Athletics Charter ASU26002-DQ (1).pdf

VENDOR RESPONSE FORM

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Solicitation/Bid No.: ASU26002-DQ Athletics Bus Charter Services

Bids Due – Date: September 24, 2025

Time Due: 2:00 PM M.T.

Questions are Due: September 23, 2025

Contact email for Questions: Kristinyoung@adams.edu

EMAIL bids properly marked with Solicitation/Bid No., Due Date and Time, subject to the conditions herein stipulated in accordance with specifications set forth and/or attached hereto, will be accepted in the ASU Purchasing Office, 208 Edgemont Blvd., Alamosa, CO 81101 prior to the due date and time set forth above.

Responses to be E-mailed to: kristinyoung@adams.edu

FOB Destination (Prepay & Allow), Adams State University, Alamosa, CO.

Submit all quotes and the requested vendor information below on these VENDOR RESPONSE FORM. Additional information may be submitted on separate pages to provide detailed specifications of goods/services quoted.

COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:

Note: Please return this page with each copy of your submittal.

The undersigned, an authorized agent of his/her company, hereby certifies:

( ) familiarization with all terms, conditions, and specifications herein stated;

( ) supplier is qualified to perform work and services or provide goods

( ) supplier is or has registered with Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado.

( ) supplier anticipates services to be performed or subcontracted out of Colorado or U.S.

(if so include details in response to this solicitation) ( ) W-9, Certification & Affidavit, Insurance Certificate, and IC forms are completed and attached ( ) supplier accepts P.O. Terms & Conditions as stated, no exceptions

Fed Empl ID No.: Date:

Company Name:

Authorized Signature:

Typed/PrintedName: Title:

Address: City/State/Zip:

Phone No.: Email:

Contact for Clarifications:

Name: Title:

Phone No.: Email:

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Description of Services Unit Qty Unit Price Amount

Adams State University (ASU) requests quotes for _Bus Charters services as specified below.

After the bids have been received, ASU may request supplier(s) to provide oral presentation for clarification purposes either in person or electronically (i.e., Zoom/Google Meet or phone call).

ASU is not liable for any cost incurred by bidders in preparation of this bid or costs associated with presentation, all costs are the responsibility of the bidder.

Adams State University reserves the sole right to determine whether or not the services bid are “equal” to those required.

Specifications: Charter Service – Roundtrip from Adams State University, Alamosa Colorado to listed destination. Game times may be subject to change, departure, and return times may change.

Prices quoted shall remain firm for all trips.

1.

Colorado Mesa University: Grand Junction, CO Men’s Lacrosse (1 bus, 44 Passenger)

10/11/2025 Leave Alamosa, CO 10/11/2025 Return to Alamosa, CO

TV/VCR/DVD Equipped Yes No Restroom Facilities Yes No Hotel needed for driver No Yes - # of rooms:

Price per driver:

EA

2.

Black Hills State University: Spearfish, SD and South Dakota Mines: Rapid City, SD Volleyball (1 bus, 25 Passenger)

10/16/2025 Leave Alamosa, CO 10/18/2025 Return to Alamosa, CO

3.

RMAC: Salt Lake City, UT Volleyball

10/300/2025 Leave Alamosa, CO

11/1/2025 Return to Alamosa, CO

4.

Regis University: Denver, CO and South Dakota Mines: Rapid City, SD – Men’s Soccer (1 bus, 40 Passenger)

10/31/2025 Leave Alamosa, CO 11/3/2025 Return to Alamosa, CO

5.

Trinity University: San Antonio, TX – Swim (1 bus, 32 Passenger)

11/19/2025 Leave Alamosa, CO 11/24/2025 Return to Alamosa, CO

6.

Texas Permian Basin: Odessa, Tx and Angelo State University:San Angelo, TX – Men’s Basketball

11/12/2025 Leave Alamosa, CO 11/15/2025 Return to Alamosa, CO

7.

Montana State University Billings: Billings, MT – Women’s Basketball

11/19/2025 Leave Alamosa, CO 11/22/2025 Return to Alamosa, CO

8.

Dallas Baptist University: Dallas, TX –

11/26/2025 Leave Alamosa, CO 11/29/2025 Return to Alamosa, CO

9.

RMAC: Mesa, AZ – Swim (1 bus, 32 Passenger)

12/29/2025 Leave Alamosa, CO 1/3/2026 Return to Alamosa, CO

10.

Chadron State College: Chadron, NE and South Dakota Mines: Rapid City, SD –

1/14/2026 Leave Alamosa, CO 1/17/2026 Return to Alamosa, CO

11.

Chadron State College: Chadron, NE and South Dakota Mines: Rapid City, SD – Women’s Basketball

1/14/2026 Leave Alamosa, CO 1/17/2026 Return to Alamosa, CO

12.

Western Colorado University: Gunnison, CO and Westminster University Utah: Salt Lake City, UT –

2/11/2026 Leave Alamosa, CO 2/14/2026 Return to Alamosa, CO

Other expenses not listed above to perform service, i.e., cancellation fee, if applicable:

GRAND TOTAL

Payment Terms: (Minimum: Net 30)

Bid Submittal:

EMAIL bids properly marked with Solicitation/Bid No., Due Date and Time, subject to the conditions herein stipulated in accordance with specifications set forth and/or attached hereto, will be accepted in the ASU Purchasing Office, 208 Edgemont Blvd, Alamosa, CO 81101 prior to September 24, 2025; 2:00 PM MST.

Email bids on these VENDOR RESPONSE FORM pages to kristinyoung@adams.edu. It is the vendor’s responsibility to confirm receipt bids.

Submit all quotes and the requested vendor information above on these VENDOR RESPONSE FORM pages ONLY.

Additional information may be submitted on separate pages to provide specifications of goods/services quoted.

Specifications are provided to identify the services required and to establish minimum acceptable quality level. Failure to submit complete specifications with a bid may be sufficient cause to consider a bid non-responsive. The University shall be the sole judge in determining equality of services needed in regard to quality, price and past performance.

Bid Evaluation and Award:

If more than one responsive, responsible bidder sufficiently meets or exceeds the bid requirements, the University reserves the right to compare the relative value of these bids and award the bid which is most advantageous to the University, at the University’s sole discretion. Price/cost being the primary consideration but not limited to the following criteria 1) Qualification 2) Equipment and options 3) Previous Experience 4) Responses to all Specification Requirements 5) Completeness of submitted documents. The selection ultimately is a business judgment that will reflect an integrated assessment of the relative merits of the bids.

Services may be awarded to more than one vendor if it is in the best interest of the University. Adams State University reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive informalities or irregularities, and to contract in the best interest of the University. Adams State University will issue a purchase order or State contract to awarded vendor. If a PO/Contract is issued the terms and conditions will take precedence over any vendor agreement, no exceptions.

Vendor Qualification:

Bid Information and Distribution System (BIDS) and Registration - This solicitation is published using the Rocky

Mountain E-Purchasing System www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado Offerors must be registered on Rocky Mountain E-

Purchasing System in order to download solicitation documents and information (including any amendments or modifications) and to be considered responsive at the time of submission of the response.

Contract Performance for Services Outside Colorado or US

Suppliers must provide written notice within 20 days (from deciding or actual) if they anticipate, perform or subcontract any services outside Colorado or the U.S. If supplier knowingly fails to provide notification the contract may be terminated.

Minimum Insurance Provisions:

Vendor shall, at its expense, procure and maintain insurance on all of its operations, with carriers acceptable to Adams State

University, and in amounts acceptable to Adams State University and as required by the contract and/or agreement, including the following coverages and minimum limits of liability:

1. Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability insurance.

Workers' Compensation Limits: Statutory

Employer's Liability Limits: $100,000/$500,000/$100,000

2. Comprehensive General Liability or Commercial General Liability insurance covering all operations:

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Limits:

General Aggregate $2,000,000

Products and Completed Operations Aggregate $2,000,000

Personal and Advertising Injury $1,000,000

Each Occurrence $1,000,000

3. Automobile Liability insurance, including coverage for all owned, hired and non-owned automobiles.

Limits:

Combined Single Limit $1,000,000

All insurance coverages shall be in amounts and for durations acceptable to Adams State University. Vendor shall name Adams State University and the State of Colorado acting by and through the Board of Trustees of

Adams State University as an additional insured on all policies except workers' compensation. Coverage shall be primary over any other valid and collectible insurance except for Workers Compensation. Waiver of

Subrogation shall apply to all policies in favor of the Adams State University and the State of Colorado acting by and through the Board of Trustees of Adams State University. Vendor shall provide certificates of insurance to Adams State University.

The certificates of insurance shall provide that there will be no failure of renewal, cancellation nor reduction of coverage without thirty (30) days prior written notice to Adams State University.

Purchase Order Terms and Conditions

1. Offer/Acceptance. If this purchase order (“PO”) refers to vendor’s bid or proposal, this PO is an ACCEPTANCE of vendor’s OFFER TO SELL in accordance with the terms and conditions of the

“solicitation” identified in vendor’s bid or proposal. The solicitation includes an RFP, IFB, or any other form of order by buyer. If a bid or proposal is not referenced, this PO is an OFFER TO BUY, subject to vendor’s acceptance, demonstrated by vendor’s performance or written acceptance of this PO. Any COUNTER-OFFER TO SELL automatically CANCELS this PO, unless a change order is issued by buyer accepting a counter-offer. This PO shall supersede and control over any vendor form(s) or part(s) thereof included in or attached to any bid, proposal, offer, acknowledgment, or otherwise, in the event of inconsistencies or contradictions, regardless of any statement to the contrary in such form(s) or parts thereof. 2. Safety Information. All chemicals, equipment and materials proposed and/or used in the performance of this PO shall conform to the requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. Vendor shall furnish all Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for any regulated chemicals, equipment or hazardous materials at the time of delivery.

3. Changes. Vendor shall furnish products and/or services strictly in accordance with the specifications and price set forth for each item. This PO shall not be modified, superseded or otherwise altered, except in writing signed by purchasing agent and accepted by vendor. Each shipment received or service performed shall comply with the terms of this PO, notwithstanding invoice terms or acts of vendor to the contrary, unless this PO has been modified, superseded or otherwise altered in accordance with this section.

4. Delivery. Unless otherwise specified in the solicitation or this PO, delivery shall be FOB destination. Buyer is relying on the promised delivery date, installation, and/or service performance set forth in vendor’s bid or proposal as material and basic to buyer’s acceptance. If vendor fails to deliver or perform as and when promised, buyer, in its sole discretion, may cancel its order, or any part thereof, without prejudice to its other rights, return all or part of any shipment so made, and charge vendor with any loss or expense sustained as a result of such failure to deliver or perform as promised. Time is of the essence.

5. Intellectual Property. Any software, research, reports, studies, data, photographs, negatives or other documents, drawings or materials (collectively “materials”) delivered by vendor in performance of its obligations under this PO shall be the exclusive property of buyer. Ownership rights shall include, but not be limited to, the right to copy, publish, display, transfer, prepare derivative works, or otherwise use the materials. Vendor shall comply with all applicable Cyber Security Policies of the State of Colorado (the “State”), or buyer, as applicable, and all confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements, security controls, and reporting requirements.

6. Quality. Buyer shall be the sole judge in determining “equals” with regard to quality, price and performance. All products delivered shall be newly manufactured and the current model, unless otherwise specified.

7. Warranties. All provisions and remedies of the Colorado Uniform Commercial Code, CRS, Title 4 (“CUCC”), relating to implied and/or express warranties are incorporated herein, in addition to any warranties contained in this PO or the specifications.

8. Inspection and Acceptance. Final acceptance is contingent upon completion of all applicable inspection procedures. If products or services fail to meet any inspection requirements, buyer may exercise all of its rights, including those provided in the CUCC. Buyer shall have the right to inspect services provided under this PO at all reasonable times and places. "Services" as used in this section includes services performed or tangible material produced or delivered in the performance of services. If any of the services do not conform to PO requirements, buyer may require vendor to perform the services again in conformity with PO requirements, without additional payment. When defects in the quality or quantity of service cannot be corrected by re-performance, buyer may (a) require vendor to take necessary action to ensure that future performance conforms to PO requirements and (b) equitably reduce the payment due vendor to reflect the reduced value of the services performed. These remedies do not limit the remedies otherwise available in this PO, at law, or in equity.

9. Cash Discount. The cash discount period will start from the later of the date of receipt of acceptable invoice, or from date of receipt of acceptable products/services at the specified destination by an authorized buyer representative.

10. Taxes. Buyer and the State are exempt from all federal excise taxes under Chapter 32 of the Internal Revenue Code [No. 84-730123K] and from all State and local government sales and use taxes [CRS, Title 39, Article 26, Parts I and II]. Such exemptions apply when materials are purchased for the benefit of State, except that in certain political subdivisions (e.g., City of Denver) vendor may be required to pay sales or use taxes even though the ultimate product or service is provided to buyer. Buyer shall not reimburse such sales or use taxes.

11. Payment. Buyer shall pay vendor for all amounts due within 45 days after receipt of products or services and a correct notice of amount due. Interest on the unpaid balance shall begin to accrue on the

46th day at the rate set forth in CRS §24-30-202(24) until paid in full. Interest shall not accrue if a good faith dispute exists as to buyer’s obligation to pay all or a portion of the amount due. Vendor shall invoice buyer separately for interest on delinquent amounts due, referencing the delinquent payment, number of day’s interest to be paid, and applicable interest rate.

12. Vendor Offset. [Not Applicable to Inter-governmental POs] Under CRS §24-30-202.4 (3.5), the State Controller may withhold payment under the State’s vendor offset intercept system for debts owed to State agencies for: (a) unpaid child support debts or arrearages; (b) unpaid balances of tax, accrued interest, or other charges specified in CRS §39-21-101, et seq.; (c) unpaid loans due to the Student Loan

Division of the Department of Higher Education; (d) amounts required to be paid to the Unemployment Compensation Fund; and (e) other unpaid debts owing to the State as a result of final agency determination or judicial action.

13. Assignment and Successors. Vendor shall not assign rights or delegate duties under this PO, or subcontract any part of the performance required under this PO, without the express, written consent of buyer. This PO shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon vendor and buyer and their respective successors and assigns. Assignment of accounts receivable may be made only upon written notice furnished to buyer.

14. Indemnification. If any article sold or delivered under this PO is covered by a patent, copyright, trademark, or application therefore, vendor shall indemnify and hold harmless buyer from any and all loss, liability, cost, expenses and legal fees incurred on account of any claims, legal actions or judgments arising out of manufacture, sale or use of such article in violation or infringement of rights under such patent, copyright, trademark or application. If this PO is for services, vendor shall indemnify, save, and hold harmless buyer, its employees and agents, against any and all claims, damages, liability and court awards including costs, expenses, and attorney fees and related expenses, incurred as a result of any act or omission by vendor, or its employees, agents, subcontractors or assignees, arising out of or in connection with performance of services under this PO.

15. Independent Contractor. Vendor shall perform its duties hereunder as an independent contractor and not as an employee. Neither vendor nor any agent or employee of vendor shall be deemed to be an agent or employee of buyer. Vendor and its employees and agents are not entitled to unemployment insurance or workers compensation benefits through buyer and buyer shall not pay for or otherwise provide such coverage for vendor or any of its agents or employees. Unemployment insurance benefits will be available to vendor and its employees and agents only if coverage is made available by vendor or a third party. Vendor shall pay when due all applicable employment, income, and local head taxes incurred pursuant to this PO. Vendor shall not have authorization, express or implied, to bind buyer to any agreement, liability or understanding, except as expressly set forth herein. Vendor shall (a) provide and keep in force workers' compensation and unemployment compensation insurance in the amounts required by law, (b) provide proof thereof when requested by buyer, and (c) be solely responsible for its acts and those of its employees and agents.

16. Communication. All communication concerning administration of this PO, prepared by vendor for buyer’s use, shall be furnished solely to purchasing agent.

17. Compliance. Vendor shall strictly comply with all applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations in effect or hereafter established, including, without limitation, laws applicable to discrimination and unfair employment practices.

18. Insurance. Vendor shall obtain, and maintain, at all times during the term of this PO, insurance as specified in the solicitation, and provide proof of such coverage as requested by purchasing agent.

19. Termination Prior to Shipment. If vendor has not accepted this PO in writing, buyer may cancel this PO by written or oral notice to vendor prior to shipment of goods or commencement of services.

20. Termination for Cause. (a) If vendor refuses or fails to timely and properly perform any of its obligations under this PO with such diligence as will ensure its completion within the time specified herein, buyer may notify vendor in writing of non-performance and, if not corrected by vendor within the time specified in the notice, terminate vendor's right to proceed with the PO or such part thereof as to which there has been delay or a failure. Vendor shall continue performance of this PO to the extent not terminated and be liable for excess costs incurred by buyer in procuring similar goods or services elsewhere.

Payment for completed services performed and accepted shall be at the price set forth in this PO. (b) Buyer may withhold amounts due to vendor as buyer deems necessary to reimburse buyer for excess costs incurred in curing, completing or procuring similar goods and services.(c) If after rejection, revocation, or other termination of vendor's right to proceed under the CUCC or this clause, buyer determines for any reason that vendor was not in default or the delay was excusable, the rights and obligations of buyer and vendor shall be the same as if the notice of termination had been issued pursuant to termination under §21.

21. Termination in Public Interest. Buyer is entering into this PO for the purpose of carrying out the public policy of the State, as determined by its Governor, General Assembly, and Courts. If this PO ceases to further the public policy of the State, buyer, in its sole discretion, may terminate this PO in whole or in part and such termination shall not be deemed to be a breach of buyer’s obligations hereunder.

This section shall not apply to a termination for vendor’s breach, which shall be governed by §20. Buyer shall give written notice of termination to vendor specifying the part of the PO terminated and when termination becomes effective. Upon receipt of notice of termination, vendor shall not incur further obligations except as necessary to mitigate costs of performance. For services or specially manufactured goods, buyer shall pay (a) reasonable settlement expenses, (b) the PO price or rate for supplies and services delivered and accepted, (c) reasonable costs of performance on unaccepted supplies and services, and (d) a reasonable profit for the unaccepted work. For existing goods, buyer shall pay (e) reasonable settlement expenses, (f) the PO price for goods delivered and accepted, (g) reasonable costs incurred in preparation for delivery of the undelivered goods, and (h) a reasonable profit for the preparatory work. Buyer’s termination liability under this section shall not exceed the total PO price plus a reasonable cost for settlement expenses. Vendor shall submit a termination proposal and reasonable supporting documentation, and cost and pricing data as required by CRS §24-106-101, upon request of buyer.

22. PO Approval. This PO shall not be valid unless it is executed by purchasing agent. Buyer shall not be responsible or liable for products or services delivered or performed prior to proper execution hereof.

23. Fund Availability. Financial obligations of buyer payable after the current fiscal year are contingent upon funds for that purpose being appropriated, budgeted and otherwise made available. If this PO is funded in whole or in part with federal funds, this PO is subject to and contingent upon the continuing availability of federal funds for the purposes hereof. Buyer represents that it has set aside sufficient funds to make payment for goods delivered in a single installment, in accordance with the terms of this PO.

24. Choice of Law. State laws, rules and regulations shall be applied in the interpretation, execution, and enforcement of this PO. The CUCC shall govern this PO in the case of goods unless otherwise agreed in this PO. Any provision included or incorporated herein by reference which conflicts with such laws, rules, and regulations is null and void. Any provision incorporated herein by reference which purports to negate this or any other provision in this PO in whole or in part shall not be valid or enforceable or available in any action at law, whether by way of complaint, defense, or otherwise. Unless otherwise specified in the solicitation or this PO, venue for any judicial or administrative action arising out of or in connection with this PO shall be in Denver, Colorado. Vendor shall exhaust administrative remedies in CRS §24-109-106, prior to commencing any judicial action against buyer.

25. Public Contracts for Services. [Not Applicable to offer, issuance, or sale of securities, investment advisory services, fund management services, sponsored projects, intergovernmental POs, or information technology services or products and services] Vendor certifies, warrants, and agrees that it does not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien who will perform work under this PO and will confirm the employment eligibility of all employees who are newly hired for employment in the United States to perform work under this PO, through participation in the E-Verify Program or the

Department program established pursuant to CRS §8-17.5-102(5)(c), Vendor shall not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien to perform work under this PO or enter into a contract or PO with a subcontractor that fails to certify to vendor that the subcontractor shall not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien to perform work under this PO. Vendor shall (a) not use E-Verify Program or

Department program procedures to undertake pre-employment screening of job applicants during performance of this PO, (b) notify subcontractor and buyer within three days if vendor has actual knowledge that subcontractor is employing or contracting with an illegal alien for work under this PO, (c) terminate the subcontract if subcontractor does not stop employing or contracting with the illegal alien within three days of receiving notice, and (d) comply with reasonable requests made in the course of an investigation, undertaken pursuant to CRS §8-17.5-102(5), by the Colorado Department of Labor and

Employment. If vendor participates in the Department program, vendor shall deliver to the buyer a written, notarized affirmation that vendor has examined the legal work status of such employee, and shall comply with all of the other requirements of the Department program. If vendor fails to comply with any requirement of this provision or CRS §8-17.5-101 et seq., buyer may terminate this PO for breach and, if so terminated, vendor shall be liable for damages.

26. Public Contracts with Natural Persons. Vendor, if a natural person eighteen (18) years of age or older, hereby swears and affirms under penalty of perjury that he or she (a) is a citizen or otherwise lawfully present in the United States pursuant to federal law, (b) shall comply with the provisions of CRS §24-76.5-101 et seq., and (c) has produced a form of identification required by CRS §24-76.5-103 prior to the date vendor delivers goods or begins performing services under terms of the PO.