BID - Laundry Chemicals 2011

The document is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) issued by the County of DuPage in Illinois. It provides instructions and guidelines for bidders who wish to submit bids for a procurement project. The document states that bidders are responsible for the delivery of their bids. It also references the 805/ILCS 405/1 et seq., which likely refers to a specific section or statute of the Illinois Compiled Statutes related to bidding or procurement. The document emphasizes the importance of competition and allows bidders to notify the Buyer if any language or requirement restricts competition. Bidders may submit alternate items that are equal in specifications to the item identified in the specifications, but they must provide manufacturer's specifications and literature. The Procurement Manager will determine if the alternate item is actually equal, and their decision will be final. Bidders are encouraged to submit cost-saving/value-added alternate bid pricing suggestions. Exceptions to the specifications must be fully described and submitted on the bidder's letterhead. The document also mentions the examination of the bid and specifications by the bidder, the County's disclaimer regarding the accuracy of preliminary investigations, and the prohibition of electronic transmittals. It provides instructions for the preparation of bids, including the completion of bid forms, acknowledgment of addenda, and the submission of prices for all items unless otherwise directed. The document also addresses the execution of bids by corporations, partnerships, and sole proprietors, as well as the registration requirements for partnerships or sole proprietors operating under an assumed name.