The New York State Department of Transportation is requesting pricing quotes for RQ24-005 for Herbicide Sprayer Slide in Unit. 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 equipment 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 Fleet Administration
4717 Southwestern Blvd
Hamburg, NY 14075
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
Melanie Marin
+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., 9/12/2024 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 completed RFQ proposal to Robert Burns by September 26, 2024, by 4:00pm. 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 Contract Management.
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.
STANDARD CLAUSES FOR ALL NEW YORK STATE CONTRACTS
STOCK EXHIBIT To All IFB’S/RFQ’s:
NYS Appendix A (Standard Clauses for All NYS Contracts)
NYSDOT Title VI (Civil Rights Act of 1964 – as amended) Appendices
NYSDOT Appendix B Publication PUR 102 (General Specifications
DOCUMENT ATTACHMENTS included under DOCUMENTS tab.
-Equipment Specifications
Quote submissions must include the following:
-Completed and Signed Bidders Worksheet
-Signed Procurement Lobbying Law Form
-EO 16 Certification
-EO 177 Certification
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Set Aside: No
Total MWBE Participation Goals: 0% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Contracting Goal: 0% Disadvantaged Owned Sub-Contracting Goal: 0%
Due date:09/26/2024 4:00 PM
NYSDOT Purchase will accept inquiries and requests for clarification relative to this RFQ until C.O.B., 9/12/24. Contract term: One-time purchase
County(ies): Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Niagara
Location: NYSDOT Region 5, Hamburg, NY Business entities awarded an identical or substantially similar procurement contract within the past five years: NA
