Common use of Qualified Bidders Clause in Contracts

Qualified Bidders. Bids may be accepted from manufacturers and/or factory authorized dealers who are able and willing to provide responsive service to the ordering agency during the warranty period and the extended warranty period if required. Bidders must be in a position to offer the lowest cost/highest effectiveness, completely assembled units meeting or exceeding the minimum specifications contained herein. When additional equipment (components) are required to complete a bid package which is not normally supplied by the bidder, such equipment shall be supplied by an authorized equipment supplier but shall be the full responsibility of the bidder. Successful vendor should be an authorized dealer and be a physically established dealership with parts and service facilities in New Mexico, with O.E.M. certified mechanics qualified to repair and service all aspects of engine and powertrain components. Awarded vendors are required to submit an annual sales activity report for each item (unit) sold on this Price Agreement. The report shall include the procuring agency name, brief description of units sold, and the total amount subtotaled by processing agency name. The annual sales activity report shall be submitted to the New Mexico State Purchasing Division (NMSPD) along with the annual extension memorandum, at time of renewal.