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BANNOCK COUNTY

INVITATION TO BID (ITB)

Road Striping Materials & Labor

Issue Date April 7, 2026

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 ITB ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

2 OVERVIEW

2.1 PURPOSE

2.2 QUESTIONS

2.3 BID PREPARATION COSTS

2.4 INTERVIEWS

2.5 DELIVERY TO COUNTY

2.6 ACCEPTANCE & REJECTION

2.7 DISCLOSURE OF CONTRACTORS CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

2.8 SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTOR'S AGENT

2.9 SINGLE BID RESPONSE

3 INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION OF BID

3.1 SUBMISSION OF BID

3.2 FILE FORMAT

3.3 SUBMISSION MODIFICATION

3.4 TIMELY SUBMISSION

3.5 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

3.6 NEGOTIATIONS

4 MANDATORY SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

4.1 COVER LETTER

4.2 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ADDENDUM(S)

4.3 AUTHORIZED TO BIND THE CONTRACTOR

4.4 CONFLICT OF INTEREST

4.5 BID RIGGING

4.6 BARRED OR SUSPENDED

4.7 PUBLIC WORKS LICENSE

4.8 CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE

5 SCOPE OF WORK

5.1 MATERIALS & LABOR

5.2 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

5.3 SAFETY ENFORCEMENT

5.4 SUB-CONTRACTOR

5.5 LAWS AND LICENSURE

5.6 COUNTY RESPONSIBILITIES

5.7 DISCOUNTS

6 BID SCHEDULE

6.1 BID SCHEDULE

6.2 EQUIVALENT

7 CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT

7.1 METHOD OF AWARD

7.2 TRADE SECRETS

7.3 CONTRACT MONITORING

7.4 PROTEST FROM THE CONTRACTOR

7.6 WAIVER

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1 ITB Administrative Information

ITB Title: Road Striping Materials & Labor

ITB Project Description: Bannock County is requesting bids to supply materials and apply traffic line striping to various roads within Bannock County.

ITB Lead:

Shanda Crystal, Chief Procurement Officer Bannock County 624 East Center, Room 101 Pocatello, ID 83201 shandac@bannockcounty.gov 208-236-7214

Submit Bids:

Upload electronic bids and documents at https://bannockcounty.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=o penOpportunities

Notice of ITB: April 7 and 14, 2026

Deadline to Receive Questions: April 16, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time

Deadline for County to Respond to Questions:

On or before April 20, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time

ITB Closing Date: April 22, 2026, at 11:30 p.m. Mountain Time

Public Opening of ITB Date: April 23, 2026, at 8:45 a.m. Mountain Time

Contract Award Date (Anticipated): April 28, 2026 mailto:shandac@bannockcounty.gov https://bannockcounty.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities

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2 OVERVIEW

Purpose

Bannock County is requesting bids from individuals, firms, partnerships, or corporations having specific experience with the following:

Supply materials, paint and glass beads, for traffic road striping

Apply traffic paint and glass bead

The following information must be submitted as part of your bid:

1) Provide complete and comprehensive responses to each part of Section 4 MANDATORY

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS.

2) Review in detail section 5 SCOPE OF WORK.

3) Submit a response to the cost proposal.

Any bid submitted that does not provide a response to each of the required sections may be deemed as non-responsive and may be rejected.

Questions

2.2.1 This Solicitation is issued by the Bannock County Commissioners. The ITB Lead is the only contact for this Solicitation. All correspondence must be in writing. If it becomes necessary to revise any part of this ITB, addenda will be communicated to all respondents by addendum on Bannock County’s e- Procurement Portal at https://bannockcounty.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities . Each addendum becomes an integral part of this ITB and contains important information, including significant changes to this ITB. Bannock County will not accept any respondent’s communications by any other means, except as specifically stated in this ITB.

It is the responsibility of parties interested in this ITB to confirm with the ITB Lead regarding any updates or addendums. Any oral interpretations or clarifications of this ITB must not be relied upon. All changes to this ITB will be in writing and must be communicated to all known ITB Holders via the e-Procurement Portal to be valid. Alternate Bids are not allowed.

2.2.2 Questions or other correspondence must be submitted in writing to the ITB Lead electronically through the Opportunity Q&A on this Solicitation. Official answers to all written questions will be communicated to all respondents by posted addendum on Bannock County’s e-Procurement Portal.

QUESTIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN TIME ON THE DATE LISTED IN THE ITB

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION.

2.2.3 Bids which condition the Bid based upon the County accepting other terms and conditions not found in the ITB, or which take exception to the County’s terms and conditions, will be found non-responsive, and no further consideration of the Bid will be given.

2.3 Bid Preparation Costs

Costs for developing bids pursuant to this ITB are entirely the contractor’s responsibility. They shall not

ITB – Road Striping Material & Labor Page 3 of 16 April 7, 2026 be chargeable to the County. By submitting a bid, the contractor agrees that the contents of the submittals and any supporting analysis will become the property of Bannock County.

2.4 Interviews

As provided herein, interviews may be conducted with any or all responsive Contractor(s) who’s bids are determined to be reasonably acceptable of being selected for award. The County will not be liable for any costs incurred by the Contractor in connection with such interview (i.e. travel, accommodations, etc.).

2.5 Delivery to County

Bids will only be received by the County’s e-Procurement portal, Bonfire; no facsimile bids or other delivery methods will be accepted. It is the contractor’s responsibility to ensure that the bid is received prior to deadline.

2.6 Acceptance and Rejection

The County reserves the following rights:

To reject any or all submittals, or any part thereof;

To reissue the Invitation to Bid;

To invite additional respondents to the ITB;

To request additional information and data from any or all respondents;

To extend the date for submission of responses;

To supplement, amend, or modify the ITB and cancel this request with or without the substitution of another ITB;

To disqualify any respondent who fails to provide information or data requested herein or who provides inaccurate or misleading information or data;

To disqualify any respondent based on any real or apparent conflict of interest;

To waive any minor defects in the submittal if this is to the advantage of the County; and

To accept the submittal that is in the best interest of the County.

The County's decision shall be final. The County's waiver of a minor defect shall not modify the ITB or excuse the Contractor from full compliance with its obligations if the Contractor is awarded the contract.

The County reserves the right to let separate agreements on any aspect of the work.

Bids that contain false or misleading statements or provide references that do not support an attribute or condition claimed by the Contractor may be rejected. If, in the opinion of the County, such information was intended to mislead the County in its evaluation of the Contractor, the statement shall be rejected.

2.7 Disclosure of Contractor’s Confidential Information

Be advised that all information contained in bids submitted in response to this solicitation may be subject to the Idaho Public Records Request Act, Idaho Code §74-102, and information use and disclosure are governed by this Act.

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Bids will be kept confidential until negotiations and recommendation of award are completed by the County.

At that time, all bids and documents pertaining to the bids will be open to the public, except for material that is clearly marked proprietary or confidential.

2.8 Signature of Contractor’s Agent

Each bid and any clarification to that statement shall be signed by an officer of the contractor or a designated agent empowered to bind the contractor in a contract.

2.9 Single Bid Response

If only one bid is received in response to the invitation to bid, a detailed cost proposal may be requested of the single Bidder. A cost/price analysis and evaluation and/or audit may be performed of the cost proposal in order to determine if the price is fair and reasonable.

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3 INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION OF BID

Submission of Bid

Bids must be submitted online through Bannock County’s e-Procurement Portal. Upload electronic bids and documents at https://bannockcounty.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities. Should there be any doubt as to any meaning or intent of any ITB statement or provision, the Contractor should submit their inquiries in writing as prescribed. No changes may be made in the phraseology of the forms nor may the Contractor add any phraseology conditioning the acceptance of the award.

Browser cookies must be enabled. Respondents should contact Bonfire at Support@GoBonfire.com for technical questions related to submissions or visit Bonfire’s help forum at https://bonfirehub.zendesk.com/hc .

3.2 File Format

Submission materials should be prepared in the file formats listed under Requested Information for this opportunity in the Bonfire Portal; the maximum upload file size is 1000 MB. Documents should not be embedded within uploaded files, as the embedded files will not be accessible or evaluated.

3.3 Submission Modification

Contractors can modify their submissions up to the Submission Deadline listed for this Solicitation directly through the e-Procurement Portal. Any Bid may be withdrawn prior to the scheduled date and time set for the Bid opening by clicking un-submit within the e-Procurement Portal by the bidder or their authorized agent. No Bid may be withdrawn after the date and time set for the Bid opening.

If your Bid contains trade secret information which you have identified, you must also submit a redacted copy of the Bid (in electronic format, with the word “redacted” in the file name) with all trade secret information removed or blacked out; as well as a separate document containing a complete list (per the instructions in Section 4.7, below) of all trade secret information which was removed or blacked out in the redacted copy.

3.4 Timely Submission

Contractors are solely responsible to ensure timely submission of their Bids to the County via the eProcurement Portal as given in this solicitation. Bids must be uploaded, submitted, and finalized prior to the Closing Date and Time listed in the ITB Administrative Information. It is strongly recommended that contractors give themselves sufficient time and at least ONE (1) day before the Closing Date to begin the uploading process and to finalize their submissions.

The County’s e-Procurement portal clock is the official clock for the determination of all deadline dates and times. Without exception, bids will not be accepted after the submission deadline regardless of any technical difficulties such as poor internet connections.

Bannock County assumes no responsibility for the failure of any computer or other equipment to deliver all or a portion of the bid at the time and in the manner required by the solicitation. Neither Bonfire, nor https://bannockcounty.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities mailto:Support@GoBonfire.com https://bonfirehub.zendesk.com/hc

ITB – Road Striping Material & Labor Page 6 of 16 April 7, 2026 the County warrant that access to and use of the Bonfire website will be free from interruptions or free from errors, nor shall Bonfire or the County be responsible for any inadvertent disclosure of bid repository information or any unauthorized access to bid repository information by third persons.

In the case of disruption of electronic communications or loss of services by Bonfire within two (2) hours prior to the deadline for submission of bids, the County will delay the deadline for bid submissions to ensure the ability of potential contractors to submit bids. If this occurs, instructions will be communicated to known Plan Holders.

3.5 Additional Information

a) It is the contractor’s responsibility to furnish the County with enough data to determine if the products(s), service(s), and/or supplies offered conform to the specified requirements.

b) The County will not be liable for any cost incurred in the preparation of bids.

c) The submission of a bid shall be prima facie evidence that the Contractor has full knowledge of the scope, nature, quantity, and quality of work to be performed; the detailed requirements of the specifications; and the conditions under which the work will be performed.

d) The contractor shall furnish the County such additional information as the County may reasonably require.

e) The County reserves the right to conduct personal interviews of any or all contractors prior to selection. The County will not be liable for any costs incurred by the contractor in connection with such interview (i.e., travel, accommodations, etc.).

f) The County reserves the right to conduct pre-contract negotiations with any or all potential contractors.

g) The County reserves the right to reject any or all bids, the right of the County in its sole discretion to accept the bid(s) it considers most favorable to the County's interest and the right to waive minor irregularities in the procedures. The County further reserves the right to reject all bids and seek new bids when such procedure is reasonably in the best interest of the County.

h) Certain financial information about the County, including financials and budgets, can be accessed at https://www.bannockcounty.us/auditor/.

3.6 Negotiations

Discussions and best and final offers cannot be guaranteed to occur.

https://www.bannockcounty.us/auditor/

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4 MANDATORY SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

4.1 Cover Letter

The bid must include a cover letter on the official letterhead of the Contractor; with the Contractor’s name, mailing address, telephone number, e-mail address, and name of Contractor’s authorized signer.

The cover letter must identify the ITB Title, and must be signed by an individual authorized to commit the contractor to the work proposed. In addition, the cover letter must include:

4.1.1 Identification of the Contractor’s corporate or other legal entity status. Contractors must include their tax identification number. The Contractor must be a legal entity with the legal right to contract.

4.1.2 A statement indicating the Contractor’s acceptance of and willingness to comply with the requirements of the ITB and attachments, and addendum(s).

4.1.3 A statement of the Contractor’s compliance with affirmative action and equal employment regulations.

4.1.4 A statement that Contractor has not employed any company or person other than a bona fide employee working solely for the Contractor or a company regularly employed as its marketing agent, to solicit or secure the Contract, and that it has not paid or agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for the Contractor or a company regularly employed by the Contractor as its marketing agent, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gifts or any other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award of the Contract. The Contractor must affirm its understanding and agreement that for breach or violation of this term, the County has the right to annul the Contract without liability or, in its discretion, to deduct from the Contract price the amount of any such fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gifts or contingencies.

4.1.5 A statement that Contractor is not currently suspended, debarred or otherwise excluded from federal or state procurement and non-procurement programs. Contractor information is available on the Internet at: https://sam.gov.

4.1.6 A statement affirming the bid will be firm and binding for six (60) calendar days from the bid opening date.

4.1.7 A statement that the Contractor warrants that it does not knowingly and willfully employ persons who cannot legally work in this country; it takes steps to verify that it does not hire persons who have entered our nation illegally or cannot legally work in the United States; and that any misrepresentation in this regard or any employment of persons who have entered our nation illegally or cannot legally work in the United States constitutes a material breach and will be cause for the imposition of monetary penalties up to five percent (5%) of the Contract price, per violation, and/or termination of its Contract.

4.2 Acknowledgement of Addendum(s)

If the ITB is amended, the contractor must acknowledge each addendum(s) by confirming yes to the question in Bonfire portal. Failure to respond ‘yes’ to the question regarding addendum(s) acknowledgement with the bid may result in the bid being found non-responsive.

https://sam.gov/

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4.3 Authorized to Bind the Contractor

Contractor must acknowledge they are authorized to bind the named Bidder to the bid submitted by confirming yes to the question in the Bonfire portal. Failure to respond ‘yes’ to the question regarding authority to bind Contractor may result in the Bid being found non-responsive.

4.4 Conflict of Interest

Contractor must acknowledge the company does not have a conflict of interest in submitting a Bid for this solicitation, either perceived or real by confirming yes to the question in the Bonfire portal. Failure to respond ‘yes’ to the question regarding conflict of interest may result in the Bid being found non-responsive.

4.5 Bid Rigging

Contractor must acknowledge they did not secretly conspire with other Contractors to agree in advance who will submit the winning Bid, otherwise known as bid rigging, by confirming yes to the question in the Bonfire portal. Failure to respond ‘yes’ to the question regarding bid rigging may result in the Bid being found non-responsive.

4.6 Barred or Suspended

Contractor must acknowledge they are not barred nor suspended from doing business with the Federal Government as confirmed using the website https:\\www.sam.gov by confirming yes to the question in the Bonfire portal. Failure to respond ‘yes’ to the question regarding being barred or suspended may result in the Bid being found non-responsive.

4.7 Public Works License

Include a copy of your current Public Works License and the public works license for each proposed sub-contractor.

4.8 Certificate of Insurance

Before a contract is signed, the successful Bidder must furnish a certificate of insurance in accordance with insurance requirements set forth below. Contractor must acknowledge the insurance requirements by confirming yes to the question in the Bonfire portal. Failure to respond ‘yes’ to the question regarding insurance may result in the Bid being found non-responsive.

INDEMNITY AND INSURANCE PROVISIONS: In respects to all acts or omissions which do not arise directly out of the performance of professional services including, but not limited to those acts or omissions normally covered by general and automobile liability insurance, SUPPLIER agrees to indemnify, defend (at COUNTY's option), and hold harmless COUNTY, its officers, agents, employees, representatives, and volunteers from and against any and all claims, demands, defense costs, liability, or consequential damages of any kind or nature arising out of or in connection with SUPPLIER's (or

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SUPPLIER's subcontractors, if any) performance or failure to perform, under the terms of this contract;

excepting those which arise out of the sole negligence of COUNTY.

Without limiting COUNTY's right to indemnification, it is agreed that SUPPLIER shall secure prior to commencing any activities under this Agreement, and maintain during the term of this Agreement, against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work under this Agreement and the result of that work by SUPPLIER, Supplier’s agents, representatives, employee, or sub-Suppliers. Minimum insurance coverage as follows:

1. Worker's compensation and Employer’s Liability insurances as required by Idaho statutes.

2. Comprehensive general liability insurance or commercial general liability insurance, including coverage for premises, operations, products and completed operations, contractual liability, personal injury liability, products/completed operations liability, broad-form property damage (if applicable) and independent Supplier's liability (if applicable), in an amount of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage, or the full per occurrence limits of the policy, whichever is greater, combined single limit, written on an occurrence form.

3. Comprehensive automobile liability coverage including, as applicable, owned, non-owned and hired autos, in an amount of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per accident for bodily injury and property damage, combined single limit, written on an occurrence form.

COUNTY is hereby authorized to reduce the requirements set forth above in the event it determines that such reduction is in the COUNTY's best interest.

Each insurance policy required by this Agreement shall contain the following clauses:

1. This insurance shall not be canceled, limited in scope or coverage, or non-renewed until after thirty (30) days prior written notice has been given to the Auditing Department of COUNTY.

2. It is agreed that any insurance maintained by COUNTY shall apply in excess of and not contribute with insurance provided by this policy.

Each insurance policy required by this Agreement, excepting policies for worker's compensation, shall contain the following clause:

COUNTY, its officers, agents, employees, representatives and volunteers are added as additional insureds as respects operations and activities of, or on behalf of, the named insured, performed under contract with COUNTY. Prior to commencing any work under this Agreement, SUPPLIER shall deliver to COUNTY insurance certificates confirming the existence of the insurance required by this Agreement, and including the applicable clauses referenced above.

Also, within thirty (30) days of the execution date of this Agreement, SUPPLIER shall provide to COUNTY endorsements to the above-required policies, which add to these policies the applicable clauses referenced above. Said endorsements shall be signed by an authorized representative of the insurance company and shall include the signature’s company affiliation and title. Should it be deemed necessary by COUNTY, it shall be SUPPLIER's responsibility to see that COUNTY receives documentation acceptable to COUNTY which sustains that the individual signing said endorsements is indeed authorized to do so by the insurance company. Also, COUNTY has the right to demand, and to receive within a reasonable time period, copies of any insurance policies required under this Agreement.

In addition to any other remedies COUNTY may have if SUPPLIER fails to provide or maintain any insurance policies or policy endorsements to the extent and within the time herein required, COUNTY may, at its sole option:

1. Obtain such insurance and deduct and retain the amount of the premiums for such insurance from any sums due under the Agreement;

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a. Order SUPPLIER to stop work under this Agreement and/or withhold any payment(s) which become due to SUPPLIER hereunder until SUPPLIER demonstrates compliance with the requirements hereof.

b. Terminate this Agreement.

Exercise of any of the above remedies, however, is an alternative to other remedies COUNTY may have and is not the exclusive remedy for SUPPLIER's failure to maintain insurance or secure appropriate endorsements.

Nothing herein contained shall be construed as limiting in any way the extent to which SUPPLIER may be held responsible for payments of damages to persons or property resulting from SUPPLIER's, or its subcontractor's, performance of the work covered under this Agreement.

If SUPPLIER maintains higher limits than the minimums shown above, COUNTY is entitled to coverage for the higher limits maintained by SUPPLIER. Any insurance proceeds in excess of the specified limits and coverage required, which are applicable to a given loss, shall be available to the COUNTY. No representation is made that the minimums shown above are sufficient to cover the indemnity or other obligations of the SUPPLIER under this Agreement.

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5 SCOPE OF WORK

A contract may be awarded to the bidder submitting the lowest responsive bid meeting the requirements of the specifications. The County is expecting to purchase the approximate quantities, as indicated on the Bid Schedule, during the course of the calendar year. These quantities are projected approximations and may be higher or lower depending on the actual quantities needed. The exact quantity of materials to be purchased will be determined at the discretion of Bannock County. The County reserves the right to award multiple contracts for this solicitation.

5.1 Material & Labor

It is the intent of this solicitation that the contractor supply all materials and equipment as specified in the Highway Standards and Roadway Development Procedures for Bannock County, Section 3000 Design Criteria, Part 3120 Striping or Pavement Markings to apply standard waterborne traffic line paint for striping on identified roadways in Bannock County.

5.1.1 ACCEPTABILITY OF PAINT

Acceptability of the paint shall be judged solely by the County. Decisions concerning the acceptability of the paint shall be in the best interests of the County, and Bannock County’s decision shall be final.

5.1.2 SPECIFICATIONS FOR WHITE AND YELLOW STRIPING PAINT

Specifications for the materials will comply with all requirements in Highway Standards and Roadway Development Procedures for Bannock County, Section 3000 Design Criteria, Part 3120 Striping or

Pavement Markings as found here https://www.bannockcounty.us/wp-content/uploads/BC- HSRDP-FINAL.pdf . The paint shall provide proper anchorage for the glass beads when applied on a smooth asphalt or concrete pavement surface. The glass beads shall be applied at the rate of 8 lbs/gal of paint. The glass beads are to be pressure applied immediately at the trailing edge of the paint.

Pigments shall be first quality paint grade pigments. It will be contractor’s responsibility to provide a product of waterborne traffic paint containing all the necessary ingredients to conform to all the properties as specified herein.

The paint shall not require additional heating to properly atomize. Paint not able to atomize or allow normal application at ambient temperatures above 50 degrees Fahrenheit shall be deemed to not meet specification.

5.1.3 APPLICATION LABOR

Contractor is expected to closely coordinate and schedule with the County the application of traffic line paint on roadways; contractor shall match existing pavement marking layout. contractor will be responsible for setting schedule during regular work hours; no overtime will be paid as part of this contract.

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When application interferes with the normal flow of traffic, it shall be the duty of the contractor to furnish, erect, place, and maintain traffic control signs and devices and maintain traffic during hours of application and at all other time in accordance with safety practices.

It shall also be the responsibility of the contractor to assume all risks and to be liable for all damages that occur by reason of unsafe construction practices.

All methods, equipment, materials, and their uses shall be in accordance with laws and regulations of the State of Idaho, Federal Occupation and Safety Health Act, and local ordinances. The work shall be completed with a minimum of inconvenience of the residents and to the traveling public in general.

5.2 Safety Requirements

Contractor shall obtain the necessary onsite pre-job safety instructions from County personnel, prior to conducting any work. Contractor shall abide by all county, local, state, and federal safety policies, and regulations, including the use of required PPE, high visibility construction attire, etc.

Contractor will be responsible for safety related to and during the performance of the work hereunder.

Contractor will ensure that Contactor’s employees and the employees of the sub-contractors are notified of, and observe and abide by, all safety regulations and laws, including but not limited to directions given by County personnel. Contractor shall include provisions for compliance with all safety requirements.

Nothing contained in this solicitation or in any other document relating to this project shall be construed to require or authorize the County to supervise or be in any way responsible for the Contractor’s compliance with any applicable safety regulations or codes or the like.

5.3 Safety Enforcement

Should the Contactor violate any health, safety, or traffic regulation, a Notice of Unsafe Condition will be issued to the Contractor for immediate correction. It is specifically understood and agreed that the County reserves the right to suspend the work wholly or in part due to unresolved safety disputes. No additional compensation or contract time will be allowed for the period the work is suspended. Should the Contractor continue with the disputed work after having received a written notice of suspension, any work performed by the Contractor during the suspension shall be considered as having been done at the Contractor’s own risk as a volunteer and shall not entitle the Contractor to compensation or any other right under the contract.

5.4 Sub-Contractor

The use of a sub-contractor is not allowed for this contract.

5.5 Laws and Licensure

All Bids shall comply with current federal, state, local, and other laws relative thereto. Contractor must hold all necessary and applicable insurance, as well as all business and professional licenses such as a valid Idaho Public Works License. Contractor must provide evidence of proper licensure to the County upon the County’s request.

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5.6 County Responsibilities

County Public Works Department will provide one staff member to serve as County as a point of contact for this project.

5.7 Discounts

Describe any available discounts, such as partial year, prepayment, multi-unit purchases, etc that are available to the County.

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6 BID SCHEDULE

6.1 Bid Schedule

Submit response to Bonfire with costs for the items listed. Detail any costs not listed in this table for consideration.

Line Item Description Quantity Unit of Measure Unit Cost Total

1 Yellow Traffic Paint 7,450 Gallons $ $

2 White Traffic Paint 1,670 Gallons $ $

3 Glass Beads 76,700 Pounds $ $

4 Application Labor 1 Complete Project $ $

6.2 Equivalent

Unless otherwise stated, the use of a manufacturer’s name and product numbers are for descriptive purposes only and for establishing general quality levels only. They are not intended to be restrictive.

Bidders are required to state exactly what they intend to furnish; otherwise, it is fully understood that they shall furnish all items, as stated.

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7 CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT

7.1 Method of Award

The contract will be awarded to the qualified bidder submitting the lowest bid price complying with the bidding procedures and meeting the specifications for the goods sought to be procured.

Award of a contract pursuant to this procurement may be delayed, without penalty, for up to sixty (60) calendar days after the date of bid opening.

7.2 Trade Secrets

Identify each page of the bid that you believe contains a “trade secret” within the definitions of the Idaho Public Records Act. Contractors must:

7.2.1 Identify with particularity the precise text, illustration, or other information contained within each page marked “trade secret” (it is not sufficient to simply mark the entire page). The specific information you deem “trade secret” within each noted page must be highlighted, italicized, identified by asterisks, contained within a text border, or otherwise clearly delineated from other text/information and specifically identified as a “trade secret.”

7.2.2 Provide a separate document entitled “List of Redacted Trade Secret Information” which provides a succinct list of all trade secret information noted in your Bid; listed in the order it appears in your submittal documents, identified by Page #, Section #/Paragraph #, Title of Section/Paragraph, specific portions of text/illustrations; or in a manner otherwise sufficient to allow the County’s procurement personnel to determine the precise text/material subject to the notation. Additionally, this list must identify with each notation the specific basis for your position that the material be treated as exempt from disclosure and how the exempting the material complies with the Public Records Law.

7.2.3 Indemnify and defend the County against all liability, claims, damages, losses, expenses, actions, attorney fees and suits whatsoever for honoring a “trade secret” designation and exemption from public disclosure; or for the Contractor’s failure to designate individual documents as exempt from public disclosure. The Contractor’s failure to designate as exempt any document or portion of a document released by the County shall constitute a complete waiver of all claims for damages caused by such release. If the County receives a request for materials claimed exempt by the Contractor, the Contractor shall provide the legal defense for such claim.

7.3 Contract Monitoring

Contractor shall be responsible for the completion of all work services set out in the contract. All work services are subject to inspection, evaluation, and acceptance by the County. The County may employ all reasonable means to ensure that the work is progressing and being performed in compliance with the contract. At reasonable times, the County may inspect those areas of the Contractor’s place of business related to the contract’s performance. If the County requires such an inspection, the Contractor shall provide reasonable access and assistance.

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7.4 Protest from the Contractor

Any protests concerning the specifications, bid procedures, or method of evaluation must be made in writing and received by the County at least three (3) business days before the date and time upon which bids are scheduled to be opened. Failure to timely raise such a protest in writing shall be deemed to operate as a waiver as to any objections that may have been raised on the part of the Contractor.

7.5 Waiver

Specifications and manufacturer’s models noted in this solicitation are those that are acceptable to the County. All deviations from these specifications must be listed. Failure to list all deviations from the specifications is an informality and irregularity which shall be a basis for the County to deem that bid void and non-responsive, unless such deviations are waived by the County.