RFP - Request For Proposal-Information RFP 8843 SNOW REMOVAL SERVICES .docx

BID #8843 Snow Removal Services

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

#8843

Snow Removal Services

FOR

Washtenaw County Facilities Management

Issued By:

Washtenaw County Purchasing Administration Building 220 N. Main Street Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Beth A. Duffy, CPPB Purchasing Manager

(734) 222-6768

Proposal Submitted by:

Please type Bidder’s Company Name & include as proposal cover

WASHTENAW COUNTY

Finance Department

Purchasing Division 220 N. Main, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 phone (734) 222-6760, Fax (734) 222-6764 www.purchasing.washtenaw.org

RFP #8843

September 4, 2025

Washtenaw County Purchasing Division on behalf of Facilities Management (Washtenaw County Department) is issuing a sealed RFP #8843 for Snow Removal Services.

All required bid documentation for this project may be obtained at the Washtenaw County Purchasing Division website, https://www.washtenaw.org/2431/Open-Bids

Sealed Proposals:

Bidder will deliver an electronic response to this solicitation at our Open Bids website by using the “Submit A Proposal” button associated with RFP #8843 at:

https://www.washtenaw.org/2431/Open-Bids

By Tuesday, September 30, 2025 @ 10:00 am EST

Proposals received after the above cited time will be considered a late bid and are not acceptable unless waived by the Purchasing Manager.

Bid proposals submitted through will not be accepted.

· Please direct purchasing and procedural questions regarding this RFP to Beth Duffy via e-mail only to duffyb@washtenaw.org.

· Please direct technical questions regarding this RFP to Ken Sullivan Facilities Dept contact via e-mail only at sullivank@washtenaw.org , with a copy to the purchasing and procedural questions contact as well.

· Bidders or their representatives are prohibited from communicating with Washtenaw County employees regarding this RFP except as provided under TECHNICAL QUESTIONS.

· Violation of this provision by the bidders and/or their agent may lead to disqualification of the bidder’s proposal from consideration. Your response submission must be clearly marked RFP #8843.

Thank you for your interest.

RFP # 6148 SOFTWARE CONSULTING SERVICES

PROPOSAL INFORMATION

I. PROPOSAL DEFINITIONS

Definitions

“Bidder” An individual or business submitting a bid to Washtenaw County

“County” Washtenaw County in Michigan

“Department” Facilities Management

II. TERMS

A. Washtenaw County reserves the right to reject any and all proposals received as a result of this RFP. If a proposal is selected, it will be the most advantageous regarding price, quality of service, the BIDDERS’ qualifications and capabilities to provide the specified service, and other factors that the County may consider. The County does not intend to award a contract fully on the basis of any response made to the proposal; the County reserves the right to consider proposals for modifications at any time before a contract would be awarded and negotiations would be undertaken with that BIDDER whose proposal is deemed to best meet the County’s specifications and needs.

B. The County reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive or not waive informalities or irregularities in bids or bidding procedures, and to accept or further negotiate cost, terms, or conditions of any bid determined by the County to be in the best interests of the County even though not the lowest bid.

C. Proposals must be signed by an official authorized to bind the BIDDER to its provisions for at least a period of 90 days. Failure of the successful bidder to accept the obligation of the contract may result in the cancellation of any award.

D. In the event it becomes necessary to revise any part of the RFP, addenda will be provided. Deadlines for submission of RFP's may be adjusted to allow for revisions. To be considered, Vendor will deliver one (1) e-proposal in .pdf format to the County as indicated on or before the date specified.

E. Proposals should be prepared simply and economically providing a straight-forward, concise description of the BIDDER'S ability to meet the requirements of the RFP. Proposals must be typed or clearly legible.

F. The initial award of this contract shall be for a period of three year(s), with an option to renew an additional two year(s), pending agreement by both parties.

G. CONFLICT OF INTEREST. Bidder warrants that to the best of bidder’s knowledge, there exists no actual or potential conflict between bidder and the County, and its Services under this request, and in the event of change in either bidder’s private interests or Services under this request, bidder will inform the County regarding possible conflict of interest which may arise as a result of the change. Bidder also affirms that, to the best of the bidder’s knowledge, there exists no actual or potential conflict between a County employee and Bidder.

K. Vendor Appeal Process – Unsuccessful bidders may appeal an award of contract, lease or purchase order to the County Administrator. All appeals shall be made in writing to the County Administrator with a copy to purchasing within five (5) business days of the Notice to Award. The County Administrator shall take necessary actions to review the appeals and respond to the individual submitting an appeal within five (5) business days. This response shall be documented in writing in the bid file.

L. Any oral responses to any questions shall be unofficial and not binding on Washtenaw County. The County’s procurement staff will make such interpretation or correction, as well as any additional RFP provisions that the County may decide to include, only as an RFP addendum. Any addendum issued by the County shall become a part of the RFP. Bidders should consider issued addendums in preparing his or her proposal submission. Questions may not be responded to if received within five (5) business days prior to bid opening.

III. VENDOR SPECIFICATIONS

The proposal shall include all of the following information. Failure to include all of the required information may result in disqualification of a Bidder.

A. State the bidder’s qualifications to provide the services required by Washtenaw County. Include years in business under your present company name, staff profile and experience.

(Include as Attachment A)

B. List three (3) references from previous corporate or government customers purchasing similar services. Include business name, contact name, title, email address and phone number.

(Include as Attachment B)

C. Review contract provisions and insurance requirements. Note any limitations on any of the articles or providing insurance requirements as outlined in the contract provisions contained in Sample Contract.

(Include as Attachment C)

D. Review and attach Local Vendor Preference Certification information and signed Affidavit.

(Include as Attachment D)

IV. RFP EVALUATION

All bid submissions will be evaluated for completeness. Incomplete bid submissions will be rejected and will not undertake any further evaluation.

All complete bid submissions will be evaluated in two parts – Price Competitiveness and Technical Evaluation.

A) Technical Evaluation

1) Technical Experience (Maximum 15 Points)

· Years of experience

· Engagement with state and/or local government

· No experience (Bid is rejected)

Provide a detailed list of experience including customer name, contact info, timeframe of work, etc. and identify it as Addendum E

Scored as:

2) Risk Mitigation (Maximum 10 Points) Reference: TS Sec. 2

· Risk Mitigation Plan (FMEA or similar)

Provide a Risk Mitigation Plan as Addendum F

Scored as:

10 points for detailed Risk Mitigation Plan 0 points if there is no response, an incomplete response or an unsatisfactory Risk Mitigation Plan

3) Project Team Experience & Competency (Maximum 15 Points) Bidder should identify the Project Team who will be assigned to conduct the service and provide resumes/write-ups of all participants.

Identify the Project Team and provide all resumes/requirements marked as Addendum G

Scored as:

15 points for completion of all requirements 7 points for partially completing requirements 0 points for not providing substantiation of requirements

4) Project Timeline & Methodology (Maximum 10 Points) Provide the detailed Project Timeline and describe the Methodology that correlates with the requirements identified in the Scope of Work/Technical Specifications

Provide the Project Timeline & Methodology as Addendum H

Scored as:

10 points for completion of all requirements 5 points for partially completing requirements 0 points for not providing substantiation of requirements

B) Price Competitiveness Complete the Price Sheet listed at the end of the RFP document.

V. RFP RESPONSE LIST

Bidder shall include the following documents and attachments as required in the RFP. Documents should be provided in the same order as listed below.

Required with RFP Response

This RFP document is not required to be submitted with bid.

Bid proposals submitted through will not be accepted

VI. BIDDER PROFILE

Complete the following table:

Corporate Profile:

Corporate

Corporate HQ Address

Telephone Number

Internet URL

Doing Business Since

Contact Information:

Account Representative:

email Address

Telephone Number

Sales Engineer:

email Address

Telephone Number

Sales Manager:

email Address

Telephone Number

VII. AWARD

Award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, with the most relevant experience and best qualifications. However, the award may not be based solely on low bid alone.

The County reserves the right to award this contract to more than one vendor for the different areas of work at the County’s discretion. The County reserves the right to add additional vendors at any time to ensure adequate services.

V. SCOPE OF WORK

GENERAL SCOPE OF WORK

Contents

Name: Jarod Matzinger Email: matzingerj@washtenaw.org

Name:

Title:

Email Address:

Phone Number:

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

1.0 GENERAL

3.0 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

In accordance with RFP 8731 Snow Removal Services for Various Washtenaw County Government locations, the Contractor will provide all the necessary labor, material, equipment, maintenance, and supervision to provide snow removal services; see below for details.

1. The lots are to be plowed when snow accumulates at one (1) inch or higher unless otherwise determined by the County.

2. Snow removal will start no later than 5:00 a.m. and be completed 100% by 7:00 a.m. daily.

3. If the County has to supply services and/or contract to another supplier due to contract noncompliance, the costs associated will be charged back to the supplier under contract.

4. Snow must be properly placed to minimize loss of parking spaces.

5. Do not use shoes on blades.

6. Salt shall be applied to all county owned parking lots and grounds and all entrance and exit avenues to county owned parking lots in sufficient quantities to melt any frozen precipitation at the County's request when slippery and/or icy conditions warrant.

7. Removal of snow stockpiles, as requested by the Washtenaw County Facilities Management

8. Zones and locations can remain the same, please note 24 x 7 locations include:

· 705 Zeeb (2021-2022 season)

· 2201 Hogback

· 4125 Washtenaw

· 750 Towner

9. General note for all locations due to COVID-19 snow removal areas maybe decreased due to low need for onsite parking (details TBD)

10. All service call must be completed within two (2) hours of the call

11. No price increases (i.e., surcharges of any kind, including salt, ice melt, labor, equipment, etc.) for the first three (3) seasons.

12. We will need notification if there is a year four (4) price increase by no later than June lst of the of the 4th year

13. Supplier must provide monthly salt usage reports with invoices

14. Supplier must identify perimeter of area to be plowed prior to first snow to minimize damage to other site items

15. Any damage to railings, playground equipment, shrubbery, sod, buildings, pavements, etc. caused by the Contractor or their operators shall be corrected by the Contractor to the complete satisfaction of the Owner, prior to final contract payment.

16. If required, Washtenaw County agrees that Ypsilanti Township can utilize County’s contract for snow removal services.

· Names and titles of personnel assigned to the project.

· Complete background check applications (see contract provision), if applicable

a. Incompetent or negligent in the performance of his duties; or

b. engaged in activities which are contrary or detrimental to the interests of the COUNTY; or

c. not conforming with the CONTRACTOR’s safety procedures and/or the relevant safety procedures and/or persists in any conduct likely to be prejudicial to health, safety and/or the environment; or

d. has committed a criminal act

a. Comply with all directives issued by COUNTY and HSS&E requirements as specified in this CONTRACT.

b. Ensure that all activities are carried out with COUNTY HSS&E Policy, Procedures and Standards.

c. Immediately report all accidents and security incidents to COUNTY.

Incident

8.5 POST-PROJECT REPORTS:

The report shall summarize:

a. Executive summary

b. Project Timing (Plan vs. Actual)

c. Project Costs (Plan vs. Actual)

d. Incidents and Resolution

e. Lessons Learned

Final Submission

VI. SAMPLE STANDARD PROVISIONS FOR CONTRACTS

If a contract is awarded, the selected contractor will be required to adhere to a set of general contract provisions which will become a part of any formal agreement. These provisions are general principles which apply to all contractors of service to Washtenaw County such as the following:

SERVICE CONTRACT Contract #__________

(NAME OF CONTRACTOR)

AGREEMENT is made this ______ day of _____________, 2025, by the COUNTY OF WASHTENAW, a municipal corporation, with offices located in the County Administration Building, 220 North Main Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48107(“County”) and (NAME OF CONTRACTOR) located at (CONTRACTOR’S ADDRESS) (“Contractor”).

In consideration of the promises below, the parties mutually agree as follows:

ARTICLE I - SCOPE OF SERVICES

The Contractor will (SPELL OUT SCOPE OF SERVICE)

ARTICLE II - COMPENSATION

Upon completion of the above services and submission of invoices the County will pay the Contractor an annual amount not to exceed (SPELL OUT DOLLAR AMOUNT).

ARTICLE III - REPORTING OF CONTRACTOR

Section 1 ‑ The Contractor is to report to (DEPARTMENT HEAD TITLE) and will cooperate and confer with him/her as necessary to insure satisfactory work progress.

Section 2 ‑ All reports, estimates, memoranda and documents submitted by the Contractor must be dated and bear the Contractor's name.

Section 3 ‑ All reports made in connection with these services are subject to review and final approval by the County Administrator.

Section 4 ‑ The County may review and inspect the Contractor's activities during the term of this contract.

Section 5 ‑ When applicable, the Contractor will submit a final, written report to the County Administrator.

Section 6 - After reasonable notice to the Contractor, the County may review any of the Contractor’s internal records, reports, or insurance policies.

ARTICLE IV - TERM

This contract is for a three (3) year term (change as necessary) which begins on (MONTH, DAY, YEAR) and ends on (MONTH, DAY, YEAR) with an option to extend for two (2) additional one (1) year periods.

ARTICLE V ‑ PERSONNEL

Section 1 ‑ The contractor will provide the required services and will not subcontract or assign the services without the County’s written approval.

Section 2 ‑ The Contractor will not hire any County employee for any of the required services without the County’s written approval.

Section 3 - The parties agree that all work done under this contract shall be completed in the United States and that none of the work will be partially or fully completed by either an offshore subcontractor or offshore business interest either owned or affiliated with the contractor. For purposes of this contract, the term, “offshore” refers to any area outside the contiguous United States, Alaska or Hawaii.SAMPLE

ARTICLE VI-INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR

Contractor and the County shall, at all times, be deemed to be independent contractors and nothing herein shall be construed to create or imply that there exists between the parties a partnership, joint venture or other business organization. Contractor shall hold no authority, express or implied, to commit, obligate or make representations on behalf of the County and shall make no representation to others to the contrary.

Nothing herein is intended nor shall be construed for any purpose as creating the relationship of employer and employee or agent and principal between the parties. Except as otherwise specified in this contract, Contractor retains the sole right and obligation to direct, control or supervise the details and means by which the services under this contract are provided.

Contractor shall not be eligible for, or participate in, any insurance, pension, workers’ compensation insurance, profit sharing or other plans established for the benefit of the County’s employees. Contractor shall be solely responsible for payment of all taxes arising out of the Contractor’s activities in connection with this Agreement, including, without limitation, federal and state income taxes, social security taxes, unemployment insurance taxes and any other tax or business license fees as required. The County shall not be responsible for withholding any income or employment taxes whatsoever on behalf of the Contractor.

ARTICLE VII ‑ INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT

The contractor will protect, defend and indemnify Washtenaw County, its officers, agents, servants, volunteers and employees from any and all liabilities, claims, liens, fines, demands and costs, including legal fees, of whatsoever kind and nature which may result in injury or death to any persons, including the Contractor’s own employees, and for loss or damage to any property, including property owned or in the care, custody or control of Washtenaw County in connection with or in any way incident to or arising out of the occupancy, use, service, operations, performance or non‑performance of work in connection with this contract resulting in whole or in part from negligent acts or omissions of contractor, any sub‑contractor, or any employee, agent or representative of the contractor or any sub‑contractor.

ARTICLE VIII - INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor will maintain at its own expense during the term of this Contract, the following insurance:

1. Workers' Compensation Insurance with Michigan statutory limits and Employers Liability Insurance with a minimum limit of $100,000 each accident for any employee.

2. Commercial General Liability Insurance with a combined single limit of $1,000,000 each occurrence for bodily injury and property damage. The County shall be added as "additional insured" on general liability policy with respect to the services provided under this contract.

3. Automobile Liability Insurance covering all owned, hired and nonowned vehicles with Personal Protection Insurance and Property Protection Insurance to comply with the provisions of the Michigan No Fault Insurance Law, including residual liability insurance with a minimum combined single limit of $1,000,000 each accident for bodily injury and property damage. For transportation services contracts, the County shall be added as additional insured on automobile liability policy with respect to the services provided under this contract.

ARTICLE IX - COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS AND REGULATIONS

The Contractor will comply with all federal, state and local regulations, including but not limited to all applicable OSHA/MIOSHA requirements and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

ARTICLE X ‑ INTEREST OF CONTRACTOR AND COUNTY

The Contractor promises that it has no interest which would conflict with the performance of services required by this contract. The Contractor also promises that, in the performance of this contract, no officer, agent, employee of the County of Washtenaw, or member of its governing bodies, may participate in any decision relating to this contract which affects his/her personal interest or the interest of any corporation, partnership or association in which he/she is directly or indirectly interested or has any personal or pecuniary interest. However, this paragraph does not apply if there has been compliance with the provisions of Section 3 of Act No. 317 of the Public Acts of 1968 and/or Section 30 of Act No. 156 of Public Acts of 1851, as amended by Act No. 51 of the Public Acts of 1978, whichever is applicable.

ARTICLE XI ‑ CONTINGENT FEES

The Contractor promises that it has not employed or retained any company or person, other than bona fide employees working solely for the Contractor, to solicit or secure this contract, and that it has not paid or agreed to pay any company or person, other than bona fide employees working solely for the Contractor, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gifts or any other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this contract. For breach of this promise, the County may cancel this contract without liability or, at its discretion, deduct the full amount of the fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or contingent fee from the compensation due the Contractor.

ARTICLE XII ‑ EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Contractor will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, physical handicap, age, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, religion and political belief (except as it relates to a bona fide occupational qualification reasonably necessary to the normal operation of the business).

The Contractor will take affirmative action to eliminate discrimination based on sex, race, or a handicap in the hiring of applicant and the treatment of employees. Affirmative action will include, but not be limited to: Employment; upgrading, demotion or transfer; recruitment advertisement; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; selection for training, including apprenticeship.

The Contractor agrees to post notices containing this policy against discrimination in conspicuous places available to applicants for employment and employees. All solicitations or advertisements for employees, placed by or on the behalf of the Contractor, will state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, physical handicap, age, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, religion and political belief.

ARTICLE XIII - LIVING WAGE

The parties understand that the County has enacted a Living Wage Ordinance that requires covered vendors who execute a service or professional service contract with the County to pay their employees under that contract, a minimum of either $17.08 per hour with benefits or $19.08 per hour without benefits. Contractor agrees to comply with this Ordinance in paying its employees. Contractor understands and agrees that an adjustment of the living wage amounts, based upon the Health and Human Services poverty guidelines, will be made on or before April 29, 2026 and annually thereafter which amount shall be automatically incorporated into this contract. County agrees to give Contractor thirty (30) days written notice of such change. Contractor agrees to post a notice containing the County’s Living Wage requirements at a location at its place of business accessed by its employees.SAMPLE

ARTICLE XIV - EQUAL ACCESS

The Contractor shall provide the services set forth in Article I without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, physical handicap, or age.

ARTICLE XV ‑ OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS AND PUBLICATION

All documents developed as a result of this contract will be freely available to the public. None may be copyrighted by the Contractor. During the performance of the services, the Contractor will be responsible for any loss of or damage to the documents while they are in its possession and must restore the loss or damage at its expense. Any use of the information and results of this contract by the Contractor must reference the project sponsorship by the County. Any publication of the information or results must be co‑authored by the County.

ARTICLE XVI - ASSIGNS AND SUCCESSORS

This contract is binding on the County and the Contractor, their successors and assigns. Neither the County nor the Contractor will assign or transfer its interest in this contract without the written consent of the County Administrator, Corporation Counsel, and Contractor.

ARTICLE XVII ‑ TERMINATION OF CONTRACT

Section 1 - Termination without cause. Either party may terminate the contract by giving thirty (30) days written notice to the other party.

Section 2 - In the event of any breach or default by the County or the Contractor of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the party not in default will give written notice to the party in default specifying the acts and/or omissions constituting the alleged default or breach; if within fifteen (15) working days after issuance of such notice, the party in default has failed to cure such default, then in that event, the party not in default may terminate this Agreement and exercise such other rights as are provided herein and by law for breach of contract; provided, however, that if the alleged default can be cured by the performance of work or repairs or by some act, the performance of which requires a period of time, such default will be determined to have been cured if, within the above-referenced fifteen (15) working days, the party allegedly in default has begun to cure the default and continues until such default is cured within a reasonable time.

ARTICLE XVIII ‑ PAYROLL TAXES

The Contractor is responsible for all applicable state and federal social security benefits and unemployment taxes and agrees to indemnify and protect the County against such liability.SAMPLE

ARTICLE XIX ‑ PRACTICE AND ETHICS

The parties will conform to the code of ethics of their respective national professional associations.

ARTICLE XX‑ CHANGES IN SCOPE OR SCHEDULE OF SERVICES

Changes mutually agreed upon by the County and the Contractor, will be incorporated into this contract by written amendments signed by both parties.

ARTICLE XXI - CHOICE OF LAW AND FORUM

For “federally assisted construction contracts” as defined by 41 CFR Part 60-1.3, Contractor must comply with the equal opportunity clause provided under 41 CFR 60—1.4(b), in accordance with Executive Order 11246, “Equal Employment Opportunity (30 FR 12319, 12935, 3 CFR Part, 1964—1965 Comp., p. 339), as amended by Executive Order 11375, “Amending Executive Order 11246 Relating to Equal Employment Opportunity,” and implementing regulations at 41 CFR part 60, “Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Equal Employment Opportunity, Department of Labor.”

For all prime construction contracts exceeding $2,000.00 awarded by non-Federal entities, Contractor shall comply with the Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 3141—3144, and 3146—3148), as supplemented by Department of Labor regulations (29 CFR Part 5, “Labor Standards Provisions Applicable to Contracts Covering Federally Financed and Assisted Construction”). Contractor must pay wages to laborers and mechanics at a rate not less than the prevailing wages specified in a wage determination made by the Secretary of Labor. In addition, Contractor must be paid wages not less than once a week. The parties agree that the County will report all suspected or reported violations of this provision to the Federal awarding agency.

In addition, Contractor must also comply with the Copeland “Anti-Kickback Act (40 U.S.C. 3145), as supplemented by Department of Labor regulations (29 CFR Part 3, “Contractors and Subcontractors on Public Bidding or Public Work Financed in Whole or in Part by Loans or Grants from the United States”) which prohibits Contractor or Subrecipient from inducing, by any means, any person employed in the construction, completion or repair of public work, to give up any part of the compensation to which he or she is otherwise entitled. County shall report all suspected or reported violations to the Federal awarding agency. SAMPLE

If this contract exceeds $100,000.00 and involves the employment of mechanics or laborers, Contractor shall comply with U.S.C. 3702 and 3704, as supplemented by Department of Labor regulations (29 CFR Part 5). To that extent, Contractor must compute the wages of each mechanic and laborer on the basis of a standard forty (40) hour work week with hours exceeding this standard to be paid at one and one half the standard hourly rate. In addition, Contractor agrees that no mechanic or laborer shall be required to work in surroundings or under working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous or dangerous.

If the Federal award funding this Agreement meets the definition of “funding agreement” under 37 CFR, Sec. 401.2(a) and the recipient or subrecipient wishes to enter into a contract with a small business firm or nonprofit organization regarding the substitution of parties, assignment or performance of experimental, developmental or research work under that funding agreement, the recipient or subrecipient must comply with 37 CFR Part 401, “Rights to Inventions Made by Nonprofit Organizations and Small Business Firms Under Government Grants, Contracts and Cooperative Agreements,” and any implementing regulations issued by the awarding agency.

If this Agreement and/or subgrant exceeds $150,000.00, Contractor shall comply with all applicable standards, orders and/or regulations issued pursuant to the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401-7671q) and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act as amended (33 U.S.C. 1251-1387). The parties agree that the County shall report all violations of these Acts to the Federal awarding agency and the Regional Office of the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”).

Contractor agrees to comply with all mandatory standards and policies relating to energy efficiency which are contained in the State of Michigan’s energy conservation plan issued in compliance with the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. (42 U.S.C. 6201).

Contractor agrees to comply with the provisions of the Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment (31 U.S.C. Section 1352), which prohibits the use of federal funds by the Contractor or subcontractor of a Federal contract, grant, loan or cooperative agreement to pay any person to influence or attempt to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress or an employee of a member of Congress in connection with the federal funds awarded under this Agreement.

The parties agree that County and Contractor shall comply with Section 6002 of the Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. The requirements of Section 6002 include, for those items where the purchase price exceeds $10,000.00 or the value of the quantity acquired by the preceding fiscal year exceeded $10,000.00, procuring only items designated in guidelines of the EPA at 40 CFR, Part 247, that contain the highest percentage of recovered materials practicable, consistent with maintaining a satisfactory level of competition; procuring solid waste management services in a manner that maximizes energy and resource recovery; and establishing an affirmative procurement program to procuring recovered materials identified in the EPA guidelines.

ARTICLE XXIII ‑ EXTENT OF CONTRACT

This contract represents the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior representations, negotiations or agreements whether written or oral.

ARTICLE XXIV – ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES

All parties to this contract agree that either electronic or handwritten signatures are acceptable to execute this agreement.

ATTESTED TO: WASHTENAW COUNTY

APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: CONTRACTOR

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

By:____________________________ Michelle K. Billard (DATE) Office of Corporation Counsel

PRICE SHEET

Bidder’s Company Name________________________________

Part A

RFP 8731 - SNOW REMOVAL - PRICE SHEET

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