Automated Meter Test Platform

Question Deadline: Wed Jul 5, 2023 4:00 PM (EDT) This Invitation for Bid (IFB) may be downloaded at lakeworthbeachfl.bidsandtenders.net or City's website. All Bidders shall have a Bidding System Vendor account and be registered as a Plan Taker for this Bid opportunity, which will enable the Bidders to download the Bid Call Document, to receive Addenda email notifications and download all documents without the watermark preview on them. The original and one (1) electronic copy maximum size of 5 MB file on USB drive of the bid must be submitted in a sealed envelope, marked on the outside of the envelope with the Bid number, title, and date and hour bids are scheduled to be received. Sealed bids shall be mailed or hand-delivered to: City of Lake Worth Beach, City Hall Financial Services Office - Procurement 7 North Dixie Highway, 2nd Floor Lake Worth Beach, FL 33460 To ensure receipt of the latest information and updates via email regarding this bid, or if a Bidder has obtained this Bid Document from a third party, the onus is on the Bidder to create a Bidding System Vendor account and be register as a Plan Taker for the bid opportunity. Copies of this IFB may also be acquired by contacting purchasinq1@lakeworthbeachfl.gov. Time is of the essence and any bid received after 3:00 PM, July 19, 2023 whether by mail or otherwise shall be rejected by the City. The time of receipt shall be determined by the time clock located in the Financial Services Office. Bids shall be placed in a sealed envelope, marked with the bid number, title, date, and hour bids are scheduled to be received. The City offices have limited access to the public at this time. Courier deliveries SHALL NOT require signature for the receipt. Bidders may deliver bids directly to City Hall during regular business hours 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. If bids are delivered in person, visitors shall ring the bell at the City Hall front entrance and wait for assistance or by contacting Procurement Division at (561) 586 - 1770 in advance. Bidders are responsible for ensuring that their bid is stamped by office personnel by the deadline indicated. Bidders are responsible for ensuring that their bid is stamped by office personnel by the deadline indicated. All persons or entities responding to the IFB (hereafter "Bidders") are responsible for ensuring that their bid is received by the City at its' designated office address by the deadline indicated in the IFB. The City will in no way be responsible for delays caused by any occurrence. Bids shall not be submitted and will not be accepted in by e-mail, telephone, telegram, facsimile or any other City's address except as notified below. The time of receipt shall be determined by the time clock in Financial Services Department. The City of Lake Worth Beach is soliciting bids from responsive, responsible, experienced and qualified suppliers to furnish and deliver Automated Meter Test Platform for the City of Lake Worth Beach, Electric Utility. All goods shall be delivered in accordance with the City's specifications and standards and in accordance with this IFB, its exhibits and all issued addendum which are available on the City's website. BID BONDS OR DEPOSITS. **NOT APPLICABLE FOR THIS IFB** Pre-Bid Conference. There will be no pre-bid conference for this project. Time of Completion The supply and delivery of Automated Meter Test Platform for City of Lake Worth Beach, Electric Utility under this project shall commence on the date of Notice to Proceed or Purchase Order is received and be fully completed within the time frame identified in the awarded bid, resulting contract, or a Purchase Order. The resulting contract or Purchase Order will incorporate the following provision regarding liquidated damages: The City and Contractor recognize that the timeframe for completing all work under this Contract is critical and time sensitive. The City will suffer financial loss if the Contractor fails to timely complete all work. In such event, the total amount of the City's damages, will be difficult, if not impossible, to definitely ascertain and quantify. Should the Contractor fail to complete the work within the timeframe established in the Contract, the City shall be entitled to assess, as liquidated damages, but not as a penalty, $ 300 (Three Hundred Dollars) for each calendar day thereafter until all work is complete. The Contractor expressly waives and relinquish any right which it may have to seek to characterize the above noted liquidated damages as a penalty, which the parties agree represents a fair and reasonable estimate of the City's actual damages at the time of contracting if Contractor fails to complete the work within the required time period.

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Electrical.