January 15, 20187 SENECA GAMING CORPORATION
Request for Quotation: RFQ SNRC-0042-18JC- Purchase of a customized 12-14 passenger Mercedes Sprinter Van.s. This vehicle is for the Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino in Niagara Falls, NY
I.RFQ Overview
This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) on behalf of the Seneca Gaming Corporation (SGC). It is imperative that you read and respond if you are interested in providing a proposal. Any questions that you have can be submitted via e-mail to John Czepinski. . Proposals received after the deadline will not be considered. SGC recognizes e-mail as a sealed response in relation to this RFP. All communications regarding this bid should be addressed to:
Seneca Gaming Corporation
Procurement Department
Attn: John Czepinski
310 Fourth Street
Niagara Falls, NY 14303
RE: # SNRC- 0042-18JC
Telephone: (716) 501-2162
The Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino Transportation located in Niagara Falls NY is seeking an authorized Mercedes Sprinter customization dealer to supply the below vehicle for the property.
Your proposal is due back to me via e-mail by Monday January 22, 2018, 5PM ET
II. Seneca Gaming Requirements Overview
Go to to review SGC Business Standards for PO Terms and Conditions.
Vendor Registration/SNI License: Awarded Vendor(s) agrees to submit a completed Vendor Registration Form and designated fees (inclusive of Seneca Nation of Indians Business License) as required by SGC’s regulator, the Seneca Gaming Authority (SGA). It is the Awarded Vendor(s) responsibility to fulfill the requirements, submit information and cooperate with any SGA investigation into its business functions, structures and principals when sales by said Awarded Vendor may reach or exceed Seventy Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000); and to maintain the registration/license through the duration of any purchase order or contract resulting from this RFP. Failure to do so will entitle SGC to immediately rescind and/or terminate any resultant contract or business relationship and may result in the suspension of payments to the Awarded Vendor. A SAMPLE copy of this license application is included with the RFP. DO NOT complete and return this sample application with your proposal
The SGA may also, in an appropriate case, require the licensure of individual employees of the Awarded Vendor who perform certain services that are or may be closely associated with SGC’s casino operation. As SGA retains the discretion to make this type of determination on a case-by-case basis, SGC is unable at the RFP point in the bidding process to state definitively whether such licensure will be required in any particular case.
The awarded bidder must have or obtaina Non Compact license from the SGA before any payments that exceed $75,000 can be paid under this tender. A sample application is included with this RFP.
Seneca Nation of Indians Business License: In addition to SGA licensure, Awarded Vendor(s) with a calendar year spend of over $10,000 are required to obtain a Seneca Nation of Indians (SNI) business license throughout the course of any contract or business dealings with SGC. It is the Awarded Vendor(s) sole responsibility to maintain and renew the SNI business license in accordance with the terms set forth in the “Seneca Nation of Indians Business Code”. The cost of the license is currently $750.00. The Awarded Vendor must submit the application, together with the requisite fee, within 30 days following award of contract, to the following address: Seneca Nation of Indians, Business Permit Office, 12837 Rte. 438, Irving, NY 14081. To obtain the application form, and for any questions, please contact the SNI Business Office at (716) 532-4900, ext. 5033 or visit the SGC website at A copy of the Awarded Vendor’s application should contemporaneously be sent to Seneca Gaming Corporation - Procurement Department, 310 Fourth Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14303
III. Product Requirements/Requested Features
Supply (1) 12-14 passenger new customized Sprinter Van with the Mercedes nameplate. Blackis preferred color option. Vehicle to be minimally equipped with the features below.
3500 Series Cargo Van Extended High Top
IV. Proposal Format.
Provide vehicle “Build Sheet” with feature/options listed for the vehicle proposed.
Please provide the pricing on your company’s quotation form or letterhead. List any additional discount/rebates separately. Pricing to include delivery to Niagara Falls NY.
Include Lead Time for the vehicle.