BID - Liqued Alum 2008

The document is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the City of Newport News. The document provides information and instructions for potential bidders regarding the procurement of liquid alum. It states that the City reserves the right to negotiate price reductions during the contract period and will award the contract to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder based on unit price. The quoted price should be the final cost to the City, and no additional charges such as fuel surcharge or taxes should be passed on. The document also mentions that the City may award by item, groups of items, or total bid, and reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Bidders are allowed to submit questions in writing, and any exceptions taken from the terms and specifications may result in the bid being deemed "non-responsive." The document also includes information about payment terms, obtaining bid results, and an anti-collusion certification that bidders must sign.