This document is a set of general conditions and instructions for bidders participating in a procurement process by the City of Fort Lauderdale. It includes information on bid discounts, the firmness of bids for acceptance, variances from the specifications, and the consequences of not submitting a bid. The document also outlines the City's desire to increase the participation of Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Women Business Enterprises (WBE), and Small Business Enterprises (SBE) in its procurement activities. It provides definitions for these business types and specifies the requirements for certification by Broward County. The document also includes definitions of terms used in the bidding process, such as ITB (Invitation to Bid), RFP (Request for Proposals), Bidder, Proposer, Seller, and Successful Bidder or Proposer who is awarded a Purchase Order, award Contract, Blanket Purchase Order.