BID - Safety Shoes, DuPage County 2013

The document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the County of DuPage in Illinois. The document provides instructions and guidelines for potential offerors to submit their proposals for a specific project. It emphasizes the importance of competition and encourages offerors to notify the buyer if any language or requirement restricts competition. The document also clarifies that the County is not retaining control over the details of the contractor's work and that the contractor is responsible for ensuring compliance with safety guidelines. The document mentions that exceptions to the proposal will be considered up to a certain deadline and must be fully described and referenced. It states that erasures, alterations, omissions, or conditions in the proposals may lead to rejection. The document provides instructions for the preparation and submission of proposals, including the use of specific proposal forms and the need for all blanks to be filled in correctly. It also mentions the requirements for the execution of proposals by corporations, partnerships, and sole proprietors. The document highlights that facsimile and email transmitted proposals will not be accepted, and the County will not transmit facsimile proposal specifications to the offerors. It states that if offerors are uncertain about any part of the specifications or the RFP, they should contact the Procurement Services Division for clarification. The document also mentions the need for offerors to carefully examine the proposal and specifications before submission and that they will be responsible for any errors resulting from their failure to comply with the instructions. The document includes information about the submission of proposals, stating that late proposals will not be considered, and all proposals must be received in sealed envelopes with the offeror's name and address. It also mentions the need for sufficient time for processing through the County's internal mailroom system. The document discusses the handling of proprietary information and states that all records in the possession of DuPage County are presumed to be open to inspection or copying unless they fall under specific exceptions. It advises offerors to clearly mark any information provided in the proposal that they believe should be exempt from inspection or copying under the Freedom of Information Act. The document provides information about the contract award process, stating that the successful offeror will be asked to sign a contract agreement. It mentions that award notification will be sent to the vendor receiving the award and that award status and response summaries can be viewed on the website www.DemandStar.com or by contacting the Bid Coordinator. The document concludes by mentioning that addendums may be issued to revise or provide additional data related to the RFP, and offerors are advised to check for any addenda in advance. It also states that the County reserves the right to make any desired change in the specifications after the same shall have been put under contract.