RFQ197359 PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF ASSORTED ELECTRIC ITEMS

The City of Palo Alto is seeking quotations for the purchase and delivery of assorted electric items, including wire, cutouts, connectors, and other electrical equipment. The City reserves the right to award on an item-by-item basis or aggregate and to award to multiple vendors. The term of the pricing agreement shall be effective on the date of award and shall expire when all goods are delivered to and received by the City. The City will accept alternates for any item noted in this RFQ, but the bidder must provide a data sheet for the proposed alternate. Some key points to consider: * The City has a strong commitment to environmentally preferred purchasing and requires vendors to adhere to certain standards, including the use of recycled materials and minimizing waste. * The City has a Zero Waste goal and requires vendors to comply with the City's Zero Waste and Pollution Prevention Programs. * The City reserves the right to terminate the contract at any time with or without cause. * The City requires vendors to provide a warranty for all materials, supplies, and services provided. * The City has a preference for vendors who can provide products with an ENERGY STAR, Water Sense, or State of California standard rating. * The City requires vendors to provide a life cycle cost analysis for all products provided.