.  Comparable Product will be considered if proof of compatibility is provided, including appropriate catalog excerpts, descriptive literature, specifications and test data, etc.  The Director of Purchasing’s decision as to acceptance of the Product as equal shall be final.  METHOD OF AWARD Lowest price to Vendor meeting minimum qualifications and Quote proposal submission requirements.  DELIVERY LOCATION NYSDOT Region 3 Fleet 5450 South Bay Road North Syracuse, NY 13212  QUALIFICATIONS Bidder is advised that the State’s intent in having the requirements listed below is to ensure that only qualified and reliable Contractors perform the work of the resulting Contract. Bidder shall have the burden of demonstrating to the satisfaction of the Department that it can perform the work required.  Bids will be considered only from established business entities who can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Department, at least two (2) years of verifiable experience for the type of work called for herein, in a large commercial or governmental environment, and the decision of the Department as to whether a firm meets the qualification criteria will be final.  Bidders must also be registered with the NYS Department of State as an entity authorized to conduct business in New York State. If not registered with the NYS Department of State, the bidder must provide proof of Good Standing from their Department/Secretary of State from their State of principal place of business.  CONTRACT PERIOD One-time purchase  DOCUMENT ATTACHMENTS Quote submissions must include the following: -Completed and Signed Bidders Worksheet -Signed Procurement Lobbying Law Form -EO 16 Certification   STOCK EXHIBIT To All IFB’S/RFQ’s: NYS Appendix A (Standard Clauses for All NYS Contracts) Standard Clauses for all New York State Contracts is attached hereto and is made a part of this Solicitation and of any resulting contract as if set forth fully at length herein. NYSDOT Title VI (Civil Rights Act of 1964 – as amended) Appendices NYSDOT Appendix B Publication PUR 102 (General Specifications) is attached hereto and is made a part of this Solicitation and any resulting contract as set forth herein.   Interested parties should inquire of the Designated Contact Person(s) identified below to discuss particulars of providing a quotation to this opportunity.  Communication with respect to this procurement initiated by or on behalf of an interested vendor through other than the “Designated Contact Person(s)” identified below may constitute an “impermissible contact” under state law with respect to Procurement Lobbying, which could result in disqualification of that vendor.   DESIGNATED CONTACT PERSONS (All Communications and Bid Submissions are to be Directed to):  PRIMARY CONTACT Robert Burns +1 (555) 000-0000 contact@example.gov  SECONDARY CONTACT Jessica Owen +1 (555) 000-0000 contact@example.gov   The New York State Department of Transportation, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation and Title 23 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 200, Title VI Program and Related 1 of 3 Statutes, as amended, issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all who respond to a written Department solicitation, request for proposal or invitation for bid, that it will affirmatively insure that in any contact entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age disability/handicap and income status in consideration for an award.  For purposes of this procurement, the NYS Department of Transportation has conducted a comprehensive search and determined this contract does not offer sufficient opportunities to set goals for participation by certified DBE, MWBE, and/or SDVOB firm subcontractors, service providers, and suppliers. This project may present a direct opportunity for certified firms to participate as prime contractors and certified firms are encouraged to submit bids.  BID SUBMISSION DETAILS The NYSDOT Purchasing Unit will accept inquiries and requests for clarification relative to this RFQ until C.O.B., 04/26/2023 by email to the Designated Contact Persons. Firm pricing offers from responsible and reliable vendors will be accepted until the Quotation due date. Interested parties should submit a quote and required forms to Robert Burns and Jessica Owen by COB 05/03/2024. RFQ responses may be emailed to contact@example.gov or contact@example.gov.  All quotations must be received by the above due date/time. Late submissions will be considered at the sole discretion of the Director of Purchasing.  Bids submitted shall remain in effect for a period of sixty (60) days. Bids shall remain in effect beyond such period until such time as either an award is made, or the bidder delivers written notice of withdrawal of its bid to the Purchasing Office.  Purchases made by the State of New York are not subject to state or local sales taxes or federal excise taxes. There is no exemption from paying the New York State truck mileage, unemployment insurance, or Federal Social Security taxes.  The official NYSDOT purchase order is sufficient evidence to qualify the transaction exempt from sales tax under section 1116(a)(I), Tax Law.  For tax-free transactions under the Internal Revenue Code, the New York State registration number is 14740026K.       Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Set Aside: No Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Contracting Goal: 0% Disadvantaged Owned Sub-Contracting Goal: 0% Due date:05/03/2024 4:00 PM NYSDOT Purchase will accept inquiries and requests for clarification relative to this RFQ until C.O.B., 4/26/24. Contract term: One-time purchase County(ies): Onondaga Location: NYSDOT Region 3, North Syracuse, NY Business entities awarded an identical or substantially similar procurement contract within the past five years: None