BID - MATERIAL SPREADERS 2007

The document is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the purchase of heavy-duty slide-in-hopper-type Material Spreader Systems by the New York State Department of Transportation (DOT). The document provides detailed specifications for the required systems. In addition to the information and instructions for potential bidders on how to submit their bids and comply with the necessary requirements, the document now specifies that the systems being sought are heavy-duty slide-in-hopper-type Material Spreader Systems. The document still mentions the requirement for bidders to file certain forms with the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance (DTF) to be considered responsive and responsible. It also provides contact information for any questions related to tax law and registration status. The ban on the sale or distribution of mercury-added consumer products in New York State, except under certain circumstances, is still highlighted in the document, along with the contact information for inquiries related to this law. The document continues to include information about contractor requirements and procedures for equal employment and business participation opportunities for minority group members and New York State certified minority/women-owned businesses. It outlines the obligations of the contractor to promote equality of economic opportunities and ensure compliance with the regulations. The contact information for inquiries and the issuing office is still provided, along with the reminder to submit any questions or concerns in writing prior to bid opening. The document also emphasizes that bid prices and tabulations will be posted on the Procurement Services Group (PSG) web page, making them available to the public within two business days after the bid opening. Overall, the document remains a comprehensive guide for potential bidders, providing them with all the necessary information and instructions to participate in the bidding process for the purchase of heavy-duty slide-in-hopper-type Material Spreader Systems by the New York State Department of Transportation.