Quotation Number: 047-26 Vendor Name: ______________________________ Date Issued: 10-01-2026 Address: ___________________________________ Closing Date: 10-27-2026, 2:00pm Phone Number:______________________________

THIS IS NOT AN ORDER

1. In communications, always refer to the above quotation number.

2. All prices and conditions must be shown. Additions or conditions not shown on this bid will not be allowed.

3. Shawnee County reserve the right to accept or reject any part of, or all of, any bid or proposal.

4. All prices quoted are to be less Federal Excise Tax and Kansas Sales Tax.

5. Price quoted shall remain firm for ninety (90) days after bid closing date.

*SHAWNEE COUNTY HAS AN ELECTRONIC BID SYSTEM*

All vendors are required to create an online portal account (www.snco.gov/purchasing) in order to receive or submit bid requests. All responses must be submitted through the bid portal

ITEM AND DESCRIPTION

Shawnee County is soliciting sealed bids for one (1) new/unused 2027 Gasoline Engine 3/4-ton 4-wheel drive, extended cab pickup with 8-ft utility bed, or a 8ft pick up bed, per the following minimum specifications.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

TRUCK SPECIFICATIONS:

Engine: Eight (8) cylinder, 6.0 liter, gas, fuel injected minimum

Transmission: Automatic 4-speed with overdrive.

Frame: Heavy duty reinforced per manufacturer's standard.

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: 5,500-LB minimum.

Drive Train: 4-wheel drive

Rear Axle: standard axle ratio

SHAWNEE COUNTY

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

(RFP)

Steering: Power

Brakes: Power, front and rear disc brakes

Wheels: Steel with spare tire & wheel.

Tires: 245/70R17 all season 10ply properly sized for vehicle GVWR.

Electrical: 12 Volt, heavy-duty alternator, heavy-duty battery.

Gauges: Engine oil pressure gauge, engine coolant temperature gauge, amperage gauge, fuel gauge, electro-mechanical engine hour meter.

Engine Monitoring System: Light/buzzer alarms for oil pressure and coolant temperature.

Cooling System: Liquid, heavy duty, winterized to 20 degrees below zero Fahrenheit.

Bed Length: 8 feet.

Accessories:

• Electronic monitoring module

• AM/FM stereo radio with clock

• Power windows and locks

• Power accessory group

• Electric shift-on-the-fly transfer case

• Transmission and transfer case guard plates

• Cruise Control, Tilt Steering Wheel

• Variable speed powered windshield wiper and washer

• Mirrors left and right adjustable (door mounted)

• Trailer towing package, wired for 7way commercial trailer wiring connector (blade type)

• Integrated trailer brake controller dash mounted

• Tow hooks integrated in front bumper

• Heavy duty fresh air heater and factory installed air conditioner

• Seat 40/20/40 heavy duty vinyl split bench style

• Anti-lock Brakes

• Front/rear tire mud flaps

• Floor covering standard base rubber or vinyl type

• Include E-85 Compatible Engine

• DOT certified roadside safety kit

• Factory installed nerf bars (stainless steel)

Lights: All lights are to be ICC approved and to conform to all Kansas and Federal safety requirements.

Color: Exterior-- White Interior-- Gray or Black

UTILITY BED SPECIFICATIONS:

Service Body Installed On a 2027 Truck with 84" CA, & Gas Engine

• 96"body length; 84"body with; 49" floor width; 14 1/2" compartment depth; 40" body height

• 14 ga. two-side galvanneal steel body shell & 12" slam latchable tailgate construction

• 1/8" tread plate floor with 1-3/8"return flange on each side, side compartment back panel overlaps & interlocks with floor flange providing support for weight of side compartments

• 50,000 yield high strength steel understructure

• 20 ga. two-sided galvanneal steel double panel doors with hat section reinforcements

• Stainless steel rotary latches; automotive bulb type neoprene door seals

• Double spring over center retainers on all vertical doors

• Body completely immersed in epoxy primer & oven cured

• Body exterior painted same color red as truck (nonmetallic); body is completely factory undercoated

• Recessed lighting at rear meeting all FMVSS: wiring harness encased in plastic loom

• Factory installed guards for recessed lights

• Heavy duty tread plate steel bumper with recess; standard shelving package

• Class V receiver hitch with reducer sleeve & 7-way blade plug installed

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS:

Pre-delivery Service:

The truck and all components shall be free of leaks and fully operational with all adjustments made prior to delivery.

Repair and Parts Manuals:

Supplier shall furnish one set for each truck of repair, service and parts manuals Thumb Drive or CD-ROM for the truck.

Technical Services:

Supplier shall provide the services of a competent technician thoroughly trained in the use, operation and preventive maintenance for a period of one working day. Said technician shall instruct county personnel in the proper use safety and maintenance of the unit.

Warranties:

Bidder shall furnish with their bid a copy of the standard factory warranties. This includes the Truck, Also a break-down of coverage on the Engine, Chassis and Transmission for the Truck & Utility bed shall be included.

Delivery:

Delivery shall be 150 days from date bid is awarded. Delivery shall be to: Shawnee County Maintenance Shop, 1515 NW Saline Street; Topeka, Kansas.

Delay Damages:

Owner and Vendor recognize that time is of the essence of this Agreement and that Owner will suffer financial loss if the Equipment is not completed / delivered within the time specified. They also recognize the delays, expense and difficulties involved in proving in legal proceedings the actual loss and increased maintenance costs suffered by Owner if the equipment is not completed and delivered on time. Accordingly, instead of requiring any such proof, Owner and Vendor agree that, as liquidated damages for delay (but not as a penalty), Vendor shall reduce invoice amount submitted to Owner an amount equal to $20.00/calendar day/vehicle for each calendar day beyond the 150-day delivery period that a vehicle is not received by Owner at the location listed above.

TITLE: Shawnee County is requiring the vehicle to have a temporary 60-day tag included from day of delivery. All titles shall be made out to;

Shawnee County 200 E 7th, Topeka, KS 66603

RESPONSE REQUIREMENTS

The bid response shall include complete warranty/product support information, including printed manufacturing specifications, published literature, and photos or illustrations of units that the bidder proposes to furnish.

� Warranty Information

� Signed bid form

� Attachment 1 which includes:

o Pricing schedules o Contact Information o Exceptions to terms and conditions, if any exist

EXCEPTIONS: Any exceptions or variances to the exact bid specifications stated herein shall be listed on a separate page clearly marked “Exceptions:” Failure to do so may result in rejection of the bid.

BID EVALUATION: The County reserves the right to reject any bid. Bid evaluation criteria will include, but not be limited to the following:

1. Compliance to bid specifications

2. Total Base Bid Price (Subtotal Base Bid minus Trade-in Allowance)

3. Owner’s experience with performance of manufacturer’s equipment and after-purchase service

4. Warranty terms

5. Location of nearest dealer/repair facility

6. References on performance of manufacturer

PLEASE SUBMIT ATTACHMENT 1 AS THE FIRST PAGE OF YOUR BID

BID RESPONSE

Document Information: The bid portal will only allow one PDF document uploaded for a response. It is your responsibility to make sure the uploaded file is the correct, complete and contains all required information and signatures. The document file name should only contain spaces and letters or numbers, please do not use special characters or dashes. The file can be changed until the bid close time.

Closing Date: Bids will be received until 2:00 p.m. CDT on the scheduled closing date. The online bid portal will not accept any new bids after this time.

Signature of Bids: Each bid must show in the space provided the complete business or mailing address of the bidder and must be signed by him/her with his/her usual signature.

Withdrawal of Bids: Bids already submitted may be withdrawn on the Electronic Bid System or upon proper identification of bidder and provided request is received prior to time of closing. Negligence on the part of the bidder in preparing the bid confers no right for the withdrawal after the time set for closing of bids.

Submitting Multiple Bids: The online bid portal will only allow one file to be uploaded per bid, per company. If you are submitting multiple bids, please complete the Multiple Bids Cover Page and attach as the first page of your bid upload. The document can be found under Purchasing in the bid portal.

Register Your Company: If a mandatory pre bid meeting is listed, you must be registered in our bid portal for us to record you as an attendee. If you are not marked as attended, the system will not allow you to upload a bid response. To receive automatic updates on RFP subscribe to the bid types. If a RFP has a mandatory pre bid meeting it will be clearly marked on the RFP and in the bid portal.

Please Submit Your Bids Early: In case you have problems getting your bid to upload and need assistance, we suggest you submit before 1:30 pm. Please contact us at once if you have issues uploading. Our system will not allow any bids to be uploaded after 2:00 pm. If your pricing changes, you can replace your bid in the system any time before the 2:00 closing.

Bid Openings: All bids submitted before the specified bid closing time shall be opened and properly recorded on the bid tabulation sheet. Subsequent to the bid opening, all bids shall be thoroughly evaluated and a determination made as to their compliance with applicable specifications. The appropriate County department head shall make this determination. Upon completion of the above determination, an analysis of all bids submitted shall be prepared and formally presented to the Board of County Commissioners for acceptance and approval of the lowest and/or best bid. The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids and to waive any irregularities or informalities therein.

Notice to Successful Bidders: The successful bidder will be notified by email or telephone as soon as possible after bids have been opened, tabulated, and analyzed.

Notice to Unsuccessful Bidders: Unsuccessful bidders will not be notified.

Submission of Questions: All questions must be submitted through the bid portal. Respondents are encouraged to review all RFP documents prior to submitting questions. By submitting questions the bidder acknowledges that they have reviewed the RFP in full and make reasonable efforts to locate answer prior to submitting the question to the portal. The County reserves the right not to respond to questions that are duplicate, irrelevant, or demonstrate that the respondent has not reviewed the RFP in full.

Disclosure of Proposal Content and Proprietary Information: All proposals become the property of the Shawnee County. The Open Records Act (K.S.A. 45-215 et seq) of the State of Kansas requires public information be placed in the public domain at the conclusion of the selection process, and be available for examination by all interested parties. No proposals shall be disclosed until after a contract award has been issued. Shawnee County reserves the right to destroy all proposals if the RFP is withdrawn, a contract award is withdrawn, or in accordance with Kansas law. The online bid portal will not accept late proposals.

How to include Proprietary Information in your proposal: Trade secrets or proprietary information legally recognized as such and protected by law may be requested to be withheld if clearly labeled "Proprietary" on each individual page and provided in a clearly marked and separated with the Proprietary Divider page, section within the pdf file uploaded to the online bid portal. Only one file is allowed to be uploaded to the bid portal. Pricing information is not considered proprietary and the bidder's entire proposal response package will not be considered proprietary.

Proprietary Divider Page: This document is available to be downloaded in the bid portal underneath the Purchasing section.

All information requested to be handled as "Proprietary" shall be submitted in the separate section from the main proposal and clearly labeled and section off by the divider page. The bidder shall provide detailed written documentation justifying why this material should be considered "Proprietary". Shawnee County reserves the right to accept, amend or deny such requests for maintaining information as proprietary in accordance with Kansas law.

Shawnee County does not guarantee protection of any information which is not submitted as required.

DEMANDSTAR POSTINGS

Demandstar Website: Shawnee County open projects are posted on Demandstar as a secondary posting.

Demandstar tracks broadcast and plan holder data. Bids must be submitted through the Shawnee County Bid Portal.

Shawnee County Bid Portal: When an open project is posted, Shawnee County is not able to track who downloads project information off the bid portal website. Bids must be submitted through the Shawnee County Bid Portal to be considered. All projects are posted on the County website, not all projects are posted on the Demandstar website. Registration is free.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

In the event that goods or services delivered by the vendor are unsatisfactory and remain unsatisfactory after a notice and an opportunity to correct the deficiencies, the County reserves the right to purchase substitute goods or services from the other bidders.

Shawnee County reserves the right to negotiate separately with any vendor after the opening of this RFP when such action is considered in its best interest. Subsequent negotiations may be conducted, but such negotiations will not constitute acceptance, rejection or a counteroffer on the part of the County.

Shawnee County interprets the term “lowest responsible and best bidder” as requiring Shawnee County to:

A. Choose between the kinds of materials, goods, wares, or services subject to the proposal, and

B. Determine which proposal is most suitable for its intended use or purpose. Shawnee County can consider among other factors such things as labor cost, service and parts availability and maintenance costs of items upon which proposals are received. Shawnee County can determine any differences or variations in the quality or character of the material, goods, wares or services performed or provided by the respective vendors.

Shawnee County will award the bid. If the successful vendor refuses or fails to make deliveries of the materials/services within the times specified in the RFP, purchase order or contractual agreement, Shawnee County may by written notice, terminate the contract OR purchase order. The successful vendor will certify and warrant that goods, personal property, chattels, and equipment sold and delivered are free and clear of any and all liens, or claims of liens, for materials or services arising under, and by virtue of the provisions of K.S.A. 58-201, et seq., and any other lien, right, or claim of any nature or kind whatsoever.

The vendor hereby certifies that he or she has carefully examined all of the documents for the project, has carefully and thoroughly reviewed this RFP, understands the nature and scope of the work to be done; and that this proposal is based upon the terms, specifications, requirements and conditions of the RFP, and documents. The vendor further agrees that the performance time specified is a reasonable time, having carefully considered the nature and scope for the project as aforesaid.

Shawnee County reserves the right to enter into agreements subject to the provisions of the Cash Basis Law (K.S.A. 10-1112 and 10-1113), the Budget Law (K.S.A.79-2935). Agreements shall be construed and interpreted so as to ensure that the County shall at all times stay in conformity with such laws, and as a condition of agreements the County reserves the right to unilaterally sever, modify, or terminate agreement at any time if, in the opinion of its legal counsel, the Agreement may be deemed to violate the terms of such law.

The vendor certifies that this proposal is submitted without collusion fraud, or misrepresentation as to other vendors, so that all proposals for the project will result from free, open, and competitive proposing among all vendors.

This RFP, responses thereto and any contract documents will be governed by the law of the State of Kansas.

Any dispute arising out of the same will be litigated only within the courts of the State of Kansas.

Vendor agrees that all data, documents, and information, regardless of form that is generated as a result of this RFP are the property of Shawnee County. The County shall not be liable to reimburse any vendor for the costs of creating, compiling or delivering the same to the County.

By submission of a response, the proposer agrees that at the time of submittal, it: 1) has no interest (including financial benefit, commission, finder’s fee, or any other remuneration) and will not acquire any interest, either direct or indirect, that would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of proposer’s services, or 2) benefit from an award resulting in a “Conflict of Interest.” A “Conflict of Interest” will include holding or retaining membership, or employment, on a board, elected office, department, division, or bureau, or committee sanctioned by and/or governed by the Board of Shawnee County Commissioners of the County of Shawnee, Kansas. Proposers will identify any interests, and the individuals involved, on separate paper with the response and will understand that the County may reject their proposal at its sole discretion.

No gifts or gratuities of any kind shall be offered to any County employee at any time.

The Proposer certifies that this proposal is submitted without collusion, fraud, or misrepresentation as to other Proposers, so that all proposals for the project will result from free, open, and competitive proposing.

The County is exempt from the payment of Federal and excise taxes and from Kansas sales tax.

Vendor credit agreements are prohibited. Unless otherwise stated in this document, payment will be made from vendor-submitted invoice(s) via ACH (automated clearinghouse network) transfer or credit card, net 30 days. Shawnee County will not complete any credit application or agree to credit terms supplied by vendor. Shawnee County prefers to pay its vendor invoices via electronic fund transfers through ACH. To initiate payment of invoices vendors shall execute the County’s standard ACH Vendor Payment Authorization Agreement which will be provided upon being awarded the RFP.

Attached is Shawnee County CPA (Contractual Provisions Agreement) which all vendors must be agree to upon awarded contract.

Nondiscrimination: Shawnee County is committed to the concept of equal employment opportunity. All bidders and contractors are expected to comply with the provisions of K.S.A. 44-1030 and 44-1031, copies of which are attached and shall be a part of this contract and other applicable Federal and Kansas laws governing equal employment opportunity.

In accordance with K.S.A 44-1030, vendor hereby agrees to the following:

A. He or she will observe the provision of the Kansas Commission on Human Rights and will not discriminate against any person in the performance of work under the present contract because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, or physical disability.

B. In all solicitations or advertisements for employees, he or she will include the phrase, “Equal Opportunity Employer”, or a similar phrase to be approved by the Kansas Commission on Human Rights.

C. If he or she fails to comply with the manner in which he or she will be deemed to have breached the present contract, and it may be canceled, terminated, or suspended, in whole or in part, by Shawnee County, Kansas.

D. If he or she is found guilty of a violation of the Kansas Act Against Human Rights under a decision, or order of the Kansas Commission on Human Rights which has become final, he or she will be deemed to have breached the present contract, and it may be canceled, terminated, or suspended, in whole or in part, by Shawnee County, Kansas; and, E. He or she will include the provisions of subsections (a) through (d) inclusively of this paragraph in every subcontract or purchase order so that such provision will be binding upon such subcontractor of vendor.

Provisions of K.S.A. 44-1030 Statute:

Mandatory provisions applicable to contracts of the state and other political subdivisions; cancellation, when; application to subcontract; non-application to certain contract. (a) Except as provided by subsection

(c) of this session, every contract for or on behalf of the state or any county or municipality or other political subdivision of the state or any agency of or authority created by any of the foregoing, for the construction, alteration or repair of any public building or public work or for the acquisition of materials, equipment, supplies or services shall contain provisions by which the contractor agrees that:

1. The contractor shall observe the provisions of the Kansas act against discrimination and shall not discriminate against any person in the performance of work under the present contract because of race, religion, color, sex physical handicap unrelated to such person’s ability to engage in the particular work, national origin or ancestry.

2. In all solicitations or advertisements for employees, the contractor shall include the phrase, “equal opportunity employer,” or a similar phrase to be approved by the commission.

3. If the contractor fails to comply with the manner in which the contractor reports to the commission in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 44-1032, the contractor shall be deemed to have breached the present contract and it may be cancelled, terminated or suspended, whole or in part, by the contracting agency.

4. If the contractor is found guilty of a violation of the Kansas act against discrimination under a decision or order of the commission which has become final, the contractor shall be deemed to have breached the present contract and it may be cancelled, terminated or suspended, in whole or in part, by the contracting agency.

5. The contractor shall include the provisions of paragraphs one (1) through four (4) inclusively of this sub-section (a) in every subcontract or purchase order so that such provisions will be binding upon such subcontractor or vendor. (b) The Kansas commission on civil rights shall not be prevented hereby from requiring reports of contractors found to be not in compliance with the Kansas act against discrimination. (c) The provisions of this section shall not apply to a contract entered into by a contractor: (1) Who employs fewer than four (4) employees during the term of such contract; or (2) Whose contracts with the governmental entity letting such contract cumulatively total five thousand dollars ($5,000) or less during the fiscal year of such governmental entity.

Provisions of K.S.A. 44-1031 Statute:

Same; personnel to be used in performing contracts; reports; non-application to certain contractors. Every person, as defined in subsection (a) of K.S.A. 44-1002, who wishes to enter into a contract which is covered by the provisions of K.S.A. 44-1030 shall upon request of the commission, inform the commission in writing of the manner in which such person shall recruit and screen personnel to be used in performing the contract. The report shall be made on forms to be supplied by the commission. The provisions of K.S.A.

44-1030 and of this section shall not apply to any contractor who has already complied with the provisions of such sections by reason of holding a contract with the federal government or a contract involving federal funds.

History: L.1972, ch.184, & 15; L. 1975, ch. 264, & 8; L. 1977, ch. 183, & 2; July 1.

All questions regarding this bid should be posted on the Shawnee County Online Bid System.

For problems with the online Electronic Bid System, please contact:

Shawnee County Audit Finance Department e-mail: Auditfinance@snco.us phone: (785) 251 – 4039

The undersigned agrees with all terms and conditions stated above:

Signature _______________________________________________

Printed Name _______________________________________________

Title _______________________________________________

Email Address _______________________________________________

Phone Number _______________________________________________ mailto:Auditfinance@snco.us

ATTACHMENT 1

Quotation Number: 047-26 Vendor Name: ______________________________ Date Issued: 10-01-2026 Closing Date: 10-27-2026, 2:00pm

SCHEDULE OF PRICES

NEW TRUCK QTY Bid Price

(1) 2027 3/4-ton, 4-wheel drive extended- cab Pickup 8-ft utility bed, with 6.0L gas engine 1 $________________________

Year, Make & Model of truck bid

Trade in Vehicles

SW5023 (2020) Ford F-250 - ¾ ton 4x4 Eng: 6.2L 8cyl Mil: 107,761 Vin# 1FD7X2B63LEC24115

TOTAL TRADE-IN ALLOWANCE $_________________

TOTAL BID PRICE

Total Bid Price (Extended Price minus Trade-in Allowances): $____________________________

Total Bid Price (Printed in Words):

Estimated Delivery: _______________ F.O.B. _____________________________________________

COMPANY or FIRM NAME BY DATE

PHONE EMAIL

EXCEPTIONS

Quotation Number: 047-26 Vendor Name: ______________________________ Date Issued: 10-01-2026 Closing Date: 10-27-2026, 2:00pm

Rev. 01/2026

ATTACHMENT TO

SHAWNEE COUNTY CONTRACT C_________

CONTRACTUAL PROVISIONS ATTACHMENT

The undersigned parties agree that the following provisions are hereby incorporated into the contract to which it is attached and made a part thereof, said contract being dated the _______ day of ___________________, 20____.

1. TERMS HEREIN CONTROLLING PROVISIONS. It is expressly agreed that the terms of each and every provision in this attachment shall prevail and control over the terms of any other conflicting provision in any other document relating to and a part of the contract in which this attachment is incorporated.

2. AGREEMENT WITH KANSAS LAW. It is agreed by and between the undersigned that all disputes and matters whatsoever arising under, in connection with or incident to this contract shall be litigated, if at all, in and before a Court located in the State of Kansas, U.S.A., to the exclusion of the Courts of any other states or country. All contractual agreements shall be subject to, governed by, and construed according to the laws of the State of Kansas.

3. TERMINATION DUE TO LACK OF FUNDING

APPROPRIATION. Shawnee County is subject to the Kansas Cash Basis Law, K.S.A. 10-1101 et seq. If, in the judgment of the Financial Administrator, Audit-Finance Office, sufficient funds are not appropriated to continue the function performed in this agreement and for the payment of the charges hereunder, County may terminate this agreement at the end of its current fiscal year. County agrees to give written notice of termination to contractor at least thirty (30) days prior to the end of its current fiscal year. In the event this agreement is terminated pursuant to this paragraph, County will pay to the contractor all regular contractual payments incurred through the end of such fiscal year. The termination of the contract pursuant to this paragraph shall not cause any penalty to be charged to the County or the contractor.

4. DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY. Neither the County of Shawnee nor any department thereof shall hold harmless or indemnify any contractor for any liability whatsoever.

5. ANTI-DISCRIMINATION CLAUSE. The contractor agrees: (a) to comply with the Kansas Act Against Discrimination (K.S.A. 44-1001 et seq.)

and the Kansas Age Discrimination in Employment Act, (K.S.A. 44- 1111 et seq.) and the applicable provisions of the Americans With Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.) [ADA] and to not discriminate against any person because of race, religion, color, sex, disability, national origin or ancestry, or age in the admission of access to or treatment or employment in, its programs or activities; (b) to include in all solicitations or advertisements for employees, the phrase “equal opportunity employer”; (c) to comply with the reporting requirements set out in K.S.A. 44-1031 and K.S.A. 44-1116; (d) to include those provisions in every subcontract or purchase order so that they are binding upon such subcontractor or vendor; (e) that a failure to comply with the reporting requirements of (c) above or if the contractor is found guilty of any violation of such acts by the Kansas Human Rights Commission, such violation shall constitute a breach of contract;

(f) if the contracting agency determines that the contractor has violated applicable provisions of ADA, that violation shall constitute a breach of contract; (g) if (e) or (f) occurs, the contract may be cancelled, terminated or suspended in whole or in part by the County.

Parties to this contract understand that subsections (b) through (e) of this paragraph number 5 are not applicable to a contractor who employs fewer than four employees or whose contract with the County totals $5,000 or less during this fiscal year.

6. ACCEPTANCE OF CONTRACT. This contract shall not be considered accepted, approved or otherwise effective until the required approvals and certifications have been given and this is signed by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Shawnee, Kansas.

7. ARBITRATION & DAMAGES. Notwithstanding any language to the contrary, no interpretation shall be allowed to find the County has agreed to binding arbitration, or the payment of damages or penalties upon the occurrence of a contingency. Further, the County shall not agree to pay attorney fees and late payment charges.

8. REPRESENTATIVE’S AUTHORITY TO CONTRACT. By signing this document, the representative of the contractor thereby represents that such person is duly authorized by the contractor to execute this document on behalf of the contractor and that the contractor agrees to be bound by the provisions thereof.

9. RESPONSIBILITY FOR TAXES. To the extent that the County is exempt from any federal, state or local taxes, the contractor will not invoice for such expenses. Any taxes which may be imposed or levied upon the subject matter of this contract will be invoiced by the contractor and payable by the county.

10. INSURANCE. The County shall not be required to purchase, any insurance against loss or damage to any personal property to which this contract relates, nor shall this contract require the County to establish a “self-insurance” fund to protect against any such loss or damage.

Subject to the provisions of the Kansas Tort Claims Act (K.S.A. 75- 6101 et seq.), the vendor or lessor shall bear the risk of any loss or damage to any personal property to which vendor or lessor holds title.

11. AUTOMATED CLEARING HOUSE (ACH). Shawnee County prefers to pay its vendor invoices via electronic funds transfers through the automated clearing house (ACH) network. Shawnee County may require vendors to accept payments via ACH. To initiate payment of invoices, vendors shall execute the County's standard ACH Vendor Payment Authorization Agreement. Upon verification of the data provided, the Payment Authorization Agreement will authorize the County to deposit payment for services rendered or goods provided directly into vendor accounts with financial institutions. All payments shall be made in United States currency.

VENDOR/CONTRACTOR:

By:

Title:

Date:

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

SHAWNEE COUNTY, KANSAS

William D. Riphahn, Chair

Date:

ATTEST:

Lisa Schmitt, Shawnee County Clerk