BID - Ford_Sterling Truck Parts 2007

The document provides instructions and conditions for bidders interested in submitting bids for a project by the County of DuPage in Illinois. The document outlines various requirements and guidelines that bidders must adhere to in order to be considered for the project. Some key points mentioned in the document include: - Bidders are required to carefully examine the bid and specifications before submitting their bid. They will be held liable for any errors resulting from their failure to comply with the instructions. - The County of DuPage does not accept bids submitted via facsimile or email. Bidders are responsible for obtaining the bid specifications themselves. - If a bidder is uncertain about any part of the specifications, they are expected to contact the Procurement Services Division at least seven days prior to the bid opening date for clarification. - Bids must be prepared on the attached bid forms and returned with all pages intact. All blank spaces must be correctly filled in, and unit prices or lump sum prices must be stated for each item. - Bidders must acknowledge receipt of any addenda issued in the space provided on the bid form. - Bids that do not include prices for all items will be rejected, unless otherwise directed in the Special Conditions. - Unit prices must be extended and the total bid amount indicated on the proposal pricing page. The correct extensions and sums will be used in the comparison of bids. - The quantities stated for unit price items are approximate and will be used to determine bid award. Actual quantities delivered will be used for contract payment. - Bidders are warned against making erasures or alterations, and bids with omissions, erasures, conditions, or alterations may be rejected. - The bid must be executed by the appropriate authorized person(s) depending on the type of bidder (corporation, partnership, or sole proprietor). - Bids must be delivered to the Procurement Services Division before the specified bid opening date and time. Late bids will not be considered. - Contract award information will be sent to the winning vendor via mail or fax, and award status can be viewed on the website www.DemandStar.com. - The contract documents include instructions to bidders, general conditions, special conditions, bid form, references, specifications, pricing, signatures, and any addenda or exhibits. - Any necessary revisions or additional data will be provided in the form of addenda, which can be accessed on www.DemandStar.com. - The County of DuPage reserves the right to make changes to the specifications after the contract is awarded, but any changes must comply with the Criminal Code if they exceed $10,000 or extend beyond thirty (30) days.