BID - Diesel Fuel 2013

This document is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) issued by the County of DuPage, Illinois. The document provides instructions and guidelines for bidders who wish to submit their bids for a specific project. It emphasizes the importance of adhering to the specified specifications and requirements. The document allows bidders to submit alternate items that are of equal specifications, but they may be requested to provide samples for testing. The Procurement Manager of DuPage County has the authority to determine whether the alternate item is truly equal to the specified item. Bidders are encouraged to submit cost-saving/value-added alternate bid pricing suggestions, such as rebates, lease agreements, extended warranties, trade-in allowances, or discounts for floor model units. The County recognizes the expertise of bidders and encourages creativity in bidding. Alternates will be considered if they clearly indicate what will be furnished and how it will benefit the County. These alternates will be compared to the lowest responsive and responsible bid. The document also includes information about competition, deviations from specifications, examination of bids by the bidder, electronic transmittals, interpretation of contract documents, and preparation of bids. It provides instructions on how to fill in the bid forms, including the submission of unit prices and total bid amounts. The document also mentions that erasures, alterations, omissions, or conditions in bids may lead to rejection. Additionally, the document states that if a bid is submitted by a partnership, it must be signed by all partners, unless one partner has been authorized to sign on behalf of the partnership. In such cases, evidence of the authorized authority must be provided and deemed satisfactory. Overall, the document serves as a comprehensive guide for bidders on how to submit their bids in compliance with the County's requirements and specifications, including the specific requirement for partnership bids to be signed by all partners or by an authorized representative.