Instructions and Special Conditions Purpose: The Department of Revenue (referred to as or is seeking to obtain forklifts “DOR” “Department”) and stock pickers that are best suited to the intended use at our Liquor Distribution Center. The rental of this equipment will enhance the productivity of delivery of product to the trucks for delivery. It is the responsibility of the prospective bidder to review all information contained within this Invitation and accompanying attachments. Notifications must be sent to the Department of Revenue if a vendor believes the information contained in this Invitation is devised in such a manner that would restrict competition. The Purchasing Division may be reached at telephone number (601) 923-7680 or facsimile number (601) 923-7681. Procurement Time Line It is our intent to follow the schedule below in the execution of this invitation for bid; however, DOR reserves the right to amend and/or change the below schedule of events, as it deems necessary. Invitation for Bid Issue Date: August 17, 2018 First Publication : August 17, 2018 Second Publication: August 24, 2018 August 29, 2018, 12:00 noon (CST) Deadline for Submission of Questions: Bid Packet Submission Deadline: September 5 , 2018, 12:00 noon (CST) Evaluation: September 6, 2018 Qualify Proposals: September 6, 2018 Email Qualified Bidders: September 10, 2018 Protest Deadline: September 17, 2018, 12 noon (CST) Reverse Auction Start Date: September 25, 2018, 2:00 pm (CST) September 26, 2018 Bid Evaluations: Projected Award: September 28, 2018
Instructions and Special Conditions Purpose: The Department of Revenue (referred to as “DOR” or “Department”) is seeking to obtain forklifts and stock pickers that are best suited to the intended use at our Liquor Distribution Center. The rental of this equipment will enhance the productivity of delivery of product to the trucks for delivery. It is the responsibility of the prospective bidder to review all information contained within this Invitation and accompanying attachments. Notifications must be sent to the Department of Revenue if a vendor believes the information contained in this Invitation is devised in such a manner that would restrict competition. The Purchasing Division may be reached at telephone number (601) 923-7680 or facsimile number (601) 923-7681. Procurement Time Line It is our intent to follow the schedule below in the execution of this invitation for bid; however, DOR reserves the right to amend and/or change the below schedule of events, as it deems necessary. Invitation for Bid Issue Date: August 17, 2018 First Publication : August 17, 2018 Second Publication: August 24, 2018 Deadline for Submission of Questions: August 29, 2018, 12:00 noon (CST) Bid Packet Submission Deadline: September 5 , 2018, 12:00 noon (CST) Evaluation: September 6, 2018 Qualify Proposals: September 6, 2018 Email Qualified Bidders: September 10, 2018 Protest Deadline: September 17, 2018, 12 noon (CST) Reverse Auction Start Date: September 25, 2018, 2:00 pm (CST) Bid Evaluations: September 26, 2018 Projected Award: September 28, 2018
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