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- 2026-RFP-004
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This is an addendum to a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the City of Benson, Arizona for a short-term land lease to accommodate a modular office and crew quarters building for medical aviation-related business operations at Benson Municipal Airport. The project seeks respondents to lease airport land and construct improvements including sleeping quarters (2-4 private or semi-private rooms), office space with workstations, sanitary facilities with bathrooms and showers, a kitchenette, and common areas. Respondents are responsible for all site preparation, utilities installation, and building construction. The pre-proposal conference was scheduled for March 3, 2026 at 10:00 am at Benson Municipal Airport, with a question submission deadline of March 9, 2026 at 10:00 am. Responses to submitted questions were due March 16, 2026 at 3:00 pm, and the proposal submission deadline was March 20, 2026 at 3:00 pm via the City's OpenGov procurement portal. The lease term is determined on a case-by-case basis contingent upon the capital investment, with all improvements reverting to the City upon lease expiration or termination. Improvements must be completed within two years of lease start, and failure to meet this timeline may result in lease termination. Award is subject to City Manager and City Council approval.
The minimum lease rate is $0.22 per square foot annually, adjusted annually based on the Consumer Price Index. Respondents must contact the Public Works Director to inquire about available lease pads. The City retains the right to reject any or all proposals without assigning reason and reserves the right to request additional information from any respondent under consideration. Proposals are evaluated on a 100-point scale considering general quality and responsiveness (5 points), capability and technical approach (30 points), experience (25 points), qualifications of proposed team (20 points), price (15 points), and professional references (5 points). Contractors must maintain Commercial General Liability coverage of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate, Commercial Automobile Liability of at least $1,000,000 combined single limit, and Professional Liability coverage of at least $1,000,000 per claim and $2,000,000 annual aggregate. Successful offerors must register with the City of Benson and obtain a City Business License upon issuance of a Notice of Intent to Award. The contract may be terminated by the City with thirty days written notice at any time, and is subject to budgetary funding availability.
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SHORT TERM LAND LEASE FOR MODULAR OFFICE/CREW QUARTERS BUILDING FOR MEDICAL AVIATION
RELATED BUSINESS #2026-RFP-004
CITY OF BENSON, AZ
Project ID: 2026-RFP-004
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
PROJECT TITLE: SHORT TERM LAND LEASE FOR MODULAR OFFICE/CREW
QUARTERS BUILDING FOR MEDICAL AVIATION RELATED BUSINESS
City of Benson
101 E. 6th Street
Benson, AZ 85602
RELEASE DATE: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
DEADLINE FOR QUESTIONS: Monday, March 9, 2026 10:00 am
RESPONSE TO QUESTIONS: Monday, March 16, 2026
RESPONSE DEADLINE: Friday, March 20, 2026 3:00 pm
RESPONSES MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY TO:
https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/bensonaz
Table Of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
2. SCOPE OF WORK
3. PROPOSAL DETAILS AND CRITERIA
4. EVALUATION CRITERIA
5. LAND RENTAL PROPOSAL
6. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
7. STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS
8. VENDOR QUESTIONNAIRE
9. REQUIRED FORMS AND DISCLOSURES
Attachments:
A - Aerial Picture of Lot Location (building no longer there)
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. Summary
Benson Municipal Airport offers unique opportunities for aviation-related businesses, providing a General Aviation facility with low commercial traffic flight counts located in close proximity to an Interstate Highway. The City believes the Benson Municipal Airport provides a unique opportunity for the economic development of the City, its residents, and the residents of nearby communities, which development it believes can be advanced through the location and construction of air-related businesses and facilities near the airport. The City accordingly desires to enter into a short-term lease land lease for a modular office/crew quarters building for medical aviation related business.
The City is authorized to lease its property pursuant to ARS § 9-241.
1.2. Background
The City of Benson celebrated the grand opening of the Benson Municipal Airport (E95) on December 1, 1999.
The airport features a 4,000-foot-long, 75-foot-wide runway (10/28) and is located approximately 120 nautical miles from Sky Harbor International Airport and 30.5 nautical miles from Tucson International Airport.
Benson Municipal Airport is a full-service general aviation facility offering Jet-A fuel and AVGAS, aircraft maintenance, flight training, and aircraft rental and sales. Past improvements funded through grants have contributed to increased activity and growing interest in the airport.
Currently, the airport handles approximately 17,843 aircraft movements annually and sells around 31,000 gallons of fuel each year. There are about 45 aircraft based at the facility.
1.3. Timeline
Release Project Date: February 18, 2026
Pre-Proposal Meeting (Non- Mandatory):
March 3, 2026, 10:00am
Benson Muni Airport / Paul Kurchum
Airport 2126 W Aviation Dr, Benson, AZ 85602
Question Submission Deadline: March 9, 2026, 10:00am
Question Response Deadline: March 16, 2026, 3:00pm
Proposal Submission Deadline: March 20, 2026, 3:00pm
2. SCOPE OF WORK
2.1. Goal
Benson Municipal Airport offers unique opportunities for aviation-related businesses, providing a General Aviation facility with low commercial traffic flight counts located in close proximity to an Interstate Highway. The City believes the Benson Municipal Airport provides a unique opportunity for the economic development of the City, its residents, and the residents of nearby communities, which development it believes can be advanced through the location and construction of air-related businesses and facilities near the airport. The City accordingly desires to enter into a short-term lease land lease for a modular office/crew quarters building for medical aviation related business.
The City is authorized to lease its property pursuant to ARS § 9-241.
2.2. Requirements
Functional Spaces
• Sleeping Quarters: 2–4 private or semi-private rooms with beds, storage, and basic amenities.
• Office Space: Shared or individual workstations with desks, chairs, power, and internet.
• Sanitary Facilities: 1–2 bathrooms with showers, toilets, and sinks.
• Kitchenette: Small area with microwave, fridge, sink, and storage.
• Common Area: Lounge or dining space for relaxation and meals.
Key Design Considerations
• Durability: Weather-resistant materials for various climates.
• Utilities: Plug-and-play connections for water, electricity, and internet.
• Insulation & HVAC: Proper heating/cooling for comfort.
• Accessibility: ADA-compliant entrances and facilities if needed.
Prefabrication
• Factory-built modules: Constructed off-site in a controlled environment.
• Standardized dimensions: Typically, 8–12 ft wide, 20–40 ft long.
• Integrated systems: Electrical, plumbing, and HVAC pre-installed.
• Quality control: Ensures consistency and faster deployment.
Site Assembly & Installation
• Site Preparation: Level ground, foundation pads or skids, utility hookups.
• Delivery: Transported via flatbed truck or trailer.
• Craning & Placement: Modules lifted and joined on-site.
• Final Connections: Hook up to utilities, test systems, and furnish.
Optional Add-ons
• Solar panels or backup generators
• Satellite internet or Starlink
• Medical-grade air filtration
• Secure storage for medical supplies
2.3. Minimum Mandatory Requirements
• Lease Type:
o Ground lease only (no existing structures).
o All improvements (buildings, utilities, etc.) are the responsibility of the RESPONDENT.
• Lease Rate:
o Minimum of $0.22 per square foot per year.
o Adjusted annually based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
• Available Pads:
o Must contact the Public Works Director to inquire about available lease areas.
• Proposal Flexibility:
o Multiple or alternative proposals may be submitted by the same RESPONDENT.
• Construction Timeline:
o Improvements must be completed within 2 years of lease start.
o Failure to do so may result in lease termination.
• Lease Term:
o Determined case-by-case, based on the capital investment.
• Proposal Content Requirements:
o Detailed description of:
▪ Type of buildings and improvements.
▪ Building manufacturer.
▪ Construction timeline.
▪ Off-site improvements (if any).
▪ Any other relevant information to support your proposal.
• Ownership of Improvements:
o All improvements revert to the City (OWNER) upon lease expiration or termination.
2.4. Minimum Required Specifications
• RESPONDENTS are encouraged to add any additional specifications to their proposals, and the City's acceptance of a proposal may be conditioned on the inclusion of such additional specifications in a land lease contract. However, OWNER reserves the right to reject such additional specifications or to negotiate with RESPONDENT regarding same.
• No proposal may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing times stated above for receipt of proposals for at least sixty (60) days; all Proposals submitted to the City shall remain valid for sixty days.
• The OWNER will not be liable for any cost incident to the preparation of proposals, proposal materials, reproductions, presentations, etc. Proposal preparation cost and presentations, if any, shall be the sole responsibility of the RESPONDENT.
• The OWNER reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or any part thereof, or to accept any proposal or any part thereof, or to waive any informalities in the proposal, deemed to be in the best interest of the OWNER. Further, OWNER reserves the right to request additional information from any one or all RESPONDENTS being considered by the City Council.
• The OWNER reserves the right to determine any RESPONDENT non-responsible if that RESPONDENT previously has failed to perform adequately, whether or not such failure directly involved the OWNER.
2.5. Additional Information
• Those submitting proposals may propose a different configuration or use for the pad(s) than that which was originally envisioned. Notwithstanding this discretion, Proposals will only be considered responsive if they propose the lease of available Airport space.
• Lease charges will be assessed for the entire area of each pad, regardless of the footprint of the building. The annual minimum lease rate is stated above.
• Specifics of the site plan and building requirements are contained in the City of Benson Airport
Regulations, Article 19-10 of the City Code, the City of Benson Building Code and Arizona State Fire
Code. Construction of hangar may require the RESPONDENT to design and construct off-pad area improvements for drainage utilities or other necessary improvements. Title for off-pad improvements located on the airport grounds will immediately pass to OWNER.
• RESPONDENT shall be required to provide any soil compaction or percolation tests required for
RESPONDENT’S proposed improvements.
• The successful RESPONDENT will be required to obtain all site plan approvals and building permits at its own expense, including the payment of water development fees depending on the size of the water meter installed.
• The City has installed 12" waterlines and fire hydrants serving areas of the Airport. [IF YOU DETERMINE
IT TO BE MATERIAL, PLEASE CHECK WITH THE CITY’S PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT FOR MORE
INFORMATION ON THE LOCATION OF WATERLINES INTO WHICH A TAP CAN BE MADE.]
• Currently wastewater disposal is by septic tank only, although a Proposer may propose plans to construct a conveyance system to the nearest City-Owned Wastewater Treatment Facility. Installation of wastewater disposal facilities will require approval by both the Owner and Cochise County Health
Department.
3. PROPOSAL DETAILS AND CRITERIA
3.1. Definition Of Key Words Used In The Solicitation
For purposes of this solicitation and any subsequent contract, the following terms have the meanings set forth below:
City: The City of Benson, Arizona Contract:The legal agreement(s) executed between City and the Successful Offeror(s). The Contract will be deemed to include all the conditions and requirements set forth in this solicitation and any Addenda to the solicitation, all the Special Terms and Conditions and Standard Terms and Conditions, and all the terms of the Offer submitted by Offeror as finally negotiated and accepted by the City.
Contractor/Consultant:A Successful Offeror that enters into a Contract with the City.
Contract Representative: The City employee or employees who have been designated to act as the City contact for this solicitation process and who are responsible for monitoring and overseeing the Contractor's performance under the Contract.
City Manager:The contracting authority for the City, authorized to sign contracts and addenda thereto on behalf of the City.
May: Indicates something that is not mandatory but permissible.
May not: The indicated party is prohibited from taking the action.
Must: The action or condition is required.
Offer: Any proposal, statement of qualifications, bid, or other submission provided by an Offeror in response to this Solicitation.
Offeror: Each individual or entity that submits an Offer in response to this solicitation.
Successful Offeror: An Offeror who received a Notice of Award or a Notice of Intent to Award from the City.
Will: The indicated party is promising to take the action or abide by the condition.
3.2. Pre-Submittal Meeting
A Pre-Submittal Meeting will be held at the date and time stated in the INTRODUCTION of this solicitation, if such a date and time is provided. Attendance at this meeting is not mandatory, but written minutes and/or notes regarding the meeting will NOT be provided, so attendance is encouraged. The purpose of this meeting will be to clarify the contents of this solicitation in order to prevent any misunderstanding of the City's position.
3.3. Inquiries
Any questions about this solicitation or the proposed Contract must be presented at the Pre-Submittal Meeting, if there is one (see above), or submitted through the online bidding system, by the Question Submission Deadline. The question must refer to the solicitation number and the paragraph number of the provision that the question concerns. The Contract Officer may respond, if they deem it appropriate, address the question in a solicitation addendum or respond through the question-and-answer portal in the online bidding system. Offeror may not rely on oral interpretations or clarifications about the solicitation; only questions answered through the online bidding system or posted as a formal solicitation addendum will be binding.
3.4. Addendum Of Solicitation
Solicitation addenda will be posted on the City’s online bidding website. Offeror is responsible for checking the online bidding website regularly for new solicitation addenda and must acknowledge each addendum to this solicitation in its submittal. Please note that vendors who have registered with OpenGov at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/bensonaz will receive email notifications of solicitation addenda.
3.5. Understanding Scope Of Work
Before submitting an Offer to this solicitation, Offeror must familiarize itself with the Scope of Work, laws, regulations, physical conditions, and other factors affecting the obligations – including the expense and difficulty of fulfilling those obligations – that Offeror will have under the Contract if awarded to Offeror.
No adjustment to the financial or other terms of the Contract will be justified by Offeror’s failure to fully understand or appreciate the Contract requirements or other factors affecting Contract performance.
3.6. Preparation Of Offer
A. Form and Organization. If Offer forms are included in this Solicitation, Offeror’s Submittal must be on those forms. Supporting documentation must be arranged in a manner that follows and clearly refers to corresponding sections of the solicitation. Offeror may copy the submittal forms in order to complete them electronically but may not alter or rearrange them or change any paragraph designations.
B. Confidential Information. Any information in its submittal that Offeror wishes to be treated as confidential must be clearly marked “CONFIDENTIAL.”
C. Offer Contents. Offeror’s submittal must contain responses to all sections of this solicitation, any Offer forms provided must be completed and any requested supporting documentation must be attached.
D. Signatures. Offeror must include in their submittal signed copies of the Offer and Acceptance page.
Any cover letter accompanying the proposal documents must be signed. Offeror must initial each https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/bensonaz/projects/214494/document?section=2011925 erasure, interlineation or other modification in the submittal. The person signing and initialing on behalf of Offeror must be a person authorized to legally bind Offeror.
E. Prices. Where a unit price is provided it will govern over any erroneous extension of the price.
F. Time Periods. Periods of time, stated as a number of days, will be calendar days unless specifically stated otherwise.
G. Accuracy. Mistakes in preparation of its submittal confers on Offeror no right to modify or withdraw its submittal after the Submittal Deadline.
H. Cost of Preparation. The City will not reimburse Offeror for the cost of developing, presenting, submitting or providing any response to this solicitation.
I. Subcontractors. Offeror must, in their submittal, list any subcontractors that it will utilize in the performance of the Contract if they are awarded the Contract and must describe their qualifications in detail.
J. Incomplete Information. Failure to include all requested information may have a negative impact on the evaluation of Offeror’s submittal.
3.7. Payment Discounts
Payment discount periods shall be computed from the date of receipt of the material/service or correct invoice, whichever is later, to the date City’s payment warrant is mailed. Unless freight and other charges are itemized, any discount provided shall be taken on full amount of invoice. Payment discounts of twenty-one calendar days or more shall be deducted from the proposed price in determining the price points. However, the City shall be entitled to take advantage of any payment discount offered by a vendor provided payment is made within the discount period. The payment discount shall apply to all purchases and to all payment methods.
3.8. Taxes
The City is exempt from federal excise tax, including the federal transportation tax, but is not exempt from any other taxes, including state and local sales taxes.
3.9. Public Record
Any documents submitted by Offeror in response to this solicitation will become the property of the City.
Except as set forth below with respect to Confidential Information, the Submittal will be deemed to be a public record available for review by the public after the award notification.
3.10. Confidential Information
The City is obligated to abide by the Arizona Public Records Law, A.R.S. §§ 39-101 through 39-161. If Offeror believes that any portion of its Offer, specification, protest or correspondence contains information that is confidential and subject to being withheld from disclosure in the event that the City receives a public records request to which the record is responsive, Offeror must, when the record is submitted, provide the Contract Officer written notification of that fact. The records or portions of records that Offeror wishes to be treated as confidential must also be clearly marked “CONFIDENTIAL” on their face. Pricing will not be treated as confidential.
If the City, after award notification, receives a public-records request the scope of which includes a document submitted by Offeror and marked "CONFIDENTIAL", the Contract Officer will make a written determination regarding whether the document will be provided to the requestor. If the Contract Officer determines that the document should be released, City will notify Offeror in writing. Unless Offeror, within 10 days after the date of that notice, obtains and provides to City an order from a court of competent jurisdiction prohibiting the City from releasing the documents, the City may release the documents without any liability to Offeror.
3.11. When And How To Submit Offers
In order to be considered, Offeror must, no later than the Offer Submittal Deadline, submit its Offer electronically through the City’s online bidding system:
https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/bensonaz NOTE: THE ENTIRE OFFER MUST BE IN SUBMITTED THROUGH THE CITY’S ONLINE BIDDING SYSTEM IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED. RESPONSES THAT HAVE BEEN CREATED IN THE SYSTEM, BUT HAVE NOT BEEN
SUBMITTED BY THE OFFER SUBMITTAL DEADLINE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
3.12. Certification Of Non collusion; Conflicts Of Interest
Offeror will not communicate, orally or in writing, with any member of the Mayor and Council, or with any City staff outside the Procurement Division of the Finance Department regarding this Solicitation. By submitting an Offer, Offeror warrants that:
A. Preparation and submission of the submittal did not involve collusion or other anti-competitive practices.
B. Offeror has not given, offered to give, nor intends to give at any time hereafter, any economic opportunity, future employment, gift, loan, gratuity, special discount, trip, favor, meal or service to a public servant in connection with this solicitation.
C. No person has been employed or retained to solicit or secure a Contract under this solicitation upon a promise of a commission, percentage, brokerage, or contingent fee.
D. No employee of the City involved in this Solicitation process, or any family member of such an employee, has any substantial financial interest in Offeror’s firm. No member of the City of Benson
Mayor and Council who has, or whose family member has, any substantial financial interest in
Offeror’s firm will participate in any action taken by the Mayor and Council with respect to this
Contract. The terms “relative” and “substantial interest” have the meanings assigned in A.R.S. § 38-
502.
The City may disqualify Offeror from further participation in the solicitation process if the City determines that any City employee or official involved in this Solicitation process has an actual or apparent conflict of interest or if Offeror has engaged in any collusion or anti-competitive practices.
3.13. Withdrawal Of Offer; Binding Offer
By submitting an Offer in response to this Solicitation, Offeror is offering to enter into the Contract with the City. Offeror may withdraw a submitted Offer at any time prior to the Offer Submittal Deadline.
Telephonic or oral withdrawals are not effective.
Offeror cannot withdraw an Offer that is in “submitted” status as of the Offer Submittal Deadline unless the Procurement Director consents in writing to the withdrawal. The Offer will be irrevocable for 90 days after the Offer Submittal Deadline.
3.14. Discussions
The City may, at its discretion, conduct discussions with Offeror for the purpose of eliminating minor irregularities, informalities, or apparent clerical mistakes in Offeror’s submittal in order to clarify the offer and assure full understanding of, and responsiveness to solicitation requirements.
3.15. Vendor Registration; Business License
Upon issuance of Notice of Intent to Award, Offeror must:
A. Register with the City of Benson. Registration can be completed by contacting the City Finance Department at (520) 586-2245, Option 1 or email utilities@bensonaz.gov.
B. Obtain a City of Benson Business License or a written determination from the City's Finance Department that a license is not required. The Business License application can be found online at https://www.bensonaz.gov/departments/business_license.php. For questions contact the City's Finance Department at (520) 586-2245 Option 1 or email at utilities@bensonaz.gov.
4. EVALUATION CRITERIA
Proposals will be evaluated based on the criteria outlined below, with a maximum of 100 points available.
Both price and non-price factors will be considered. The evaluation process will identify the top-rated proposal(s) that represent the best overall value to the City for the award of the resulting contract.
No. Evaluation Criteria Scoring Method Weight (Points)
1. General quality and responsiveness of overall
Proposal
The degree to which the Contractor has addressed the purpose and scope of the RFP, including:
• The clarity and completeness of the proposed services to be provided
• The Contractor’s flexibility in meeting the City’s evolving IT needs
• Conformance with the specifications and requirements outlined in this
RFP
0-100 Points 5 (5% of Total) mailto:utilities@bensonaz.gov https://www.bensonaz.gov/departments/business_license.php mailto:utilities@bensonaz.gov
2. Capability & Technical Approach
The Contractor's overall technical approach will be evaluated to assess the City's level of confidence in the Contractor's understanding of, approach to, and ability to successfully perform the requirements as described in the Scope.
Points Based 30 (30% of Total)
3. Experience
Contractor's background and experience regarding recent projects for the same or similar services will be assessed to determine the likelihood that the Contractor can successfully perform the requirements.
Points Based 25 (25% of Total)
4. Qualifications of Proposed Team
The Contractor’s proposed team will be assessed to determine whether the Contractor meets the qualification requirements to perform the Scope. The Contractor’s proposed team will be assessed to determine whether the Contractor meets the qualification requirements to perform the Scope.
Points Based 20 (20% of Total)
5. Price
The Contractor’s price will be evaluated for completeness, reasonableness, and compatibility in relation to the requirements.
Points Based 15 (15% of Total)
6. Professional References
Respondent's submitting at least three
(3) and no more than five (5) professional references that have agreed to be contacted. Letters of Recommendations will be accepted.
Points Based 5 (5% of Total)
5. LAND RENTAL PROPOSAL
MONTHLY RENTAL PROPOSAL FIXED
Line Item
Description Quantity Unit of Measure
Unit Cost
Total
1 Proposal Total Dollars
TOTAL
6. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
6.1. Required Insurance Policies
No contractor shall commence work under the contract until all insurance required has been obtained.
Contractor will maintain during the entire term of this Contract and for 2 years after the Contract term ends, the following insurance coverage from insurers that have an “A.M. Best” rating of not less than A-
VII:
6.2. Commercial General Liability
Policy must include Bodily Injury, Property Damage, Personal Injury and Broad Form Contractual Liability with coverage limits no lower than:
A. Each Occurrence: $1,000,000
B. General Aggregate: $2,000,000
C. Products & Completed Operations Aggregate: $2,000,000
D. Personal and Advertising Injury: $1,000,000
E. Blanket Contractual Liability: $1,000,000
6.3. Commercial Automobile Liability
Policy must include bodily injury and property damage, for any owned, hired, and/or non-owned vehicles used in performance of work under this Contract, with a Combined Single Limit no lower than $1,000,000.
6.4. Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions)
Policy must have coverage limits no lower than:
A. Each Claim: $1,000,000
B. Annual Aggregate: $2,000,000
6.5. Policy Change Notice
Contractor will give the City 30 days advance written notice before any of the above policies are changed in any manner that is inconsistent with the requirements of this Contract. The notice must be sent directly to the Procurement Division of the Business Services Department.
6.6. Additional Insured
The Commercial General Liability, Commercial Automobile Liability and umbrella policies where applicable will include the City as an additional insured with respect to liability arising out of the performance of this contract. The City must be covered to the full policy limits, even if those limits of liability are in excess of those required by this Contract. The coverage must be primary and any insurance carried by City is excess and not contributing.
6.7. Verification of Coverage
A. Contractor will give the City certificates of insurance (ACORD form or equivalent approved by the City), signed by an authorized representative of the insurer, showing that the Contractor has all the insurance required by this Contract.
B. Contractor must deliver the certificates directly to the Procurement Division of the City’s Business
Services Department before the Contractor commences work under this Contract.
C. The certificates must contain the City project/contract number and project description.
D. The City reserves the right to require complete copies of all insurance policies required by this Contract at any time.
6.8. Subcontractors
Contractors’ insurance certificate(s) must include all subcontractors as insureds under its policies or Contractor must give the City separate certificates and endorsements for each subcontractor showing that each subcontractor has the insurance coverage described above.
7. STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The City of Benson reserves the right to waive any formalities and to reject or negotiate any and all proposals without assigning any reason.
7.1. Awards & Contract
The City of Benson reserves the right to award one or more contracts if it deems to be in the best interest of the City. The City of Benson reserves the right to waive any formalities and to reject or negotiate any and all proposals without assigning any reason. Execution of the contract is subject to the approval of the City Manager and City Council.
7.2. Budgetary Funding
It is understood by and between the parties hereto that the contract awarded after this RFP shall be deemed executory only to the extent of the monies appropriated and available for the purpose of this contract and no liability on account thereof shall be incurred by the City beyond monies appropriated and available for the purpose thereof.
7.3. Termination
The City of Benson reserves the right to terminate the contract awarded pursuant to this RFP, or any part of said contract, within thirty (30) days written notice of the City of Benson’s intent to do so by the City Manager.
7.4. Exceptions
Any and all exceptions to this specification must be clearly and completely indicated. Attach additional pages if necessary.
7.5. Note to Proposers
Please be advised that any exceptions to these specifications may cause for your proposal to be disqualified.
7.6. Commencement of Work
Contractor will not commence any billable work or provide any material or service under this Contract until Contractor receives a purchase order or is otherwise directed to do so, in writing, by the City.
7.7. Confidentiality of Records
Contractor will establish and maintain procedures to ensure that no information contained in its records or obtained from the City or from others in carrying out its functions under this Contract is used or disclosed by it, its agents, officers, or employees, except as required to efficiently perform its duties under the Contract, and will take appropriate measures to protect any personal identifying information of any individuals.
7.8. Contract Addenda; additional work
This Contract may only be amended by a written agreement signed by the parties. The City’s Procurement Director or their designee may, on behalf of the City (1) approve and execute any addenda, change orders, or supplemental written agreements; and (2) grant time extensions or contract renewals. Except in the case of a documented emergency, Contractor will not perform any work under this Contract that exceeds the scope of work or contract amount unless a formal addendum or change order has first been approved and executed by the City.
8. VENDOR QUESTIONNAIRE
1. Does your firm have a City of Benson Business License?
☐ Yes
☐ No
When equals "Yes"
1.1. Please upload a copy of your business license.
2. Offer and Acceptance Form*
Please upload your signed Offer and Acceptance form.
*Response required
3. Does your response to this solicitation include a request to keep any portion confidential and withhold it from the public record?*
Please note: The City of Benson is a public agency subject to public records laws. Therefore, all requests to withhold information from the public record must be accompanied by justification. Pricing will not be held confidential.
☐ Yes
☐ No
*Response required
When equals "Yes"
3.1. Confidential Information*
If you answered yes, then you must use this field to identify the sections of your submittal that you are requesting be withheld from public record.
If sections are not identified as confidential in this field, your request to hold information confidential may not be accepted.
Please note: The City of Benson is a public agency subject to public records laws. Therefore, all requests to withhold information from the public record must be accompanied by justification. Pricing will not be held confidential.
*Response required
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