Clackamas Hatchery Replanting Project ITB.pdf
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- CLACKAMAS FISH HATCHERY REPLANTING PROJECT
- Solicitation number
- S-63500-00001066
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- Clackamas County, Oregon
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This document is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) issued by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (Agency) for the Clackamas Fish Hatchery Replanting Project. The project involves the purchase and planting of native plants at the Clackamas Fish Hatchery Pipeline project area. The work includes replanting disturbed areas with small stature shrubs and forbs, planting 10 Douglas fir trees around the Estacada Lake parking lot, and maintaining the plants to ensure adequate survival. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on November 4, 2021, and bids are due by November 11, 2021 at 2:00 PM Pacific Time. The Agency plans to award the contract and have it executed by November 23, 2021.
The ITB outlines the procurement requirements, including bid submission format and delivery options, responsiveness and responsibility determinations, cost comparison, references, and the award methodology. It also addresses preferences for Oregon supplies and services, recycled materials, and public printing. The successful bidder must comply with pay equity and nondiscrimination in employment requirements prior to contract execution.
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Oregon Buys #S-63500-00001066 Page 1 of 14
STATE OF OREGON
COVER PAGE
OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE
Is issuing this Invitation to Bid (ITB) under OregonBuys Bid Number
OREGONBUYS BID NUMBER S-63500-00001066 for
CLACKAMAS FISH HATCHERY REPLANTING PROJECT
Date of Issue: 10/26/2021
Bid Opening Date and Time (Bid Due Date): 11/11/2021, Time 2:00 PM
Single Point of Contact (SPC): Alan Hansen
Address: 4034 Fairview Industrial Drive SE
City, State, Zip: Salem OR 97302
Phone (fax): 503-947-6069
E-mail: alan.s.hansen@odfw.oregon.gov
The State of Oregon promotes equal opportunity for all individuals without regard to age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion or creed, sex or gender, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
mailto:alan.s.hansen@odfw.oregon.gov
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 SUMMARY OVERVIEW
1.2 SCOPE OF WORK/STATEMENT OF WORK/SPECIFICATIONS
1.3 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
1.4 DEFINITION OF TERMS
1.5 SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT
SECTION 2: ITB PROCESS
2.1 PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY
2.2 PROCUREMENT METHOD
2.3 PRE-BID CONFERENCE
2.4 OREGONBuys
2.5 QUESTIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS
2.6 ADDENDUM
SECTION 3: INSTRUCTIONS TO PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS
3.1 ACCEPTANCE PERIOD
3.2 BID SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS (GENERAL)
3.3 BID REQUIREMENTS (PASS/FAIL)
SECTION 4: BID REVIEW METHODOLOGY
4.1 RESPONSIVENESS DETERMINATION
4.2 RESPONSIBILITY DETERMINATION
4.3 COST COMPARISON
4.4 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (PASS/FAIL)
4.5 REFERENCES
4.6 Reserved
4.7 PREFERENCES
4.8 METHOD OF AWARD
SECTION 5: INTENT TO AWARD
5.1 INTENT TO AWARD NOTIFICATION
5.2 PAY EQUITY
5.3 NONDISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT
5.4 OTHER REQUIRED INFORMATION
SECTION 6: CONTRACT EXECUTION
SECTION 7: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
7.1 GOVERNMENT BODIES
7.2 OWNERSHIP/PERMISSION TO USE MATERIALS
7.3 COST OF BIDDING
7.4 CANCELLATION AND/OR REJECTION OF BIDS/DAMAGES
7.5 CONFIDENTIAL OR PROPRIETARY INFORMATION
7.6 RECYCLED PRODUCTS
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LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
ATTACHMENT A – SAMPLE CONTRACT
ATTACHMENT B – BID COVER SHEET (must be returned with Bid) ATTACHMENT C – REFERENCE CHECK FORM (must be returned with Bid) ATTACHMENT D – BID SUBMITTAL FORM (must be returned with Bid) ATTACHMENT F – RESPONSIBILITY INQUIRY (must be returned with Bid)
EXHIBIT X – Plan/Drawing
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SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 SUMMARY OVERVIEW
The State of Oregon, acting by and through the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, (“Agency”), is issuing this Invitation to Bid (ITB) to establish a Contract for a Public Improvements for the purchase and planting of native plants at the Clackamas Fish Hatchery Pipeline project area.
General information:
Vegetation Management Prescriptions
The following prescriptions are provided to ODFW to implement from 2016-2019 as part of the permit requirements from OPRD. These actions will help to mitigate for the impacts the project will have on native vegetation and associated wildlife, establish vegetation that will compete with invasive weeds, and help prevent the spread of invasive weeds.
1.2 SCOPE OF WORK/STATEMENT OF WORK/SPECIFICATIONS
1. Re-planting Prescription:
All disturbed areas shall be re-planted with small stature shrubs and forbs from the lists provided below. Additional species may be included if approved by OPRD Park Manager. No trees or large shrubs are included in the plant lists to prevent disturbance to the pipeline from future root growth. Plant maintenance activities are included in a table in the next section
(invasive species treatment). Plant maintenance is needed to ensure adequate plant survival.
In addition to the re-planting along the disturbed pipeline route, ten larger trees shall be planted around the Estacada Lake parking lot.
a. All of the planting work shall be implemented by a qualified vegetation management contractor experienced with planting of native bare root plants.
b. Plant materials shall be sourced from a native plant nursery. All plant stock shall have
Willamette Valley or West Cascade origins.
c. The ten trees that will be planted around the Estacada Lake Parking lot shall be placed according to direction provided by the Park Manager and shall be Douglas fir and shall be
6-8’ tall container stock. Other species may be planted if approved by the Park Manager.
d. Plant materials to be planted along the disturbed pipeline route shall be in the form of bare-root plants a minimum of 16” tall not including roots (for shrubs) and plugs or equivalent material (for forbs).
e. A minimum of 10,000 shrubs and forbs shall be planted in the disturbed zone. This approximates to about one plant every 4.5 feet (spacing of 4.5’ on center). Spacing may vary by species.
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f. A minimum of 3 different species from the “sunny areas” list shall be planted in sunny areas. A minimum of 3 different species from the “shady areas forbs” list and 3 different species from the “shady areas shrubs” list shall be planted in shady areas.
g. Native shrubs and forbs that may be planted along disturbed pipeline route are:
o Sunny areas forbs and shrubs
▪ Tall Oregon grape (Mahonia aquifolium)
▪ Red flowering currant (Ribes sanguineum)
▪ Nootka rose (Rosa nutkana)
▪ Woodland strawberry (Fragaria vesca)
▪ Snowberry (Symphoricarpos albus)
▪ Goldenrod (Solidago canadensis) o Shady areas - forbs
▪ Fringecup (Tellima grandiflora)
▪ Inside out flower (Vancouveria hexandra)
▪ Stream violet (Viola glabella)
▪ Western bleeding heart (Dicentra formosa)
▪ Sword fern (Polystichum munitum) o Shady areas – shrubs
▪ Long-leaved Oregon grape (Mahonia nervosa)
▪ Red huckleberry (Vaccinium parvifolium)
▪ Salal (Gaultheria shallon)
▪ Thimbleberry (Rubus parviflorus)
▪ Salmonberry (Rubus spectabilis)
1.3 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
The table below represents a tentative schedule of events. Agency may modify these dates at any time, with appropriate notice. All times are Pacific Time (PT).
EVENT DATE TIME (Pacific Time) Pre-Bid Conference
[mandatory)
11/4/2021
11:00 AM
Questions and Clarifications Due 11/8/2021 11:00 AM
Answers to Questions and Clarifications Due (approximate)
11/9/2021 11:00 AM
(Due Date and opening of bids) 11/11/2021 2:00 PM
Notice of Intent to Award (approximate) 11/16/2021
Contract Execution (approximate) 11/23/2021
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Agency operating hours are:
Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Pacific Time, except for state holidays and State approved closures, including those for inclement weather.
1.4 DEFINITION OF TERMS
For the purposes of this ITB, unless specifically defined in this ITB, capitalized words have the meanings provided in OAR 125-246-0110. These definitions do not apply to the Proposed Contract attached as Attachment A.
1.4.1 GENERAL DEFINITIONS
Capitalized terms not specifically defined in this document are defined in OAR 125-246-0110.
“SPC” means the Single Point of Contact listed on the cover page of this ITB. All communications related to any provisions of this ITB shall be directed only to the SPC to ensure every Bidder receives the same information.
“Schedule of Events” means the specific time and dates events relating to this ITB will occur.
“Successful Bidder” means the person(s), organization(s) to which the award is made.
1.5 SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT
All questions, requests for clarification, and protests about any component of this ITB, including the technical requirements, contractual requirements, and the procurement process must be directed to the SPC identified on the cover page of this ITB.
SECTION 2: ITB PROCESS
2.1 PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY
Agency is issuing this ITB pursuant to its authority under ORS 496.146(11)
PROCUREMENT METHOD
Agency is using the Intermediate Bidding method, pursuant to ORS 279B.070 and OAR 125-247- 0270.
2.2 PRE-BID CONFERENCE
A mandatory pre-Bid conference will be held for this ITB.
There will be a Mandatory pre-bid meeting on Thursday November 4, 2021 @ 11:00 A.M.
(Pacific Time) at the Clackamas Fish Hatchery, 24500 S Entrance Road, Estacada Oregon 97023
BIDDERS ARRIVING AFTER THE CONFERENCE HAS STARTED WILL NOT BE ADMITTED.
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Any statements made at this conference will not change the Plans, Specifications or other Contract Documents unless an Addendum has been issued from ODFW and advertised on the OREGONBUYS System.
BIDDERS OR THEIR REPRESENTATIVE ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND THIS MANDATORY
PRE-BID CONFERENCE. BIDS WILL ONLY BE EVALUATED FROM BIDDERS OR THEIR
REPRESENTATIVE WHO REGISTERED AND ATTENDED THE MANDATORY PRE-BID
CONFERENCE, AND ALL OTHER BIDS WILL BE CONSIDERED NON-RESPONSIVE.
The purpose of this conference is to explain the ITB requirements and to answer questions.
Statements made at the pre-Bid conference are not binding upon Agency. Bidders are cautioned, the ITB requirements will change only by written Addenda issued by Agency as provided in Sections 2.4 and 2.7.
2.3 OREGONBUYS
This ITB, including all Amendments, attachments and exhibits are published in the State of Oregon’s electronic procurement system OregonBuys at https://oregonbuys.gov/. ITB documents will not be mailed. Prospective Bidders are solely responsible for checking OregonBuys to determine whether or not any Amendment(s) have been issued. Amendment(s) are incorporated into the RFP by this reference.
2.3.1 OREGONBUYS ASSISTANCE
Bidders needing assistance with OREGONBUYS may contact the Helpdesk by telephone at
(855) 800-5046 or email to support.oregonbuys@oregon.gov .
2.3.2 OREGONBUYS REGISTRATION INFORMATION
For Vendor Registration: visit https://OregonBuys.gov
Current and correct registration information is the sole responsibility of the registered party.
Agency accepts no responsibility for missing or incorrect information.
2.4 QUESTIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS
All questions and requests for clarification, related to this solicitation must:
• Be delivered to the SPC via an OregonBuys submission, email, or hard copy;
• Reference the OregonBuys bid number.
• Identify Bidder’s name and contact information.
• Refer to the specific area of the ITB being questioned (i.e., page, section and paragraph number); and
Be received by the due date and time for Questions/Requests for Clarification identified in the Schedule https://oregonbuys.gov/ mailto:support.oregonbuys@oregon.gov https://oregonbuys.gov/
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2.5 ADDENDUM
Unless otherwise stated in the ITB, Agency shall post any Addendum on OregonBuys. Addendum are incorporated into this ITB by this reference and can be viewed and downloaded by interested parties registered in OregonBuys, unless an alternate process is defined in Section 2.4.2. Bidder is responsible for monitoring OregonBuys regularly until ITB Opening. Agency is not responsible for sending Addendum to any prospective Bidder.
SECTION 3: INSTRUCTIONS TO PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS
3.1 ACCEPTANCE PERIOD
Bids are firm offers for a period of 60 calendar days from Opening.
3.2 BID SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS (GENERAL)
3.2.1 BID FORMAT
Bidder shall submit its Bid both on electronic thumb drive media and hard copy. Hard copy version must use only white 8 1/2” x 11” Recycled Paper (Bidder must use Recycled Paper, to the maximum extent economically feasible), without extensive art work, unusual printing, or other materials not essential to the utility and clarity of the Bid. Agency requests Bids be submitted with the edges unbound.
The Bid should be presented in a format corresponding and referencing the sections contained in Section 3.3. Responses should be presented in the same order and identify the item being addressed.
3.2.2 SUBMITTING BIDS
Bidder is solely responsible for ensuring its Bid is received at Agency in accordance with the ITB requirements before Bid Opening. Agency is not responsible for any delays in mail or by common carriers or by transmission errors or delays or mistaken delivery for any reason. A Bid submitted by any means not authorized below will be rejected. The following delivery options are permitted for this ITB:
3.2.2.1 DELIVERY THROUGH OREGONBUYS
Bid submission should be electronically through OregonBuys. at: OregonBuys.gov
3.2.2.1.1 ALTERNATIVE DELIVERY OPTION: DELIVERY THROUGH MAIL, EMAIL
OR PARCEL CARRIER
Bids may be submitted by: Mail, E-Mail, or Fax, and, addressed as follows:
MAIL:
CLACKAMAS FISH HATCHERY REPLANTING PROJECT
S-63500-00001066
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OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE
Alan Hansen / Contract Services 4034 Fairview Industrial Drive SE Salem, OR 97302
E-MAIL:
E-Mail Address: ODFW.Bids@odfw.oregon.gov When e-mailing in bids, Proposers must address the Subject line as follows:
Subject: BID FOR S-63500-00001066
Agency operating hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Pacific Time, except for State holidays and State approved closures.
3.2.3 BID MODIFICATION
It is the responsibility of the Bidder to ensure modified Bids are submitted before the Bid Opening date and time. To be effective the modification must include the OregonBuys bid number and be submitted to the SPC prior to Bid Opening.
A Bidder wishing to make modifications to a Bid already received by Agency must:
• Withdraw its Bid in order to make modifications and resubmit the Bid pursuant to Section 3.2.6.
• All modifications made to a Bid must be made in ink and must be properly initialed by Bidder’s authorized representative.
• Submit modification(s), in writing, on Bidder’s letterhead, noting the specific change(s) to the original Bid submission. All modifications made to a Bid must be made in ink and must be properly initialed by Bidder’s authorized representative.
• Oral, facsimile or telephonic modifications will not be accepted.
3.2.4 BID WITHDRAWAL
If a Bidder wishes to withdraw a submitted Bid, it must submit a Written notice signed by an authorized representative of its intent to withdraw to the SPC via email, or hard copy prior to the Opening in accordance with OAR 125-247-0440. To be effective the notice must include the OregonBuys bid number.
3.2.5 LATE BIDS
Late bids will NOT be accepted or reviewed. Late Bids will not be returned to the respective Bidder.
3.2.6 OPENING OF BIDS
Bids will not be be publicly opened and the names of all Bidders will not be be read by Agency at the location identified on the cover page of this ITB.
mailto:ODFW.Bids@odfw.oregon.gov
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3.3 BID REQUIREMENTS (PASS/FAIL)
Bids will be reviewed on a Pass/Fail basis. Failure to provide any of the information or comply with any of the requirements in this section 3.3 and its subsections MAY be considered nonresponsive.
Agency has the right to determine if Bids substantially meet the requirements of this ITB.
3.3.1 BID OPENING
Bids must be submitted by Bid Opening Date to be considered.
3.3.2 REQUIRED FORMS
Bidder must submit the following forms:
• Attachment B – Bid Cover Sheet
• Attachment C – Reference Check Form
• Attachment D – Bid Submittal Form
• Attachment F – Responsibility Inquiry
3.3.3 AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE
The Bid must be signed by person(s) legally authorized to bind the Bidder to the Bid and the Contract resulting from this ITB. Upon request by Agency, any representative submitting a Bid on behalf of the Bidder shall provide a current document certifying the representative’s authority to bind the Bidder. Upon request of Agency, Bidder shall provide a certified copy of the bylaws or resolution of the board of directors showing the authority of the officer signing the Bid to execute agreements on behalf of the entity.
3.3.4 REFERENCES
Bidder must provide 3 references from similar projects performed for any clients within the last 5 years. Information provided must include:
• Reference name, telephone number, email and mailing address.
• Description of services or products provided.
• Service or product delivery starting and ending dates; and
• Reference representative name, telephone number, and email address.
3.3.5 RESERVED
3.3.6 RESERVED
3.3.7 BID REQUIREMENTS
Bidder must provide all information required in Attachment D of this ITB.
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SECTION 4: BID REVIEW METHODOLOGY
4.1 RESPONSIVENESS DETERMINATION
A Bid received prior to Bid Opening will be reviewed to determine if it is Responsive to all ITB requirements including compliance with Bids Requirements section. If the Bid is unclear, the SPC may request clarification from Bidder. However, clarifications may not be used to rehabilitate a non-Responsive Bid. If the SPC finds the Bid non-Responsive, the Bid may be rejected, however, Agency may waive mistakes in accordance with OAR 125-247-0470.
4.2 RESPONSIBILITY DETERMINATION
Agency will determine if an apparent successful Bidder is Responsible prior to award and execution of the Contract. Bidder(s) shall submit a signed Responsibility Inquiry form (Attachment F) with Bid.
At any time prior to award, Agency may reject a Bidder found to be not Responsible.
4.3 COST COMPARISON
Agency shall award the Contract to the lowest Responsible Bidder whose bid substantially complies with the requirements and criteria set forth in this Section.
4.4 REFERENCES
Agency may check to determine if references provided are supportive of the Bidder’s ability to comply with the requirements of this ITB. Failure to provide complete and accurate information in a Bid may be cause for rejection.
Agency may conduct other reference checks with persons whose names have not been provided by Bidder, but whom Agency has knowledge. Agency may use references to obtain additional information, break ties, or verify any information needed.
4.5 RESERVED
4.6 PREFERENCES
4.6.1 OREGON SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
Agency prefers Oregon goods and services, and for bid calculation purposes, per ORS 279A.128, Agency shall subtract 10% from the price for any Bidder proposing all Goods fabricated or processed or all Services performed entirely in Oregon before calculating the price score.
4.6.2 RECIPROCAL PREFERENCE
For bid calculation purposes per OAR 125-246-0310, Agency shall add a percent increase to each out-of-state Bidder’s Bid price that is equal to the percent preference, if any, given to a Resident Bidder in the Bidder's state.
https://www.naspo.org/reciprocity1
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4.6.3 RECYCLED MATERIALS
In comparing Goods from two or more Bidders, if at least one Bidder offers Goods manufactured with Recycled Materials, and at least one Bidder does not, Agency will select the Bidder offering Goods manufactured from Recycled Materials if each of the conditions specified in ORS 279A.125 (2) exists following any adjustments made to the price of the Goods according to any applicable reciprocal preference.
4.6.4 PUBLIC PRINTING
Agency shall, for the purpose of evaluating Bids, apply the public printing preference set forth in ORS 282.210.
4.6.5 TIEBREAKERS
Oregon Supplies: If Agency receives Bids identical in price, fitness, availability, and quality and chooses to award a Contract, Agency shall award the Contract in accordance with the procedures outlined in OAR 125-246-0300.
4.7 METHOD OF AWARD
4.7.1 GENERAL AWARD
If awarded, Agency must award the Contract to the Responsible Bidder submitting the lowest, Responsive Bid. Agency may award by item, groups of items or the entire Offer provided such Award is consistent with this ITB and in the public interest.
SECTION 5: INTENT TO AWARD
5.1 INTENT TO AWARD NOTIFICATION
After a final selection is made, Agency will issue a notice of Intent to Award on OregonBuys. Bid files are public records and available for review at Agency by appointment.
5.2 PAY EQUITY
If selected for award and the Contract value exceeds $500,000 and Bidder employs 50 or more full-time workers, Bidder shall submit to Agency a true and correct copy of an unexpired Pay Equity Compliance Certificate, issued to the Proposer by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services. For instructions on how to obtain the Certificate, visit https://www.oregon.gov/das/Procurement/Pages/PayEquity.aspx.
5.3 NONDISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT
As a condition of receiving the award of a Contract under this ITB, Bidder must certify, in accordance with ORS 279A.112, it has in place a policy and practice of preventing sexual harassment, sexual assault, and discrimination against employees who are members of a protected class. The policy and practice must include giving employees a written notice of a policy that both
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5.4 OTHER REQUIRED INFORMATION
5.4.1 INSURANCE
Prior to award, Bidder shall secure and demonstrate to Agency proof of insurance as required in this ITB. Insurance Requirements are found in Exhibit B of Attachment A.
SECTION 6: CONTRACT EXECUTION
After submission of the required information and insurances identified in the ITB by the awardee and obtaining all requisite approvals required, Agency will proceed with final award. The Contact attached hereto as Attachment A is not negotiable.
Contractor shall not commence work under the Contract until the Contract has been executed and the Agency has provided the Contractor with the Notice to Proceed.
SECTION 7: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
7.1 GOVERNMENT BODIES
Under ORS Chapter 190, Agency may enter into an agreement with another government body for the Goods or Services that are the subject of this ITB. Intergovernmental agreements are not subject to the Public Contracting Code. If Agency receives an Offer from a government body, Agency will initially review the Offer according to the same criteria set forth in this ITB. Agency, in its sole discretion, may enter into an ORS Chapter 190 agreement with any government body for the Goods or Services, or any portion thereof and cancel this ITB if it would be in the public interest as determined by Agency.
7.2 OWNERSHIP/PERMISSION TO USE MATERIALS
Bids submitted in response to this ITB become the property of Agency. The submission of a Bid in response to this ITB grants the State a non-exclusive, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free license for the rights to copy, distribute, display, prepare derivative works of and transmit the Bid solely for the purpose of evaluating the Bid, awarding a Contract, or as otherwise needed to administer the ITB process, and to fulfill obligations under Oregon Public Records Laws. Bids, including supporting materials, will not be returned to Bidder unless Agency cancels this ITB prior to the Bid Opening identified in Section 1.3.
7.3 COST OF BIDDING
Bidders must pay all costs of bidding including, but not limited to, the cost to prepare and submit Bids, samples and other supporting materials, or to participate in demonstrations, if required by this ITB.
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7.4 CANCELLATION AND/OR REJECTION OF BIDS/DAMAGES
Pursuant to ORS 279B.100, Agency may reject any or all Bids in whole or in part, and may cancel this ITB at any time when the rejection or cancellation is in the best interest of the State. Agency, the State, and their officers, employees and agents are not liable to any Bidder for any loss or expense caused by or resulting from the delay, suspension, or cancellation of this ITB, or rejection of any or all Bids. Unless Agency cancels this ITB prior to the Bid Opening identified in Section 1.3, all Bids will become part of the public record without obligation to Agency.
7.5 CONFIDENTIAL OR PROPRIETARY INFORMATION
Following award of Contract, responses to this ITB are subject to public information requests unless the response or specific information contained therein is identified as exempt from public disclosure. Bidder is advised to consult with legal counsel regarding disclosure issues.
If Bidder believes any portion of its Bid contains information considered a trade secret under ORS Chapter 192.345(2), or otherwise is exempt from disclosure under the Oregon Public Records Law, ORS 192.311 through 192.478, each page containing such information must include the following:
“This data is exempt from disclosure under the Oregon Public Records Law pursuant to ORS 192, and is not to be disclosed except in accordance with the Oregon Public Records Law, ORS 192.311 through 192.478.”
Identifying the Bid in whole as exempt from disclosure is not acceptable. Cost information submitted in response to an ITB is generally not considered a trade secret under Oregon Public Records Law. If Bidder fails to identify the portions of the Bid which Bidder claims are exempt from disclosure, Bidder is deemed to have waived any future claim of non-disclosure of that information.
7.6 RECYCLED PRODUCTS
Contractors shall use recyclable products to the maximum extent economically feasible in the performance of the contract services or work set forth in this document and the subsequent Contract. (ORS 279B.055(2)(f), ORS279B.225, and ORS279B.270-279B.280)
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