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Lori M. Stone, Mayor

Purchasing Division Office of the Controller One City Square, 4th Floor, Suite 425

Warren, Mi 48093-5289

Phone: (586) 574-4639

FAX (586) 574-4614

INVITATION TO BID

ITB-W-1149 FEBRUARY 14, 2024

ELECTRONIC BIDS TO FURNISH FOUR (4) 2023 DURANGO AWD PURSUIT VEHICLES FOR THE CITY OF

WARREN POLICE DEPARTMENT ARE BEING ACCEPTED.

ELECTRONIC BIDS MUST BE ENTERED INTO THE BIDNET (MITN) PROCUREMENT SYSTEM ON, OR BEFORE, 12:30 PM, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2024.

PLEASE SEE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGE TWO (2) OF THE BID FORM

A PUBLIC BID OPENING WILL TAKE PLACE AT 1:00 PM EST ON FEBRUARY 21, 2024 VIA THE “ZOOM

APP” WHICH WILL BE HOSTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OFFICE. PLEASE JOIN THE ZOOM MEETING

BETWEEN 12:50 AND 1:00 PM EST, ON THE DAY OF THE BID OPENING IN ORDER TO VIEW OR LISTEN TO

THE BID OPENING VIA THE ZOOM APP.

LINK TO ZOOM MEETING:

https://cityofwarren.zoom.us/j/89696769986?pwd=413PicED5PNYk4Kmh11H2HbzddF971.1

ZOOM CALL-IN #: 1 929 205 6099

ZOOM MEETING ID: 896 9676 9986

ZOOM MEETING PASSCODE: 110355

Addenda, clarifications and changes to the bid documents must be obtained on line by registering (free registration available) for the MITN system as follows: 1) go to www.BidNetDirect.com/MITN, 2) Click on “Register Now”, 3) Activate your account & select your registration option. Call 800-835-4603 and press option two (2) to speak live with customer support.

B id tab u la t io ns w i l l be po s ted o n MITN .

YOU SHOU LD RE GISTE R FOR NI GP C OMM ODIT Y C ODES :

07104 – AUTOMOBILES AND STATION WAGONS

07192 VANS, PASSENGER

07200 TRUCKS

Additional information regarding this bid or any questions can be answered by contacting the

Purchasing Agent, Craig Treppa of the City of Warren, Purchasing Division preferably by e-mail, ctreppa@cityofwarren.org , subject: ITB-W-1149.

Sincerely, Craig Treppa

Purchasing Agent https://cityofwarren.zoom.us/j/89696769986?pwd=413PicED5PNYk4Kmh11H2HbzddF971.1 http://www.bidnetdirect.com/MITN mailto:ctreppa@cityofwarren.org

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COMPANY NAME _________________________________________________________________

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR ELECTRONIC BID SUBMISSION:

The City will require the vendor to perform the following, via the BidNet (MITN) system, within the bid solicitation, in order to have the bid considered for award:

1. The bidder shall complete the bid form in its entirety, sign Page 3 and all other appropriate areas (clauses, etc.), scan the document, and upload the completed document (pages 1-

13) with your electronic bid submission.

2. If the Vendor has any questions regarding the steps needed to complete the electronic bid submission, they shall contact the BidNet (MITN) help desk at 1-800-835-4603. Select Option 2 when prompted.

3. Electronic bids must be entered no later than the bid due date and time. The BidNet (MITN) system will prohibit vendors from entering bid information after the scheduled due date/time.

4. The City of Warren shall not have access to bid results until after the scheduled due date and time.

5. The bid opening shall be made available to the public via a ”Zoom Meeting”. Interested parties will need to access the Zoom app and enter the Meeting ID # and the Password in order to obtain access to the public bid opening. Interested members of the public may view or listen to the results at that time.

6. The Zoom Meeting Call-in #, ID# and password for this bid opening can be found on the first page of this bid document.

7. The link to view the bid opening via “Zoom Meeting” can be found on the first page of this bid document.

8. The public shall have the ability to join the Zoom Meeting any time after 12:50 pm EST on the bid due date.

9. The public bid opening via “Zoom” shall occur at 1:00 pm EST on the bid due date.

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PROPOSAL:

The undersigned proposes to FURNISH FOUR (4) 2023 DURANGO AWD PURSUIT VEHICLES FOR THE

CITY OF WARREN POLICE DEPARTMENT in accordance with the attached specification requirements (page 13), to be considered an integral part of this proposal, at the following prices:

ITEM QTY DESCRIPTION

UNIT

PRICE

EXTENDED

PRICE

1. 4 EA

2023 DURANGO AWD PURSUIT VEHICLES

- COMPLETE

2. 4 EA DELIVERY FEE PER VEHICLE $ $

GRAND TOTAL: $

Please indicate the number of 2023 Durangos that are available: ______________

IT IS MANDATORY OF ALL BIDDERS TO RETURN THIS SHEET FULLY COMPLETED AND

SIGNED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE WITH THEIR ELECTRONIC BID. FAILURE TO PROPERLY

SIGN IN THE AREA PROVIDED BELOW WILL RESULT IN YOUR BID NOT BEING ACCEPTED.

The undersigned has carefully checked the bid figures and understands that he shall be responsible for any error of omission in this bid offer and is in receipt of all addenda as issued.

Signature of _________________________________________________________ DATE ___________________

Authorized Company Representative

(Print name of Signature) (Company Name)

ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE

TELEPHONE NUMBER FAX NUMBER E-MAIL ADDRESS

WARRANTY (If Applicable)

EXCEPTIONS: Where an exception to any specification is taken, such exception shall be clearly indicated below and along with the specifications attached hereto, shall be considered an integral part of this bid proposal.

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DELIVERY:

Item 1 pricing is to include Michigan State title fee. See specification for item 1 in this bid form, pages 13.

Item 2 pricing is to include cost to deliver to the DPW site located at 12801 Stephens, Warren, MI

48091. The City may choose to pick up the vehicle(s) from the vendor. If this were to occur, the delivery charges would be waived.

The City desires the vehicles to be delivered within thirty (30) days of receipt of a City-issued purchase order. Please indicate the number of calendar days to have the vehicle delivered to the City of Warren:

Authorized signature for _________________________________________________________

Delivery Clause

PRICE CLAUSE:

The City requests that prices be held firm for 60 days or bid award, whichever comes first, except for the successful bidder whose prices shall be held firm the entire contract period.

Authorized Signature for________________________________________________________

Pricing Clause

PAST PERFORMANCE:

Past performance may be a factor in making this award.

WARRANTY:

Please state the warranty being offered for the bumper-to-bumper manufacturer’s warranty for cab, chassis and body, transmission, engine, electrical and all other components.

Authorized signature for _________________________________________________________

Warranty Clause

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PARTS MANUAL:

Bidder shall furnish a complete parts, maintenance, and operator’s manual.

REFERENCES:

Please list the municipalities/companies for which your company has provided similar work.

1. Agency: _______________________________________________________ Year: ______________

Address: ______________________________________________________________________________

Contact Name: ____________________________________ Phone: ___________________________

2. Agency: _______________________________________________________ Year: ______________

3. Agency: _______________________________________________________ Year: ______________

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GENERAL CONDITIONS (Effective November 15, 2022)

SIGNATURE

Bids and all information requested of the vendor shall be entered in the appropriate space on the bid form and Signature Page. Failure to do so may disqualify your offer.

An authorized officer or employee of the vendor shall sign all bids.

BID SUBMISSION

Bids shall be submitted electronically by the date specified and at or prior to the time specified to be considered. Late bids, sealed, e-mail, telegraphic, or telephone bids will NOT be accepted.

Bids received after 12:30 pm of the date they are due will not be accepted.

RELATIONSHIP DISCLOSURE

It is required that any relationship (business or personal) to a City employee or official be disclosed.

This includes employment or other professional engagements.

ALTERATION OF BID DOCUMENTS

Vendor changes or alterations to the bid documents, including the specification, may result in the bid being considered non-responsive and/or the Bidder being debarred. The only authorized vendor changes to the bid documents will be in the areas provided for the Bidder’s response including the “Exceptions” section of the bid and on separate attached sheets submitted by the vendor. Vendor shall clearly identify product offered and deviations from the specification. If a change or alteration to the bid document is undetected, and the bid is awarded the contract, the original terms, conditions, and specification in the authorized version of the bid document will be applicable during the terms of the contract. Bidders are responsible for ensuring they have obtained all relevant documents including amendments, clarifications, changes, drawings, etc.

as made available by the City.

PRICES

Prices quoted shall be for new products in current production unless otherwise specified. Where refurbished or discontinued items are offered they shall be clearly identified as such.

Prices quoted shall be exclusive of any rebates due the City. Any rebates the City may be entitled to should be shown as a separate line item and include expiration date.

Corrections and/or modifications received after the bid closing time specified will not be accepted.

Unit prices prevail.

All information shall be entered in ink or typewritten. Mistakes may be crossed out and corrections inserted before submission of your bid. The person signing the bid shall initial corrections in ink.

All prices will be F.O.B. DESTINATION, INCLUDE ALL DELIVERY AND ANY ADDITIONAL CHARGES and remain in effect as specified in the bid.

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AWARD

Unless otherwise stated in the bid documents, the City cannot guarantee exclusivity of the contract for the proposed products or services.

Award of the bids shall be based upon a combination of factors, including but not limited to, adherence to bid requirements, references and any other factors that may be in the City’s best interest.

The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to waive any defect or irregularity in bids.

The City reserves the right to accept and separate items in the bid and to accept the bid that, in the opinion of the City, is to the best advantage and interest of the public we serve. The City also has the right to re-solicit bids if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the City .

The City reserves the right to reject low bids which have major deviations from our specifications;

to accept a higher bid which has only minor deviations. By signing the bid, Bidders agree to accept a split award unless the Bidder clearly indicates that it takes Exception. The bid will be awarded to that responsible, responsive firm whose bid, conforms to this solicitation and will be most advantageous to the City, with regard not only to price but also to availability of product, location and quality of product considered.

The City reserves the right to award all line items, to make no award or to award on an individual line item basis, whichever is deemed to be in the best interest of the City.

Time of delivery may be a consideration in the award.

The City reserves the right to consider as unqualified to perform the contract any bidder who does not habitually perform with its own forces seventy-five (75%) of the work involved.

TERMINATION

1. Failure to Perform. The City may terminate a bid award for the failure to perform a term of the bid specifications to the satisfaction of the City. The City shall provide ten (10) days advance written notice to the Awarded Vendor for the failure to perform services or for the violation of any other term of the bid specifications. Unless futile or the violation is recurring, the City shall provide notice and the opportunity to cure the violation prior to termination. Such notice to cure shall be given in writing by first-class mail. In the event of a dispute, or in order to avoid interruption of service, the City may engage another to perform the work and the Awarded Vendor shall be responsible for any costs the City incurs as a result of the Awarded Vendor’s violation. The City may withhold payment to offset any damages the City incurs as a result of the Awarded Vendor’s violation.

2. At Will. A bid award may be terminated at will by the City upon a minimum of thirty (30) days prior written notice to the Awarded Vendor. In the event of termination as provided in this subsection, the Awarded Vendor will be compensated for all services performed and approvable reimbursable expenses from the inception date to the termination date provided the services performed and the expenses were provided in accordance with the bid specifications. Payment shall be made upon the Awarded Vendor delivering to the City all information and materials retained by the Awarded Vendor, affiliates, or subcontractors in performing the services described in the bid specifications, whether completed or in progress.

3. MISREPRESENTATION. In addition, the City may reject this Bid, or cancel a contract with an

Awarded Vendor, if there is evidence of any misleading or intentionally fraudulent information or documents provided in connection with this Bid.

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SPECIFICATION

Brand names and numbers, when used, are for reference to indicate the character or quality desired.

Alternate items of equal quality will be considered, provided your offer clearly describes the product being offered. Offers for alternate items shall state the brand and number, or level or quality. When the bidder does not state brand, or level of quality, it is understood the offer is exactly as specified.

The City shall have determine if alternate products are “Equal” to the product being specified.

All products and services shall be in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local statutes, rules, ordinances, etc.

All personnel shall have the appropriate licenses with endorsements for the work performed.

In addition, any personnel driving a vehicle on City property shall have the appropriate valid driver’s license and have or exceed minimum statutory insurance requirements.

E-VERIFY

Any bidder, attesting to his bid by signature, is affirming that the Bidder has registered with, participates in and utilizes the E-Verify Program (or any successor program implemented by federal Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration) to verify the work status of all newly hired employees employed by the Bidder.

NON-IRAN LINKED BUSINESSES

By signing below, Bidder certifies and agrees on behalf of Bidder and the company submitting this bid the following: (1) that the Bidder is duly authorized to legally bind the company submitting this bid; (2) that the company submitting this bid is not an “Iran linked business,” as defined in Section

2(e) of the Iran Economic Sanctions Act, being Michigan Public Act No. 517 of 2012; and (3) that

Bidder and the company submitting this bid will immediately comply with any further certifications or information submissions requested by the City in this regard.

ASSIGNMENT OF AGREEMENT – OTHER CONTRACTORS.

The Awarded Vendor shall not assign the contract or any part thereof without the written consent of the City.

PERIOD AGREEMENTS

No Exclusive Contract/Additional Services. The Awarded Vendor agrees and understands that the contract shall not be construed as an exclusive agreement and that the City may, at any time, secure similar or identical services at its sole option.

Any contract executed pursuant to this Bid, which is for a specific term shall include for an extension of the contract term, at the option of the City, as follows:

The City shall have the sole option to extend the contract herein for a period of two months by written notice to the Awarded Vendor exercising the option served at least ten days prior to the expiration date of the contract. In the event such option is exercised by City, all of the provisions of the contract shall remain in full force and effect other than the date of expiration of the contract.

The quantities have been estimated for bid award purposes and may be estimated based on past usage. The quantities may increase or decrease and the City makes no representation as to guarantee of usage. The quantities are estimated on an annual basis.

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PAYMENT TERMS

The City’s normal payment terms are 45 days in connection with cash discounts specified with this bid. Time will be computed from the date of complete delivery of services, supplies, or equipment, as specified, or from the date correct invoices are received in the Office of the City

Controller, if the latter is later than the date of delivery. Prices will be considered as net if no cash discount is shown.

Progress payments will be made on the basis of hours of work completed during the course of the engagement in accordance with the firm's fee bid. Interim billings shall cover a period of not less than a calendar month.

MICHIGAN FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA)

All costs incurred in the preparation and presentation of this bid, in any way whatsoever, shall be wholly absorbed by the Bidder. All supporting documentation shall become the property of the

City unless requested otherwise at the time of submission. Michigan FOIA requires the disclosure, upon request, of all public records that are not exempt from disclosure under Section 13 of the

Act, which are subject to disclosure under the Act. Therefore, confidentially of information submitted in response to this RFP is not assured.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY CLAUSE

This contract requires adherence to the equal opportunity clause, 41 CFR § 60-1.4.

EXCEPTIONS TO THE BID SOLICITATION

Each individual/group shall provide a list of Exceptions taken to this bid. Any Exceptions taken shall be identified and explained in writing. An Exception is defined as the individual/group’s inability to meet a mandatory requirement or exceed a requirement in the manner specified in the bid solicitation. If the Bidder provides an alternative solution when taking an Exception to a requirement, the benefits of this alternative solution shall be explained. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any Exception whichever is deemed to be in the best interest of the City.

WITHDRAWAL OF BID

Bidders may withdraw their bids by submitting a written request over the signature of an authorized individual to the Purchasing Department any time prior to the submission deadline.

Bidders may thereafter submit a new bid prior to the deadline. Modification or withdrawal of the bid in any manner, oral or written, will not be considered if submitted after the deadline.

DEFAULT TO CITY

It is understood that any Bidder who is in default to the City at the time of opening its bid shall have its bid declared null and void.

BIDDER DISCLOSURE

The Bidder declares that it has not, nor will it, provide gifts, gift certificates, entertainment, favors, or other gratuities to a City official, employee, agent, or volunteer, or to their families.

The Bidder acknowledges that if it violates this policy then the City may terminate the contract with the Bidder.

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INDEMNITY CLAUSE

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Bidder expressly agrees to indemnify and hold

City and its Affiliates harmless against all losses and liabilities arising out of or related to bodily injury or property damages based upon any act or omission, negligent or otherwise, of Bidder or anyone acting on Bidder’s behalf in connection with or incident to the work to be performed hereunder, except that Bidder shall not be responsible to indemnify the City for losses or damages caused by or resulting from the City’s sole negligence.

For the purposes of this indemnity clause, “City” shall mean the City, its Affiliates, and their elected and appointed officials, employees, authorities, boards and commissions and volunteers working on behalf of the City and its Affiliates; “losses and liabilities” shall mean loss, cost, expense, damage, liability or claims, whether groundless or not; “breach, misappropriation or unauthorized use of data” shall mean copyright, patent, trademark or other intellectual property infringement or unauthorized use of license, software, programs, product, manuals or instructions; “personal injury” shall mean false arrest, erroneous service of civil papers, false imprisonment, malicious prosecution, assault and battery, libel, slander, defamation of character, discrimination, mental anguish, wrongful entry or eviction, violation of property or deprivation of rights, privileges or immunities secured by the constitution and laws of the United States of America or the State of

Michigan, for which Vendor may be held liable to the injured party in any action at law, suit in equity or other proceedings for redress; “bodily injury: shall mean bodily injury, sickness or disease (including death resulting at any time there from) mental anguish and mental injury which may be sustained or claimed by any person or persons; and

“property damage” shall mean the damage or destruction of any property, including the loss of use thereof.

The Bidder’s obligation to indemnify and hold the City and its Affiliates harmless shall include, but not be limited to (1) the obligation to defend the City and its Affiliates from any such suit, action or proceeding, and (2) the obligation to pay any and all judgments which may be recovered in any such suit, action or proceeding, and/or any and all expenses, including but not limited to costs, attorney fees and settlement expenses which may be incurred.

APPENDIX A OF TITLE VI PLAN

During the performance of this contract, the contractor, for itself, its assignees, and successors, in interest (hereinafter referred to as the “contractor”) agrees, as follows:

1. COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS. The contractor shall comply with Regulations relative to nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation, Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 21, as they may be amended from time to time (hereinafter referred to as the Regulations), which are herein incorporated by reference and made a part of this contract.

2. NONDISCRIMINATION. The contractor, with regard to the work performed by it during the contract, shall not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin in the selection, retention, and treatment of subcontractors, including procurements of materials in the discrimination prohibited by Section 21.5 of the Regulation, including employment practices when the contractor covers a program set for in Appendix B of the Regulations.

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3. SOLICITATION FOR SUBCONTRACTS, INCLUDING PROCUREMENTS OF MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT.

In all solicitations either by competitive bidding or negotiation made by the contractor for work to be performed under a subcontract, including procurements of materials or leases of equipment, each potential subcontractor or supplier shall be notified by the contractor of the contractor’s obligations under the contract and the Regulations relative to nondiscrimination on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin.

4. INFORMATION AND REPORTS. The contractor shall provide all information and reports required by the Regulations, or directives issues pursuant thereto, and shall permit access to its books, records, accounts, other sources of information, and its facilities as may be determined by the

State Highway Department or the Federal Highway Administration to be pertinent to ascertain compliance with such Regulations or directives. Where any information required of a contractor is in the exclusive possession of another who fails or refuses to furnish this information, the contractor shall so certify to the State Highway Department or the Federal Highway

Administration, as appropriate, and shall set forth what efforts it has made to obtain the information.

5. SANCTIONS FOR NONCOMPLIANCE. In the event the contractor’s noncompliance with the nondiscrimination provisions of this contract, the State Highway Department shall impose such contract sanctions as it or the Federal Highway Administration may determine to be appropriate, including, but not limited to:

a. Withholding payments to the contractor under the contract until the contractor complies and/or

b. Cancellation, termination or suspension of the contract, in whole or in part.

6. INCORPORATION OF PROVISIONS. The contractor shall include provisions of paragraphs (1) through (6) in every subcontract, including procurement of material and leases of equipment, unless exempt by the Regulations, or directives issued pursuant thereto. The contractor shall take such action with respect to any subcontract or procurement as the State Highway Department or the Federal Highway Administration may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions including sanctions for noncompliance: provided, however, that, in the event a contractor becomes involved in, or is threatened with, litigation with a subcontractor or supplier as a result of such direction, the contractor may request the State Highway Department to enter into such litigation to protect the interests of the State, and, in addition, the contractor may request the United States to enter into such litigation to protect the interests of the United States.

SAFETY DATA SHEETS

IMPORTANT: All City purchases require SAFETY DATA SHEETS where applicable, in compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard.

THE ABOVE GENERAL CONDITIONS ARE CONSIDERED IN FORCE UNLESS SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED IN

ANOTHER SECTION OF THE BID DOCUMENT

We have read and acknowledge the above GENERAL CONDITIONS

(Signature)

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PURPOSE:

The City is seeking electronic bids from qualified dealers to furnish five Durango AWD Pursuit Vehicles per the specification sheet shown below.

SPECIFICATION:

The City will only accept bids for the brand and model listed below. Vendors may submit alternate bids, which are equivalent to the brands and models listed below. Alternate bids may or may not be considered. The City has the right to determine equivalency.

ITEM 1 - 2023 DURANGO AWD PURSUIT VEHICLES (QUANTITY: FIVE

MODEL: WDEE75 Durango Pursuit Vehicle AWD

PACKAGE: 22Z Customer Preferred Package – 22Z

EZH 5.7L V8 Hemi MDS VVT Engine

DFD 9-Spd Auto 8HP70 Trans (Buy)

PXJ DB Black Clear Coat

APA Monotone Paint

*A7 Cloth Bucket Seats W/Rear Vinyl

-x9 Black

OPTIONS: ADL Skid Plate Group

CWG Deactivate Rear Doors/Window

GXA Entire Fleet Alike key (Freq 2)

LNA Black Right LED Spot Lamp

LNF Black Left LED Spot Lamp

NAS 50 State Emissions

YEP Manuf Statement of Origin

3AH Price Protection – Code H

4NU Fuel Fill / Battery Charger

4FM Fleet Option Editor

4ES Delivery Allowance Credit

2SQ FC Fleet Powertrain Care

YG1 7.5 Additional Gallons of Gas

4FT

5TB August Production

5NG Easy Order

4FT Fleet Sales Order

4EA Sold Vehicle

NON-

EQUIPMENT

4KA Special Bid Handling

4FA Special Bid-Ineligible for Incentive

4DH Prepaid Holdback

MAF Fleet Purchase Incentive

Government Incentives

SPECIAL

EQUIP.:

99595B

99595A

State of Michigan Title

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CHECK LIST FOR BIDDERS

MISTAKES OR OMISSIONS CAN RESULT IN THE REJECTION OF YOUR BID.

_____ Is your electronic bid PROPERLY SIGNED on the AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE portion of the BID FORM, AND ALL CLAUSES AS INCLUDED IN THE BID DOCUMENT?

_____ If required, have you entered a unit price for each bid item? (Unit Price governs)

_____ Have you uploaded the complete document via the BidNet (MITN) system with your electronic submission?

_____ Late bids will NOT be considered. Bids must be received by the Purchasing

Division before 12:30 P.M., Wednesday, on the date specified.