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ROCKWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT

REQUEST FOR BID

RFB No.: 25-14103

Title: New School Buses

Issue Date: December 1, 2025

This document constitutes Rockwood School District’s (hereafter called the “District” or “RSD”) Request for Bids ("RFB") soliciting bids from qualified individuals, firms, or organizations for the purchase of the school buses as described in this RFB.

Rockwood R-VI School District posts bids and receives bid responses through an online bidding portal. Through this portal, vendors receive notifications of competitive procurement opportunities as well as submit bids and proposals to the District digitally. In order to be invited and able to participate in District bid opportunities, vendors must register through the Rockwood School District Bonfire portal.

Vendors must follow all instructions on the portal for registering and responding to bid opportunities. For questions and technical support, please refer to the “Help” or “Technical Support” links on the portal.

The portal will be used for the following activities:

· Post RFPs

· Receive and respond to questions or inquiries

· Issue associated addenda

· Submit proposals

· Post award notices

To contact the District or ask questions in relation to this RFP, Proposers must initiate the communication electronically through the “Vendor Discussions” or “Ask a Question” features. The District will not accept any respondent’s communications by any other means, except as specifically stated in this RFP.

No contact with any members of the Rockwood School Board, any administrators, staff, or employees of the District is permitted before or after the completion of the RFB process. Failure to follow this directive or any attempt to contact or to influence any such person may result in rejection or disqualification of a Bid.

Any and all responses to written requests for information and questions will be in writing and will be sent to all known interested parties.

Rockwood School District – Request for Bid Page 1

Page 1 | 21 Important Dates

RFB Issue Date December 1, 2025

Questions Due Date December 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM CST

Bid Due Date December 18, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST

Public Bid Opening Date December 18, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST

Expected Board of Education Approval Date January 15, 2025

Bus Delivery Dates July 1-15, 2025

A public bid opening will be held on December 18, 2025 at 2:00 p.m., at 111 East North Street, Eureka, MO 63025.

I. RFB INSTRUCTIONS AND CONDITIONS

1. INTRODUCTION

The District is a nationally recognized, diverse community of learners. Currently the District serves nearly 19,000 students, made up of four high schools, six middle schools, and nineteen elementary schools, a talented and gifted campus, and a school for at-risk high school students. The District employs nearly 3,500 people and covers 150 square miles in much of western St. Louis and northern Jefferson counties. The District has consistently earned the accreditation of Distinction in Performance by the Missouri Department of Education. Additional detailed information about the District may be found at www.rsdmo.org.

The Rockwood School District invites you to submit a bid according to the requirements contained herein for new and used buses.

2. BID PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

A. Bidders must register, log in, and follow the instructions on the Rockwood School District Bonfire portal. Registration is free and is the only method by which vendors may submit responses for this bid.

B. Sealed bids must be SUBMITTED ON THE ROCKWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT BONFIRE PORTAL only (no other location permitted), no later than the date and time specified in the RFB. NO EXCEPTIONS. The portal will not permit late submissions of bids.

C. Your submission must be uploaded, submitted, and finalized prior to the deadline of December 18, 2025. We strongly recommend that you give yourself sufficient time and at least ONE (1) day before the deadline to begin the uploading process and to finalize your submission.

D. To contact the District or ask questions related to this RFB, Bidders must initiate the communication electronically through the “Vendor Discussions” or “Ask a Question” features. The District will not accept any respondent’s communications by any other means except as specifically stated in this RFB.

E. This RFB may be amended only by addendum in accordance with this section. If the District, for any reason, determines that it is necessary to provide additional information relating to this RFB, such information will be communicated to all respondents by addendum posted on Rockwood School District’s Bonfire portal. Each addendum forms an integral part of this RFB and may contain important information, including significant changes to this RFB. Respondents are responsible for obtaining all addenda issued by the Rockwood School District.

F. Vendor questions regarding this opportunity must be submitted electronically through the “Vendor Discussions” or “Ask a Question” features by December 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM. Vendors will not be able to submit messages or questions after this time.

G. Bids shall be prepared simply but completely, providing a straightforward, concise description of capabilities to satisfy the requirements of the RFB. Emphasis should be on completeness and clarity of content. At the same time, bids should be as thorough and detailed as possible so that the District may properly evaluate the Bidder's capabilities to provide the required services.

H. Bidders must include at least the following information, data, and responses labeled accordingly in their bids:

(1) Bidder’s full name and principal office address, and descriptions of the type of business entity (e.g., publicly held corporation, private non-profit, proprietorship, partnership, etc.).

(2) If Bidder is incorporated, include the state in which it is incorporated and list the name and occupation of those individuals serving on the board of directors, along with the name of any entity or person owning 10% or more of the corporation.

(3) The name, title, mailing address, telephone number, fax number, and email address of the contact person for this RFB and the bid.

I. Bidder must provide a Certificate of Good Standing indicating they have filed all reports and paid the necessary fees to the Secretary of State’s office in the state where they are licensed.

J. Bidder must state whether they have been involved in any litigation during the last five years, and if so, describe any such litigation.

3. AWARD

Award(s) will be made to the responsive and responsible Bidder(s) whose bid(s) is deemed to be most advantageous to the District, taking into account the overall content of the bid, cost, overall bid, experience, and qualifications of the firm and staff assigned and quality and content of the manner in which the services are proposed to be performed. The District reserves the right to split the award or to make multiple awards and to make award on a part or portion of a bid. The District may request additional information and/or an interview with some or all Bidders as part of the selection process. In no event shall the District be required to explain the evaluation process or award selection to any Bidder.

4. RIGHT TO REJECT

The District reserves the right to accept any bid, to reject any and all bids, and to waive any irregularities or informalities in any bids. Conditional bids will not be accepted.

5. BIDS FINAL

All Bids shall be deemed final, conclusive, and irrevocable, and no Bid shall be subject to correction or amendment for any error or miscalculation.

6. COST OF PREPARATION

The cost of preparing and submitting a response to this RFB will be assumed solely by each Bidder, whether or not any agreement is signed as a result of this RFB.

7. OWNERSHIP OF SUBMITTALS

All completed Bids submitted in response to this RFB become the property of the District upon submission. The District may use the bid for any purpose deemed appropriate. The bid material may become part of any contract between the successful Bidder and the District.

8. RFB INTERPRETATION

Interpretation of the wording of this RFB will be the responsibility of the District, and that interpretation will be final and binding.

9. PRICE

Bidders are cautioned that services must be furnished at the fees, costs, and/or rates submitted and proposed unless otherwise stated. No increase in costs will be permitted during the term of the contract.

10. CONTRACT

The Rockwood Board of Education must formally approve the award of any contract(s) or agreement to purchase, with approval anticipated to be received no later than January 16, 2025.

11. BILLING AND PAYMENT

Invoices shall be submitted directly to the Rockwood School District via email at accountspayable@rsdmo.org or mailed to the District’s Finance Office at 111 E. North St., Eureka, MO 63025. Each invoice should contain the District purchase order number, date of shipment, quantity, price, and items(s) shipped. Invoices will not become due and payable until all times listed on the invoice are received complete.

Rockwood School District’s payment terms are Net 45.

12. INSURANCE

The successful Bidder will be expected to provide the following types of insurance with the described limits:

$ 1,000,000 property damage per occurrence

$ 1,000,000 aggregate all claims per occurrence

Workers' Compensation As required by applicable law

Employer's Liability $ 1,000,000 per occurrence

Automotive Liability $ 1,000,000 per occurrence

13. TAXES

Bidders shall NOT INCLUDE FEDERAL EXCISE TAX, TRANSPORTATION TAX, or STATE RETAIL SALES TAX in their cost bid, as these taxes do not apply to the District.

14. NO PARTICIPATION

The successful Bidder shall not directly or indirectly participate as a Bidder, bidder, or subcontractor to a Bidder or bidder on any bids or request for bids to be designed or services to be provided as part of the projects contemplated by this RFB.

15. EXCEPTIONS

If a Bidder takes exception to any part of these specifications as written or as amended by any addenda subsequently issued or the Agreement, they must do so in writing. Said exceptions must be submitted with the bid. Failure to do so will be construed as acceptance of all items of the specification and the Agreement.

16. USE OF INFORMATION

A. Any specifications, drawings, sketches, models, samples, data, computer programs or documentation, or other technical or business information (“Information”) furnished or disclosed to interested parties under this RFB, or as the result of this RFB, shall remain the property of the District and, when in tangible form, all copies of such information shall be returned to the District upon request. Unless such information was previously known to a party, free of any obligation to keep it confidential, or has been or is subsequently made public by the District or a third party, it shall be held in confidence by such party, shall be used only for the purposes of this RFB, and may not be used for other purposes except upon such terms and conditions as may be mutually agreed upon in writing.

B. No specifications, drawings, sketches, models, samples, tools, or other apparatus programs, technical information, or data, written, oral, or otherwise, furnished by any interested party to the District under this RFB shall be considered to be confidential or proprietary.

17. TOBACCO-FREE DISTRICT

The Rockwood School District Board of Education has adopted a policy to provide a tobacco-free environment within Rockwood School District’s boundaries, including buildings, facilities, grounds, parking lots, etc. The use of any tobacco products by any visitor, including employees of Contractors and Subcontracts, is prohibited at all times.

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II. DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCTS

INTRODUCTION:

Through this RFB, the District is seeking bids from organizations, companies or firms for the purchase of 15 school buses.

While subject to final determination, the District anticipates the successful bidder(s) will begin delivery of the new buses between July 1-15, 2026.

NEW BUS GENERAL FLEET REQUIREMENTS:

The District will be purchasing approximately 15 buses consisting of Class “C” buses with seating capacities of 77 and 83 passengers to replace the buses in our current fleet that are being sold.

Proposed buses should be new (2027) and must be inspected prior to delivery with state stickers applied.

Pricing must be submitted in the attached Bid Form.

NEW BUS SPECIFICATIONS:

All buses must meet or exceed the current applicable Missouri school bus standards per Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and be equipped with the following.

· Engine - Ford 7.3L or equivalent 350HP @ 468 368lb ft torque on standard 87 octane fuel @3900 RPM. The road governor limits the top speed of buses with an electronic engine governor. Standard road speed governor is set at 75 mph before leaving the factory.

· Engine Warranty – Minimum 5-year engine and transmission warranty

· ORVR - Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery System installed.

· ORVR unit located aft of rear axle on passenger side of bus adjacent to fuel fill pipe and tank.

· Gas engine must meet 2022 Emission Standards

· Tailpipe exists left side of school bus in front of rear wheels

· 750-Watt block heater located front of school bus

· Unit equipped with rubber coolant hose with constant tension clamps

· Steering - Full power 50-degree wheel cut. Tilt both up and down and telescoping. Cruise control ON/OFF, set and resume/accelerate

· Ford 6R140 - 6 speed transmission or equivalent

· Brake System - Internal expanding, transmission mounted. Mechanical operation with foot control application at driver's left.

· Brake System - Both front and rear systems are hydraulic

· Dust shields

· Controls - Hand operated parking brake with warning light, transmission selector, dimmer switch, switch panel dimmable lighting, steering column mounted key-type start switch.

· Axle - Front 12,000 lbs. with oil lubed bearings. Hubcaps with window seal.

· Axle - Rear 21,000 lbs. 5.29 with oil lubed bearing.

· Spring - Front 10,000 lbs.

· Spring - Rear 21,000 lbs.

· Shock Absorbers - Front and rear double-action piston type with long life bonded bushings.

· Cooper Tires or equivalent - 11R 22.5 14ply HWY Front and M/S Rear

· ESC - Electronic Stability Control

· Wheels - Hub Piloted steel disc wheels 8 x 22.5 rims.

· Oil filled front hubs

· Front and rear wheels to be factory balanced.

· Alternator - Minimum 240 AMP Leece Neville

· Battery System - Three (3) Group 31 batteries. Batteries are in an enclosed sliding tray with single lock latch with hinged door.

· Battery disconnect switch

· Battery loom must provide nylon corrugated loom on the positive and negative battery cables from terminal end to terminal end

· Instruments/Gauges - Speedometer, seven-digit odometer, resettable trip odometer, Tachometer, Oil pressure, Fuel level, Coolant Temp, Voltmeter, Transmission Temp, Gauge/Audible Alarm are displayed in the LCD Message

· LED Warnings / Telltale Indicators: HEST Indicator; Brake Failure, Wait To Start, ABS, Park Brake Applied, Check Transmission, Left Turn Signal, High Beam, Right Turn Signal, Coolant Level, Transmission Oil Temperature, Stop Engine, Engine Warning, Coolant Temperature, Low Fuel, Engine Retarder, and Engine Maintenance

· Pre-trip individual light - check system allowing for one person to inspect all exterior lights

· Message Display Center: When configured this display will provide a continuous readout for volts, amps, transmission fluid temperature, and applied air pressure (with optional air brakes). Interactive LCD display also provides system alerts such as regen needed, low DEF fluid levels, voltage error, water in fuel, engine warning, J1939 communication failure, stop engine, turn signal on; and also displays service diagnostic features

· Dash mounted switches - Headlights with Parking Light position, Gauge and Dimmer switch and High Idle

· Class A fender mounted turn signals

· Horn - Dual electric horn

· Fuel Tank - 100 gallons with tank mounted in the rear overhang between the frame rails

· Includes a black screw down sender inspection plate that is accessible without removing flooring material

· Right hand fill opening with spring loaded locking door

· Body parts thoroughly rust-proofed after fabrication and before assembly

· Front and Rear Tow Hooks

· Winter front and bug screen

Body

· True 77 passenger bus body, not 71 passenger body with seating for 77

· 83 passenger, Class D and conventional

· Air Conditioning

· Minimum 120 BTUs

· Front and Rear Wall Evaporator

· Dual Compression System

· 77"-78” headroom measured over plywood

· Extended window and seat rail. Continuation of window and seat rail around rear corner panel to the rear emergency door post

· Additional Insulation Package - Driver's area, Front roof cap area and all bow cavities

· Windshield - Three or Four piece of flat shaded plate glass.

· Grip handles and cowl steps to help clean windshield

· Wipers - Bottom mounted wet arm wipers with intermittent single switch with 5 intermittent speeds and two motors

· Driver's window to be clear tempered glass with double sliding aluminum sash with security fasteners for locking both windows

· Factory tinted/tempered 12" passenger windows with aluminum frames.

· Factory tinted/tempered upper and lower glass in rear emergency door.

· Rear vandal lock

· Factory tinted/tempered rear passenger windows

· Driver's window to be clear tempered glass with double sliding black sash with security fasteners for locking both windows

· Two (2) hinged push-out emergency exit windows on each side evenly spaced

· Two (2) non-leak roof hatches

· Non-seat belts ready seat frames with rebond foam

· Modesty panel between floor and bottom of right hand

· National driver's seat with cloth insert. Aisle side armrest

· Electric operated entrance door with lock - 3 position

· All seats upholstered with fire retardant upholstery in solid grey

· 5" fire black upholstered header pad above emergency door

· Floor - 5/8" treated floor attached with screws

· Aisle - 3/16" thick ribbed black in aisles and at entrance aisle area. Aluminum aisle trim full length of body. Black plastic cove molding the full length of body along wall

· Heavy duty rubber studded step tread with white nosing on entrance door steps

· Black floor

· Undercoat - Underside of body floor, skirt and wheel housings thoroughly undercoated prior to body mount on chassis to ensure best coverage and maximum corrosion resistance. Undercoat after body mounted.

· Heaters - 90,000 BTU front system with defroster. Defroster will include full manifold running full length of windshield to provide sufficient warm air to keep all areas free of fog, ice and snow

· Heated air from front heater will be pressurized in a duct extending back to the third seat with a three-speed permanent magnet type blower delivering warm air to the middle of the body

· 50,000 BTU Stepwell heater with (2) speed blower and to provide warm air to keep entrance door clear of fog, ice and snow

· 50,000 BTU mid ship heater

· 50,000 BTU rear heater

· Heavy duty heater water pump

· Sheet metal covering all interior heater hoses

· Dual ball type heater cut off valves in engine compartment

· Manual ball type water flow control valve next to driver

· Two (2) auxiliary metal multi-directional two speed defroster fan mounted at the upper right and upper left of the windshield.

· Power port located left hand switch panel for connecting electrical accessories

· Back up - Two minimum 4" clear right and left rear LED

· Clearance - Two LED amber front and two LED amber rear

· Cluster - Three LED amber front and three LED amber rear

· Daytime - Running lights - Head lamps, tail, license plate, parking, clearance and marker lights are automatically activated when engine is running and park brake is released

· Directional - Two front located in headlight assembly and two 7" amber LED lights mounted on rear

· Dual row interior passenger lights.

· Driver Dome Light with separate switch

· Headlights - Two halogen single sealed beam

· Side Marker - Amber right with left intermediate side marker lights

· Stepwell - 15 Candlepower. Wired to operate with ID lights and entrance door open

· Stop and Tail - Two 4" combination LED lights. Right and left rear license panel in combination with 7" stop and tail LED lights with clear red lens

· Warning System - 8 light sequential system with warning light with dual hoods

· Back up alarm

· Crossing Arm - Electric operated crossing control arm with yellow poly-rod and interrupt switch

· Electric Stop Arm - Front and Rear LED Red Lights

· AM/FM/USB/MP3/PA stereo with a minimum of 8 speakers

· LED Strobe light

· Remote and Heated Driver Mirrors

· Heated cross view mirror

· Rear mud flaps and rubber fenders

· Body Fluid Kit, Seat Belt Cutter, Triangle Warning Kit, FAK and Fire Ext.

· 3M diamond grade reflective tape only extending down both sides, on rear both vertically and horizontally and "School Bus" lettering on front and rear

· Overhead driver's storage directly above driver's window

· Transparent dark green tint 6.5” x 30” smooth edge plastic. Located in front of driver. Adjustable vertically on two arms pivoted at ends of visor and at anchor points on windshield header.

· Bus must meet Kentucky Pole Test and Colorado Rack. Please include certificates

· White painted roof

· 5 Year Paint Warranty

· 2 Year Paint Warranty - Fade or Discoloration

· 6 x 30 interior mirror with back up camera

· Driver's Cup Holder

· Full length acoustical headliner

· Child check system

· Armor heavy duty undercoat treatment

NEW BUS GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Purchase prices for new buses included in final RFP will be Dealer’s final and best offer.

2. Dealer may be responsible for the wiring and installation of a (2) camera head, HD recording system. The District’s standardized make/model number is REI HD420W-4320GB. All cameras will be provided by the District.

3. Upon acceptance and inspection by the Rockwood School Transportation Department, all buses will be delivered to the District’s Wildwood bus lot located at 17146 Manchester Rd., Wildwood, MO 63040, with titles, state inspections and any paperwork required for DMV registration.

4. The dealer will agree to reimburse the District for any and all contracted services or short-term bus leases/rentals required to provide route services to students due to late delivery of buses or incomplete paper work that would delay a bus from being placed in service.

5. The new buses will have a minimum of a 5-Year/Unlimited Mile bumper to bumper warranty – Parts and Labor.

6. Awarded vendor for new buses must have a body/chassis warranty location within 50 miles of Eureka, MO.

7. Any bus purchased must be pre-delivery serviced, Missouri State inspected, and factory guaranteed and must comply with both Federal and State of Missouri requirements and regulations.

8. All buses will be delivered clean inside and out.

9. Proposals shall be submitted with buses that include, at minimum, all specs contained herein. The quality of goods, products, materials, equipment, workmanship and services shall be as per specification and must be to the satisfaction of the Director of Transportation. The Director of Transportation shall have full power and authority to reject any materials furnished that in his or her opinion do not meet the needs of the District based upon condition and/or specs listed.

10. Upon approval by the Board of Education to proceed with purchase, the District will advise the dealer no later than 10 business days after Board approval to proceed with purchase.

11. Any purchase discrepancies, product defects or shortages in this equipment must be rectified by your local representative with the District’s Director of Transportation.

12. Buses accepted by the District with cosmetic damage must be rectified by the dealer unless agreed to otherwise. Documented cosmetic defects corrected by District mechanics will be reimbursed by the dealer for parts and labor as agreed to by both parties in advance of work being performed.

13. Payment will be made after complete acceptance by the Rockwood School District or as agreed upon. Complete acceptance means rectifying any purchase discrepancies, shortages, product defects and/or any items not in compliance with the RFP specifications, inspection stickers, titles, documentation required for licensing, and final inspection by Rockwood staff.

14. Should the District incur legal expenses to enforce a provision of this bid or purchase, the dealer agrees to reimburse the District for actual costs.

Warranty Information

Please include a copy (or detailed description) of all warranties on the buses and equipment being proposed, plus the cost to the District of maintaining such warranties after the expiration of this agreement.

Questions: (Enter responses in Bid Form)

1. Please indicate if your dealership provides a traveling parts truck for regular visits to our maintenance location in Wildwood.

2. Indicate if you offer reimbursement to Rockwood School District for any warranty repair work completed for the full term of the warranty by Rockwood mechanics. If so, at what hourly rate do you reimburse and will you reimburse a third party should Rockwood outsource warranty work?

3. Specify if your dealership provides Blue Tooth hardware and software for all powertrain components.

4. Indicate if your dealership can provide Rockwood School District Transportation Department with two or more over the phone certified ASE Master Certified Technicians to troubleshoot items at no cost to the district.

5. Specify if your dealership provide free shipping for parts.

III. PURCHASE ORDER TERMS AND CONDITIONS

GENERAL - The following terms and conditions shall apply to the purchase of the goods (“Goods”) listed on the front of this Purchase Order (“Terms and Conditions”) by Rockwood R-VI School District (“District’) from the vendor described on the front of the Purchase Order (“Contractor”). The District reserves the right to cancel all or selected line items of this Purchase Order without penalty.

SCOPE AND PROVISION OF GOODS – Contractor agrees to provide the District the Goods listed and described on the front of this Purchase Order at the prices specified, in accordance with these Terms and Conditions. Commencement of performance shall be deemed to constitute acceptance of this Purchase Order by Contractor.

SHIPMENT - Goods shipped that are in excess of the quantity ordered, or are not priced in accordance with the Purchase Order, are subject to return to the Contractor at the Contractor’s expense. Shipping terms shall be FOB Destination Point, Freight Prepaid and Allowed; Goods must include packing list showing items shipped and Purchase Order number.

DELIVERY - The Contractor shall be liable for the full replacement value of any Goods lost or damaged. All deliveries must be made inside each facility and location specified on the front of this Purchase Order. Deliveries shall only be made Monday through Friday, with the exception of holidays, to offices - between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., and to schools - between 9:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Drivers must be bonded, have a clean driving record, and have the appropriate training to handle any hazardous items. Contractor will have the ability (including all applicable permits and licenses) to handle all types of shipments ranging from letters to multi-carton shipments and including bulky and fragile items. Delivery must include a current MSDS for each hazardous chemical or chemical compound delivered to the District.

GOVERNING LAW – This Purchase Order shall be governed, construed and interpreted under Missouri law, and shall be deemed to be executed and performed in the County of St. Louis, Missouri. Any legal action relating to this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Missouri, and the parties agree to the exclusive exercise of jurisdiction and venue over them by a court of competent jurisdiction located in the County of St. Louis, Missouri, or federal court located in the City of St. Louis, Missouri.

TAXES - The District is exempt from state, sales, and use taxes and federal excise taxes. A copy of state tax exemption letter is available upon request.

TERMINATION - The District may terminate this Purchase Order for convenience by giving Contractor 15 day’s written notice of termination.

WARRANTY - Contractor expressly warrants that all Goods covered by this Purchase Order will conform to the specifications, drawings, samples or other description furnished or specified by the District, will be fit and sufficient for the purpose intended and will be merchantable, of good material and workmanship and free from defect. Contractor also warrants that the Goods covered by this Purchase Order which are of Contractor design or are Contractor standard product are in accordance with Contractor specifications, and will be fit and sufficient for the purpose intended.

HOLD HARMLESS - Contractor hereby agrees to defend, hold harmless and indemnify the District from and against all liabilities, actions, suits, claims, damages, costs, expenses and losses arising from the Goods and from the District’s use, sale or other disposition of the Goods. Contractor agrees to carry comprehensive general liability insurance and workmen’s compensation insurance, satisfactory to the District, and upon request, to furnish written evidence of such insurance coverage.

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE - No Goods delivered and received pursuant to this Purchase Order shall be deemed accepted until the District has had reasonable opportunity to inspect said Goods. All Goods which are discovered to be defective or which do not conform to any warranty of the Contractor herein upon initial inspection or at any later time if the defects contained in the Goods were not reasonably ascertainable upon the initial inspection, may be returned at the Contractor’s expense for full credit or replacement. No Goods returned as defective shall be replaced without District’s authorization. Such return shall in no way affect District’s discount privileges.

CHANGES - No alteration in any of the terms, conditions, delivery, prices, quality, quantities, or specifications of this Purchase Order will be effective without written order or consent the District. Unauthorized substitutions will be made entirely at Contractor’s risk and, at the District's option, may be returned without prior authorization at Contractor’s expense.

COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS - Contractor agrees to comply with all applicable federal and state laws, regulations and policies, as amended, including those regarding discrimination, unfair labor practices, anti-kick-back and collusion.

LIENS, CLAIMS AND ENCUMBRANCES - Contractor warrants and represents that the Goods when delivered hereunder, will be free and clear of all liens, claims, encumbrances and infringements of any patents, trademarks, copyrights or franchise rights.

PAYMENT TERMS - Net 45 days from date of invoice.

OTHER - Purchase Order number must be marked on the invoice and all packages. Contractor is responsible for any and all charges for failure to ship to correct address.

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