BID - Pharmaceuticals, In-House Pharmacy 2015

The document is a contract between the County of DuPage, Illinois and a contractor for the provision of goods and services. The document includes various sections and clauses that outline the terms and conditions of the contract. Some key points from the document are: - The contract incorporates several documents, including the bid invitation, project information, instructions to bidders, general conditions, special conditions, insurance/bonding requirements, bid form, specifications, exhibits, and county purchase order. - The duration of the contract is initially one year, with the possibility of renewal according to the bid invitation specifications. The total term, including renewals, cannot exceed four years. - The contractor is required to provide the goods and services described in the bid specifications for the prices quoted on the bid form. - The county will make payments in accordance with the Illinois Local Government Prompt Payment Act, except if the contractor has failed to comply with certified payroll requirements of the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act or Davis Bacon Act. - The contract can be amended by mutual agreement, following the State of Illinois Statutes and County procedures for change orders. - If the county needs to take legal action to enforce the contract, it may be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees and expenses. - A severability clause states that if any part of the contract is determined to be invalid, it will not affect the validity of the remaining portions. - The contract is governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, and any disputes will be resolved in the circuit court for the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit in DuPage County. - The contract represents the entire agreement between the parties, and there are no other oral or written understandings outside of what is contained in the contract. The document also includes a section for vendors who choose not to submit a proposal, where they can indicate their reasons for not doing so. Additionally, there is a bid label provided to be affixed to the outermost envelope of the proposal for proper delivery.