NOTICE OF SOLICITATION
UNIFORM INSTRUCTIONS FOR BIDDERS
CITY OF BISBEE
RETAINING WALL RECONSTRUCTION
61 BREWERY AVENUE, BISBEE, AZ
1. Introduction
The City of Bisbee is seeking sealed bids (“Bids”) in the manner specified herein from
qualified vendors (“Vendor”) capable of providing the following goods and/or services:
Construction of a Reinforced Concrete Retaining
Wall at 61 Brewery Avenue, Bisbee, AZ
2. Schedule of Events
Optional Field-Meeting:
April 15, 2026
10:00 am local time
61 Brewery Avenue
Bisbee, AZ 85603
Submittal Due Date:
May 5, 2026
3:00 PM local time
Submittal Location:
City Clerk, City of Bisbee
118 Arizona Street
Bisbee, AZ 85603
Inquiries may be directed to:
City of Bisbee Public Works
118 Arizona Street
Bisbee, AZ 85603
Attn: Matthew Gurney, Director
520-432-6002
3. Nature of the Project
The specifications and descriptions of the work and/or materials required are described
in the “Specifications, Scope of Work or Requirements” or on the Plans that accompany
this Notice.
4. Preparation of Bid
4.1 It is the responsibility of the Vendor to examine the entirety of this Notice of
Solicitation and to seek clarification of any requirement that may not be clear. This Notice
of Solicitation includes the City of Bisbee’s standard Purchase Contract, which the
successful bidder will be required to execute.
4.2 The City will not reimburse any costs incurred in developing, presenting or
providing the Bid. All materials and documents submitted in response become the
property of the City and will not be returned.
4.3 All Bids submitted to the City become a public record. If the Vendor believes
that any information included in a Bid should remain confidential, the Vendor must
specifically identify that information and its reasons. In the event of any public request for
this information, the City will use its best reasonable efforts to provide the Vendor with
notice of this request and an opportunity to obtain a court order, at the Vendor’s sole
expense, protecting this information from release prior to making it available.
4.4 The specifications included in this Notice of Solicitation are the minimum level
required. All Bids submitted must be for products or services that meet or exceed the
minimum level of all such specifications.
4.5 If brand names or specific products are identified in the specifications, the
Vendor may propose substantially equivalent alternatives. For any such Bid, the Vendor
must submit technical literature or detailed production information sufficient to allow the
City to evaluate the nature of the proposed product.
4.6 Prices shall be submitted on a per unit basis, by line item, when applicable.
The prices offered should include applicable state and local taxes. The City will reimburse
the Vendor for applicable transaction or sales taxes, provided that they are separately
identified in any invoice. The Vendor will be responsible for the payment of all applicable
taxes.
4.7 Prices shall include delivery, freight, and taxes.
4.8 Any exceptions that are included with the Bid shall be submitted in a clearly
identified separate statement by which the Vendor specifically identifies the precise terms
to which any exception is made and describes any alternative offer, if applicable. Any
exception that is not clearly identified will be without force and effect. An attached
preprinted form of contract or the Vendor’s standard terms will not be considered to be a
specific statement of exception.
5. Submission of the Bid
5.1 Three copies of the Sealed Bids must be in the actual possession of the City
Clerk on or prior to the exact time and date indicated in the Schedule of Events.
Late Bids will not be considered.
5.2 Sealed Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope or container with the
following information clearly indicated on the outside:
a. Name of the Solicitation, as indicated by the City.
b. Name and address of the Vendor
5.3 Bids shall be submitted in writing, by a paper document that is printed, typed
or in ink. Bids submitted directly to the City by electronic means, by facsimile,
electronic mail, or otherwise, shall not be accepted. Any substitute for any
document forms provided with this Notice of Solicitation must be legible and must
contain the same information requested by any such form.
5.4 Bids may be withdrawn upon the submission of written, signed request
submitted by the Vendor prior to the due date and time. Bids may not be amended
or withdrawn after the due date and time.
6. Award of the Contract
6.1 The City reserves the right to waive any immaterial defect or informality in a
Bid; to reject any or all Bids or portions thereof; to reissue this Notice of Solicitation;
and to accept a Bid on a partial basis, if in the best interests of the City.
6.2 Unless otherwise stated, the Contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive,
responsible bidder who has demonstrated the ability to perform as required.
Factors that will be considered in making this award include technical capability of
the Vendor, performance history, demonstrated availability of the necessary people
and equipment, price and timeliness of the performance.
7. Certification
7.1 By signing and submitting a Bid, the Vendor certifies that the Bid did not involve
any collusion or other anti-competitive practice; that the Vendor will not
discriminate against any employee, applicant, or customer in violation of applicable
state and federal law; and that the Vendor has not given, offered to give and will
not give any economic opportunity, future employment, gift, loan, gratuity, trip, favor
or discount to any City employee or official in connection with the Bid.
7.2 The Vendor further certifies that the individual signing the Bid has the authority
to make a binding legal commitment on behalf of the Vendor to perform and deliver
everything that is required in connection with the Bid. Unless otherwise stated
herein, the Bid shall be effective for a period of thirty (30) days.
BID
TO THE CITY OF BISBEE:
The undersigned hereby offers the following Bid and agrees to furnish the materials and/
or services requested in compliance with all of the terms, conditions, specifications, and
other descriptions of the work associated with this Notice of Solicitation. The Vendor
certifies that he or she has read, understands and will fully and faithfully comply with the
Notice of Solicitation, its attachments and any referenced documents. The Vendor also
certifies that the prices offered were independently developed without consultation with
any of the other bids or potential bidders.
______________________________
Authorized Signature
_____________________
Date
______________________________
Printed Name and Title
Company Name:________________________________________________________
Address:_______________________________________________________________
City, State and Zip Code:__________________________________________________
Telephone Number:______________________________________________________
Fax Number:___________________________________________________________
Email Address:__________________________________________________________
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