BID - Bldg Materials 2010

The document contains information about the requirements and procedures for contractors bidding for projects with the School District of Palm Beach County in Florida. The document states that in order to be considered for minority/woman business enterprise (M/WBE) participation, bidders or firms must be certified by the District or the State of Florida at the time of bid opening. The District only recognizes certifications from the State of Florida Office of Supplier Diversity or the School District of Palm Beach County's Office of Diversity in Business Practices. Any pending applications will not be considered as certification. The document also mentions that the District does not have reciprocity with any other governmental or non-governmental entity, except for the State of Florida Office of Supplier Diversity, for the purpose of accepting M/WBE vendors. Graduation from the School District M/WBE Certification will void certification by the State of Florida. The document includes requirements for bidders to provide a list of any complaints filed against them in the past ten years alleging discrimination, along with the status or resolution of each complaint. It also states that awarded bidders may be requested to provide a list of subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers used in the past five years, including the total dollar amount paid for each contract. There is a section on indemnification and hold harmless agreement, where awarded bidders are required to protect, defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the School Board of Palm Beach County and its agents, officers, elected officials, and employees from any claims, actions, liabilities, losses, and costs arising from the contractor's work. The document mentions that the use of brand names in specifications is for establishing a grade or quality of material, and other products may be considered if they meet the specifications. Bidders are required to indicate any deviations from the specifications and provide detailed technical literature if offering items other than specified. There are clauses regarding copyrights or patent rights, manufacturer's certification, and occupational health and safety. Bidders delivering toxic substances must provide Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) with the initial shipment and revise them as necessary. The MSDS must include information about the toxic substance, hazards, health effects, precautions, and emergency procedures. In addition to the above information, the document also provides a description in lay terms of the known specific potential health risks posed by the toxic substances, including information on fire, disposal, and first aid. Overall, the document outlines the certification requirements, bid requirements, disclosure obligations, indemnification agreement, and other important considerations for contractors bidding for projects with the School District of Palm Beach County.