BID - Electronic Enclosures & Accessories 2009

The document is a bid/proposal invitation from the Wylie Independent School District. It outlines the terms and conditions for vendors who wish to submit bids/proposals for supplying goods and services to the district. The document specifies that the bid/proposal should meet the specified standards of design, efficiency, and quality desired by the district, but it does not exclude other products of comparable quality. The district reserves the right to purchase additional quantities at the same unit price unless otherwise specified. Before submitting a bid/proposal, vendors are required to thoroughly examine the bid/proposal documents and project sites to ensure that their services meet the specifications. Vendors are responsible for inspecting the district documents for any missing or illegible pages or incomplete information. The document also includes provisions regarding warranties. The warranty conditions for supplies and equipment are expected to be the manufacturer's minimum standard warranty or a minimum of ninety days, unless otherwise agreed upon. Vendors are required to be authorized dealers, distributors, or manufacturers for the products they bid/propose, and all equipment should be new unless stated otherwise. If a vendor's bid/proposal is accepted, the district expects the price to be no higher than the vendor's current prices for similar products and quantities. The vendor is also expected to comply with certain warranty conditions, including not limiting or excluding any implied warranties. The product sold to the district should conform to the specifications listed in the bid/proposal invitation. The document also addresses sole source, patented, or copyright protected items. The fact that an item is covered by a patent or copyright does not automatically exempt it from competitive bidding requirements. To be exempt, there must be no other like items available for purchase and only one price for the product. Vendors are required to indemnify and hold harmless the district from any infringement or violation of rights under such patents, copyrights, trademarks, or applications. The document states that the district is not liable for any costs incurred by bidders in preparing or delivering their bid/proposal. The issuance of the bid/proposal does not obligate the district to enter into a contract. There are also provisions regarding bid/proposal disclosure. Bidders can claim exemptions from disclosure, but they must identify the specific pages and provide justification for the exemption. The district will consider the request but is not bound by the assertion of exemption. Bidders are also prohibited from discussing their bid/proposal with the press or any district officials or employees without written approval. Additionally, bidders are required to disclose any relationships that might pose a conflict of interest and include such information with their bid/proposal. Finally, bidders are required to affirm that they have not given or offered any economic opportunities or favors to public servants in connection with their bid/proposal. They are also required to disclose any conflicts of interest.