DAS Contract Fire Systems Contract RSI019039.pdf

STATE OF OHIO

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

GENERAL SERVICES DIVISION

OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT SERVICES

4200 SURFACE ROAD, COLUMBUS, OH 43228-1395

MANDATORY USE CONTRACT FOR: Fire Suppression Systems Maintenance and Repair

CONTRACT No.: RSI019039

CONTRACT ID: 19039

EFFECTIVE DATES: 7/1/2024 to 6/30/2026

SUPPLIER: UNDEFINED

The Department of Administrative Services has accepted bids submitted in response to Invitation to Bid No.

SRC0000013024. The evaluation of the bid response(s) has been completed. The bidder(s) listed herein have been determined to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder(s) and have been awarded a contract for the items(s) listed. The respective bid response, including the Instructions to Bidders and Standard Terms and Conditions, special contract terms & conditions, any bid addenda, specifications, pricing schedules and any attachments incorporated by reference and accepted by DAS become a part of this Requirements Contract.

This Requirements Contract is effective beginning and ending on the dates noted above unless, prior to the expiration date, the Contract is renewed, terminated or cancelled in accordance with the Contract Terms and Conditions.

CONTRACT RENEWAL. This Contract may be renewed after the ending date of the Contract solely at the discretion of the Contracting Agency for a period of one month. Any further renewals will be by mutual agreement between the Contractor and the Contracting Agency for any number of times and for any period of time. The cumulative time of all mutual renewals may not exceed 06/30/2028 unless the Contracting Agency determines that additional renewal is necessary.

This Requirements Contract is available to state agencies, state institutions of higher education and political subdivisions properly registered as members of the Cooperative Purchasing Program of the Department of Administrative Services, as applicable.

Agencies are eligible to make purchases of the listed supplies and/or services in any amount and at any time as determined by the agency. The State makes no representation or guarantee that agencies will purchase the volume of supplies and/or services as advertised in the Invitation to Bid.

This Requirements Contract and any Amendments thereto are available from the OhioBuys public portal at the following address:

https://ohiobuys.ohio.gov/page.aspx/en/usr/login?ReturnUrl=%2fpage.aspx%2fen%2fbuy%2fhomepage

Signed: _____________________________________________________________________

Kathleen C. Madden, Director Date https://ohiobuys.ohio.gov/page.aspx/en/usr/login?ReturnUrl=%2fpage.aspx%2fen%2fbuy%2fhomepage

1 - SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SCOPE:

1.1.1. Service Descriptions

1.1.1.1. The Contractor will coordinate with using Agencies to provide Fire Suppression System maintenance in accordance with Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) 1301:7-7-09. The Contractor will comply with any future iterations of OAC 1301:7-7-09 when and if they become available.

1.2. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.2.1. Contractor(s) shall comply with current National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards and State and Local Fire regulations at the time supplies or systems are delivered.

1.2.2. Contractor(s) and any subcontractors must have and maintain a Fire Protection Company Certification issued by the Ohio Department of Commerce.

1.2.3. Contractor(s) shall ensure that services are conducted by an appropriately certified/licensed technician. Any and all individuals performing services as it relates to this contract must have the appropriate individual Fire Protection Certification issued by the Ohio Department of Commerce for the work they are performing. The State reserves the right to request copies of certifications from the Contractor for all individuals preforming work on this Contract. These certifications are as follows:

1.2.3.1. Automatic Sprinkler and Standpipe;

1.2.3.2. Fire Service Mains;

1.2.3.3. Fire Pumps;

1.2.3.4. Fire Alarm and Detection Equipment (Residential and Commercial);

1.2.3.5. Portable Fire Extinguishers;

1.2.3.6. Engineered Extinguishing Equipment Other Than Water (OTW);

1.2.3.7. Pre-Engineered Extinguishing Equipment Other Than Water (OTW);

1.2.3.8. Household Fire Warning Equipment Only (Residential);

1.2.3.9. Aerosol Extinguishing Equipment;

1.2.3.10. Diesel Fire Pump Technician.

1.2.4. Contractor(s) shall ensure that services are conducted in accordance with any certification requirements of a facility.

1.2.5. Contractor(s) shall ensure that all equipment shall be compatible with the best industrial standards and must function as designed after installation.

1.2.6. Contractor(s) shall ensure permits are current and must remain current.

1.2.7. Contractor(s) must discuss findings with the facility point of contact prior to leaving site and submit a report to the facility point of contact including the findings no later than 24 hours after inspection.

1.2.8. Inspections performed shall include the cost of the initial inspection, any required maintenance, and any needed follow-up inspections (at no additional cost for the follow up inspection).

1.2.9. Contractor(s) must be an authorized reseller of any manufacturer brand offered.

1.2.9.1. Certifications must be made available to the using Agency upon request.

1.2.10. The Contractor(s) must adhere to individualized facility safety, security and check in requirements as identified by designated facility point of contact.

1.2.11. The Contractor(s) personnel must wear uniforms identifying themselves and the company represented. All work will be performed in a professional, work person like manner adhering to facility rules and respecting facility occupants.

1.2.12. The Contractor(s) will be responsible for the removal and disposal of specified items along with all waste material and items, as well as demolition debris in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.

1.2.13. The Contractor shall ensure that all furniture and office equipment will be covered prior to working in the ceiling above those areas. All spaces shall be left clean and in order. Ladders (not chairs or desks) shall be used at all times. Material or equipment within the space is not permitted to be used by the Contractor for any reason. Damaged ceiling tiles and grids will be replaced immediately by the Contractor. If additional cleaning is required as a result of testing/inspection, the cost will be charged to the Contractor.

1.2.14. The Contractor(s) shall be responsible for any act or neglect of their employees when performing work under this contract. The Contractor’s employees shall observe the rules and regulations of the facility when engaged in work under this contract on the facility’s premises and those adjacent private or public properties.

1.2.15. A minimum of a one-year workmanship warranty will be required with all projects. All new component installations require a manufacture warrant that clearly displays the scope, including coverage and exclusions, transferability of terms, effective date, expiration, and contact information.

1.2.16. All State of Ohio Contracts require a point of contact for each Contractor. If a Contractor has regional contacts, they will need to specify that accordingly.

1.2.17. The State of Ohio reserves the right to place any specialized services out for bid without affecting the terms and conditions of this contract if the awarded supplier is not able to provide certified staff for the specialized services.

1.2.18. The Contractor(s) may use subcontractors to fulfill any labor rate categories if the Bidder does not have the ability to fulfill those categories themselves. The Bidder(s) must indicate the work to be performed by subcontractors.

1.2.19. The Contractor(s) must ensure that the existing fire protection system remain in service during inspection and maintenance as much as reasonably practicable. If at any time the systems must be taken off line, the Contractor will provide a trained fire watch to monitor the fire alarm panel.

1.2.20. Required Experience and Staffing

1.2.20.1. The Contractor(s) shall furnish staff capable of fulfilling all listed position descriptions as well as their own support staff, materials, tools, equipment, and other supplies necessary for the satisfactory performance of the work. The Contractor(s) shall be responsible for and assume all office and business expenses that are incurred because of the performance of this contract unless stated otherwise.

1.2.20.2. At the request of the agency, projects or repairs exceeding eight (8) working hours will require a foreman, or other supervisor, to visit the worksite, and to inspect the progress of work.

1.2.20.3. Some facilities may require a Contractor’s onsite personnel to successfully completely a background check prior to performing work. Background checks will be administered by the requesting agency and may be at the expense of the agency.

1.3. PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE

1.3.1. Preventive maintenance (PM): maintenance that is proactively performed on an asset with the goal of lessening the likelihood of failure, reducing unexpected downtime, and prolonging its useful life. In practice, this means regularly checking equipment for small problems and fixing them before failure can occur.

1.3.2. Preventative maintenance service agreements may be established referencing this contract, in which requesters will contact Contractors to perform regular service and maintenance of the existing building equipment. Service agreements will be created using the, not to exceed, contract pricing, terms, and conditions, and cannot exceed the period of the contract. Service Agreements will include the scope of the agreement, including coverage and exclusions, transferability terms, effective and expiration date, and contact information.

1.3.3. All preventive maintenance tasks shall be based on a program using each building’s run time and on the equipment maintenance recommendations. All preventative maintenance should include parts, labor, and materials. Preventive maintenance calls shall include checking the performance of all components and testing, adjusting, calibrating, and cleaning of all system components.

1.3.4. Upon acceptance of the quote based on the not to exceed contract labor rates on and a receipt of a purchase order, the Contractor shall commence preventative maintenance services in accordance with the specifications of the accepted preventative maintenance agreement.

Preventative maintenance services shall include, but are not limited to, checking, and adjusting, if necessary, the performance of all components and testing, adjusting, calibrating, inspect fixtures, and cleaning of included system components in accordance with all manufacturer recommendations and industry-standard best practices.

1.4. OTHER MAINTENACE AND REPAIR

1.4.1. Other Maintenance and Repair (OMR): Other, typically unscheduled, maintenance and repair for unexpected breakdowns and repairs not listed as Preventative Maintenance. Examples include installation of electronic distributive wiring, adding additional circuits, replacing panels and subpanels, adding dedicated lines and grounds, install and troubleshoot critical power systems such as Uninterruptable Power Suppliers (UPS), installing electrical fixtures, high voltage wiring, and troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems as necessary.

1.4.2. Part replacements that are considered to be outside of normal system use are not considered regular PM and the additional services markup and labor rate can be applied. Other excluded items are foundations, structural supports, domestic electrical lines, unit cabinets, unscheduled disconnect services, relocation services, installation services, unscheduled software migration, configuration and upgrades, unscheduled repair – system, component and parts replacement and labor, emergency service, and unscheduled automatic temperature control service.

1.5. TIME AND MATERIALS

1.5.1. Labor Rates: Submission of three (3) versions of the listed positions descriptions. The labor rates listed on the contract are not to be exceeded.

1.5.2. Regular Services Hours Rate: rate for hours between Monday – Friday, hours as identified in the Site-Specific Specifications.

1.5.3. Non-Regular Services Hours Rate: rate for non-Normal Business Hours, including State holidays.

(Table 1).

1.5.4. Emergency Service Hours Rate: rate for emergency calls in which an immediate response is required.

1.5.4.1. State Holidays

Table 1

Holiday Observance Date New Year’s Day January 1

Martin Luther King Day Third Monday in January President’s Day Third Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May

Juneteenth June 19 Independence Day July 4

Labor Day First Monday in September Columbus Day Second Monday in October Veterans Day November 11

Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November Christmas December 25

1.5.4.2. Travel: A trip charge is allowable for any work performed 50 miles outside of the company’s office that takes less than four hours to complete. Suppliers may not charge multiple mobilization/service call fees for a single repair event.

1.5.4.3. Materials: All materials and supplies shall be appropriate for the intended use. The contractor shall utilize all replacement materials and supplies from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) components, whenever possible. All materials and supplies must be installed according to manufacturer’s specifications and industry recognized practices. The use of reconditioned or used materials and supplies shall not be permitted under any circumstances unless OEM components are no longer available.

1.5.4.4. The State acknowledges that Contractors utilize various materials and supplies that may vary between suppliers and manufacturers depending on the individual repair needs for each project. Therefore, all materials and supplies that the supplier provide shall be considered on contract. The requestor will pay the awarded supplier the actual cost for all materials and supplies utilized in the performance of the project, plus the specified markup.

Markups shall not exceed 30% over the Contractor’s invoice cost. For all materials and supplies, the Contractors shall include the Contractor’s original invoice for the materials and supplies purchased. In the event the supplier performing the work is also the manufacturer of the material(s), the invoiced cost shall reference the percentage off MSRP value of the contract.

1.5.4.5. Prevailing Wage: Work performed under this contract may be subject to the requirements of Ohio Revised Code Sections 4115.03 to 4115.16, Prevailing Wage. The prevailing wage scale is published by the Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of Labor and Worker Safety, Wage and Hour Bureau. Upon receipt of a request to quote from a facility, the Contract shall determine along with the facility if the project is subject to Prevailing Wage.

The participating state agencies will serve as prevailing wage coordinator(s) and will be responsible for proper application of labor rates as required by the Ohio Department of Commerce. Responsibilities of the Prevailing Wage Coordinator include but are not limited to; setting up and maintaining payroll reports, monitoring when payments of wages are made, receiving the Contractor’s complete payroll records of each employee, establish procedures to monitor compliance, notify Contractor of any adjustment to the prevailing wage scales and report delinquencies on the part of the Contractor.

1.6. EMERGENCY RESPONSE

1.6.1. Contractors may be required to perform emergency services outside of normal business hours when requested by agencies. The Contractor will respond to all requests for emergency service in four (4) hours or less. Response continuity is for seven (7) days a week; twenty-four (24) hours a day; three hundred sixty-five (365) days per year. A twenty-four (24) hour emergency answering service for dispatching is required. In the event the Contractor cannot respond; they must provide an approved sub-contractor that can provide the required services within the above timeframe.

1.7. CONTRACT REPORTING

1.7.1. The Contractor(s) will be required to maintain a detailed file of all maintenance work performed for the life of the contract at each facility. A copy should be supplied to the custodian of each building immediately upon completion, for their records. Following the completion of each service or repair event or inspection, the Contractor(s) shall review with the building custodian the details of the work completed and the condition of the system, plus any recommendations for necessary repairs or improvements to the system. The Contractor(s) must have the ability to produce reports quickly for agencies and the State. All reports must be available for the life of the Contract plus an additional 12 months. Types of reports include but are not limited to spend reports, diversion reports, invoice detail reports, Contract pricing reports and service audit reports. The State requires these reports be on-line and self-service.

1.8. SUBCONTRACTING

1.8.1. The State recognizes that it may be necessary for the Contractor to use a subcontractor to perform a portion of the work under the Contract. In those circumstances, the Contractor shall submit a list identifying the Contractor’s subcontractors. The Contractor may not enter into subcontracts related to the Contract after award without written approval from the State. If any change occurs during the term of the Contract, that requires a change to identified subcontractors, the Contractor shall amend its list of subcontractors and request written approval from the State. The State reserves the right to reject any subcontractor submitted by the Contractor. Charges for subcontracted services may be invoiced to the agency at cost plus the materials markup percentage.

1.8.2. All subcontracts will be at the sole expense of the Contractor and the Contractor will be solely responsible for payment of its subcontractors. The Contractor assumes responsibility for all sub-contracting and third-party manufacturer work performed or product delivered under the Contract.

In addition, all subcontractors agree to be bound by all the Terms and Conditions and specifications of the Contract. The Contractor will be the sole point of contact regarding all contractual matters.

1.9. INVOICING

1.9.1. Invoices shall be detailed to show a breakdown of labor hours and parts used with contract number annotated on the invoice. Contractor(s) must provide a copy of the itemized invoice from his/her supplier of parts or equipment for documentation.

1.9.2. The Supplier will be paid as proposed on the pricelist after the Agency approves the receipt of product(s) and continued completion of all deliverables.

1.9.3. In addition to the Standard Contract Terms and Conditions and Supplemental Contract Terms and Conditions, Work tickets, detailing description and the quantity of work must accompany all invoices. The Agency may withhold payment, on account of subsequently discovered evidence and/or defective work not remedied.

2 - STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS

State of Ohio Standard Terms and Conditions (revised 01/03/24) will apply to this Contract.

3 - CONTRACT SPECIFIC TERMS AND CONDITIONS

3.1. ORDER OF PRIORITY

The order of priority of the Contract will be the following: 1.) Specifications and Requirements; 2) Contract Specific Terms and Conditions; 3) Standard Terms and Conditions.

https://procure.ohio.gov/static/TCond/Standard_T_C_1-3-24.pdf

3.2. DELIVERY

Services will be performed as set forth in the Contract. The location of performance will be noted on the purchase order issued by the participating agency.

3.3. FIXED PRICE WITH ECONOMIC ADJUSTMENT

The contract prices(s) will remain firm for the first twelve (12) months duration of the contract. Thereafter, the Contractor may submit a request to increase their price(s) to be effective thirty (30) calendar days after acceptance by DAS. No price adjustment will be permitted prior to the effective date of the increase received by the Contractor from its suppliers, or on purchase orders that are already being processed, or on purchase orders that have been filled and are awaiting shipment. If the Contractor receives orders requiring quarterly delivery, the increase will apply to all deliveries made after the effective date of the price increase.

The price increase must be supported by a general price increase in the cost, due to increases in the cost of raw materials, labor, freight, Workers' Compensation and/or Unemployment Insurance, etc. Detailed documentation, to include a comparison list of the contract items and proposed price increases, must be submitted to support the requested increase. Supportive documentation should include, but is not limited to: copies of the old and the current price lists or similar documents which indicate the original base cost of the product to the Contractor and the corresponding increase, and/or copies of correspondence sent by the Contractor's supplier on the supplier's letterhead, which contain the above price information and explains the source of the increase in such areas as raw materials, freight, fuel or labor, etc.

Should there be a decrease in the cost of the finished product due to a general decline in the market or some other factor, the Contractor is responsible to notify DAS immediately. The price decrease adjustment will be incorporated into the contract and will be effective on all purchase orders issued after the effective date of the decrease. If the price decrease is a temporary decrease, such should be noted on the invoice. In the event that the temporary decrease is revoked, the contract pricing will be returned to the pricing in effect prior to the temporary decrease. For quarterly deliveries, any decrease will be applied to deliveries made after the effective date of the decrease. Failure to comply with this provision will be considered as a default and will be subject to the “Suspension/Termination” and the “Contract Remedies” sections of the “Standard Contract Terms and Conditions”.

3.4. COOPERATIVE PURCHASING CONTRACT

This Contract may be utilized by Cooperative Purchasing Members. “Cooperative Purchasing Members” or “Co-op Members” are entities that qualify for participation in the State’s cooperative purchasing program under Section

125.04 of the Ohio Revised Code (“ORC”) and that have completed the steps necessary to participate in that program. They may include Ohio political subdivisions, such as counties, townships, municipal corporations, school districts, conservancy districts, township park districts, park districts created under Chapter 1545 of the ORC, regional transit authorities, regional airport authorities, regional water and sewer districts, and port authorities. They also may include any Ohio county board of elections, state institutions of higher education, private fire companies, private, nonprofit emergency medical service organizations, and chartered nonpublic schools.

If a purchase is made from this Contract by an entity that is not properly registered with the State’s Cooperative Purchasing Program, it may be a violation of law, may be contrary to the entity’s competitive bidding requirements, and will be a breach of this Contract by the Contractor. If a Cooperative Purchasing Member relies upon this Contract to issue a purchase order or other ordering document, the Cooperative Purchasing Member “steps into the shoes” of the State under this Contract. The Cooperative Purchasing Member’s order and this Contract are between the Contractor and the Cooperative Purchasing Member. The Contractor must look solely to the Cooperative Purchasing Member for performance, including payment. The Contractor agrees to hold the state of Ohio harmless with regard to Cooperative Purchasing Member’s orders and Cooperative Purchasing Member’s performance. DAS may cancel this Contract and may seek remedies if the Contractor fails to honor its obligations under an order from a Cooperative Purchasing Member.

3.5. CONTRACTOR QUARTERLY SALES REPORT

The Contractor must report the quarterly dollar value (in U.S. dollars and rounded to the nearest whole dollar) of the sales to Cooperative Purchasing Members under this Contract by calendar quarter (e.g. January-March, April- June, July-September and October-December). The dollar value of the sale is the price paid by the Contract user for the products and/or services listed on the purchase order or other encumbering document, as recorded by the Contractor.

To submit this quarterly sales report, the Contractor is responsible for obtaining access to OhioBuys and must report the quarterly dollar value of sales to Cooperative Purchasing Members to the Department of Administrative Services (DAS) via the Internet using OhioBuys at the following web address supplier-emarketplace.ohio.gov. If no sales occur, the Contractor must report zero. The report must be submitted no later than thirty (30) days following the completion of the reporting period.

The Contractor shall also submit a close-out report within one hundred and twenty (120) days after the expiration of this Contract. The Contract expires upon the physical completion of the last outstanding task or delivery order of the Contract. The close-out report must cover all sales not shown in the final quarterly report and reconcile all errors and credits. If the Contractor reported all contract sales and reconciled all errors and credits on the final quarterly report, then the Contractor should show zero “0” sales in the close-out report.

If the Contractor fails to submit sales reports, falsifies reports or fails to submit sales reports in a timely manner, DAS may terminate this Contract.

3.6. CONTRACTOR REVENUE SHARE

The Contractor must pay to the State a share of the sales transacted under this Contract as a fee to the State to cover the estimated costs the State will incur in administering this Contract and the Services offered under it (“Revenue Share”).

The Contractor must remit the Revenue Share in U.S. dollars within 30 days after the end of the quarterly reporting period. The Revenue Share that the Contractor must pay under this Contract equals ¾ of 1% of the total quarterly sales reported. The Revenue Share must be included in the prices reflected in any order and reflected in the total amount charged to the State, and the Contractor may not add a surcharge to orders under this Contract to cover the cost of the Revenue Share.

The Contractor must remit any amount due as the result of a quarterly or closeout sales report at the time the quarterly or closeout sales report is submitted to the Department of Administrative Services, Office of State Purchasing. To ensure the payment is credited properly, the Contractor must identify the payment as a “State of Ohio Revenue Share” and include this Contract number, total report amount, and reporting period covered.

Contractor will pay the Revenue Share by check remittance, both normal and overnight, credit card payment via the State’s epayment portal, or ACH payment, if approved by the State, using the instructions below

Check remittance:

Follow the remittance instructions on the required Quarterly Sales Report and Revenue Share Remittance Form at the following link, https://das.ohio.gov/revenueshareform.

Credit Card Payments:

To pay by credit card, use the following link, https://epay.das.ohio.gov/Payment, select “Revenue Share” as the payment type and follow the on-screen prompts.

ACH Payments:

If this payment method is approved by the State, the State will provide payment instructions to Contractor.

If the full amount of the Revenue Share is not paid within 30 days after the end of the applicable reporting period, the non-payment will constitute a contract debt to the State. The State may setoff any unpaid Revenue Share from any amount owed to the Contractor under this Contract and employ all other remedies available to it under Ohio law for the non-payment of the Revenue Share. Additionally, if the Contractor fails to pay the Revenue Share in a timely manner, the failure will be a breach of this Contract, and the State may terminate this Contract for cause as set forth herein and seek damages for the breach.

3.7 COMPETITIVE SELECTION - TWO PHASE AWARD-QUOTE

This solicitation may be awarded to more than one Supplier of the same or similar types of supplies or services at varying prices for delivery within the same geographic area. If the contract is awarded to multiple Suppliers, providing the same or similar supplies or services in the same geographic area, Ordering Agencies shall solicit quotes for the required supplies or services from multiple awarded Suppliers, prior to ordering.

4 - INVITATION TO BID INSTRUCTIONS

Instructions, Terms and Conditions for Bidding that apply to the solicitation.

https://das.ohio.gov/revenueshareform https://epay.das.ohio.gov/Payment https://procure.ohio.gov/pdf/OhioBuys_ITB_Instructions_to_Bidders_030921.pdf

5 - SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

5.1. – SOLICITATION CONFERENCE

A solicitation conference will be held on 06/10/24 via virtual meeting to discuss the requirements of the solicitation. The virtual meeting may be accessed via this LINK. The conference will commence promptly at 10:00 AM EST, bearing an unforeseen circumstance that results in a delay of the conference. Attendance will be taken.

The state will not be responsible to a supplier for their failure to obtain information discussed during the solicitation conference due to their failure to attend and/or arriving after the conference has convened.

Preregistration for the meeting is not required. However, if you would like an email copy of the meeting link, you may contact Brian Browder, brian.browder@das.ohio.gov

5.2. – BIDDER’S REFERENCES

Bidders shall submit with their bid at least three references from public or private organizations that the bidder has performed past fire suppression maintenance projects within five years, Attachment A. References shall include: facility/organization name, contact person, phone number, email address, and details of the past project.

Failure to submit current references with current phone numbers may result in in the disqualification of your bid.

5.3. – CERTIFICATIONS

Bidders must submit with their bid their current and valid Company Fire Protection Certification issued by the Ohio Department of Commerce. Bidders must also submit with their bid one current and valid Individual Fire Protection Certification issued by the Ohio Department of Commerce for each of the categories listed under section 1.2.2.1. Failure to submit current and valid certifications with the bid may result in the disqualification of your bid.

5.4. – CONTRACT AWARD

A Contract will be awarded to multiple responsive and responsible bidders. Additionally, any bid deemed price excessive in comparison with market conditions will be deemed not responsive.

5.5. – EVALUATION

Bids will be evaluated in accordance with Article I-15 of the “Instructions to Bidders”. Additionally, any bid deemed price excessive in comparison with market conditions will be deemed not responsive. Failure to bid on all items may deem your bid not responsive.

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