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Version 04/21/2023 Page - 1 Public Works Quote REQUEST FOR QUOTE CITY OF SOUTH BEND PROJECT NAME: Century Center Water Softener Replacement PROJECT NO. 123-041 QUOTES DUE 9:00AM EST, September 26, 2023 to bpwbids@southbendin.gov I.PROJECT DESCRIPTION A.The project includes the furnishing of all equipment, material, insurance, and labor for the Water Softener Replacement within the City of South Bend, IN. II.PREVAILING SPECIFICATIONS AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS A.The City of South Bend's PREVAILING SPECIFICATIONS, most recent version, and CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS, most recent version, are to be used on this project. B.Each Quote provider is specifically instructed to become completely familiar with the most recent version of the PREVAILING SPECIFICATIONS and the CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS prior to submitting a quote. C.Wherever the PREVAILING SPECIFICATIONS refer to “State Specifications,” it shall mean the 2022 INDOT Standard Specifications for the letting effective after September 1, 2021. D. These SPECIAL PROVISIONS will list only "Additions" or "Deletions" to the PREVAILING SPECIFICATIONS and are to be used only in conjunction with the PREVAILING SPECIFICATIONS. E.In the event of conflict between the SPECIAL PROVISIONS and the PREVAILING SPECIFICATIONS, the SPECIAL PROVISIONS will govern. III. TERM “OR EQUAL” A.Prevailing Specifications: None B. Additions 1.Where the term "or equal" is used in these specifications, the Quote provider deviating from specified item shall file with his/her/its Quote a letter fully explaining and justifying his/her/its proposed article or equal. The City of South Bend shall be the sole judge in determining if the “or equal” offered meets the specification. IV.TAX EXEMPT A.Prevailing Specifications: None B. Additions 1.Materials and properties purchased under contract with the Owner that becomes a permanent part of the structure or facilities constructed are not subject to the Indiana Gross Retail Tax (Sales Tax). The exemption number will be furnished to the Contractor upon award. V. INDEMNIFICATION A.Prevailing Specifications: None B. Additions 1.Contractor agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City of South Bend, its agents, officers and employees, from all costs, losses, claims and suits, including court costs, attorney fees, and other expenses, arising from or out of the negligent performance of this Contract by Contractor, or because of arising out of any defect in the goods, materials or equipment supplied by the Quote provider.