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ITB - Tree Trimming & Removal 2007

  • YEAR CREATED: 2007
  • ENTITY TYPE: K-12
  • TYPE OF DOCUMENT: BID - ITB, IFB, ITT, RFB
This document is a contract for tree trimming and removal services issued by the Hillsborough County Public Schools (SDHC) in Florida. The contract includes various terms and conditions that the bidder must comply with. Some key points mentioned in the contract are as follows: - All information submitted in response to the request shall be subject to compliance with Florida Statute Chapter 119.07 Public Records and 812.081 Trade Secrets. Trade secret information should be submitted separately and clearly indicated. The bidder who submits trade secret information will bear all costs associated with defending their position if challenged. - The bidder shall indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the SDHC, its agents, and employees from any costs and expenses arising from the products, goods, or services provided by the bidder. This clause ensures that the bidder takes responsibility for any liabilities that may arise from their work. - Legal action regarding the transaction covered in the contract shall be solely in the District Court in and for Hillsborough County, Florida, and the laws of the State of Florida shall govern the transaction. This clause establishes the jurisdiction and governing laws for any legal disputes that may arise. - Purchases made under this bid are exempt from Federal excise and State sales tax. This clause clarifies the tax exemption status for the purchases made under the contract. - No proposal shall be accepted from any person, firm, or corporation that is in arrears for any obligations to the SDHC or deemed irresponsible or unreliable. This clause ensures that only responsible and reliable bidders are considered for the contract. - The bid and purchase orders constitute the entire agreement between the SDHC and the vendor awarded the bid, and no modification of the bid shall be binding unless agreed upon by both parties. This clause emphasizes that the bid and purchase orders form the complete agreement and any modifications require mutual agreement. - The bid will be tabulated based on items that meet or exceed the provided specifications. Incomplete information may result in rejection of a bid item. This clause clarifies that bids will be evaluated based on their compliance with the specified specifications and incomplete bids may be rejected. - The SDHC reserves the right to renew and extend the contract agreement upon mutual agreement for an additional one-year period, not exceeding two additional one-year periods. This clause allows for the possibility of contract renewal and extension for a limited period. - In case of a tie, certain criteria will be considered to decide the award, such as drug-free workplace certification, small business enterprise registration, small/minority/women-owned business certification, location, and larger dollar award on other items within the bid. This clause outlines the criteria that will be considered in case of a tie between bidders. - The bidder is not allowed to offer more than one product/price/service on each item, except with prior approval from the Procurement Department. No erasures are acceptable on bids, and any changes must be properly initialed by the vendor. This clause specifies the limitations on offering multiple options and the requirements for making changes to the bid. - The submission of a bid proposal constitutes an irrevocable offer to contract with the SDHC, and accuracy of prices and statements is the responsibility of the bidder. This clause highlights that the bid proposal is considered a binding offer and the bidder is responsible for the accuracy of their prices and statements. - In the event of an error or omission in the bid document, the vendor may request the opportunity to withdraw their bid with sufficient evidence of unintentional error or omission. This clause allows the vendor to withdraw their bid in case of unintentional errors or omissions in the bid document. - No additional terms and conditions included with the bid response will be evaluated or considered, and only the conditions specified in the bid solicitation are applicable. This clause clarifies that only the conditions specified in the bid solicitation will be considered, and any additional terms and conditions included by the bidder will not be evaluated. Overall, the document outlines the terms and conditions for tree trimming and removal services and provides guidelines for the bidding process. It covers various aspects such as compliance with laws, indemnification, tax exemption, evaluation criteria, contract renewal, limitations on bid options, and the responsibility of the bidder.
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