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The City of Lima, Ohio, Utilities Department is soliciting sealed bids for the purchase of one new 2024 1-ton regular cab 4-wheel drive truck equipped with a stainless steel dump body (Ram Tradesman 3500 w/ Dual Rear Wheels or approved equal). The procurement includes specific functional and safety features such as a 6.4L heavy-duty gasoline engine, 8-speed automatic transmission, anti-spin differential, and a Duraclass 9'-6" stainless steel dump body with an electric hoist. Additional requirements include an ECCO Vantage lightbar, Luverne running boards, and a Boss truckside snowplow mount. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope to the Purchasing Department at 50 Town Square, 3rd Floor, Lima, OH 45801. The submission deadline and public bid opening is scheduled for December 7, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
Completed Bid Proposal forms, Exhibit A Personal Property Tax Delinquencies Affidavit, Non-Collusion Affidavit, Income Tax Department information form
Exhibit A, Non-Collusion Affidavit
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Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 7, 2023. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Purchasing Department, 3rd floor of the Municipal Building, 50 Town Square, Lima, Ohio 45801. For questions, contact Eric Bontrager.
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Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Exhibit A, Non-Collusion Affidavit. Review the full document from City of Lima for the complete list.
Most government agencies, including City of Lima in OH, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Eric Bontrager. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Lima, OH. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Completed Bid Proposal forms, Exhibit A Personal Property Tax Delinquencies Affidavit, Non-Collusion Affidavit, Income Tax Department information form. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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