LEGAL NOTICE:
INVITATION FOR BID #021-2024
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: Custody Towing and Storage Services.
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:
http://network.demandstar.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/DemandStar-Supplier-User-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 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. 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 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. 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.
A pre-bid conference is scheduled for Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 10:30 A.M. (CDT). The pre-bid conference shall be conducted via videoconference. To participate email the Buyer, Denise Neuleib, at
dneuleib@springfieldmo.gov
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for the link and password. All interested bidders are encouraged to participate.
BIDS MUST BE RECEIVED ELECTRONICALLY IN THE CITY’S E-BIDDING SERVICE PROVIDER DEMANDSTAR BY 3:00 P.M. (CDT) ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2023. Bids 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 via the following methods:
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By accessing the City’s e-bidding service, Demand Star
https://www.demandstar.com/supplier/bids/agency_inc/bid_list.asp?f=search&mi=548029
2. By accessing the Purchasing Division’s webpage
https://www.springfieldmo.gov/bids.aspx
For any contract for services greater than $5,000, the successful bidder shall comply with § 285.530, RSMo., as amended, and (1) provide by sworn affidavit affirmation that it does not knowingly employ any person who is an unauthorized alien and (2) provide documentation affirming its enrollment and participation in a federal work authorization program with respect to the employees working in connection with this contract. The required documentation affirming enrollment must be from the federal work authorization program provider. A letter from the Contractor reciting compliance is not sufficient. A signed and notarized Work Authorization Affidavit and the Electronic Signature Page from the E-Verify program are to be provided prior to the issuance of a contract.
The City is committed to providing opportunities to DBE, MBE, and WBE prime, general, and subcontractors and encourages such business enterprises to submit responses.
