The document is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for acquiring electrical services for the Yuma Educational Materials Management Consortium (YEMMC). The YEMMC provides materials management services, including procurement services, to the Yuma Union High School District No. 70 and Yuma Elementary School District No. 1. The resulting contract will also be available to all members of the Yuma Educational Purchasing Association.
The document includes special terms and conditions that will be included in any contract arising from this procurement. It states that the offeror must maintain insurance to protect themselves and the consortium members from any claims related to workers' compensation, unemployment compensation, property damage, personal injury, and automobile liability. The successful offeror may be required to provide proof of comprehensive general liability insurance and worker's compensation and employer's liability insurance.
The document also emphasizes the importance of safety and requires the offeror to take reasonable precautions to protect persons and consortium property from damage or injury. The offeror must comply with job safety requirements and the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970.
Additionally, the document includes a provision related to the Federal Immigration and Nationality Act. The offeror and proposed subcontractors must be in compliance with all immigration laws and regulations, and evidence of compliance may be requested by the consortium during the evaluation process.
The evaluation schedule section outlines the requirements for submitting the bid, including completing the bid cost form, acknowledgement of addendum form (if applicable), offer and acceptance form, non-collusion affidavit form, drug-free workplace certification form, and W-9 form. The offer must be returned in a sealed envelope/box/container, marked with the company name, address, and bid number, and include 1 original and 2 copies of the offer.
The terms of award state that the district intends to award a multi-term contract, with an initial contract period of one year and the option to renew annually for up to four additional years. However, a purchase order must be issued each fiscal year for the contract to be valid. The document also mentions the possibility of multiple awards, indicating that the district may select multiple offerors for the contract.
Overall, the document provides detailed information about the requirements, terms, and conditions for submitting a bid for electrical services for the Yuma Educational Materials Management Consortium.