BID - Pharmaceutical Services & Supplies_Jail 2006

The document provides instructions and guidelines for bidders participating in a contract bidding process conducted by the County of Du Page, Illinois. The document outlines the payment terms, bid requirements, submission procedures, contract award information, and contract document components. According to the document, contract payment for unit price items will be based on the actual number of units installed in the completed work. Bids that do not contain a unit price for each item named in the Bid Pricing Section will be rejected. The document also states that all extensions and total sums will be verified by the County, and any discrepancies between unit prices and totals will be resolved in favor of the unit prices. Similarly, if there is a discrepancy between the total base bid and the sum of individual bid items, the true sum will prevail. The document emphasizes the importance of accurately filling in all blanks in the bid and warns against making any erasures, alterations, or omissions. It also provides specific instructions for different types of bidders, such as corporations, partnerships, and sole proprietors. Regarding bid submission, the document states that all bids must be received in sealed envelopes with the bidder's name and address on the upper left corner. Bids sent via express mail should have the bid number and due date clearly marked on the envelope. Late bids will not be considered. The document mentions that the contract award notification will be sent to the winning vendor via mail or fax. The award status can also be viewed on the website www.DemandStar.com. Response summaries, including bids delivered by the required bid opening date, will be available on the same website. Additionally, the bid status information can be obtained by contacting the Bid Coordinator. The document lists the various components of the contract documents, including instructions to bidders, general conditions, special conditions, insurance requirements, bid form, references, specifications, pricing/signatures, and any addenda. It states that all these documents are or will be on file in the office of the Procurement Services Division. The general conditions section of the document mentions that any necessary revisions or additional data will be provided in the form of addenda. Contractors are advised to check for any addenda at least 48 hours before the bid deadline. It also states that all materials used in the contract must conform to applicable building codes and local ordinances. The document highlights that all changes to the bid document must be in written form and issued as amendments by the Procurement Services Division. The County reserves the right to make changes to the specifications after the contract is awarded, but any changes must be agreed upon in advance between the County and the contractor. The document includes a disclaimer stating that the County reserves the right to reject bids that do not meet specifications or requirements and to waive technicalities. The lowest responsible bid will be determined based on factors such as the quality of the articles supplied, conformity with specifications, suitability to County requirements, and the contractor's reputation and past performance. The County may also reject all bids and obtain goods or services through intergovernmental or cooperative agreements. It is important to note that the document specifies that all decisions on compliance, evaluation, terms, and conditions will be made solely by the County, indicating that the County has the final authority in the selection process. Overall, the document provides comprehensive instructions and guidelines for bidders participating in the contract bidding process conducted by the County of Du Page, Illinois.