INVITATION FOR INFORMAL BID 041-2023

PEPPERBALL PROJECTILES

The City of Springfield will accept electronically submitted bids through its’ e-bidding service provider, DemandStar, from qualified persons or firms interested in providing the following: PEPPERBALL PROJECTILES (NO SUBSTITUES) .

VENDOR NOTE 1: To register with DemandStar go to: https://www.demandstar.com/registration

VENDOR NOTE 2: For information on how to navigate DemandStar go to: https://network.demandstar.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/DemandStar-2020-Users-Guide_.pdf

VENDOR NOTE 3: If you have issues registering or uploading a bid, please contact DemandStar toll free at (866) 273-1863. DemandStar office hours are 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM Central Time, Monday through Friday. You can also contact the Division of Purchases at (417) 864-1620 or the Buyer stated on the Title-Signature Page of this solicitation document between the hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Central Time, Monday through Friday.

It is strongly recommended that vendors register with DemandStar as soon as possible to ensure your ability to provide a response to this solicitation by the due date and time. If you have any issues with DemandStar setup or navigation call (206) 940-0305.

Bids must be received electronically in the City’s e-bidding service provider DemandStar by 3:00 P.M., CENTRAL TIME, ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2022 . B ids will be read aloud publicly at the specified bid opening date and time via teleconference. To participate dial (605) 313-5650, then enter access code 651222 .

Bidding documents and any addendums are available by accessing the Division of Purchases e-bidding website, DemandStar, at https://www.demandstar.com/supplier/bids/agency_inc/bid_list.asp?f=search&mi=548029 or by contacting the Buyer listed on page 1.

The City is committed to providing opportunities to DBE, MBE, and WBE prime, general and subcontractors and encourages such business enterprises to submit responses.

SCOPE: The City of Springfield is seeking qualified persons or firms to provide PEPPERBALL PROJECTILES (NO SUBSTITUTES) for the Springfield Police Department in accordance with the requirements and provisions stated herein. A contract will be issued in the form of a one-time purchase order.