DEFENDER MAINTENANCE

The City of Bakersfield is seeking an authorized reseller/partner to supply and maintain Defender‑branded equipment. Bidders must provide brand‑name items exactly as specified; substitutions are prohibited. The contract is a single‑source purchase of maintenance services and related hardware, to be delivered to the city’s facilities with all shipping and handling costs prepaid by the vendor. Sales tax will be added to the invoice, and the vendor must furnish OEM letters confirming authorized reseller status. • Must be an authorized Defender reseller/partner and provide OEM verification letter. • Supply new, non‑refurbished equipment and perform maintenance under the city’s specifications. • All delivery to 1501 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA; vendor responsible for loading dock/forklift limitations. • Electronic bid submission only via Planet Bids; estimated contract value $37,331.50.