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This is a Request for Bid (RFB) issued by the Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) Second Supervisory District of Monroe and Orleans Counties for Cooperative Medical Trainer Supplies. The bid (RFB-2143-25) is for medical training supplies to be delivered from February 1, 2026 to January 31, 2027, covering ten participating school districts: Brighton CSD, Churchville-Chili CSD, East Irondequoit CSD, East Rochester UFSD, Fairport CSD, Hilton CSD, Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES, Rush-Henrietta, Spencerport CSD, and Webster CSD. Bids will be opened on November 12, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at 3599 Big Ridge Road in Spencerport, NY. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation including non-collusion certification, Iran Divestment Act certification, customer references, company information, and a complete W-9 form.
The bid requires detailed pricing submissions, with bidders expected to provide an Excel format price sheet on a flash drive and a paper copy. No minimum order will be required, and districts may issue open or blanket purchase orders for anticipated needs. Pricing must include all transportation and delivery charges, with no additional fees allowed. Bidders are requested to offer catalog discounts on items not provided on the price sheet, with discounts to be a percentage off current manufacturer's list prices. The contract includes provisions for potential price adjustments during the term, requiring written consent from BOCES and verification of cost increases from suppliers. Bidders must also provide two copies of current catalogs and comply with various certification and insurance requirements, including professional liability, workers' compensation, and general liability insurance.
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BOCES 2 COOP MEDICAL TRAINER SUPPLIES RFB-2143-25 1
BOARD OF COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
SECOND SUPERVISORY DISTRICT OF MONROE AND ORLEANS COUNTIES
3599 BIG RIDGE ROAD
SPENCERPORT NY 14559
SPECIFICATIONS FOR
COOPERATIVE MEDICAL TRAINER SUPPLIES
FOR DELIVERY 02/01/26 - 01/31/27
RFB-2143-25
Bids will be opened at 2:00 p.m. on November 12, 2025, at 3599 Big Ridge Road, Spencerport NY. Bid documents including specifications, bid forms and addendums can be obtained at www.bidnetdirect.com.
Questions related to these bid documents must be directed in writing to Wendy Vergamini, Director of Procurement, at wvergami@monroe2boces.org. Questions must be received no later than five (5) business days prior to the bid opening.
BID INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read all bid documents contained in this package.
2. Please comply with the following instructions in completing your bid:
• Non-collusion Certification
• Iran Divestment Act Certification
• Bidder’s Customer References
• Bidder’s Company Information
• Bidder’s Contact List
• Catalog Discounts
• See Catalog Instructions page
• Price sheet which must be submitted in excel format on a flash drive and paper copy
• Signature Page must be signed and returned with the bid
3. Provide a complete W-9.
4. Return the completed forms and documents in a sealed envelope labeled with the bid title, bid number, bidder’s name, and bidder’s address to the following:
Wendy Vergamini, Director of Procurement Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES 3599 Big Ridge Road Spencerport NY 14559
5. Bids must be received prior to the bid opening date and time listed above.
6. Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES reserves the right to reject any bid not following the above instructions or meeting the specifications and General Conditions.
7. Awards will be posted at www.bidnetdirect.com when finalized.
file://boces2.monroe2boces.org/users/bo/jlaurini/2017%20AV%20BID/www.bidnetdirect.com http://www.bidnetdirect.com/
BOCES 2 COOP MEDICAL TRAINER SUPPLIES RFB-2143-25 2
BOARD OF COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
SECOND SUPERVISORY DISTRICT OF MONROE AND ORLEANS COUNTIES
3599 BIG RIDGE ROAD
SPENCERPORT NY 14559
LEGAL NOTICE TO BIDDERS FOR
The Board of Cooperative Educational Services of Monroe and Orleans Counties, in accordance with Section 103 of Article 5A of the General Municipal Law, hereby invites the submission of sealed bids for the above-mentioned requirements for the following the participating school districts:
Brighton CSD Churchville-Chili CSD
East Irondequoit CSD East Rochester UFSD Fairport CSD
Hilton CSD Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES Rush-Henrietta Spencerport CSD Webster CSD
Bids will be received at the Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES Educational Services Center, 3599 Big Ridge Road, Spencerport NY until 2:00 p.m. on November 12, 2025, at which time all bids will be publicly opened. The instructions to bidders, specifications, and bid documents can be obtained from the above office. No bidder may withdraw their bid within 60 days after actual date of opening.
Date: October 24, 2025 Director of Procurement
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NON-COLLUSION CERTIFICATIONS
FIRM NAME_____________________________________________________________________
BUSINESS ADDRESS____________________________________________________________
TELEPHONE NUMBER __________________________________________________________
DATE OF BID ___________________________________________________________________
I. General Bid Certification
The bidder certifies to furnish, at the prices herein quoted, the materials, equipment and/or services as proposed on this bid.
II. Non-Collusive Bidding Certification
By submission of this bid proposal, the bidder certifies compliance with Section 103-d of the General Municipal Law as follows:
1. Statement of non-collusion in bids and proposals to political subdivision of the state. Every bid or proposal hereafter made to a political subdivision of the state or any public department, agency or official thereof where competitive bidding is required by statute, rule, regulation or local law, for work or services performed or to be performed or goods sold or to be sold, shall contain the following statement subscribed by the bidder and affirmed by such bidder as true under the penalties of perjury: Non-collusive bidding certification.
a. By submission of this bid, each bidder and each person signing on behalf of any bidder certifies, and in the case of a joint bid each party thereto certifies as to its own organization, under penalty of perjury, that to the best of knowledge and belief:
(1) The prices in this bid have been arrived at independently without collusion, consultation, communication as to any matter relating to such prices with any other bidder or with any competitor;
(2) Unless otherwise required by law, the prices which have been quoted in this bid have not been knowingly disclosed by the bidder and will not knowingly be disclosed by the bidder prior to opening, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder or to any competitor and;
(3) No attempt has been made or will be made by the bidder to induce any other person, partnership or corporation to submit or not to submit a bid for the purpose of restricting competition."
b. A bid shall not be considered for award nor shall any award be made where (a) (1) (2) and (3) above have not been complied with; provided, however, that if in any case the bidder cannot make the foregoing certification, the bidder shall so state and shall furnish with the bid a signed statement which sets forth in detail the reasons therefore. Where (a) (1) (2) and (3) above have not been complied with, the bid shall not be considered for award nor shall any award be made unless the head of the purchasing unit of the political subdivision, public department, agency or official thereof to which the bid is made, or his designee, determines that such disclosure was not made for the purpose of restricting competition.
The fact that a bidder (a) has published price lists, rates or tariffs covering items being procured, (b) has informed prospective customers of proposed or pending publication of new or revised price lists for such items, or (c) has sold the same items to other customers at the same prices being bid, does not constitute, without more, a disclosure within the meaning subparagraph one (a).
2. Any bid hereafter made to any political subdivision of the state or any public department, agency or official thereof by a corporate bidder for work or services performed or to be performed or goods sold or to be sold, where competitive bidding is required by statute, rule, regulation or local law, and where such bid contains the certification referred to in subdivision one of the section, shall be deemed to have been authorized by the board of directors of the bidder, and such authorization shall be deemed to include the signing and submission of the bid and the inclusion therein of the certificate as to non collusion as the act and deed of the corporation.
III. The bidder certifies that he is aware of, and will comply with, the provisions of the State Labor law applicable to independent contractors regarding conditions of employment, including payment of minimum wages, if this bid results in a labor and material type construction contract.
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE _______________________________ TITLE_______________________________________________
PRINT NAME ________________________________
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IRAN DIVESTMENT ACT CERTIFICATION
FOR
By submitting a bid in response to this solicitation or by assuming the responsibility of a Contract awarded hereunder, Bidder/Contractor (or any assignee) certifies that it is not on the “Entities Determined To Be Non- Responsive Bidders/Offers Pursuant to The New York State Iran Divestment Act of 2012” list (“Prohibited Entities List”) posted on the OGS website at: http://www.ogs.ny.gov/about/regs/docs/ListofEntities.pdf and further certifies that it will not utilize on such Contract any subcontractor that is identified on the Prohibited Entities List. Additionally, Bidder/Contractor is advised that should it seek to renew or extend a Contract awarded in response to the solicitation, it must provide the same certification at the time the Contract is renewed or extended.
During the term of the Contract, should Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES receive information that a person (as defined in State Finance Law §165-a) is in violation of the above-referenced certifications, Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES will review such information and offer the person an opportunity to respond. If the person fails to demonstrate that it has ceased its engagement in the investment activity which is in violation of the Act within 90 days after the determination of such violation, then Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES shall take such action as may be appropriate and provided for by law, rule, or contract, including, but not limited to, seeking compliance, recovering damages, or declaring the Contractor in default.
Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES reserves the right to reject any bid, void any contract with the bidder, request for assignment, renewal or extension for an entity that appears on the Prohibited Entities List prior to the award, assignment, renewal or extension of a contract, and to pursue a responsibility review with respect to any entity that is awarded a contract and appears on the Prohibited Entities list after contract award.
Signature
Title Date Company Name
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BIDDER’S CUSTOMER REFERENCES
Bidders are required to provide three customer references from NYS school districts, BOCES, or public bodies that has supplied similar products and/or services to those requested in this bid.
Company Name _________________________________________________________________________________
1. Customer Name
Address
Contact Person
Phone #
Email Address
2. Customer Name
Email Address
3. Customer Name
Email Address
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BIDDER’S COMPANY INFORMATION
Bidders are required to provide company information below.
Company Name ________________________ Phone Number ________________________
Address ________________________ Fax Number ________________________
Bid questions contact ________________________ Phone Number ________________________
Email Address ________________________
Billing Contact ________________________ Phone Number ________________________
Title ________________________ Email Address ________________________
VP Sales/Sales Manager _________________________ Phone Number ________________________
Title ________________________ Email Address ________________________
Standard Payment Terms ________________________ (standard = n30days)
Early Payment Terms ________________________ (list days and % discount)
If a unique reference number is required on the purchase orders as a result of this bid, please list it here________________________
Can your company accept payments using a bank issued credit card? ____________________
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BIDDER’S CONTACT LIST
Bidders are required to provide sales representative and customer service contacts for each of the participating districts below.
Company Name _________________________________________________________________________________
District Sales Representative Name / Phone / Email Customer Service Name / Phone / Email
Brighton CSD _______________________________________ ____________________________________
Churchville-Chili CSD _______________________________________ ____________________________________
East Irondequoit CSD _______________________________________ ____________________________________
East Rochester UFSD _______________________________________ ____________________________________
Fairport CSD _______________________________________ ____________________________________
Hilton CSD _______________________________________ ____________________________________
Monroe 2 BOCES _______________________________________ ____________________________________
Rush-Henrietta _______________________________________ ____________________________________
Spencerport CSD _______________________________________ ____________________________________
Webster CSD _______________________________________ ____________________________________
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Bidders are requested to offer catalog discounts on items not provided on the price sheet. Bidder’s must bid on line items to offer a catalog discount. Discounts should be a percentage off the current manufacture’s list prices and include all shipping and handling charges. No additional shipping or handling charges will be allowed on awarded catalog discounts. A bidder’s catalog discount offer is awarded in addition to the bidder’s line-item award.
BIDDER’S NAME:
CATEGORY BRAND CATALOG DISCOUNT
NAME (PRINT) DATE
NAME (SIGNATURE)
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DISTRICT DELIVERY LOCATIONS FOR COOPERATIVE MEDICAL TRAINER SUPPLIES
BRIGHTON CSD
Brighton High School, 1150 S. Winton Road, Rochester NY 14618 Brighton High School, Buildings and Grounds, 1150 S. Winton Road, Rochester NY 14618 Central Office and Administration Building, 2035 Monroe Avenue, Rochester NY 14618 Council Rock Primary School, 600 Grosvenor Road, Rochester NY 14610 French Road Elementary School, 488 French Road, Rochester NY 14618 Twelve Corners Middle School, 2643 Monroe Avenue, Rochester NY 14618
CHURCHVILLE-CHILI CSD
Receiving Department, 139 Fairbanks Road, Churchville NY 14428
EAST IRONDEQUOIT CSD
Helendale Road School, 220 Helendale Rd., Rochester, NY 14609 Laurelton-Pardee School, 600 Pardee Rd., Rochester, NY 14609 East Irondequoit Middle School, 155 Densmore Rd., Rochester, NY 14609 Eastridge High School, 2350 East Ridge Rd., Rochester, NY 14622 Ivan Green School, 800 Brown Rd., Rochester, NY 14622 Durand Eastman School, 95 Point Pleasant Rd., Rochester, NY 14609 Operation Center, 125 Kane Dr., Rochester, NY 14622
EAST ROCHESTER UFSD
East Rochester Junior/Senior High School, 200 Woodbine Avenue, East Rochester NY 14445 East Rochester Elementary School, 108 East Avenue, East Rochester NY 14445
FAIRPORT CSD
Baumer Place, 10 Baumer Place, Fairport, NY 14450 Brooks Hill Elementary, 181 Hulburt Rd., Fairport, NY 14450 Dudley Elementary, 211 Hamilton Rd., Fairport, NY 14450 Fairport High School, 1 Dave Paddock Way, Fairport, NY 14450 Jefferson Avenue Elementary, 303 Jefferson Ave., Fairport, NY 14450 Johanna Perrin Middle School, 85 Potter Place, Fairport, NY 14450 Martha Brown Middle School, 665 Ayrault Rd., Fairport, NY 14450 Minerva Deland School, 140 Hurlburt Road, Fairport NY 14450 Northside Elementary, 181 Hamilton Rd., Fairport, NY 14450
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DISTRICT DELIVERY LOCATIONS FOR COOPERATIVE MEDICAL TRAINER SUPPLIES (continued)
HILTON CSD
Hilton High School, 400 East Avenue, Hilton NY 14468 Merton Williams, 100 School Lane, Hilton NY 14468 Northwood Elementary, 433 North Greece Road, Hilton NY 14468 Village Elementary, 200 School Lane, Hilton NY 14468 West Avenue, 225 West Avenue, Hilton NY 14468
MONROE 2 BOCES
Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES, 3599 Big Ridge Road, Spencerport, NY 14559 Elementary Science Program, 771 Elmgrove Rd. Building 2, Rochester, NY 14624 Communication and Technology Services, 3525 Buffalo Rd., Rochester, NY 14624 Career and Technical Education, 3589 Big Ridge Road, Spencerport, NY 14559 Curriculum Material Center, 35 Turner Dr., Spencerport, NY 14559 Center for Workforce Development, 160 Wallace Way, Bldg 9, Rochester, NY 14624 Westside Academy, 1 Spartan Way, Rochester, NY 14624
RUSH-HENRIETTA CSD
Leary Elementary School. 5509 East Henrietta Rd., Rush, NY 14543 Winslow Elementary School, 725 Pinnacle Rd., Henrietta, NY 14467 Crane Elementary School, 85 Shell Edge Dr., Rochester, NY 14623 Fyle Elementary School, 133 Vollmer Parkway, Rochester, NY 14623 Sherman Elementary School, 50 Authors Ave., Henrietta, NY 14467 Roth Middle School, 4000 East Henrietta Rd, Henrietta, NY 14467 Burger Middle School, 639 Erie Station Rd., W. Henrietta, NY 14586 Rush-Henrietta Senior High School, 1799 Lehigh Station Rd., Henrietta, NY 14467
SPENCERPORT CSD
Spencerport High School, 2707 Spencerport Road, Spencerport NY 14559 Ada Cosgrove Middle School, 2749 Spencerport Road, Spencerport NY 14559 Leo Bernabi School, 69 Lyell Avenue, Spencerport NY 14559 Wm. C. Munn School, 2333 Manitou Road, Spencerport NY 14559 Terry Taylor School, 399 Ogden Parma Town Line Road, Spencerport NY 14559 Canal View School, 1 Ranger Road, Spencerport NY 14559 District Office, 71 Lyell Avenue, Spencerport NY 14559
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DISTRICT DELIVERY LOCATIONS FOR COOPERATIVE MEDICAL TRAINER SUPPLIES (continued)
WEBSTER CSD
Webster Schroeder High School, 875 Ridge Road, Webster NY 14580 Webster Thomas High School, 800 Five Mile Line Road, Webster NY 14580 DeWitt Road Elementary School, 722 DeWitt Road, Webster NY 14580 Spry Middle School, 119 South Avenue, Webster NY 14580 Klem North Elementary School, 1015 Klem Road, Webster NY 14580 Klem South Elementary School, 1025 Klem Road, Webster NY 14580 Plank North Elementary School, 705 Plank Road, Webster NY 14580 Plank South Elementary School, 715 Plank Road, Webster NY 14580 Schlegel Road Elementary School, 1548 Schlegel Road, Webster NY 14580 State Road Elementary School, 1401 State Road, Webster NY 14580 Willink Middle School, 900 Publishers Parkway, Webster NY 14580
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SPECIFICATIONS FOR COOPERATIVE MEDICAL TRAINER SUPPLIES
The award for Cooperative Medical Trainer Supplies will be recommended to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder(s) in part or in whole of who meet(s) all the terms of these specifications and the attached General Conditions. Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES reserves the right to recommend the award on an aggregate basis, by category or groups of categories, by line item, or combination of items, in whatever manner is in the best interest of the participants.
PRICE SHEET INSTRUCTIONS
Bid pricing must be submitted on the price sheet. Bidders should complete the shaded areas on the price sheet form (for no bid items leave cells blank). Bidders should provide a completed price sheet in an excel format on a flash drive and a paper copy. NO BIDS MAY BE SUBMITTED VIA EMAIL OR FAX.
• All items bid are expected to be in stock and available for delivery. Items not stocked are to be noted in the variance column with the lead time listed. Items with unacceptable lead times may be rejected.
• Bids submitted may be rejected if bid forms are not completed as instructed.
• Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES has the right to follow up with bidder(s) to request any necessary paperwork not provided in the bid.
• Bidder’s name should be written on every page of the bid documents.
• Bid pricing shall be per unit stated and include all transportation charges. No additional charges are allowed including re-stocking fees.
• Bid unit prices are to be held firm for the contract period.
• For every item bid, including those meeting specifications, the following must be included:
o Item/Model# Column is to reflect the manufacturer’s name, manufacturer’s item number, and the bidder’s item number.
o The variance column is to illustrate any substitutions to the unit of measure, specifications, and delivery requirements per the specifications. The vendor must use the variance column to convert the specified unit of measure and illustrate that change in the variance column.
The bidder can submit only one bid for each line item and only one bid package for award consideration.
Submission of more than one bid per item or more than one bid package shall be deemed collusion and all bids received from the submitting bidder shall be rejected. It shall be understood that alternate items will be evaluated; however, only one line-item per item shall be entered. Any additional line items for substitutes will be rejected and not considered for award.
CATALOG INSTRUCTIONS
Bidders must supply with their bid packet, two (2) copies of their current catalogs that contain the specific items bid and/or access to their online catalog (include login and password if required). The awarded vendor(s) catalog’s are to be available to be used by the districts for additional discounts. Bidders who do not submit these required items may be considered non-responsive and their bid may be rejected.
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ESCALATOR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Any pricing adjustments made during the contract term require written consent of the BOCES. In the event the successful bidder proposes a price increase during the contract term, the price increase will be considered only to the extent of the verified amount of the cost of such item(s) was increased to the bidder by its supplier or manufacturer. Verification is determined with a letter from the bidder’s supplier/manufacturer illustrating how much the price increase is by a percentage increase or actual price increase of the bid item(s). The BOCES retains the right to determine whether or not such proposed increase(s) are in the best interest of the participants. Such price increase will become effective only after the BOCES agrees to the price increase in writing. The successful bidder may not institute new pricing on any invoice prior to the acceptance date from the BOCES.
ESTIMATED QUANTITIES
Price sheet forms provide estimated quantities for all items bid. Details of the quantities by district can be found on the Distribution Spreadsheet. These estimates do not guarantee maximum or minimum quantities for the contract period. This is noted as an exception to the General Conditions. Each district will issue purchase orders for actual quantities needed. Bid participants will notify the awarded bidder if the estimated quantities are significantly under or overestimated. All items awarded are available to be purchased by all participants, whether or not quantities were estimated by a district for any item.
The participants reserve the right to purchase items from any other bids allowable under NYS General Municipal Law, including but not limited to NY State and Monroe County contracts should doing so result in savings.
SAMPLES
Vendor is responsible for delivering samples if requested.
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ORDERING
No minimum order will be required. Purchase orders will be issued by the individual participants for actual quantities needed. Districts may issue open or blanket purchase orders for all or part of their anticipated needs and will place orders for actual quantities needed via phone, fax, or email. Districts will advise requested delivery date(s). Upon receipt of a purchase order, bidder will acknowledge receipt and advise the district of the approximate shipping date, including the anticipated date of backorders. The district may cancel any order or partial order if the requested shipping date cannot be met. No substitutions for out-of-stock items may be made without prior approval by the ordering district. The district is to be given the opportunity to accept or deny any out of stock items. The vendor is not to deliver out of stock (back orders) without the district’s approval. If a back order is delivered without district approval, the district is not responsible for payment of item (s), nor mailing back the items. Partial shipments may be requested at the discretion of the ordering district.
DELIVERIES
Deliveries will be made during regular school hours to the district locations as requested on the districts purchase orders. Delivery locations are provided, and every delivery must include a packing list indicating the purchase order number, name of item, item number and quantity.
Safety Data Sheets (SDS) must accompany shipments of all products containing potentially harmful substances as required by the OSHA Hazard Communication regulation.
RETURNS
If the item (s) in these specifications are delivered and fail to meet the specifications, the bidder will be notified to arrange for pickup at no expense to the district. If the item (s) are not removed from the district, arrangements will be made to have these items removed at the expense of the bidder.
INVOICES
Invoices must be specific to the participant that issued the purchase order and must note the purchase order number, name of item, item number, quantity shipped, bid pricing per unit and extended cost, and all credits due, if any. Credits must reference the original invoice number and purchase order number. Early payment discount option should be noted on invoices. Inaccurate invoices will not be considered for payment until corrected. The payment terms will be applicable from the date the accurate invoice is received. The payment of invoices is the responsibility of the participant that issued the purchase order.
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EXTENSION OF CORPORATE/EDUCATION DISCOUNTS
The awarded vendor(s) agree to extend additional corporate /education discounts which result in savings from the awarded bid prices as they become available during the contract.
ADDITIONAL PARTICIPANTS
Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES extends this contract to additional participants not listed in these specifications as permitted under NYS General Municipal Law. Request for participation should be forwarded to Monroe 2- Orleans BOCES. Upon receipt of the consent of the awarded vendor(s), and receipt of required agency documents and participation fee, Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES will advise both the additional participant(s) and vendor(s).
EMERGENCY CLOSING
In the event of an emergency closing on the bid opening date, the bid opening shall take place on the next business day at the same location and at the same time as listed in these specifications.
TIE BREAKER
A tie breaker between dollar amounts that are the same for an item/service will be determined based on the vendor who provides the lowest discounted catalog price (if a catalog exists). If no catalog discount is a requirement in the bid specifications, the "lottery method" will be executed. The “lottery method” is based on a random selection drawing of a name from the pool of tie bidders. Pieces of paper (buyer's business card, etc.)
with one tie bidder's name per piece of paper shall be put into a container and either the Director of Procurement or another designated agency staff member will draw one lot with the winning tie bidder's name. At least two BOCES’ staff members shall be required to witness this lottery drawing.
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INSURANCE
During the term of the awarded contract, the Successful Bidder must obtain and maintain insurance coverage at its own expense as provided in this paragraph and shall deliver Certificates of Insurance in a form satisfactory to Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES before commencing any work under this contract. Certificates shall reference the RFB-2143-25. Certificates of Insurance must indicate the applicable deductible/self-insured retention on each policy. Certificates shall be mailed to: Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES, Purchasing Department, 3599 Big Ridge Road, Spencerport, NY 14559.
The policies of insurance set forth below shall be written by companies authorized by the New York Department of Financial Services to issue insurance in the state of New York (“admitted” carriers) with an A.M. Best company rating of “A-” or better. Unless otherwise agreed, policies shall be written so as to include a provision that the policy will not be canceled, materially changed, or not renewed without at least thirty (30) days prior 25written notice except for non-payment as required by law to Wendy Vergamini, Director of Procurement, 3599 Big Ridge Road, Spencerport NY 14559.
All insurance policies shall provide that the required coverage shall apply on a primary and not on an excess or contributing basis as to any other insurance that may be available to Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES for any claim arising from the successful bidder’s work under the awarded contract, or because of the successful bidder’s activities. Any other insurance maintained by Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES shall be excess of and shall not contribute with the successful bidder’s insurance, regardless of any “other insurance” clause contained in any Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES policy of insurance.
a. A professional liability policy (errors and omissions) in the amount of One Million Dollars (1,000,000.00), which shall be maintained for a period of three (3) years after completion of this contract. If said policy is issued on a claims-made policy form, the policy shall be purchased with extended Discovery Clause coverage of up to three (3) years after work is completed if coverage is cancelled or not renewed.
b. Workers Compensation and Disability Benefits Coverage for the life of this Agreement for the benefit of employees required to be covered by the New York State Workers Compensation Law and the New York State Disability Benefits Law. Evidence of coverage must be provided on forms specified by the Commissioner of the Workers Compensation Board.
c. General Liability Insurance with limits no less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per claim and Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) in the aggregate. Such policy shall name the Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES as an additional insured and shall contain a provision that the Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES shall receive at least thirty (30) days written notice prior to material change, cancellation, or expiration of such policy.
d. Business Automobile Liability insurance covering liability arising out of the use of any motor vehicle in connection with the work, including owned, leased, hired and non-owned vehicles bearing, or under the circumstances under which they are being used, required by the Motor Vehicle Laws of the State of New York to bear, license plates. Such policy shall have a combined single limit for Bodily Injury and Property Damage of at least One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) and shall name the Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES as additional insured. The limits may be provided through a combination of umbrella/excess liability policies.
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WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
New York State Workers Compensation Law, Sections 57 and 220, requires State Agencies to ensure, PRIOR to entering into any contract (including purchase orders), that the intended vendor has appropriate NYS workers’ compensation insurance coverage. Please note, the “ACORD" certificate of insurance forms are not acceptable documentation for proof of coverage. A vendor’s insurance carrier must provide the vendor with copies to provide in the bid in the bid as follows:
ONE of the following NYS forms is required as proof of Workers Compensation coverage: C-105.2 (if using a private insurance carrier) OR U-26.3 (if insured through the NYS Insurance Fund) OR SI-12 or GSI-105.2 (if self-insured).
All operations connected with the work herein specified, all county and town ordinances and laws controlling or limiting in any way the action of those engaged in the work must comply with county and town ordinances. The contractor must obtain all licenses, permits and fees as required to execute this contract.
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GENERAL CONDITIONS
(For the purchase of materials, supplies, and equipment)
BOARD OF COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
MONROE AND ORLEANS COUNTIES SECOND SUPERVISORY DISTRICT
3599 Big Ridge Road Spencerport, NY 14559
All invitations to bid issued by the above named school district will bind bidders and successful bidders to the conditions and requirements set forth in these general conditions, and such conditions shall form an integral part of each purchase contract awarded by the school district.
DEFINITIONS
"School district" Shall be the legal designation of the district.
"Notice to bidders" A formal statement which, when issued by the school district, constitutes an invitation to bid on the materials, supplies and equipment described by the specifications.
"Board" The board of education of the school district.
"Bid" An offer to furnish materials, supplies, food, and/or equipment in accordance with the invitation to bid, the general conditions, special instructions, and the
"Bid offer" The form on which the bidder submits the bid.
"Bidder" Any individual, company, or corporation submitting a bid.
“BOCES” A municipal corporation.
"Contract" A notice to the successful bidder by the issuance of a purchase order; also, all documents relating to the transaction including, but not limited to, the bid offer of the successful bidder, notice to bidders, general information, general conditions, special instructions, specifications, notice of award, bid proposal certifications; also, a formal document signed by the successful bidder and the Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES representative.
"Successful bidder" Any bidder to whom an award is made by the school district.
"Contractor" Any bidder to whom a contract award is made by the board of education.
"Specification" Description of materials, food, supplies and/or equipment and the number/amount requested and the conditions for purchase.
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GENERAL CONDITIONS (continued)
BIDS
1. The date, time, and place of bid opening will be given in the Notice to Bidders.
2. All bids must be submitted on bid offer forms and in accordance with instructions provided by the board.
3. All bids received after the time stated in the Notice to Bidders may not be considered and will be returned unopened to the bidder. The bidder assumes the risk of any delay in the mail or in the handling of the mail by employees of the school district. Whether sent by mail or by means of personal delivery, the bidder assumes responsibility for having his bid deposited on time at the place specified.
4. All information that is required by Notice to Bidders, General Conditions, Specifications, and Bid Offer, in connection with each item against which a bid is submitted, must be given to constitute a regular bid.
5. The non-collusive bidding certification must be included with each bid as required by General Municipal
Law, Section 103-d.
6. The submission of a bid will be construed to mean that the bidder is fully informed as to the extent and character of the service, supplies, materials, or equipment required and a representation that the bidder can furnish the service, supplies, materials, food or equipment satisfactorily in complete compliance with the
7. No alteration, erasure, or addition is to be made in the typewritten or printed matter. Deviations from the specifications must be set forth in space provided in bid for this purpose.
8. Prices and information required should be processed for legibility. Illegible or vague bids may be rejected.
All signatures must be written. Facsimile, printed, or typewritten signatures are not acceptable.
9. Sales to school districts are not affected by any fair trade agreements. (General Business Law, Sec. 369-a, sub. 3).
10. No charge will be allowed for Federal, State, or municipal sales and excise taxes since the school district is exempt from such taxes. The price bid shall be net and shall not include the amount of any such tax.
11. In all specifications, the words "or equal" are understood after each article giving manufacturer's name or catalog reference, or on any patented article. If bidding on items other than those specified, bidder must in every instance give the trade designation of the article, manufacturer's name, and detailed specifications of item he proposes to furnish. Otherwise, bid will be construed as submitted on the identical item as specified.
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12. Bids on equipment must be on standard new equipment, of latest model and in current production, unless otherwise specified.
13. All regularly manufactured stock electrical items must bear the label of the Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc.
14. When bids are requested on a lump sum basis, bidder must bid on each item in the lump sum group. A bidder desiring to bid "no charge" on an item in a group must so indicate; otherwise bid for the group may be rejected.
15. All prices quoted must be "per unit" as specified; e.g., do not quote "per case" when "per dozen" is requested;
otherwise, bid may be rejected.
16. Bidder must insert the price per unit and the extensions against each item in his bid. In the event of a discrepancy between the unit price and the extension, the unit price will govern. Prices shall be extended in decimals, not fractions.
17. Prices shall be net, including transportation and delivery charges fully prepaid by the successful bidder to destination indicated in the instructions to bidders. If award is made on any other basis, transportation charges must be prepaid by the successful bidder and added to the invoice as a separate item. In any case, title shall not pass until items have been delivered and accepted.
18. All bids must be sealed. They must be submitted in envelopes furnished by Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES, if any. Otherwise, plain, opaque envelopes may be used, clearly marked "BID." Also the date and time of the bid opening as indicated on the Notice to Bidders must appear on the envelope. Bids must not be attached to or enclosed in packages containing bid samples. Telephoned quotations or amendments will not be accepted at any time.
19. No interpretation of the meaning of the specifications or other contract document will be made to any bidder orally. Every request for such interpretation should be in writing, addressed to the school district, not later than five (5) days prior to the date fixed for the opening of bids. Notice of any and all such interpretations and any supplemental instructions will be sent to all bidders of record by the school district in the form of addenda to the specifications. All addenda so issued shall become a part of the contract documents.
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20. If the supplies, materials, or equipment are to be delivered over an extended period of time, or if the specifications so state, then the successful bidder may be required to execute an agreement in relation to the performance of his contract, such agreement will be executed by the bidder within 15 days after notification to execute such contract. If the specifications so state, the successful bidder also may be required to furnish a performance bond equal to the full amount of the contract to guarantee the faithful performance of such contract. Such performance bond shall be maintained in full force and effect until the contract shall have been fully performed. The Surety Company furnishing such performance bond shall be authorized to do business in the State of New York and must be satisfactory to the school district. The successful bidder shall execute the performance bond at the time of the execution of the contract by the successful bidder and the board.
SAMPLES
21. All specifications are minimum standards; and accepted bid samples do not supersede specification for quality unless bid sample is superior, in which case deliveries must be the same identity and quality as accepted bid sample.
22. The school district reserves the right to request a representative sample of the item quoted upon either prior to the award or before shipments is made. If the sample is not in accordance with the requirements of the specification, the school district may reject the bid; or, if award has been made, cancel the contract at the expense of the successful bidder.
23. Samples, when required, must be submitted strictly in accordance with instructions; otherwise, bid may not be considered. If samples are requested subsequent to bid opening, they shall be delivered as directed for bid to have consideration. Samples must be furnished free of charge and must be accompanied by descriptive memorandum invoices indicating if the bidder desires their return and specifying the address to which they are to be returned provided they have not been used or made useless by tests. Award samples may be held for comparison with deliveries. The school district will not be responsible for any samples destroyed or mutilated by examination or testing. The bidder at his expense shall remove samples. Samples not removed within fifteen (15) days after written notice to the bidder will be regarded as abandoned and the school district shall have the right to dispose of them as its own property.
24. When a specification indicates that an item to be purchased is to be equal to a sample, such sample will be on display at a designated location in the school district. Failure on the part of the bidder to examine sample shall not entitle him to any relief from the conditions imposed in the proposal, specification, etc.
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AWARD
25. Awards will be made to the lowest responsible bidder, taking into consideration the reliability of the bidder, the quality of the materials, food, equipment, or supplies to be furnished, their conformity with the specifications, the purposes for which required, and the terms of delivery.
26. The school district reserves the right to reject all bids. Also reserved is the right to reject, for cause, any bid in whole or in part to waive technical defects, qualifications, irregularities, and omissions, if in its judgment the best interests of the district will be served. Also reserved is the right to reject bids and to purchase items on State or county contracts if such items can be obtained on the same terms, conditions, specifications, and at a lower price.
27. The school district reserves the right to make awards within sixty (60) days after the date of the bid opening during which period bids may not be withdrawn unless the bidder distinctly states in his bid that acceptance thereof must be made within a shorter specified time.
28. Where a bidder is requested to submit a bid on a total sum or sums, the right is reserved to award contracts on total sum or sums, whichever is in the best interests of the school district.
29. If two or more bidders submit identical bids as to price, the decision of the board to award a contract to one of such identified bidders shall be final. (General Municipal Law, Sec. 103, sub. 1.)
CONTRACT
30. Each bid will be received with the understanding that the acceptance thereof in writing by the board, to furnish any or all of the items described therein shall constitute a contract between the successful bidder and the school district. Contract shall bind the successful bidder on his part to furnish and deliver at the prices and in accordance with the conditions of his bid. Contract shall bind the school district on its part to order from such successful bidder and to pay for at the contract prices, all items ordered and delivered, within ten (10) percent over or under the award quantity, unless otherwise specified.
31. The placing in the mail of a notice of award or purchase order to a successful bidder, to the address given in his bid, will be considered sufficient notice of acceptance of contract.
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32. If the successful bidder fails to deliver as ordered, or within the time specified, or within reasonable time as interpreted by the school district, or fails to make replacement of rejected articles, when so requested immediately or as directed by the school district, the school district may purchase from other sources to take the place of the item rejected or not delivered. The school district reserves the right to authorize immediate purchase from other sources against item rejections or not delivered on any contract when necessary. On all such purchases the successful bidder agrees to reimburse the school district promptly for excess costs occasioned by such purchases. Should the cost be less, the successful bidder shall have no claim to the difference. Such purchases will be deducted from contract quantity.
33. A contract may be canceled at the successful bidder's expense upon nonperformance of contract.
34. Cancellation of contract for any reason may result in removal of the successful bidder's name from mailing list for future proposals for an indeterminate period.
35. When materials, equipment, or supplies are rejected, the successful bidder from the premises of the school district must remove them within ten (10) days of notification. Rejected items left longer than ten (10) days will be regarded as abandoned, and the school district shall have the right to dispose of them as its own property.
36. No items are to be shipped or delivered until receipt of an official purchase order from the school district.
37. It is mutually understood and agreed that the successful bidder shall not assign, transfer, convey, sublet, or otherwise dispose of the contract or his right, title, or interest therein, or his power to execute such contract, to any other person, company, or corporation, without the previous written consent of the school district.
INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT
38. The successful bidder shall clean up and remove all debris and rubbish resulting from his work from time to time as required or directed. Upon completion of the work the premises shall be left in a neat, unobstructed condition, and the buildings broom cleaned, and everything in perfect repair and order. Old materials are the property of the successful bidder unless otherwise specified.
39. Equipment, supplies, and materials shall be stored at the site, only on the approval of the school district and at the successful bidder's risk. In general, such on-site storage should be avoided to prevent possible damage or loss of the material.
40. Work shall be progressed so as to cause the least inconvenience to the school district and with proper consideration for the rights of other successful bidders or workmen. The successful bidder shall keep in touch with the entire operation and install his work promptly.
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41. Bidders shall acquaint themselves with conditions to be found at the site and shall assume all responsibility for placing and installing the equipment in the locations required.
42. Equipment for trade-in shall be dismantled by the successful bidder and removed at his expense. The condition of the trade-in equipment at the time it is turned over to the successful bidder shall be the same as covered in the specifications, except as affected by normal wear and tear from use up to the time of trade-in. All equipment is represented simply "as is." Equipment is available for inspection only at the delivery point listed for new equipment, unless otherwise specified.
GUARANTEES BY THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER
43. The successful bidder guarantees:
(a) The products against defective material or workmanship and to repair or replace any damages or marring occasioned in transit.
(b) To furnish adequate protection from damage for all work and to repair damages of any kind for which he or his workers are responsible, to the building or equipment, to his own work, or to the work of other successful bidders.
(c) To carry adequate insurance to protect the school district from loss in case of accident, fire, theft, etc.
(d) That all deliveries will be equal to the accepted bid sample.
(e) That the equipment delivered is standard, new, latest model of regular stock product or as required by the specifications; also that no attachment or part has been substituted or applied contrary to manufacturer's recommendations and standard practice. Every unit delivered must be guaranteed against faulty material and workmanship for a period of at least one-year from date of delivery. If during this period such faults develop, the successful bidder agrees to replace the unit or the part affected without cost to the school district.
Any merchandise provided under the contract, which is or becomes defective during the guarantee period shall be replaced by the successful bidder free of charge with the specific understanding that all replacements shall carry the same guarantee as the original equipment. The successful bidder shall make any such replacement immediately upon receiving notice from the school district.
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DELIVERY
44. Delivery must be made in accordance with the instructions to bidders and specifications. If delivery instructions do not appear on order, it will be interpreted to mean prompt delivery. The decision of the school district as to reasonable compliance with delivery term shall be final.
45. The school district will not accept any deliveries on Saturday, Sundays, or legal holidays, except commodities required for daily consumption or where the delivery is for an emergency.
46 Items shall be securely and properly packed for shipment, storage, and stocking in shipping containers and according to acceptable commercial practice, without extra charge for packing cases, baling or sacks.
47. The successful bidder shall be responsible for the delivery of items in good condition. He shall file with the carrier all claims for breakage, imperfections, and other losses, which will be deducted from invoices. The receiving school district will note for the benefit of successful bidder when packages are not received in good condition.
48. Unless otherwise stated in the specifications, all items must be delivered into and placed at a point within the building as directed by the shipping instructions or the agent for the school district. The successful bidder will be required to furnish proof of delivery in every instance.
49. Unloading and placing of the equipment and furniture is the responsibility of the successful bidder, and the school district accepts no responsibility for unloading and placing of equipment. Any costs incurred due to the failure of the successful bidder to comply with this requirement will be charged to him.
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