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Document
BID - Collection & Disposal, Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics 2009
Year Created: 2009
DOCUMENT
ITB - Animal Carcass Removal 2006
- YEAR CREATED: 2006
- ENTITY TYPE: County
- TYPE OF DOCUMENT: BID - ITB, IFB, ITT, RFB
- Public Safety
- Solid Waste
The document is a bid document for Howard County, Maryland. It outlines the rules and procedures for submitting bids for contracts with the county.
The document specifies that each bid must be accompanied by a notarized affidavit regarding price fixing, gratuities, bribery, and discriminatory employment practices. If the bidder is a corporation, a duly authorized representative of the corporation must execute the affidavit. The affidavit form is provided in the solicitation.
Bidders are allowed to seek additional information or clarification from the Office of Purchasing. If a bidder finds a discrepancy in the specifications or is in doubt about their meaning, they must notify the County Purchasing Agent in writing at least 5 days prior to the scheduled opening of bids. The County Purchasing Agent will issue written addendums to notify all bidders of any interpretations made of specifications or instructions.
The document states that the County will not be responsible for oral instructions or suggestions, and all official correspondence regarding the specifications should be directed to the County Purchasing Agent.
Bids submitted are irrevocable for 60 calendar days following the bid opening date, unless the County Purchasing Agent requests an extension.
The document also mentions that if there are any differences between the terms of the specifications in Bid Document "D" and the terms in the General Conditions, the terms of Bid Document "D" will govern.
The document further explains the requirements for bid deposits, stating that they may be required by the County Purchasing Agent and must be in the form of a certified check, cashiers check, treasurers check, or bid bond. The bid deposits will be returned to unsuccessful bidders upon the award of the contract and to the successful bidder upon execution of the contract and meeting bond requirements.
The County Purchasing Agent is responsible for awarding contracts to the lowest responsive responsible bidder, not earlier than 3 days after the public opening of bids. Any other considerations for the award will be stated in the specifications and bid.
The document includes reservations that the County Purchasing Agent has the right to reject any or all bids, waive formalities or technicalities in bids, increase or decrease quantities to be purchased, award contracts on a lump sum or individual item basis, and waive minor differences in specifications.
Delivery requirements are also outlined, stating that bidders must guarantee delivery of supplies according to the specified schedule. All items should be delivered F.O.B. Destination, Inside Delivery, and delivery costs and charges should be included in the bid.
The document emphasizes fair competition and states that references to manufacturers, trade names, or catalog numbers in the specifications are for the purpose of designating a minimum standard of quality and type. Bidders can offer any brand that meets or exceeds the quality of the specifications, unless otherwise stated. Bidders must offer only one price for each item, even if they have multiple types that meet specifications.
The document also includes information on protests, stating that any protest concerning the award of a contract should be filed in writing to the Office of Purchasing within ten days of the issuance of the award notification. The protest should include the name and address of the protestor, identification of the procurement, a statement of the specific reasons for the protest, and a statement of the grounds for the protest.