HomeMy WebLinkAboutOpening of Bids - One or More 2017 or Newer, 3-4 Ton Extended Cab Four Wheel Drive Pick Up Truck - Spec L - Gates ChevroletCITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
SELLER'S BID FOR SALE OR LEASE OF MATERIALS
AND NON -COLLUSION AND NON DEBARMENT AFFIDAVIT AND
NON-DISCRIMINATION COMMITMENT FOR SELLERS
Spec L -- One (1) or More 2017 or Newer % Ton Extended Cab Four Wheel Drive Pick Up
BID NAME Truck
FOR BIDS DUE Mav 9.2017 at 9:30 a.m.
Bidder
Date: /20 (Firm): &A-re-i Crryl�L T-
Address: L�01'L
City/State/Zip: (AteoA-4fl4c4- Telephone Number:
Agent of Bidder (if Applicable):
When the prospective Contractor is unable to certify to any of the statements below, it shall attach an explanation to this Affidavit.
CONTRACTOR'S NON -COLLUSION AND NON -DEBARMENT AFFIDAVIT,
CERTIFICATION REGARDING INVESTMENT WITH IRAN, EMPLOYMENT
ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION, NON-DISCRIMINATION COMMITMENT AND
CERTIFICATION OF USE OF UNITED STATES STEEL PRODUCTS OR FOUNDRY
PRODUCTS
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The undersigned Contractor, being duly sworn upon his/her/its oath, affirms under the penalties of perjury
that:
1. Contractor has not, nor has any other member, representative, or agent of the firm,
company, corporation or partnership represented by him, entered into any combination,
collusion or agreement with any person relative to the price to be bid by anyone at such
letting nor to prevent any person from bidding nor to induce anyone to refrain from
bidding, and that this bid is made without reference to any other bid and without any
agreement, understanding or combination with any other person in reference to such
bidding. Contractor further says that no person or persons, irons, or corporation has, have
or will receive directly or indirectly, any rebate, fee, gift, commission or thing of value
on account of such sale; and
2. Contractor certifies by submission of this proposal that neither contractor nor any
of its principals are presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared
ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any Federal
department or agency; and
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3. Contractor has not, nor has any successor to, nor an affiliate of, Contractor, engaged in
investment activities in Iran.
a. For purposes of this Certification, "Iran" means the government of Iran and any
agency or instrumentality of Iran, or as otherwise defined at Ind. Code § 5-22-16.5-5,
as amended from time -to -time.
b. As provided by Ind. Code § 5-22-16.5-8, as amended from time -to -time, a Contractor
is engaged in investment activities in Iran if either:
i. Contractor, its successor or its affiliate, provides goods or services of twenty
million dollars ($20,000,000) or more in value in the energy sector of Iran;
or
ii. Contractor, its successor or its affiliate, is a financial institution that extends
twenty million dollars ($20,000,000) or more in credit to another person for
forty-five (45) days or more, if that person will (i) use the credit to provides
goods and services in the energy sector in Iran; and (ii) at the time the
financial institution extends credit, is a person identified on list published by
the Indiana Department of Administration.
4. Contractor does not knowingly employ or contract with an unauthorized alien, nor
retain any employee or contract with a person that the Contractor subsequently learns is
an unauthorized alien. Contractor agrees that he/she/it shall enroll in and verify the work
eligibility status of all of Contractor's newly hired employees through the E-Verify
Program as defined by I.C. 22-5-1.7-3. Contractor's documentation of enrollment and
participation in the E-Verify Program is included and attached as part of this bid/quote;
and
5. Contractor shall require his/her/its subcontractors performing work under this
public contract to certify that the subcontractors do not knowingly employ or contract
with an unauthorized alien, nor retain any employee or contract with a person that the
subcontractor subsequently learns is an unauthorized alien, and that the subcontractor has
enrolled in and is participating in the E-Verify Program. The Contractor, agrees to
maintain this certification throughout the term of the contract with the City of South
Bend, and understands that the City may terminate the contract for default if the
Contractor fails to cure a breach of this provision no later than thirty (30) days after being
notified by the City.
6. Persons, partnerships, corporations, associations, or joint venturers awarded a
contract by the City of South Bend through its agencies, boards, or commissions shall not
discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment in the performance of a
City contract with respect to hire, tenure, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment,
or any matter directly or indirectly related to employment because of race, sex, religion,
color, national origin, ancestry, age, gender expression, gender identity; sexual
orientation or disability that does not affect that person's ability to perform the work.
In awarding contracts for the purchase of work, labor, services, supplies, equipment,
materials, or any combination of the foregoing including, but not limited to, public works
contracts awarded under public bidding laws or other contracts in which public bids are
not required by law, the City, its agencies, boards, or commissions may consider the
Contractor's good faith efforts to obtain participation by those Contractors certified by
the State of Indiana as a Minority Business ("MBE") or as a Women's Business
Enterprise ("WBE") as a factor in determining the lowest, responsible, responsive
bidder.
In no event shall persons or entities seeking the award of a City contract be required to
award a subcontract to an MBE/WBE; however, it may not unlawfully discriminate
against said WBE/MBE. A finding of a discriminatory practice by the City's MBE/WBE
Utilization Board shall prohibit that person or entity from being awarded a City contract
for a period of one (1) year from the date of such determination, and such determination
may also be grounds for terminating the contact for which the discriminatory practice or
noncompliance pertains.
7. The undersigned contractor agrees that the following nondiscrimination
commitment shall be made a part of any contract which it may henceforth enter into with
the City of South Bend, Indiana or any of its agencies, boards or commissions.
Contractor agrees not to discriminate against or intimidate any employee or applicant for
employment in the performance of this contract with privileges of employment, or any
matter directly or indirectly related to employment, because of race, religion, color, sex,
gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, handicap, national 'origin or
ancestry. Breach of this provision may be regarded as material breach of contract.
I, the undersigned bidder or agent as contractor on a public works project, understand my
statutory obligations to the use of steel products or foundry products made in the United
States (I.C. 5-16-8-1). I hereby certify that I and all subcontractors employed by me for
this project will use steel products or foundry products made in the United States on this
project if awarded. I understand I have an affirmative duty to notify the City in my bid
that my proposal does not include the use of steel products or foundry products made in
the United States. I understand it is my sole obligation and responsibility to provide a
justification to the City, subject to review and approval, why the cost of United States
made steel or foundry products is unreasonable. Prior to award and upon submission of
bid which does not use steel products or foundry products made in the United States, the
City, through its director of public works, shall make a determination if the price of
United States made steel or foundry is unreasonable. I understand that violations
hereunder may result in forfeiture of contractual payments.
I hereby affirm under the penalties of perjury that the facts and information contained in the foregoing bid
for public works are true and corrcct. ;
Dated this day of l.. 20��
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
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(To be completed only by ContractorsBidders claiming to be a "locallndiana business"pursuant to LC 36-I-I2-22)
INDIANA LOCAL BUSINESS PREFERENCE CLAIM
A "local Indiana business" refers to any of thefollowing:
(1) A business whose principal place of business is located in an affected county.
(2) A business that pays a majority of its payroll (in dollar volume) to residents of affected counties.
(3) A business that employs residents of affected counties as a majority of its employees.
(4) A business that makes significant capital investments in the affected counties as defined in rules adopted by the political
subdivision.
(5) A business that has a substantial positive economic impact on the affected counties as defined by criteria in rules adopted by
the political subdivision.
An "affected county" refers to St. Joseph County, Indiana, or the following counties located adjacent to St. Joseph County:
Elkhart County, Marshall County, Starke County and LaPorte County
There are the following price preferences for supplies purchased from a local Indiana business:
• 5%for a purchase expected by the purchasing agency to be less than $50,000
• 3%for a purchase expected by the purchasing agency to beat least $50,000 but less than $100,000.
• I % or a purchase expected by the purchasing agency to beat least $100, 000.
Date: �I Sl / 7
Pursuant to I.C. 36-1-12-221 f-��! 6�1c��_ claims a local Indiana business
preference for Project ,��C L_ (Project # ) located within the City of
South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana.
The location of the principal place of business is 4v,./IL icy fy
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St. Joseph County, Indiana
❑ The following county located adjacent to St. Joseph County, Indiana:
❑ The majority of the business's payroll for the 12 months prior to the date of this Bid is to residents of St.
Joseph County, Indiana or the adjacent county noted above.
❑ The majority of the business's employees for the 12 months prior to the date of this Bid are residents of
St. Joseph County, Indiana, or the adjacent county noted above.
If the business is deemed to be the apparent lowest, responsible, responsive bidder, then it shall provide
supporting documentation for the 12 month period prior to the date of the Bid of (i) the total payroll
amount paid to all employees of the business, and (ii) the total payroll amount paid to employees who are
residents of St. Joseph County and the adjacent county noted above.
WHEN SUPPLYING SUPPORTING PAYROLL RECORDS, BIDDER SHALL REDACT ALL
SOCIAL SECURITYNUMBERS.
Dated this day of 20 0
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BID/PROPOSAL
CITY OF SOUTH BEND
Spec L — One (1) or More 2017 or Newer % Ton Extended Cab Pour Wheel
BID NAME Drive Pick Up Truck
FOR BIDS DUE May 9, 2017 at 9:30 a.m.
Description
Year/Make/Model
Unit Price
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Description
Cost
Total
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Front mounted western S' pro -plus
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power angling left and right. Plow to
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come equipped with safety approved
lights and markers, and snow deflector.
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Front mounted Western MVP Pius.
$
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deflector and shoes.
3
CNG — Bi-fuel conversion with tanks
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mounted under bed.
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Roof mounted strobe light with
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controller, Federal Signal 53" Legend
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LPX orequal.
Estimated number of days for delivery from award A
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Bidder (Firm):
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
Gary A, Gilot, President
Suzanna M. Fritzberg, Member
James A. Mueller, Member
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Elizabeth A. Maradik, Member
Therese J. Dorau, Member
Attest: Linda M. Martin, Clerk
Payment will be processed once the unit is inspected and accepted as to meeting the
specifications by the Division of Central Services. This will include all manuals and warranty
documentation.
Bidder must state as accurately as possible an intended delivery date from the date of the
bid award. Due to the age of the City's existing fleet, it is imperative that the unit's be
delivered as quickly as possible. Stated delivery lead time may be included as an integral
part of our bid selection process. FOB Central Services. The unit and all related paperwork is
to be delivered to:
Central Services Division
1045 West Sample Street
South Bend, Indiana 46619
All Certificates of Origin/Title Work shall list the owner as:
The City of South Bend
1045 West Sample Street
South Bend, Indiana 46619
The Board will award the bid to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. If the bid is not
awarded to the lowest bidder, the factors used to justify the awards will be stated in writing at the
request of any bidder.
The Board reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids or portions thereof and to waive any
irregularities or informalities.
Chassis: Heavy duty extended cab, GVWR 8600# minimum. 6' fleet side short
bed.
Wheelbase: 142" minimum
Engine: S cylinder, 5.4 liter minimum, gasoline powered
Transmission: Automatic with overdrive and HD cooler, push button transfer case.
Front
Suspension: 4400# minimum capacity with HD shocks
Rear
Suspension: 6000# minimum capacity with HD shocks
Brakes: 4-wheel anti -lock, front disc, rear drum type. 4 wheel disc preferred.
Steering: Power assist
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Tires: LT235/85R16 all terrain radials, minimum. Dealer shall equip truck with
a full size tiro as a spare. The spare tire will be wheel mounted. Space
saver tires WILL NOT be accepted as the fifth tire and wheel.
Electrical: 125 amp alternator HD, 600 CCA battery HD
Cooling: Heavy duty radiator
Miscellaneous:
Tow Package: Complete with electric brake controller and trailer towing mirrors.
Spray In Liner: Sprayed in bed liner.
Cab & Accessories: AM/FM radio, power outlet, tinted windshield and clearly visible
calibrated dash mounted gauges. Exterior mirrors on both left and right
sides of vehicle. Dealer to include HD rear step bumper capable of
handling potentially heavy towing. Cloth covered 60/40 split bench seat.
Heavy duty rubber floor covering. Air conditioning. Electric windows,
locks, and mirrors. Full length assist steps. All weather premium floor
liners Husky or equal.
Rust Proofing: 5 year unlimited mileage factory warranty
Color: White
Warranty: Minimum 3/36 bumper to bumper, 5 year 50,000 power train.
Quantity: One (1) or more
Alternates:
Alternate 1: Front mounted western 8' pro -plus power angling left and right. Plow to
come equipped with safety approved lights and markers, and snow
deflector.
Alternate 2: Front mounted Western MVP Plus. Plow to come equipped with safety
approved lights, markers, and snow deflector and shoes.
Alternate 3: CNG — Bi-fuel conversion with tanks mounted under bed.
Alternate 4: Roof mounted strobe light with controller, Federal Signal 53" Legend
LPX or equal.
General Product Type: Complete turnkey bi-fuel compressed natural gas/gasoline vehicle
conversion which is Department of Transportation, Environmental
Protection Agency, and National Fire Protection Agency 52
compliant.
Certification: Installation facility shall have a certified gaseous fuel system
inspector on staff. Installer to be factory trained and certified by
conversion kit manufacturer. Copies of certifications shall be
included. Minimum 3 references available upon request.
Cylinder enclosures: Any cylinders mounted outside of vehicle shall be enclosed.
Cylinder enclosures to be made of a minimum 14 gauge steel or
equivalent strength material. Any cylinders mounted inside of
vehicle shall be enclosed also to keep tanks, valves, plumbing, etc.
protected from damage. The material may be wood, aluminum, or
plastic finished to match vehicle interior.
Cylinder cradles: Cylinder cradles to be made of A36 low carbon steel with a tensile
strength of 58,000 PSI. Tank brackets and hangers to meet or
exceed NFPA52 standards.
Plumbing: A minimum of 3/8" seamless stainless steel tubing with a .049 wall
thickness with a 4800 P.S.I. working rating and a 201000 P.S.I.
burst pressure is to be used. All high pressure tubing is constructed
of stainless steel. All lines are supported with either split block
high pressure retaining devices or rubber insulated steel clamps.
Wherever movement may be present high pressure hoses that
comply with ANSVIAS, NGV4.2-1999, CSA 12.52 shall, be used.
Safety check valves to be installed downstream from the fill
receptacle and before the cylinders. Manual '/4 turn shut-off valve
and mechanical high pressure gauge must be used. Unit shall also
have an electrically operated valve at tank.
Wiring: All wiring, internal and external, shall be loomed, and properly
secured and routed in a professional manner. Any necessary wire
splices and or connections shalt be soldered and shrink-wrapped,
or finished using crimped connectors and shrink-wrapped. Loom to
be securely fastened and supported to the inside of compartment
walls using properly sized cushion clamps, metal clips, or other
industry accepted supporting hardware. Tie -wraps shall only be
used in between primary wiring supports as necessary to aid in
securing wire bundles. Tie -wraps SHALL NOT be used for the
primary supporting or securing of wiring.
General Provisions: All cylinder mounting fasteners are constructed with Grade 8 ,
material and installed in a manner that is compliant with NFPA-52
regulations and are tightened to S.A.E. specifications. All attaching
hardware to be corrosion resistant and incorporate self-locking
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nuts, or either a lock washer or star washer at the minimum. Where
the attaching hardware passes thru the body, bed or cargo area of
the vehicle, a substantial plate or large fender washer shall be used
to properly distribute the load. Plain washers to be incorporated
under the head of hex -head bolts.
Storage Tank; Tanks to be type IV 20 GGE nominal. Vendor shallprovide
pricing for tank size options. All tanks to be certified for 20 years
and manufactured in the same year as bid, Vendor to consult with
Fleet Manager for exact size and placement.
Fuel Gauge: Unit to include a dash mounted fuel gauge to allow for metering
of CNG usage. Shall also include way to monitor CNG fuel versus
gasoline usage.
Methane Detector: Must include self-contained methane detector to be powered by
vehicle electrical system.
Controls: Main on off controls shall be dash mounted.
Training: Vendor to provide all necessary training to operators, and
maintenance technicians. General service training.
Transportation: All transportation to and from bidders facility shall be the+
responsibility of the successful bidder. Must specify location of
installation and nearest repair facility.
Warranty: Parts and labor warranty to match original OEM drive train and
cover any consequential damages caused by CNG system. Bidder
shall supply proof of warranty. Successful bidder is responsible
for all warranty repairs. Vendor to state nearest warranty dealer.
If travel outside the City of South Bend is required for warranty
repairs, transportation of the unit is the responsibility of the
successful bidder. All warranty repairs to take place within 48
hours or vendor to pay $100 a day penalty.
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SPECIFICATIONS
CITY OF SOUTH BEND
Spec L - One (1) or More 2017 or Newer % Ton Extended Cab Four
BID NAME Wheel Drive Pick Up Truck
FOR BIDS DUE May 9, 2017 at 9:30 a.m.
Pursuant to notices given, the undersigned offers bid(s) to the City of South Bend in accordance
with the following attachment(s) which specify the class or item number or description, quantity,
unit, unit price.
SPEC L -- ONE 1 OR MORE 2017 OR NEWER % TON EXTENDED CAB FOUR
WHEEL DRIVE PICK UP TRUCK
It is the intent of these specifications to describe a vehicle or piece of equipment for the City of
South Bend. The unit shall be bid as a fully equipped complete unit as set out in the attached
specifications. No partial or split bids -will be accepted. Unit to be bid with and without trade-in
if applicable. Vendor to complete bid proposal contained in this bid specification and attach to
the submitted bid.
These are minimum specifications. Any variation from the specifications must be spelled out on
a separate deviation list in order for the bid to be valid. Any items not listed on the deviation
sheet will be assumed to be part of the unit.
Proprietary products or specific manufacturers may be referenced herein. Such references are
only made to demonstrate minimum scope, quality, and style of the equipment desired.
Equipment that is bid pursuant to these specifications shall be of equal quality and size, or
greater, to those referenced, and are subject to approval by the South Bend Board of Public
Works.
Vendor shall provide all information requested in specifications to qualify for bid. If information
on brochure submitted does not completely cover specifications requested, it shall be typed and
attached to brochure.
If an alternate is included within these specifications, please be advised that, alternate items
placed in the specifications are to determine the best configuration of the item within a budgeted
amount and may be included in the award criteria. If the Board elects to award one or more (s),
the base bid price and the alternate bid price(s) will be totaled and compared for all bidders
offering the final configuration. Award will be made based on the lowest responsible/responsive
bid prices submitted for the base bid with selected (s), if applicable. Failure to submit a bid on
an alternate may result in the entire bid being non -responsive, depending on the final
configuration of the product.
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CITY OF SOUTH BEND
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
1. BID FORMS AND EXECUTION
A. Bidders are expected to examine the Drawings, Specifications, Proposal and all Instructions.
Failure to do so will be at the Bidders risk.
B. Each Bidder shall furnish all information required by the Notice, Instructions to Bidders and
Specifications. Bids must be made on the form provided. The Bidder shall sign the Proposal
and Non -Collusion Affidavit, which is a part of the provided form, where indicated, provide a
notary signature and provide all other information required.
C. The Bidder shall sign the Proposal in the following manner: If the Proposal is made by an
individual, his/her name and post office address must be shown. If made by a partnership or
joint venture, the name and post office address of each member of the partnership or joint
venture must be shown. If made by a corporation, the Proposal must be signed by an officer
of the corporation or by a representative duly authorized by the corporation to execute the
Proposal in its behalf.
2. SEALED BIDS ONLY
A. Bids, Proposals, Guaranty, and other required documents must be submitted in a sealed
envelope marked on the outside with the general classification of material bids, i.e. "Bid for
Computer Equipment," "Bid for Front End Loader," or "Bid for Office Supplies."
B. When samples are required, such samples shall be delivered or shipped at the bidder's
expense to the address specified in the Invitation to Bid. Samples must be shipped
separately from bid documents and labeled clearly with the Bidder's name, address and the
commodity or equipment classifications and documents, the item (and item number, if any),
and Material Safety Data Sheets (if applicable). All samples must be representative of the
commodities or equipment which will be supplied by the successful Bidder. All samples will
become the property of the City of South Bend and none will be returned, unless otherwise
stated in the Specifications.
C. In the event of an inconsistency between provisions of the contract documents, the
inconsistency shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:
3. ORDER OF PRECEDENCE
A. Bid Form attached Proposal
B. Amendments to Specifications
C. Specifications
D. Special Provision
E. Instructions to Bidders
F. Notice to Bidders
4. DELIVERY OF BIDS
A. Bids must be delivered to the Office of the Board of Public Works, 131h Floor, County -City
Building, Room 1316, 227 West Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana 46601 (574) 235-
9251, by the time specified (local time) in the Notice to Bidders. If not delivered personally,
the sealed envelope containing the Bid must be mailed to the following address:
City of South Bend
Clerk of the Board of Public Works
1316 County -City Building
227 West Jefferson Boulevard .
South Bend, Indiana 46601
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B. The Post Office Department will be considered agent of the Bidder in delivering the bid. The
City will not be responsible for deliveries. Any Bids received after the time specified will
be returned unopened.
C. Bids will be opened and read publicly at the time and place designated in the Notice to
Bidders. Bidders, their authorized agents, and the public are invited to be present.
D. Bidders may bid on one (1) or more item, provided however, that the bid submitted for each is
delivered in a separate, sealed envelope, with the envelope clearly labeled on the outside
as to the specific Item for which the bid is being submitted. Bidders may submit separate bid
bonds for each item being bid upon OR may submit one (1) bid bond equal to 10% of the
combined total of all bids submitted.
E. The Board may reject any bid that does not conform to these requirements as non-
responsive.
5. ADDENDA — NO VERBAL INTERPRETATIONS
A. No inquiries by Bidders relative to interpretation of Plans, Specifications, Special Provisions,
or other Bidding Documents will be answered verbally. If any prospective Bidder is unable or
unwilling to comply with one or more requirements of the bidding document, such Bidder
should so inform the Board of Public Works in writing. Upon receipt of such information,
consideration will be given to the advisability of issuing an Addendum which would thereupon
become applicable to all Bidders. Any such inquiry must be submitted at least seven (7) days
prior to the bid opening date in order to give the Board sufficient time to consider any
necessary Addendum. All answers to such inquiries, in the form of Addenda, will be furnished
to all prospective Bidders who have registered with the City. All Bidders are required to
acknowledge receipt of any Addenda by inserting the Addendum number and the issuing date
on executed Proposals.
6. REJECTION OF PROPOSALS CONTAINING ALTERATION. ERASURES. INCOMPLETE BIDS
AND ETC.
A. Proposals shall be rejected if they show any alteration of form, additions not called for,
conditional or alternate bids (except when and insofar as are invited), incomplete bids,
erasures or irregularities of any kinds.
B. All blank spaces for bid prices must be filled in, in ink, with the unit price and total price for
each item (This does not apply to divisible bids). In case of incorrect totaling of amounts and
where the unit price and the extension thereof do not agree, the unit price for each item shall
govern, and the City is authorized to correct all erroneous extension and totals for the purpose
of comparing bids.
7. TRADE DISCOUNTS
A. Trade discounts shall not be shown separately, but shall be incorporated in the Bidder's unit
price, unless otherwise specified.
8. VEHICLE BIDS
A. Bidders may bid on one (1) or more vehicles, provided however, that the bid submitted for
each vehicle is delivered in a separate, sealed envelope, by vehicle, with the envelope clearly
labeled on Bidders may bid on one (1) or more vehicles, provided however, that the bid
submitted for each vehicle is delivered in a separate, sealed envelope, by vehicle, with the
envelope clearly labeled on the outside as to the specific vehicle for which the bid is being
submitted. Bidders may submit separate bid bonds for each vehicle being bid upon OR may
submit one (1) bid bond equal to 10% of the combined total of all vehicle bids submitted.
B. The Board may reject any bid that does not conform to these requirements as non-
responsive.
9. TAX EXEMPTIONS
A. The City of South Bend is exempt from the payment of federal excise and transportation taxes
levied under the provision of the Internal Revenue Code. It is also exempt from the Indiana
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State Gross Retail Tax (sales tax). The City will furnish the successful Bidder with any
certificate of exemption required.
10. WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS
A. Withdrawal of bids will be allowed only in those cases in which a written request to withdraw a
bid is received by the Board of Public Works prior to the date and hour for receiving,and
opening bids. In such cases, the same will be returned to Bidder unopened.
11. ESCALATOR OR CONTINGENT CLAUSES
A. The use of escalator clauses or other contingent clauses by the Bidder is prohibited, unless
requested or permitted by the Invitation to Bid. No Proposal shall contain nor be
accompanied by any writing purporting to limit or qualify the City's right to accept such
Proposal or purporting to alter such Proposal or any Contract which may be executed
pursuant thereto.
12. PRICES MUST BE DELIVERED PRICES
A. The bid price shall be a delivered price. All materials shall be shipped F.O.B. destination as
specified in the Invitation to Bid. No fuel surcharges accepted.
13, AWARD — WAIVER OF TECHNICALITIES
A. The Award of Bid, if any award be made, will be made within sixty (60) calendar days after the
opening of Proposals to the lowest responsible and responsive Bidder who's Proposal
complies with all the requirements prescribed, exclusive of technicalities waived. Until the
final award of the Bid, however, the right is reserved by the City to reject any and all
Proposals and to waive technical errors.
14. SPLITTING OF AWARDSIDIVISIBLE BIDS
A. Bids will be awarded on the basis of the total dollar amount for all items in the Proposal unless
the bid is described by the City as a Divisible Bid. The City may award a Divisible Bid to the
lowest responsible and responsive Bidder for each item or class of items as indicated in the
bid documents.
is. BIDDER QUALIFICATION
A. The City may require any Bidder to submit evidence of qualifications, and may consider any
evidence of the financial, technical, and other qualifications and abilities of the Bidder. The
City will not award a Contract to a Bidder who, in its opinion, is not fully qualified on the basis
of financial resources and responsibility, possession of adequate equipment,. personnel, .
experience, and past record of performance to perform the obligations to be undertaken
competently and without delay.
16. PURCHASE ORDERS
A. A Purchase Order will be issued to the successful Bidder after formal acceptance of the bid is
made by the City.
17. NEW MANUFACTURE
A. Unless otherwise specified in the Invitation to Bid, the items offered shall all be new and the
latest model of manufacture.
18. SOURCE OF SUPPLY
A. If the Bidder is not a manufacturer, the source of supply must be shown and all sub-
contractors must be identified.
19. PACKAGING
A. All items shall be delivered strongly packed and marked according to accepted commercial
practice unless otherwise directed in the Specifications. No charge shall be made for
containers and the City shall have no obligation to return containers unless otherwise
provided by the Specifications or Special Provisions. Any items not received' in good
condition will be rejected.
20. INSPECTION OF GOODS
A. The City of South Bend reserves the right to inspect and have any goods tested after delivery
for compliance with the specifications. Notice of latent defects, which would make the item
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unfit for the purposes for which they are required, may be given at any time within one year
after discovery of the defects. .
B. All items rejected must be removed immediately by the Contractor at the expense of the
Contractor. If the Contractor fails or refuses to remove the rejected items, they maybe sold
by the City of South Bend.
C. In some cases, at the discretion of the City, inspection of the commodities or equipment will
be made at the factory, plant, or other establishment where they are produced before
shipment.
D. The above provision shall not be construed in limitations of any rights the City may have
under any laws including the Uniform Commercial Code.
21, ASSIGNMENTS
A. No person to whom a Contract has been awarded may assign his interest in the Contract
without the consent, in writing, of the City.
22. CANCELLATION
A. The City of South Bend reserves the right to cancel any Contract for failure or refusal of
performance, fraud, deceit, misrepresentation, collusion, conspiracy, or any other misconduct
on the part of the Contractor.
23. DEDUCTION OF DAMAGES
A. If the City cancels the contract for any cause, it shall deduct from whatever is owed the
Contractor on the Contract or any other Contract, any amount sufficient to compensate the
City for any damages suffered by it because of the Contractor's wrongdoing.
24. METHOD OF INVOICING FOR PAYMENT
A. Contractor shall bill the City of South Bend
1. On regular invoice form giving a complete and detailed description of the goods delivered,
including purchase order number.
2. If the Contractor allows a discount, the period of time in which the City must make
payment to qualify for the discounts.shall be computed from the date the City received the
invoice (completely filled out), or the date the goods are delivered and accepted,
whichever may be later, and shall not be less than twenty (20) days.
3. If more than one shipment is made under the Contract and on the same purchase order,
the City will make partial payments on a basis that is agreeable to both parties.
25. OWNERSHIP OF GOODS
A. The goods which are the subject of the Contract shall remain property of the Contractor until
delivered to and accepted by the City of South Bend.
26, ESTIMATED QUANTITIES
A. if the quantity set forth in the Notice to Bidders and Proposal is approximate and represents
the estimated requirements of the City for a specified period of time, the unit price and the
extended total price thereof shall be used only as a basis for the evaluation of bids. The
actual quantities necessary may be more or less than the estimate, but the City shall neither
be obligated nor limited to any specific amount. The City will, if at all possible, restrict
increases to twenty percent (20%) of the estimated quantity and will, if at all possible, restrict
decreases to twenty percent (20%) of the estimated quantity.
27. TERM "OR EQUAL"
A. Where the term "OR EQUAL" is used in these Specifications, the Bidder deviating from
specified item shall file with his/her bid a letter fully explaining and justifying his/her proposed
article or equal. The City of South Bend shall be the sole judge in determining if the "OR
EQUAL" offered meets the Specifications.
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28, INDEMNIFICATION CLAUSE
A. The 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 the Bidder or because or arising out of any defect in the goods, materials or,
equipment supplied by the Bidder.
NOTE: Incoming mail does not reach the Board of Public Works until after 9:30 a.m. If
you are sending your bid via Federal Express or another overnight, source,, please
confirm that your package will arrive before the bid opening time and date:
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