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SECTION 5

REVISED BID RESPONSE FORM

SPECIFICATIONS

The North Dakota State Hospital, Jamestown, ND, is looking to purchase 25 patient beds with mounting hardware and mattresses that are ligature resistant.

Patient bed specifications must include the following:

· Ligature-resistant.

· Platform style bed.

· One piece design.

· Open Shelved Storage included either on the side of the bed or foot of the bed and must fall within the dimensions of the bed.

· Length not to exceed 84 inches.

· Height not to exceed 21 inches excluding mattress to ensure ADA compliance.

· Width not to exceed 40 inches. Must be able to comfortably fit the mattresses listed below.

· Bed deck must be a minimum of 30 inches wide.

· Construction conducive of infection control.

· Anti-microbial construction.

· Fluid resistance.

· Suitable for hospital grade cleaners.

· Rounded edges.

· Contraband resistance.

· Fire retardant.

· Designed for use in a behavioral health care setting.

· 1000-pound maximum static load capacity.

· Ability to mount to floor, including mounting hardware.

Mattresses must be able to fit comfortably in the patient bed and must include the following specifications:

· Ligature-resistant.

· Length not to exceed 84 inches.

· Width not to exceed 36 inches.

· Ability to facilitate infection control.

· Fluid resistance.

· Suitable for hospital grade cleaners.

· Tear and puncture resistant.

· Designed for use in a behavioral health care setting.

· 1000-pound maximum static load capacity.

The Bid Response must include descriptive literature or detailed manufacturer specifications for the offered equipment or commodities. Bidders are instructed to clearly mark the literature that demonstrates compliance with the specifications. Indicate whether optional features are included to meet the specifications.

Delivery and Billing Address: North Dakota State Hospital, 2605 Circle Drive, Jamestown ND, 58401

Delivery Date Time Required: 10 weeks after receipt of signed contract

Award will be made all or none.

Bidder Prompt Payment Discount, if applicable:

(Discounts not considered in evaluating prices.)

BIDDER INFORMATION AND SIGNATURE

By submitting a Bid Response, the Bidder agrees to sell, furnish, and deliver to the STATE all commodities and services contained in this Invitation for Bid for which a contract is awarded by the STATE. The Bidder shall fully perform the contract in accordance with all the specifications, requirements, terms, and conditions, and shall comply with all applicable provisions of the North Dakota Century Code, including chapters 54-44.4, 46-02, and 44-08, and North Dakota Administrative Code Chapter 4-12, made part of the Invitation for Bid and resultant contract by reference.

Written acceptance of the Bid Response by the STATE constitutes a binding contract made and entered into by and between the State of North Dakota, acting through the Purchasing Agency, and the Bidder named below. Written acceptance may be made by execution of a contract, purchase order, or order using a state purchasing card.

NOTICE. All notices or other communications required under this Contract must be given by registered or certified mail and are complete on the date postmarked when addressed to the parties identified herein. Notice provided under this provision does not meet the notice requirements for monetary claims against the STATE found at N.D.C.C. § 3212.204.

Bidder/Contractor Name:

Contractor Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN)

Bidder Street Address/ P.O. Box:

City, State ZIP:

Contact Name:

Contact Title:

Telephone Number:

Email:

Authorized Representative Signature:

Date:

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA

BID ACCEPTANCE AND CONTRACT AWARD

The parties to this contract (Contract) are the state of North Dakota, acting through the Purchasing Agency (STATE), and the above-named Bidder (CONTRACTOR). This Contract is not effective until fully executed by both parties. If no start date is specified in the Term of Contract, the most recent date of signatures of the parties shall be deemed the Effective Date.

NOTICE. All notices or other communications required under this Contract must be given by registered or certified mail and are complete on the date postmarked when addressed to the parties identified herein. Notice provided under this provision does not meet the notice requirements for monetary claims against the STATE found at N.D.C.C. § 3212.204.

Acting through its Purchasing Agency:

BY: (Signature)

Printed Name:

Title:

Date: