The document includes various forms and statements related to bidding on goods and services for The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.
The document starts with a section for the authorized signature and date, followed by the name and title of the person executing the document. The address, telephone number, fax number, and email are also provided. The person executing the document is identified as a representative of a specific company.
The document includes a section for acceptance, where the bidder is required to sign and date the document. It states that the bid response will be rejected if the signature is not properly notarized and affixed.
There is a section for a statement of no bid, where the bidder can indicate the reasons for not submitting a bid. The reasons provided include specifications being too restrictive, unclear specifications, not offering the commodity or service, insufficient time to respond, and schedule constraints.
The document also includes an affidavit for claiming status as a small business. The bidder is required to affirm that they meet the criteria for being classified as a small business, as defined by the Code of Laws of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville-Davidson County. The criteria include being independently owned and operated, not dominant in their field of operation, and meeting specific annual sales volume or number of employees thresholds based on industry.
There is another affidavit for claiming status as a disadvantaged business. The bidder is required to affirm that they are a small business owned or controlled by a majority of persons who have been deprived of opportunities due to social disadvantage or disability. The bidder can indicate their status as a minority-owned, women-owned, or disabled-owned small business, and specify the specific minority group they belong to if applicable.
Overall, the document includes various forms and statements related to bidding on goods and services, including acceptance, no bid, and affidavits for claiming small business or disadvantaged business status.