checklist for bidders.doc

CHECKLIST FOR BIDDERS

IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

To insure your bid is complete, please check the following:

1. BID ENVELOPE: Bids and Bid modifications must be submitted in sealed envelopes addressed to the office specified in the solicitation and must have the following on the envelope: show the time and date specified for receipt, the solicitation number and the name and address of the bidder.

2. Have you rechecked your estimate? Are all items and amounts included?

3. Are bid amounts for all items entered in proper spaces provided on SF-1442, Solicitation, offer and Award (Construction, Alteration, or Repair)?

4. Have you signed and dated accompanying documents that are to be submitted with the bid?

5. Have you acknowledged on SF-1442, receipt of all amendments (if any) issued for this solicitation?

6. Have you properly completed and checked the appropriate boxes and spaces for every bidder representation and certification in the Representations and Certifications?

7. Does your bid guarantee conform to the requirements of SF-1417, Pre-Solicitation Notice? Did you use the prescribed Standard Form 24 for submitting the Bid Bond?

8. Have you familiarized yourself with the applicable contracting provisions covering Utilization of Small Business Concerns and Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns? If your firm is other than a small business firm, have you carefully read FAR contract clauses 52.219-9 and 52.219-16 on subcontracting plans in the General Conditions?

9. Have you carefully read every provision in Instructions to Bidders and Notices?

10. Have you carefully read the requirements concerning the Buy American Act?

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