Purchase & Delivery of Household Goods and Supplies in the St. Thomas/St. John & St. Croix Districts

The Government is seeking qualified respondents for the purchase, transportation, and delivery of goods at the Government's designated central warehouses in accordance with the specifications and requirements requested.

Purchase and Delivery of Household Goods and Supplies in the St. Thomas/ St. John & St. Croix Districts.

Delivery locations

• Department of Property & Procurement Central Warehouse, 8201 Subbase, 1st Floor, St. Thomas, VI 00802
• Central Warehouse, 3274 Estate Richmond, Christiansted, St. Croix, VI 00820

Government's requirements

1. Designate a warehouse representative to receive deliveries.
2. Conduct inspection and acceptance of delivered goods.
3. Process payment in accordance with contract terms upon successful delivery and acceptance.
4. The Government shall reject any goods that are damaged or that do not meet contract requirements.

Contractor's requirements

1. Comply with all applicable federal, territorial, and local laws, regulations, and industry standards.
2. Obtain all necessary permits, licenses, and authorizations required to perform under the contract.
3. Replace any damaged, defective, incorrect, or non-conforming items at no additional cost to the Government.
4. Be responsible for all risks of loss or damage to the goods until acceptance by the Government.
5. Supply all goods in new, unused, and original manufacturer packaging.
6. Ensure all items meet the technical specifications and quality requirements identified in the contract documents.
7. Coordinate delivery schedules with the Government's designated warehouse representative.
8. Transport the goods using appropriate vehicles and handling methods to prevent damage during transit.
9. Deliver all goods to the Central Warehouse during normal business hours unless otherwise authorized.
10. Provide all packing slips, delivery tickets, invoices, warranty documentation, manuals, certificates, or other required documentation at the time of delivery.

The respondent(s) shall purchase and deliver contracted goods to the Government's Central Warehouses in accordance with contract specifications, delivery schedules, and acceptance requirements.

Delivery Schedule

Deliveries shall be made within twenty (20) calendar days, unless otherwise requested by DPP after receipt of an official release Purchase Order and shall also be in such amounts and/or quantities as indicated on the release Purchase Order issued by DPP.

The respondent(s) shall provide at least forty-eight (48) hours advance notice prior to delivery. Partial deliveries shall only be permitted with prior written approval from the Contracting Officer or authorized representative.

Inspection and Acceptance

The Government retains all rights to conduct a detailed quality inspection and acceptance or rejection within ten (10) business days of receipt of goods.

Sealed bids in (1 Original) will be received until **10:00 o'clock AM, Atlantic Standard Time, not later than Fri, November 06, 2026**. Electronic Submission: https://gvibuy.buyspeed.com/bso/view/login/login.xhtml

Bids must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the requirements of this Invitation for Bids via the GVIBUY eProcurement system.

The Commissioner of Property & Procurement reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to award the contract to the LOWEST RESPONSIVE and RESPONSIBLE bidder. Past performance will be assessed and considered prior to the issuance of awards.

**Mandatory** documents to be submitted in your bid package: organization and personnel, listing of project experience within the last 2 years, past performance reference letters (2 minimum), and *Non-Collusion Affidavit Form DPP-NCA-52-75*.

CONTRACT PERIOD: The period of any contract entered into under this Invitation for Bids shall be for a period upon execution by the Commissioner of the Department of Property & Procurement through **September 30, 2027**.

OPTION TO RENEW: The service of this contract may be extended for an additional one (1) year period subject to the availability of funds.

The Contractor shall maintain Workmen's Compensation Insurance, & Comprehensive General Liability Insurance against bodily injury with limits of **$100,000.00** and against property damage with limits of **$100,000.00**.