BID - Group XIII Performed Pavement Marking Tape 2012

The document is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) issued by the County of DuPage, Illinois. The County is seeking bids from potential vendors for a project or service. The document provides instructions and guidelines for bidders to follow when submitting their bids. It emphasizes the importance of clear evaluation and value-analysis by the County and encourages creativity in bidding. The document also mentions that alternates may be considered if they clearly indicate what will be furnished and how it will benefit the County. The County reserves the right to approve any material that deviates from the specified requirements but still substantially complies. The document states that it is the County's intent to allow competition and bidders should notify the Buyer if any language or requirement inadvertently restricts or limits the requirements to a single source. Exceptions to the specifications or terms of the bid are allowed but must be fully described and referenced in the bid. The document also provides instructions for the examination and preparation of bids, including the need to carefully examine the bid and specifications before submission. It states that facsimile and email transmitted bids will not be accepted. The document also mentions that if a potential bidder is uncertain about any part of the specifications, they should contact the Procurement Services Division for clarification. The document provides guidelines for the submission of bids, including the need for all pages to be intact and correctly filled in, and the requirement to acknowledge receipt of any addenda issued. It also mentions that unit prices and total sums will be used to compare bids, and that contract payment for unit price items will be based on the actual number of units delivered. The document provides instructions for the execution of bids by corporations, partnerships, and sole proprietors, and mentions the need for partnerships and sole proprietors operating under an Assumed Name to be registered with the Illinois County. It also provides guidelines for the submission of bids, including the need for bids to be delivered in sealed envelopes with the bidder's name and address, and the bid number and due date clearly marked on the envelope. Late bids will not be considered. The document also mentions that the successful bidder will be asked to sign a contract agreement and that award notification will be sent to the vendor receiving the award. Additionally, it states that response summaries, including bids delivered by the required bid opening date, will be available online at www.DemandStar.com.