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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-02-0267J-02-175 3/4/02 • RESOLUTION NO. 02— 267 r_1 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPROVING THE PROCUREMENT OF PAPER SUPPLY FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PURCHASING FROM UNISOURCE WORLDWIDE AND XPEDX, TO BE USED BY VARIOUS CITY DEPARTMENTS, ON AN AS -NEEDED SPOT MARKET BASIS, UNDER EXISTING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CONTRACT NO. 6824-0/06, EFFECTIVE UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2006, AND ANY EXTENSIONS; ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM THE VARIOUS USER DEPARTMENTS, AUTHORIZING PURCHASES AS NEEDED, SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The procurement of paper supply for the Department of Purchasing from Unisource Worldwide and XPEDX, to be used by various City departments, on an as -needed spot market basis, under existing Miami -Dade County Contract No. 6824-0/06, effective until December 31, 2006, and any extensions, is approved, with funds allocated from the various user departments, authorizing purchases as needed, subject to availability of funds . CITY ISSlOff MEET= OF MAP, 1. it 2002 atmoluCim 1k9, 02-- 267 Section 2. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of the Mayor.'/ PASSED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of ATTEST: (?,,;-0- - PRISCILLA A. THOMPSON CITY CLERK APPROVF„1/ FOR ND CORRECTNESS: 7U,jOaANDRO VTLARELLO TY ATTORNEY W6026:tr:LB March , 2002. ANUEL A. DIAZ, MA 1� If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten calendar days from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall become effective immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission. Page 2 of 2 02- 267 CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA CAm3 MEMORANDUM Honorable Mayor and TO: Members of the City Commission DOTE FEB=2u0Z F,LE f� Car os A. Gzmenez FROM : City Manager RECOMMENDATION Resolution Authorizing the SUBJECT : Purchase of Paper -Citywide Miami -Dade County REFERENCES: Contract No. 6824-0/06 ENCLOSURES: It is respectfully recommended that the City Commission adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the citywide contract for the purchase of paper from Unisource Worldwide, located at 3501 Commerce Parkway, Miramar, FL 33025; and XPEDX, located at 2785 Commerce Parkway, Miramar, FL 33025; under existing Miami -Dade County Contract No. 6824-0106, on a spot market basis, until December 31, 2006, subject to further extensions by Miami -Dade County. Allocating funds therefore from the variou,, user department budgets at time of need. BACKGROUND Various municipalities and agencies have realized substantial savings tatilizi.ng i:hr Miami -Daae County Contract for the purchase of paper. The Purchasing Departs -Tient needs to secure a citywide contract 'or this commodity for use by various City departments on as needed contract basis under existing Miami -Dade County C,�ntract No. 6824-0106. It is therefore recommended that award be made under existing Miami -Dade County Contract No. 6824-0106. &D CAG C/GM 02-- 267 4DE COUNTY, FLO A • err/1 �ii►o� STEPHEN R CLARK CENTER DEPARTMENT OF PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT BIDS AND CONTRACTS. DIVISION 111 N.W. ist STREET SUITE 2350 MIAMI, FLORIDA 33128-1989 (305) 375-5289 FAX (305) 375-5409 ADDENDUM NO. 1 May 17, 2001 TO: AD Prospective Bidders SUBJECT: BID NO.: 6824-0/06 TITLE: Paper, Fine -Registered Mill Brands, Private Brands, Recovered Fiber Content (Printing/Xerographic) BID OPENING DATE: Wednesday, May 30, 2001, at 2:00 PM This Addendum is and does become a part of the above-mentioned Bid. No: 6824-0/06, For Paper, Fine - Registered Mill Brands, Private Brands, Recovered Fiber Content (Printing/Xerographic) Please note the following change(s): Change Bid Opening Date To Read: Wednesday, June 13, 2001, at 2:00 PM ALL OTHER INFORMATION REMAINS THE SAME MIAMI -DADS O Doris .Smith, CPPB Procurement Supervisor T3 Department of Procurement Management 02- 26'7 = PACKACM ADDEMM R*&W I IV" • BID NO.: 6824-0106 OPENING: 2:00 P.M. WEDNESDAY May 30, 2001 MIAMI-DADE COUNT'Y', FLORIDA INVITATION TO BID TITTLE PAPER, FINE REGISTERED MILL BRANDS, PRIVATE BRANDS, RECOVERED FIBER CONTENT PAPER (PRINTING/XEROGRAPHIC) AND RELATED PRODUCTS FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, GSA, MATERIALS MANAGEMENT DIVISION FOR A FIVE (5) YEAR PERIOD THESE PRICES ARE FOR THE PERIOD OF (January 1, 2002 -June 30, 2002) THE FOLLOWING ARE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS BID, AS NOTED BELOW: AFFIDAVITS BID DEPOSIT AND PERFORMANCE BOND CATALOGUE AND LISTS CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY EQUIPMENT LIST INDEMNIFICATION/INSURANCE LIVING WAGE PRE-BID CONFERENCE/WALK THRU RACE -CONSCIOUSNESS MEASURE SAMPLESANFORMATION SHEETS SECTION 3 — MDHA SITE VISIT/AFFIDAVIT SURCHARGE FEE WRITTEN WARRANTY SEE APPENDIX - SECTION I NIA SEE SECTION 2.0, PARA 2.25 N/A NIA SEE SECTION 2.0, PARA 2.11 NIA SEE SECTION 2.0, PARA 23 N/A SEE SECTION 2.0, PARA 232 & 235 N/A N/A N/A N/A FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Doris Smith, CPPB, at (305) 375-4946 IMPORTANT NOTICE TO BIDDERS See Section 2.0, Para, 2.3 MUM-DADE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT BIDS AND CONTRACTS DIVISION FAILURE TO SIGN PAGE 37 OF SECTION 4.01 BID PROPOSAL WILL RENDER YOUR BID NON- RESPONSIVE 02- 267 • MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BID NO.: 68240/06 INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAILING A BID IN RESPONSE TO A FORMAL BID SOLICITATION Each bid proposal submitted to the CLERK OF THE BOARD will have the following information clearly marked on the face of the envelope: > Bidder's Name and Return Address > Bid Number > Opening Date of Bid > Title of the Bid Failure to include this information may result in your bid not being considered. The bidder will submit each bid proposal, consisting of one original and three copies and any attachments in one envelope. Bid responses submitted at the same time for different bid solicitations shall be placed in separate envelopes and each envelope shall contain the information previously stated. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in the bid from being considered. "BIDS/PROPOSALS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN A SEALED ENVELOPE OR CONTAINER AND WILL BE OPENED PROMPTLY AT THE SUBMITTAL DEADLINE. BIDS/PROPOSALS RECEIVED AFTER THE FIRST BID/PROPOSAL ENVELOPE OR CONTAINER HAS BEEN OPENED WILL NOT BE OPENED OR CONSIDERED. THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUBMITTING BIDSIPROPOSALS TO THE CLERK OF THE BOARD ON OR BEFORE THE STATED TIME AND DATE IS SOLELY AND STRICTLY THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BIDDER. MIAMI-DADE COUNTY IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DELAYS CAUSED BY ANY MAIL, PACKAGE OR COURIER SERVICE, INCLUDING THE U.S. MAIL, OR CAUSED BY ANY OTHER OCCURRENCE." THIS BID/PROPOSAL SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS: CLERK OF THE BOARD Stephen P. Clark Center 111 NW 1st Street,17th Floor, Suite 202 Miami, Florida 33128-1983 The County provides equal access and does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its programs or services. It is our policy to make any communication available to the public. It is also available to the people who are blind/visually impaired and deaVhard of hearing. If you require information In an alternate format please call 305-375-5278. 1 02— 267 REVISWxiv MIAMI-DADE COA BIO.: 6824-0/46 SECTION 1 GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS 1.1 DEFINITIONS The term "bid" shall refer to any offer(s) submitted in response to this bid solicitation. The term "County" shall refer to Miami -Dade County. The term "bidder" shall refer to anyone submitting a bid in response to this bid solicitation. The term "contractor" or "successful bidder" shall refer to the bidder receiving an award as a result of this bid solicitation. The terra "bid solicitation" shall mean this bid solicitation, the bidder's response to this bid solicitation, as approved by the County in accordance with Administrative Order 3-2 and any purchase order or change order issued by DPM. The term "DPM shall refer to Miami -Dade County's Department of Procurement Management. 1.2 CONTENTS OF BID A. General Conditions (1) It is the sole responsibility of the bidder to become thoroughly familiar with the bid requirements and all terms and conditions affecting the performance of this bid solicitation. Pleas of ignorance by the bidder of conditions that exist, or that may exist will not be accepted as a basis for varying the requirements of the County, or the compensation to be paid to the successful bidder. (2) The .bidder is advised that this bid solicitation is subject to all legal requirements contained in the County's Administrative Order 3-2 and all other applicable County Ordinances and/or State and Federal Statutes. Where conflicts exist between this bid solicitation and these legal requirements, the higher authority shall prevail in the following order: Federal, State and local. B. Additional Information/Addenda (1) . Request for additional information, explanation, clarification or interpretation must be made in writing to the Department of Procurement Management, Bids and Contracts Division contact person identified on the cover page of this bid solicitation and file a copy with the Clerk of the Il 02- 267 MM03/1u 0 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY ,L BID NO.: 6824-4/06 Board, 111 NW 1 st Street, 17`h Floor, Suite 202, Miami, Florida. The request shall be received no later than fourteen (14) working days prior to the bid opening date. Any request received after that time may not be reviewed for inclusion in this bid solicitation. The request shall contain the requester's name, address, and telephone number. If transmitted by facsimile, the request shall also include a cover sheet, with the sender's facsimile number. This bid solicitation is subject to the "Cone of Silence" in accordance with County Ordinance No. 98-106. "CONE OF SILENCE" PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE 99-106, AS AMENDED, A "CONE OF SILENCE" IS IMPOSED UPON RFPs, RFQs Old BIDS AFTER ADVERTISEMENT AND TERMINATES AT THE TIME THE COUNTY MANAGER ISSUES A WRITTEN RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. THE CONE OF SILENCE PROHIBITS COMMUNICATION REGARDING RFPs, RFQs OR BIDS BETWEEN POTENTIAL VENDORS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, BIDDERS, LOBBYISTS OR CONSULTANTS AND THE COUNTY'S PROFESSIONAL STAFF INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE COUNTY MANAGER AND THE COUNTY MANAGER'S STAFF. A CONE OF SILENCE IS ALSO IMPOSED BETWEEN THE MAYOR, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OR THEIR RESPECTIVE STAFFS AND ANY MEMBER OF THE COUNTY'S PROFESSIONAL STAFF INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE COUNTY MANAGER AND THE COUNTY MANAGER'S STAFF. THE PROVISIONS OF ORDINANCE 98-106 DO NOT APPLY TO ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AT PRE-BID CONFERENCES, ORAL PRESENTATIONS BEFORE SELECTION COMMITTEES, CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS DURING ANY DULY NOTICED PUBLIC MEETING OR COMMUNICATIONS IN WRITING AT ANY TIME UNLESS SPECIFICALLY PROHIBITED BY THE APPLICABLE RFP, RFQ OR BID DOCUMENT. BIDDERS OR PROPOSERS MUST FILE A COPY OF ANY WRITTEN COMMUNICATION WITH THE CLERK OF THE BOARD, WHICH SHALL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO ANY PERSON UPON REQUEST. THE COUNTY SHALL RESPOND IN WRITING AND FILE A COPY WITH THE CLERK OF THE BOARD, WHICH SHALL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO ANY PERSON UPON REQUEST. IN ADDITION TO ANY OTHER PENALTIES PROVIDED BY LAW, VIOLATION OF ORDINANCE 98-106 BY ANY BIDDER OR PROPOSER SHALL RENDER ANY RFP AWARD, RFQ AWARD OR BID AWARD VOIDABLE. ANY PERSON HAVING PERSONAL KNOWLEDGE OF A VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL REPORT SUCH VIOLATION TO THE STATE ATTORNEY AND/OR MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE ETHICS COMMISSION. BIDDERS OR PROPOSERS SHOULD REFERENCE THE ACTUAL ORDINANCE FOR FURTHER CLARIFICATION. (2) The. Department of Procurement Management, Bids and Contracts Division will issue a response to any inquiry, as it deems necessary, by written addenda, issued prior to the bid opening date. The bidder shall not rely on any representation, statement or explanation other than those made in this bid solicitation document or in any addenda issued. Where there III 02-W 267 1.3 • MIAMI-DADE COUNTY • BID NO.: 6824-0/06 appears to be a conflict between this bid solicitation, and any addenda issued, the last addendum issued will prevail. (3) It is the bidder's responsibility to ensure receipt of all addenda and substitute bid proposal forms. If applicable, the bidder is required to submit the substitute bid proposal forms and acknowledge the number of addenda received as part of this bid solicitation, by completing and signing the attached Addenda Acknowledgment Form. C. Conflicts in this Bid Solicitation Where there appears to be a conflict between the General Terms and Conditions, the Special Conditions, the Technical Specifications, the bid proposal Section, or any addendum issued, the order of precedence shall be: the last addendum issued, the bid proposal Section, the Technical Specifications, the Special Conditions, and then the General Terms and Conditions. D. Prices Contained in this Bid Solicitation (1) Prompt Payment Terms a. The bidder may offer cash discounts for prompt payments; however, such discounts will not be considered in determining the lowest price for bid evaluation purposes. b. The bidder is required to provide prompt payment terms in the space provided on the bid proposal signature page of this bid solicitation. If no prompt payment discount is being offered, the bidder shall enter zero (0) for the percentage discount to indicate no discount. If the bidder fails to enter a percentage, it is hereby understood and agreed that the payment terms will be 2% 20 days, effective after receipt of invoice or final acceptance, whichever is later. PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF BID A. Pr aration/Submission (1) The bid proposal form shall be used when submitting a bid. Use of any other farm shall result in the rejection of the bidder's Proposal. (2) The bid will either be typed or completed legibly in ink. The bidder's authorized agent will sign the bid proposal Form in ink, and the authorized agent will initial all corrections made by the bidder in ink. The use of pencil or erasable ink may result in the rejection of the bid. Failure to sign the Bid Proposal signature page will render your bid non- responsive. IV 02- 267 E MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BID NO.: 68240/06 (3) Where there is a discrepancy between the unit prices and any extended prices, the unit prices will prevail. (4) The County may consider additional bid proposal(s) from the same bidder for the same bid solicitation, provided that; (a) the additional bid(s) offer a different product and/or level of service that meets or exceeds this bid solicitation requirements; (b) the bidder completes a separate bid proposal Form for each bid and shall mark "Alternate bid(s)" on the first page. Failure to comply with the foregoing may result in the rejection of the additional bid(s). (5) The bidder is allowed to offer multiple product brand names for each item listed on the bid proposal; provided that (a) such offer is allowable in accordance with Section 2.9 of this bid solicitation and (b) the same price is offered for all brand names bid. If the County determines that all brand names are acceptable based on the quality standards, the County may, at its option, order either of the brands names made available through this bid solicitation. Conversely, the Vendor will deliver the brand name that has been ordered by the County. (6) Unless otherwise specified in the Special Terms and Conditions, the proposed delivery and/or completion time, if required, shall be stated in calendar days. (7) The bidder shall not charge tax, as the County is exempt from all State, Excise, Federal and Local sales tax. Not withstanding, any tax on materials and/or supplies which are purchased by the bidder, in conjunction with this bid solicitation shall be subject to the Florida State Sales Tax, in accordance with Section 212.08 of Florida Statutes, amended 1470, and all amendments thereto, shall be borne solely by the bidder. When the bidder does not manufacture the materials and/or supplies, taxes must be incorporated in the bid price, not as a separate item. When materials and/or supplies are manufactured by the bidder and are not for resale, the County is exempt. The County may be subject to applicable taxes on goods purchased for the purpose of resale. Upon request, the County will provide a tax exemption certificate, if applicable. Any special tax requirements will be specified either in the Special Conditions or in the Technical Specifications. (8). Any telegraphic or facsimile bid will not be considered. (9) The -bidder shall incorporate in their bid price all costs related to this bid solicitation. (10) The apparent silence of the specifications and any addenda regarding any details or the omission from the specifications of a detailed description concerning any point shall be regarded as meaning that only the best V� 267 MS/ • MIAMI-DADE COUNTY • BID NO.: 6824-0106 commercial practices are to prevail, and that only -materials and workmanship of first quality are 'to be used. All interpretations of the specifications shall be made upon the basis of this bid solicitation. B. Vendor Registration The County requires the bidder to complete a registration application including the required disclosure affidavits with the Department of Procurement Management. The bidder must be registered to be recommended for any contract award*. To register, or for assistance in registering, contact Vendor Assistance at 305-375-5287. *Section 2-11.1(d) of the County Code provides that a person (County Employee) may not enter into any contract or transact any business through a firm, corporation, partnership or business entity in which he or any member of his immediate family has a controlling financial interest, direct or indirect, with the County or any person or agency acting for the County and any such contract, agreement or business engagement entered in violation of this subsection shall render the transaction voidable. For additional information please contact the Ethics Commission hot line at 305-579-2593. The following are the documents with the vendor registration application: (1) Disclosure of Employment Affidavit Pursuant to County Ordinance No. 90-133, the bidder shall disclose the composition of the workforce, wages and benefits to be paid and existence of collective bargaining agreement. (2) Disclosure of Ownership Affidavit Pursuant to County Ordinance No. 88-121, the bidder shall disclose the full legal name and business address of any individual (other than subcontractors, materialmen, suppliers, laborers, or lenders) that have, or will have any interest (legal, equitable beneficial or otherwise) in the contract or business transaction with the County. If the contract or business transaction is with a corporation, the full legal name and business address shall be provided for each officer and director and each stockholder who holds directly or indirectly five percent (5%) or more of the corporation's stock. If the contract or business transaction is with a trust, the full legal name and address shall be provided for each trustee and each beneficiary. Post Office addresses are not acceptable. (3) Drug -Free Affidavit Pursuant to County Ordinance No. 92-15, the bidder shall certify that it is providing a drug-free workplace and notices to each employee of the danger of drug abuse; the firm's policy of maintaining a drug-free environment; availability of drug counseling, rehabilitation and employee assistance programs; and penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations. The bidder shall also require an employee to sign a statement, as a condition of employment that the employee will VI 02- 267 aevtsnu art sr • MIAMI-DADE COUNTY • •. BID NO.. 6824-0106 abide by the terms. of the drug-free workplace policy, and notify the employer if any criminal conviction occurring no later than five (5) days after receiving notice of such conviction, and impose appropriate personnel action against the employee up to and including termination. (4) Family Leave Affidavit Pursuant to County Ordinance No.91-142, the bidder shall certify that it entitles an employee who has worked for the firm for at least one (1) year, ninety (90) days of family leave during any twenty-four (24) month period, for medical reasons, for the birth or adoption of a child, or for the care of a child, spouse or other close relative who has a serious health condition without risk of termination or employment or employer retaliation. (5) W-9 and 8109 forms The bidder must furnish a W-9 and 8109 (Federal Tax Deposit Coupon) forms as required by the Internal Revenue Service in order to enter into this contract with the County. (6) Social Security Number The bidder must furnish a copy of the Social Security card if a social security number is being used in lieu of the Federal Identification Number (F.E.I.N.). C. Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A,) Affidavit It is the policy of the County to comply with all requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.). For A.D.A. complaints call 305-375-3566. The bidder recommended for award shall be required to complete an A.D.A. affidavit in accordance with County Resolution No. 385-95 prior to the award of this bid solicitation. Failure to complete the affidavit as required may result in the rescinding of the recommendation for award. (See Appendix - Section 1) D. Antitrust Laws By acceptance of this contract, the successful bidder agrees to comply with all antitrust laws of the United States and the State of Florida, in order to protect the public from restraint of trade, which illegally increases prices. VII 02— 267 n"MV151 MIAMI-DADE COAY BRNO.: 6824-0106 E. Collection of Fees Taxes and Parking Tickets Affidavit Pursuant to the procedures contained in Section 2-8.1 (c) of the County Code, and as amended by County Ordinance No. 95-178, the bidder shall certify that all delinquent and currently due fees, taxes and parking tickets have been paid. (See Appendix - Section 1) F. Conflict of Interest and Code of Ethics Pursuant to County Ordinance No. 98-73 amending Section 2-11.1(s) of the County Code, every lobbyist whom is found to be in violation of this section shall be prohibited from registering as a lobbyist or lobbying in accordance with the following schedule: First violation, for a period of 90 days from the date of determination of violation; Second violation, for a period of one (1) year from the date of determination of violation; Third violation, for a period of five (5) years from the date of determination of violation; The bidder shall be subject to the debarment provisions of Section 10-38 of the County Code as if the bidder were a contractor where the bidder has violated this section, either directly or indirectly or any combination thereof, on three or more occasions. As used herein, a "direct violation" shall mean a violation committed by the bidders and an "indirect violation" shall mean a violation committed by a lobbyist representing said bidder. If this contract is entered into a violation of this section, it shall also render the contract voidable. G. Criminal Conviction Disclosure Pursuant to County Ordinance No. 94-34, "Any individual who has been convicted of a felony during the past ten (10) years and any corporation, partnership, joint venture or other legal entity having an officer, director, or executive who has been convicted of a felony during the past ten (10) years shall disclose this information prior to entering into a contract with or receiving funding from the County." H. Debarment Disclosure Affidavit Pursuant to County Ordinance No. 93-129, the bidder will agree to comply with the provisions of this ordinance, which prevents the contractor, subcontractors, their officers, their principals, stockholders, and their VIII 02- 267 REVISW 3115! • MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BID NO.: 68240/06 affiliates who have been debarred by the County, from entering into this contract with the County during the period for which they have been debarred. It is the bidders responsibility to ascertain that none of the subcontractors, their officers, principals, or affiliates, as defined in the ordinance, are debarred by the County pursuant to Ordinance No. 93-129 and Administrative Order 3-2 before submitting the bid proposal. The Disclosure Affidavit requires the bidder to affirm under oath, that the County debars neither the bidder, its subcontractors, or their officers, principals nor affiliates, at the time of the bid proposal. If the bidder fails to complete the Disclosure Affidavit it shall not be awarded this contract. If this contract is entered into in violation of this ordinance, it is void, and any person who willfully fails to disclose the required information or who knowingly discloses civil or criminal penalties, or both can punish false information, as provided for in the law. (See Appendix - Section 1) I. Independent Private Sector Inspector General (1) Pursuant to A.O. 3-20, the County has the right to retain the services of an independent private sector inspector general (IPSIG). Upon written notice from the County, the Vendor shall make available to the IPSIG retained by the County all requested records and documents for inspection and copying. The terms of this provision apply to the bidder, its offices, agents and employees. Nothing contained in this provision shall impair any independent right of the County to audit or investigate the operations, activities and performance of the Vendor in connection with this contract. The terms of this provision are neither intended, nor shall they be construed, to impose any liability on the County by the Vendor or third parties. (2) Pursuant to Ordinance 97-2I5 Miami -Dade County has established the Office of Inspector General, which is required to perform mandatory random audits on all County contracts throughout the duration of each contract. The cost of the audit for this contract shall be 114 of 1% of the total contract amount which cost the (ContractorNendor/Consultant) agrees is included in the total contract amount. The audit cost will be deducted by the County from progress payments to the (ContractorNendor/Consultant). The audit cost shall also be included in all change orders to this contract and all contract renewals and extensions. Accordingly, the audit cost will be deducted from progress payments to the (ContractorNendor/Consultant) pursuant to all change orders, contract renewals and extensions. The Miami -Dade County Inspector General is authorized and empowered to review past, present and proposed County and Public Health Trust programs, contracts transactions, accounts; records and programs. In addition, the Inspector General has the power to subpoena witnesses, IX 02- 26'7 yFu 0 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY • BID NO.: 6824-0/06 administer oaths, require the production of records and monitor existing projects and programs. Monitoring of an existing project or program may include a report concerning whether the project is on time, within budget and in conformance with plans, specifications and applicable law. The inspector general is empowered to analyze the necessity of and reasonableness of proposed change orders to the contract. The Inspector General is empowered to retain the services of independent private sector inspectors general to audit, investigate, monitor, oversee, inspect and review operations, activities, performance and procurement process including but not limited to project design, bid specifications, (bid/proposal) submittals, activities of the (ContractorNendor/Consultant), its officers, agents and employees, lobbyists, County staff and elected officials to ensure compliance with contract specifications and to detect fraud and corruption. Upon 14 days prior written notice to (ContractorNendor/Consultant) from the Inspector General or IPSIG retained by the Inspector General, the (ContractorNendor/Consultant) shall make all requested records and documents available to the Inspector General or IPSIG for inspection and copying. The Inspector General and IPSIG shall have the right to inspect and copy all documents and records in the (Contractor'sNendor's/Consultant's) possession, custody or control which, in the Inspector General's or IPSIG's sole judgement, pertain to performance of the contract, including, but not limited to original estimate files, change order estimate files, worksheets, proposals and agreements from and with successful and unsuccessful subcontractors and suppliers, all project -related correspondence, memoranda, instructions, financial documents, construction documents, (bid/proposal) and contract documents, back -charge documents, all documents and records which involve cash, trade or volume discounts, insurance proceeds, rebates, or dividends received, payroll and personal records, and supporting documentation for the aforesaid documents and records. The provisions in this section shall apply to the (ContractorNendor/Consultant), its officers, agents, employees, subcontractors and suppliers. The (ContractorNendor/Consultant) shall incorporate the provisions in this section in all subcontracts and all other agreements executed by the (ContractorNendor/Consultant) in connection with the performance of the contract. Nothing in this contract shall impair any independent right to the County to conduct audit or investigative activities. The provisions of this sectiosi are neither intended nor shall they be construed to impose any liability on the County by the (ContractorNendor/Consultant) or third parties. M 02- 26i REVISM31IS/ 0 . MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BID NO.: 6824-0106 J. Minority and Disadvantaged_ Business Enterprises The County endeavors to obtain the participation of all minority and disadvantaged business enterprises. For information and to apply for certification, contact the Department of Business Development, 175 NW 1 st Avenue, 28'h Floor, Miami, FL 33123-1844, Phone: 305-349-5960. K. Public Entity Crimes Sworn Statement Pursuant to Paragraph 2(a) of Section 287.133, Florida Statutes, "Any person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a conviction for a public entity crime may not submit a bid on a bid solicitation to provide goods and/or services to a public entity, may not submit a bid on a bid solicitation with a public entity for construction or repair of a public building or public work, may not submit a bid on leases of real property to a public entity, may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor or, supplier, or subcontractor or consultant under a bid solicitation with any public entity, and may not transact business with any public entity in excess of the threshold amount provided in Section 287.017, for CATEGORY TWO ($10,000.00) for a period of thirty-six (36) months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list." L. Living, Wade In accordance with Ordinance 99-44 beginning November 11, 1999, all Service Contractors who enter into this contract shall agree to pay the Living Wage required by Ordinance 99-44 to all its employees providing Covered Services. The current Living Wage applied to this contract (if applicable) is $8.56 per hour plus Health Benefits as described in the aforementioned ordinance or $9.81 per hour without Health Benefits. The Living Wage required by Ordinance 99-44 is subject to indexing as set - forth in Section "C" (Indexing). Such Health Benefits shall consist of payment of at least $1.25 per hour towards the provision of health care benefits for employees and their dependents. Proof of the provision of Health Insurance must be submitted to the County to qualify for the wage rate for employees with health benefits. The Service Contractor shall also agree to produce all documents and records relating to payroll and compliance with this Ordinance prior to award of this bid solicitation upon request by the Department of Procurement Management, Bids & Contracts Division. X1 02- 267 RVAMY151 0 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY • BID NO.: 6824-0/06 The provisions in this Ordinance applies to all Service Contracts involving the expenditure of over $100,000 per year for the following types of ("Covered Services") services: (i) Food preparation and/or distribution (ii) Security services (iii) Routine maintenance services such as custodial, cleaning, refuse removal, repair, refinishing and recycling (iv) Clerical or other non -supervisory office work, whether temporary or permanent (v) Transportation and parking services including airport and seaport services (vi) Printing and reproduction services (vii) Landscaping, lawn and/or agricultural services If records reflect, that the Service Contractor is in violation of this Ordinance, the County has the right to sanction the Service Contractor to include but not limited to termination, fine and suspension. This Ordinance encompasses various responsibilities that must be accomplished by the successful bidder such as record keeping, posting and reporting. Upon the award of this contract, the successful bidder must be prepared to comply with these requirements as outlined in Ordinance 9944. M. Code of Business Ethics In accordance with Resolution R-994-99 each person or entity that seeks to do business with Miami -Dade County shall adopt the Miami -Dade County/Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce Code of Business Ethics as follows: Miami -Dade County and the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce seek to create and sustain an ethical business climate for its members and the community by adopting a Code of Business Ethics. Miami -Dade County/Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce encourages its members to incorporate the principles and practices outlined here in their individual codes of ethics that will guide their relationships with customers, clients and suppliers. This Model Code can and should prominently be displayed at all business locations and may be incorporated into marketing materials. Miami -Dade County/Greater XII 02- 267 'z"g°11131 • MIAMI-DADE COUNTY i BID NO.: 68240/06 Miami Chamber of Commerce believes that its members should use this Code as a model for the development of their organizations' business codes of ethics. This Model Code is a statement of principles to help guide decisions and actions based on respect for the importance of ethical business standards in the community. Miami -Dade County/Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce believes the adoption of a meaningful code of ethics is the responsibility of every business and professional organization. By affixing a signature in the Bid Proposal signature page the bidder hereby agrees to comply with the principles of Miami -Dade County/Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce Code of Business Ethics. If the bidder firm's code varies in any way the bidder must identify the difference(s) on a separate document(s) (cover). Compliance_ with Government Rules and_Re%plations ♦ We, the undersigned .will properly maintain all records and post all licenses and certificates in prominent places easily seen by our employees and customers; ♦ In dealing with government agencies and employees, we will conduct business in accordance with all applicable rules and regulations and in the open; ♦ We, the undersigned will report contract irregularities and other improper or unlawful business practices to the Ethics Commission, the Office of Inspector General or appropriate law enforcement authorities. Recruitment, selection and Compensation of Vendors and Suppliers ♦ We, the undersigned will avoid conflicts of interest and disclose such conflicts when identified; ♦ Gifts, which compromise the integrity of a business transaction, are unacceptable; we will not kick back any portion of a contract payment to employees of the other contracting party or accept such kickback. Business Accountins; ♦ All our financial transactions will be properly and fairly recorded in appropriate books of account, and there will be no "off the books" transactions or secret accounts. XIII 02— 26'7 , a,,,, MIAMI-DADE COUPY • BID NO.: 6824-0106 Promotion and Sales of Products and Services - ♦ Our products will comply with all applicable safety and quality standards; ♦ We, the undersigned will promote and advertise our business and its products or services in a manner which is not misleading and does not falsely disparage our competitors; ♦ We, the undersigned will conduct business with government agencies and employees in a manner, which avoids even the appearance of impropriety. Efforts to curry political favoritism are unacceptable; ♦ Our bids will be competitive, appropriate to the bid documents and arrived at independently; ♦ Any changes to contracts awarded will have a substantive basis and not be pursued merely because we are the successful bidder; ♦ We, the undersigned will, . to the best of our ability, perform government contracts awarded at the price and under the terms provided for in the contract. We will not submit inflated invoices for goods provided or services performed under such contracts, and claims will be made only for work actually performed. We will abide by all contracting and subcontracting regulations. ♦ We, the undersigned will not, directly or indirectly, offer to give a bribe or otherwise channel kickbacks from contracts awarded, to government officials, their family members or business associates. ♦ We, the undersigned will not seek or expect preferential treatment on bids based on our participation in political campaigns. Public Life and Political CgMaigns ♦ We, the undersigned encourage all employees to participate in community life, public service and the political process, to the extent permitted by law; ♦ We, the undersigned encourage all employees to recruit, support and elect ethical and qualified public officials and engage them in dialogue and debate about business and community issues, to the extent permitted by law; ♦ Our contributions to political parties, committees or individuals will only be made in accordance with applicable laws and will comply with all requirements for public disclosure. All contributions made on XIV 02- 267.U,-, • MIAMI-DADE COUNTY • BID NO.: 6824-0/06 behalf of the business must be reported to senior company management; ♦ We, the undersigned will not contribute to the campaigns of persons who are convicted felons or those who do not sign the Fair Campaign Practices Ordinance. ♦ We, the undersigned will not knowingly disseminate false campaign information or support those who do. Pass-through Requirements ♦ This Code prohibits pass-through whereby the prime firm requires that the MBE firm accept payments as a MBE and pass through those payments to another entity; Rental Space, Equipment_ and Staff Requirements or Flat Overhead Fee Requirements • This Code prohibits rental space requirements, equipment requirements, staff requirements and/or flat overhead fee requirements, whereby the prime firm requires the MBE firm to rent space, equipment and/or staff from the prime firm or charges a flat overhead fee for the use of space, equipment, secretary, etc; MBE Staff Utilization ♦ This Code prohibits the prime firm from requiring the MBE firm to provide more staff than is necessary and then utilizing the MBE staff for other work to be performed by the prime firm. ♦ The Code also requires that on any contract where MBE participation is purported, the contract shall specify essential terms including, but not limited to, a specific statement regarding the percent of participation planned for MBEs, the timing of payments and when the work is to be performed. N. Individuals and Entities Doing Business with the County not Current in their Obli&ations to the County (See Appendix -- Section 1) Pursuant to Ordinance No. 99-162 and Section 2-8.1 of the County Code, no individual or entity who is in arrears in any payment under a contract, promissory note or other loan document with the County, or any of its agencies or instrumentalities, including the Public Health Trust (herein referred to as "County"), either directly or indirectly through a firm, corporation, partnership or joint venture in which the individual or entity has a controlling financial interest as that term is defined in Section 2- 11.1(b)(8) of the County Code, shall be allowed to receive any additional XV �2,267 REVOMMS1 1.4 0 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY • BID NO.: 6824-0/06 County contracts, purchase orders or extensions of County contracts until either the arrearage has been paid in full or the County has agreed in writing to a payment schedule. Failure to meet the terms and conditions of any obligation or repayment schedule shall constitute a default of the subject contract and may be cause for suspension, termination and debarment, in accordance with the terms of the contract and the debarment procedures of the County. MODIFICATION OR WITHDRAWAL OF A BID A. Modification of a Bid Any modification by the bidder to a bid shall be submitted to the Clerk Of The Board prior to the time and date set for bid opening. The bidder shall submit the new bid proposal form and a letter, on company letterhead, signed by an authorized agent of the bidder stating that the new submittal supersedes the previously submitted bid proposal. The sealed envelope shall contain the same information as required for submitting the original bid. In addition, the envelope shall contain a statement that this bid replaces the previously submitted bid. No modifications of a bid shall be accepted after the bid has been opened. B. Withdrawal of a Bid A bid shall be irrevocable unless the bid is withdrawn as provided herein. Only written letter received by the Clerk Of The Board prior to the bid opening date may withdraw a bid. A bid may also be withdrawn ninety (90) days after the bid was opened and prior to award, by submitting a letter to the contact person identified on the front cover of this bid solicitation. The withdrawal letter must be on company letterhead and signed by an authorized agent of the bidder. 1.5 EVALUATION OF A BID A. Resection of Bid (1) The County may reject any bidder's Proposal and award to the next lowest responsive/responsible bidder or may reject and re -advertise for all or any part of this bid solicitation, whenever it is deemed in the best interest of the County. The County shall be the sole judge of what is in its "best interest." (2) The County may reject any bid if (a) prices are not fair and reasonable, as determined by the County, and/or exceed the County's estimated budget for this bid solicitation; (b) the bidder take exceptions to or modifies the terms and conditions of this bid solicitation; (c) the bidder failed to satisfy claims on previous contracts with the County or past -due payments for XVI 02- 2 6'7-W,S, 0 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY • BID NO.: 68240/06 County services or claims for damage to County property. The County shall be the sole judge of what is "fair and reasonable." B. Bankruntcy (l) Any vendor who, at the time of bid submission, is involved in an ongoing bankruptcy as a debtor, or in a reorganization, liquidation, or dissolution proceeding, or if a trustee or receiver has been appointed over all or a substantial portion of the property of the vendor under federal bankruptcy law or any state insolvency law, may be declared non -responsible. (2) The County reserves the right to terminate this contract, if, during the term of any contract the vendor has with the County, he/she becomes involved as a debtor in a bankruptcy proceeding, or becomes involved in a reorganization, dissolution, or liquidation proceeding, or if a trustee or receiver is appointed over all or a substantial portion of the property of the vendor under federal bankruptcy law or any state insolvency law. C. Bidder's Past Performance Pursuant to County Ordinance No. 9842, the bidder's performance as a prime contractor or subcontractor on previous County contracts shall be taken into account in evaluating the bid proposal received for this bid solicitation. D. Elimination from Consideration This bid solicitation shall not be awarded to any person or firm which is in arrears to the County upon any debt, taxes or contracts which are defaulted as surety or otherwise upon any obligation to the County. E. Waiver of Informalities The County reserves the right to waive any informalities or irregularities in this bid solicitation. F. Demonstration of Competency (1) A bid will only be considered from a firm that is regularly engaged in the business of providing the goods and/or services required by this bid solicitation. The bidder must be able to demonstrate a good record of performance and have sufficient financial resources, equipment and organization to ensure that they can satisfactorily provide the goods and/or services if awarded this bid solicitation. (2) The County may conduct a pre -award inspection of the bidder's site or hold a pre -award qualification hearing to determine if the bidder possesses the requirement as outlined in the above paragraph, and is capable of XVII 02- 267 REVM.VI.V 1.6 • MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BID NO.: 6824-0/06 performing the requirement of this bid solicitation. The County may consider any evidence available regarding the financial, technical and other qualifications .and abilities of the bidder, including past performance (experience) with the County or any other governmental entity in making the award. (3) The County may require the bidder to show evidence that they have been designated as an authorized representative of a manufacturer, supplier and/or distributor, if required by this bid solicitation. (4) The County reserves the right to audit all records pertaining to and resulting from any award from this bid solicitation, financial or otherwise. (5) In the event that the bidder will sub -contract all or part of its work to another vendor, or will obtain the goods required in conjunction with this contract with another source of supply, the bidder may be required to verify the competency of its subcontractor or supplier. The County reserves the right, before awarding this contract to require the bidder to submit such evidence of its subcontractor, as it may deem necessary. G. Copy of Bid Tabulation The bidder who desires to receive a copy of the bid tabulation shall enclose a self-addressed/stamped envelope (correct size of envelope and postage is a must depending on the amount of information involved) when submitting its bid proposal. Bid results will not be given out by telephone or facsimile. AWARD OF BID SOLICITATION Contract This bid solicitation, any addenda and/or properly executed modifications, the purchase order (if issued), and a change order (if applicable), constitute the entire contract. B. Tie Bid The Director of Bids and Contracts or designee, and according to County Resolution 1574-88 will decide any tie bid. C. Additional Information The award of this bid solicitation may be preconditioned on the subsequent submission of other documents, as specified in the Special Conditions or Technical Specifications. The successful bidder shall be in default of its contractual obligation if such documents are not submitted in a timely manner and in the form required by the County. Where the XVIII 02- 267 MMEDY15; MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BID NO.: 68240/06 successful bidder is in default of the contractual requirements, the County, through action taken by the Department of Procurement Management, Bids & Contacts Division, may rescind the award. D. Term of Contract The term of this bid solicitation shall be specified on one of three documents, issued to the successful bidder. These documents may either be this bid solicitation, a purchase order or an award sheet. E. Contract Extension The County reserves the right to automatically extend this contract for up to ninety (90) calendar days beyond the stated contract term. The County shall notify the successful bidder in writing of such extensions. Additional extensions over the first ninety (90) day extension may occur, if, the County and the successful bidder are in mutual agreement of such extensions. F. Warranty Any implied warranty granted under the Uniform Commercial Code shall apply to all goods purchased under this bid solicitation. G. Estimated Quantities Estimated quantities or estimated dollars, if provided, are for bidder's guidance only. No guarantee is expressed or implied as to quantities or dollars that will be used during the contract period. The County is not obligated to place any order for a given amount subsequent to the award of this bid solicitation. Estimates are based upon the County's actual needs and/or usage during a previous contract period. The County for purposes of determining the low bidder meeting specifications may use said estimates. H. Non -Exclusive Contract Although the purpose of this bid solicitation is to secure a contract that can satisfy the total needs of the County or of a specific County agency, it is hereby agreed and understood that this bid solicitation does not constitute the exclusive rights of the successful bidder to receive all orders that may be generated by the County in conjunction with this bid solicitation. In addition, any and all commodities, equipment, and service required by the County in conjunction with construction projects are solicited under a distinctly different bid process and shall not be purchased under the terms, conditions and awards rendered under this .bid solicitation, unless such purchases are determined to be in the best interest of the County. XIX 02- 267 0 • MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BID NO.: 6824-0/06 1. Local Preference The award of this bid solicitation is subject to County Ordinance No. 01-21 which, except where Federal or State law mandates to the contrary, allow preference to be given to a local business. For the purposes of the applicability of this Ordinance, "local business" means the bidder, as of the date of the bid opening, has a valid occupational license issued by Miami -Dade County to do business in Miami -Dade County, that authorizes the bidder to provide the goods, services or construction to be purchased, and has a physical business address located within the limits of Miami -Dade County from which the vendor operates or performs business. A Post Office Box can not be used to establish a physical address. When a responsive, responsible non -local business submits the lowest price bid, and the bid submittal by one or more responsive, responsible local businesses is within 5% of the price submitted by the non -local business, then the non -local business and each of the aforementioned local businesses shall have the opportunity to submit a best and final bid equal to or lower than the amount of the low bid previously submitted by the non -local business. The best and final bid will be requested by the County within five working days of the bid opening. In the case of a tie in the best and final bid between a local business and a non -local business, contract award shall be made to the local business. J. Limited Contract Extension Any specific work assignment which commences prior to the termination date of the contract and which will extend beyond the termination date including any previous contract extension(s) shall, unless terminated by mutual written agreement by both parties, continue until completion at the same prices, terms and conditions as set forth in this bid solicitation. 1.7 RIGHT OF APPEAL Any bidder may protest any recommendation for contract award or rejection of all bids, in accordance with the procedures contained in Sections 2-8.3 and 2-8.4 of the County Code, as amended by, County Ordinances Nos. 95.201 and 95-126, and as established in Administrative Order 3-21. A. Bid Award Recommendation Over $500.0 This bid award recommendation will be in writing, signed by the Director of the Department of Procurement Management or designee and filed with the Clerk of the Board. The bidder shall have ten (10) business days after the filing of an award recommendation to file a written protest with the Clerk of the Board. As a condition of initiating a protest of award recommendation, the bidder shall post at the time of filing a Surety Bond ' 02- 267 "VOW.V,u 0 Wo MIAMI-DADE COUNTY la BID NO.: 6824-0106 (cashier's check or money order) in the amount of $500.00 payable to the Board of County Commissioners. Failure to file the proper Bond at the time of filing the protest will result in denial of the protest. If, the Hearing Examiner's ruling is in favor of the County's recommendation, the bidder's Bond may be forfeited and the County may seek all costs, attorneys and administrative fees. Bid Award Recommendation Over $100,000.00 and up to $500,000.00 This bid award recommendation will be posted in the lobby of the Stephen P. Clark Building. It shall be the responsibility of the bidder to monitor such Bulletin Board after the bid opening to ascertain that a recommendation for award. has been made. Bid award recommendations are posted by 9:00 A.M., every Monday. In addition, the bidder can call the bid Award Recommendation Line at 305-375-4724 or (800) 510- 4724, or contact the person identified on the cover page of this bid solicitation. The bidder shall have five (5) business days after the posting of an award recommendation to file a written protest with the Department of Procurement Management, Bids and Contracts Division. The bidder shall post at the time of filing, a Surety Bond (cashier's check or money order) in the amount of $500.00 payable to the Board of County Commissioners. Failure to submit the proper Bond at the time of filing the protest will result in denial of the protest. If, the County Manager, or designee, upholds the recommendation of the contracting department, the bidder's Bond may be forfeited and the County may seek all costs, attorneys and administrative fees. 1.8 CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS A. 10 Rules, Regulations, Licensigg Requirements The successful bidder shall comply with all laws and regulations applicable to the goods and/or services contained in this bid solicitation. The bidder is presumed to be familiar with all Federal, State and local laws, ordinances, codes and regulations that may in any way affect the goods and/or services offered. County Contractors Employment and Procurement Practices Affidavit In accordance with the requirements of Ordinance 98-30, all firms with annual gross revenues in excess of $5 million, seeking to contract with Miami -Dade County shall, as a condition of award, have a written Affirmative Action Plan and Procurement Policy on file with the County's Department of Business Development. Said firms must also submit, as a part of their proposalstbids to be filed with the Clerk of the Board, an appropriately completed and signed Affirmative Action Plan/Procurement Policy Affidavit. Firms whose Boards of Directors are representative of XXI 02- 267 3/11 • MIAMI-DADE COUNTY • BID NO.: 6824-0106 the population make-up of the nation are exempt from .this requirement and must submit, in writing, a detailed listing of their Boards of Directors, showing the race or ethnicity of each board member, to the County's Department of Business Development. Firms claiming exemption must submit, as a part of their proposals/bids to be filed with the Clerk of the Board, an appropriately completed and signed Exemption Affidavit in accordance with Ordinance 98-30. These submittals shall be subject to periodic reviews to assure that the entities do not discriminate in their employment and procurement practices against minorities and women - owned businesses. It will be the responsibility of each firm to provide verification of their gross annual revenues to determine the requirement for compliance with the Ordinance. Those firms that do not exceed $5 million annual gross revenues must clearly state so in their bid proposal. Any bidder/respondent which does not provide an affirmative action plan and procurement policy may not be recommended by the County Manager for award by the Board of County Commissioners. (See Appendix - Section 1) C. Conditions of Material and PackagLng (1) Unless otherwise specified in the Special Conditions or Technical Specifications, all containers shall be suitable for shipment and/or storage and comply with the County's Recycled Packaging Resolution No. 738- 92. (See Appendix - Section 1) (3) All goods furnished shall be fully guaranteed by the successful bidder against factory defects and workmanship. The successful bidder at no expense to the County shall correct any defects, which may occur within the period of the manufacturer's standard, and/or any implied warranty. The Special Conditions may supersede the standard manufacturer's warranty. D. Subcontractin (1) Unless otherwise specified in this bid solicitation, the successful bidder shall not subcontract any portion of the work without the prior written consent of the County. The ability to subcontract may be further limited by the Special Conditions. Subcontracting without the prior consent of the County may result in termination of this bid solicitation for default. (2) Quarterly reporting when a subcontractor is utilized: The successful bidder is advised that when a subcontractor is utilized to fulfill the terms and conditions of this bid solicitation, County Resolution No. 1634-93 will apply to this bid solicitation. This resolution requires the successful bidder to file quarterly reports as to the amount of contract monies received from XXII 02- 267 REVSW Y151 i MIAMI -DARE COUNTY E BID NO.: 68240/06 the County and the amount that have been paid by the successful bidder directly to certified Black, Hispanic and Women -Owned businesses, performing part of this bid solicitation work. Additionally, the listed businesses are required to sign reports, verifying their participation in this bid solicitation work and their receipt of such monies. The requirements of this resolution shall be in addition to any other reporting requirements by Federal, State or local laws, ordinances or administrative orders. (3) Where subcontracting is permitted, the successful bidder shall obtain written consent of the County prior to utilizing the subcontractor. All actions of any subcontractor are the sole responsibility of the successful bidder. Note: This requirement is separate and independent from any requirements that may be contained in the Special Conditions, Paragraph 2.2. (4) In accordance with Ordinance No. 97-104, all bidders and respondents on County contracts for purchase of supplies, materials or services, including professional services, which involve the expenditure of $100,000 or more and all bidders or respondents on County or Public Health Trust construction contracts which involve the expenditure of $100,000 or more shall include, as part of their bid or proposal submission, a listing which identifies all first tier subcontractors who will perform any part of the contract work and describes the portion of the work such subcontractor will perform, and all suppliers who will supply materials for the contract work direct to. the bidder or respondent and describes the materials to be supplied. Failure to include such listing with the bid or proposal shall render the bid or proposal non-responsive. Ordinance No. 97-104, applies to all contracts whether competitively by the County or not. Those contracts that have received authorization by the Board of County Commissioners to waive formal bidding procedure must also provide a listing of all first tier subcontractors and direct suppliers. `Subcontractor/Supplier Listing, SUB Form 100' may be utilized to provide the information required by this paragraph. A bidder or respondent who is awarded the contract shall not change or substitute first tier subcontractors or direct suppliers or the portions of the contract work to be performed or materials to be supplied from those identified in the listing submitted with the bid or proposal except upon written approval of the County. (See Appendix - Section 1) NOTE: ORDINANCE NO. 97-104 REQUIRES A BID OR PROPOSAL FOR A COUNTY OR PUBLIC HEALTH TRUST CONTRACT INVOLVING THE EXPENDITURE OF $100,000 OR MORE INCLUDE A LISTING OF SUBCONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS WHO WILL BE USED ON THE CONTRACT, AND XXIII 02- 267 Mu • MIAMI-DADE COUNTY 0 BID NO.: 6824-0106 PROVIDES FAILURE TO INCLUDE THE REQUIRED LISTING SHALL RENDER THE BID OR PROPOSAL NON-RESPONSIVE. THE REQUIRED LISTING MUST BE SUBMITTED AND SIGNED EVEN THOUGH THE BIDDER OR PROPOSER WILL NOT UTILIZE SUBCONTRACTORS OR SUPPLIERS ON THE CONTRACT. IN THE LATTER CASE, THE LISTING MUST EXPRESSLY STATE NO SUBCONTRACTORS, OR SUPPLIERS, AS THE CASE MAY BE, WILL BE USED ON THE CONTRACT. TIMELY SUBMISSION OF A PROPERLY COMPLETED AND SIGNED "SUBCONTRACTOR/SUPPLIER LISTING, SUB FORM 100" (A COPY OF WHICH IS INCLUDED IN THE BID PACKAGE) CONSTITUTE COMPLIANCE WITH THE LISTING REQUIREMENTS OF THE ORDINANCE. IN ORDER TO BE DEEMED PROPERLY COMPLETED, THE WORD "NONE" MUST BE ENTERED UNDER THE APPROPRIATE HEADING OF SUB FORM 100 IF NO SUBCONTRACTORS OR SUPPLIERS WILL BE USED ON THE CONTRACT. (5) In accordance with County Ordinance No. 97-35 (Fair Subcontracting Policies), "all successful bidders/respondents on County contracts in which subcontractors may be used, shall be subject to and comply with Ordinance 97-35 as amended, requiring bidders/respondents to provide a detailed statement of their policies and procedures for awarding subcontracts which: a) Notifies the broadest number of local subcontractors of the opportunity to be awarded a subcontract; b) Invites local subcontractors to submit bids in a practical, expedient way; c) Provides local subcontractors access to information necessary to prepare and formulate a subcontracting bid; d) Allows local subcontractors to meet with appropriate personnel of the bidder to discuss the bidder's requirements; and XXIV 02- 2 0'7 WMW3/1-V • MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BID NO.: 6824-0/06 e) Awards subcontracts based on fu!l and - complete consideration of all submitted proposals and in accordance with the bidder's stated objectives. All bidders/respondents seeking to contract with the County shall, as a condition of award, provide a statement of their subcontracting policies and procedures. Bidders/Respondents who fail to provide a statement of their policies and procedures may not be recommended by the County Manager for award by the Board of County Commissioners." (See Appendix — Section 1) E. Assam The successful bidder shall not assign, transfer, or otherwise dispose of this contract, including any rights, title or interest therein, or their power to execute such contract to any person, company, or corporation without the prior written consent of the County. F. Delivery Unless otherwise specified in this bid solicitation, prices quoted shall be F.O.B. Destination with freight included in the proposed price. G. Employee is the Responsibility of the Successful Bidder The employee of the successful bidder shall be considered to be, at all times, employee of the successful bidder under its sole direction and not an employee or agent of the County. The successful bidder shall supply a competent and physically capable employee. The County may require the successful bidder to remove an employee it deems unacceptable. Each employee shall wear proper identification. H. Indemnification of County by the Successful Bidder The successful bidder shall indemnify and hold harmless the County and its officers, employees, agents and instrumentalities from any and all liability, losses or damages, including attorney's fees and costs of defense, which the County or its officers, employees, agents or instrumentalities may incur as a result of claims, demands, suits causes of actions or proceedings of any kind or nature arising out of, relating to or resulting from the performance of the Agreement by the successful bidder or its employees, agents, servants, partners, principals or subcontractors. The successful bidder shall pay all claims and losses in connection therewith, and shall investigate and defend all claims, suits or actions of any kind or nature in the name of the County, where applicable, including appellate proceedings, and shall pay all costs, judgments, and attorney's fees which XXV 02- 267 MUMMY MIAMI-DADE COUOY BID NO.: 6824-0106 may issue thereon. The successful bidder expressly understands and agrees that any insurance protection required by this Agreement or otherwise provided by the successful bidder shall in no way limit the responsibility to indemnify, keep and save harmless and defend the County or its officers, employees, agents and instrumentalities as herein provided. Protection of Pm��rt All existing structures, utilities, services, roads, trees, shrubbery, etc. shall be protected against damage or interrupted services at all times by the successful bidder during the term of this contract. The successful bidder shall be held responsible for repairing or replacing property, to the satisfaction of the County, which is damaged by reason of the successful bidder's operation on County property. J. Collusion Bids from related parties. Where two (2) or more related parties each submit a bid or proposal for any contract, such bids or proposals shall be presumed to be collusive. The foregoing presumption may be rebutted by presentation of evidence as to the extent of ownership, control and management of such related parties in the preparation and submittal of such bids or proposals. Related parties mean bidders or proposers or the principals thereof which have a direct or indirect ownership interest in another bidder or proposer for the same contract or in which a parent company or the principals thereof of one (1) bidder or proposer have a direct or indirect ownership interest in another bidder or proposer for the same contract. Bids or proposals found to be collusive shall be rejected. Bidders or Proposers who have been found to have engaged in collusion may be considered non -responsible, and may be suspended or debarred, and any contract resulting from collusive bidding may be terminated for default. 1.9 MODIFICATION OF THE CONTRACT The contract may be modified by unilateral action of the County or by mutual consent, in writing, and through the issuance of a modification to the contract, purchase order, change order or award sheet, as appropriate. 1.10 TERMINATION OF CONTRACT A. Termination for Convenience The County, at its sole discretion, may terminate this contract without cause by providing the successful bidder with thirty (30) day advance notice. Upon the receipt of such notice, the successful bidder shall not incur any additional costs under this contract. The County shall be liable only for reasonable costs incurred by the successful bidder, as determined XXVI 0 2 " 2 6'7 MWO-VI& 0 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BID NO.: 6824-0/06 by the County, regardless of the method of payment- required by this contract. The County shall be the sole judge of "reasonable costs." B. Termination for Default The County may terminate this contract upon the failure of the successful bidder to comply with any provision and/or requirements of this contract. The County's decision not to take action upon failure of the successful bidder to perforin shall not be construed as a waiver of the ability of the County to take additional action at a later date and time. The County shall also have the ability to place the successful bidder on probation and/or terminate any portion of this contract. The date of termination shall be stated in a written notice to the successful bidder. In the event the successful bidder is terminated for default, the County reserves the right to re -procure the goods and/or services from the next lowest responsive responsible bidder or re -solicit the goods and/or services. The County may further charge the successful bidder any differences in cost between the successful bidder's price and the re -awarded price and/or any costs associated with re -awarding or re -soliciting this contract. The County may also debar or suspend the successful bidder from conducting business with the County, and/or eliminate the defaulted contractor from consideration in future bid solicitation, in accordance with appropriate County ordinances, resolutions and/or administrative orders. C. Ordinance 93-137 Any individual or corporation or other entity that attempts to meet its contractual obligations with the county through fraud, misrepresentation or material misstatement, the county shall, whenever practicable, terminate the contract. The county as a further sanction may terminate or cancel any other contracts with such individual or other entity. Such individual or entity shall be responsible for all direct or indirect costs associated with such termination or cancellation, including attorney's fees. Notwithstanding, any individual or entity who attempts to meet its contractual obligations with the county through fraud, misrepresentation or material misstatement may be disbarred from county contracting for up to five (5) years. 1.11 ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND/OR ADMINISTRATIVE ORDERS To request a copy of any ordinance, resolution and/or administrative order cited in this bid solicitation, the bidder must contact the Clerk of the Board at 305-375-5126. XXVII 02- 2 C MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BID NO.: 6824-0/06 SECTION 2.0 SPECIAL CONDITIONS PAPER, FINE REGISTERED MILL BRANDS, PRIVATE BRANDS, RECOVERED FIBER CONTENT PAPER (PRINTING/XEROGRAPHIC) AND RELATED PRODUCTS 2.1 PURPOSE: TO ESTABLISH A CONTRACT FOR THE COUNTY The purpose of this Invitation To Bid is to establish a contract for the purchase of paper, fine registered mill brands, private brands, recovered fiber content paper (Printing/Xerographic) and related products in conjunction with the County's needs on an as needed when needed basis. 2.2 INTENTIONALLY OMITTED 2.3 PRE-BID CONFERENCE(RECOMMENDED) A pre-bid conference will be held on Monday, April 23, 2001 at Stephen P. Clark Building 111 NW V Street Miami, Fl 33128, 18`h Floor at 11:00 am in conference room no. 184 to discuss proposed specifications. It is recommended that a representative of the firm attend in order to become familiar with the bid specifications. Bidders are requested to bring this Invitation To Bid package to the conference, as additional copies may not be available. "Multiple members of individual community councils may be present." 2.4 TERM OF CONTRACT: SIXTY 60 MONTHS This contract shall commence on the first calendar day of the month succeeding approval of the contract by the Board of County Commissioners, or designee, unless otherwise stipulated in the Notice of Award Letter which is distributed by the County's Department of Procurement Management, Bids & Contracts Division; and contingent upon the completion and submittal of all required bid documents. The contract shall remain in effect for sixty (60) months and upon completion of the expressed and/or implied warranty period. 2.5 INTENTIONALLY OMITTED 2.6 METHOD OF AWARD TO PRE -QUALIFIED BIDDERS WHO WILL BE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN SPOT MARKET PURCHASES Award of this contract will be made to not more than four (4) lowest responsive, responsible bidders who offer the lowest unit price on an item by item basis. These awarded bidders shall be pre -qualified to participate in spot market purchases as required by the County on a periodic basis. When such spot market purchases are identified, the awarded bidders shall be invited to offer a fixed price for a specific purchasing period. 02- 267 9 ! MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BID NO.: 6824-0106 The Bidder offering the lowest fixed price shall be awarded the purchase for the specific period. The award to one Bidder for that period does not preclude the ability of the remaining pre -qualified Bidders from submitting offers for other specific periods. SEMI-ANNUAL CONTRACT SEMI-ANNUAL PRICE QUOTES TIME FRAME SHALL BE RETURNED NO LATER THAN: January 1, 2002 thru NIA June 30, 2002 July 1, 2002 thru May 30, 2002 December 31, 2002 January 1, 2003 thru November 21, 2002 June 30, 2003 July 1, 2003 thru May 29, 2003 December 31, 2003 January 1, 2004 thru November 20, 2003 June 30, 2004 July 1, 2004 thru May 27, 2004 December 31, 2004 January 1, 2005 thru November 18, 2004 June 30, 2005 July 1, 2005 thru May 26, 2005 December 31, 2005 January 1, 2006 thru November 20, 2005 June 30, 2006 July 1, 2006 thru May 25, 2006 December 31, 2006 Above dates subject to change based on official contract award date. In order to accommodate the unique needs of the County, the award of the contract shall be made to bidders based on the following criteria: Items 3 thru 5, 9 thru 30, 56 thru 64 and 72 thru 74 will be awarded to no more than the four (4) lowest responsive, responsible bidders on an item by item basis. 2 02- 267 • • MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BID NO.: 6824-0106 Items l and 2, 6 thru 8, 31 thru 33,.34 thru 49, 50 thru 53, 63 thru 66 and 69 thru 71 will be awarded to no more than four (4) lowest responsible bidders who bid on all items in the group and whose bid offered the lowest price when all items in the group are added in the aggregate. Item 75 shall only be awarded to those vendors who have submitted the lowest qualified bid on any items or groups from item 1 thru 74. In accordance with the County's six-month spot market low bidder may change for a specific item or group for the specific six (6) month period. 2.7 PRICES SHALL BE FIXED AND FIRM FOR TERM OF CONTRACT If the bidder is awarded a contract under this bid solicitation, the prices proposed by the bidder shall remain fixed and firm during the term of contract. 2.8 INTENTIONALLY OMITTED 2.9 EQUAL PRODUCT CANNOT BE CONSIDERED: QUALIFIED PRODUCTS LIST Items listed are the only products that will be accepted on this Bid because these items are represented on a Qualified Products List. Bidders desiring to submit comparative products for these items for inclusion on an approved Qualified Products List for future bids should submit samples to GSA, Materials Management Division, 2225 NW 72nd Avenue, Miami, Florida 33122. After testing, if the product is deemed acceptable, it will be included in the specifications on the next available bid. All samples for test purposes must be labeled with the bidder's name, bid number, and item number. Samples not labeled will be considered unidentifiable and will not be eligible for testing purposes. 2.11 INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE - (1) GENERAL SERVICE AND D MAINTENANCE CONTRACT Provider shall indemnify and hold harmless the County and its officers, employees, agents and instrumentalities from any and all liability, losses or damages, including attorneys' fees and costs of defense, which the County or its officers, employees, agents or instrumentalities may incur as a result of claims, demands, suits, causes of actions or proceedings of any kind or nature arising out of, relating to or resulting from the performance of this Agreement by the Provider or its employees, agents, servants, partners principals or subcontractors. Provider shall pay all claims and losses in connection therewith and shall investigate and defend all claims, suits or actions of any kind or nature in the name of the County, where applicable, including appellate proceedings, and shall pay all costs, judgments, and attorney's fees which may issue thereon. Provider expressly understands and agrees that any insurance protection required by this Agreement or otherwise provided by Provider shall in no way limit the responsibility to indemnify, keep and save harmless and defend the County or its officers, employees, agents and instrumentalities as herein provided. 3 02- 267 BID NO.: 6824-0/06 The vendor shall furnish to, Metropolitan Dade County, c/o Department of Procurement Management, Bids & Contracts Division, 111 N.W. 1st Street, Suite 2350, Miami, Florida 33128-1989, Certificate(s) of Insurance which indicate that insurance coverage has been obtained which meets the requirements as outlined below: A. Worker's Compensation Insurance for all employees of the vendor as required by Florida Statute 440. B. Public Liability Insurance on a comprehensive basis in an amount not less than $300,000 combined single limit per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage. Dade County must be shown as an additional insured with respect to this coverage. C. Automobile Liability Insurance covering all owned, non -owned and hired vehicles used in connection with the work, in an amount not less than $300,000 combined single limit per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage. The insurance coverage required shall include those classifications, as listed in standard liability insurance manuals, which most nearly reflect the operations of the vendor. All insurance policies required above shall be issued by companies authorized to do business under the laws of the State of Florida, with the following qualifications: The company must be rated no less than "B" as to management, and no less than "Class W as to financial strength, by the latest edition of Best's Insurance Guide, published by A.M. Best Company, Oldwick, New Jersey, or its equivalent, subject to the approval of the County Risk Management Division. or The company must hold a valid Florida Certificate of Authority as shown in the latest "List of All Insurance Companies Authorized or Approved to Do Business in Florida", issued by the State of Florida Department of Insurance and are members of the Florida Guaranty Fund. Certificates will indicate no modification or change in insurance shall be made without thirty (30) days written advance notice to the certificate holder. NOTE:DADE COUNTY BID NUMBER AND TITLE OF BID MUST APPEAR ON EACH CERTIFICATE. 4 02-- 267 MIAMI-DADE COC BCO.: 6824-0106 - Compliance with the foregoing requirements shall not relieve the vendor of his liability and obligation under this section or under any other section of this Agreement. Issuance of a purchase order is contingent upon the receipt of the insurance documents within fifteen (15) calendar days after Board of County Commission approval. If the insurance certificate is received within the specified time frame but not in the manner prescribed in this Invitation To Bid, the Bidder shall be verbally notified of such deficiency and shall have an additional five (5) calendar days to submit a corrected certificate to the County. If the Bidder fails to submit the required insurance documents in the manner prescribed in this Invitation To Bid within twenty (20) calendar days after Board of County Commission approval, the Bidder shall be in default of the contractual terms and conditions and shall not be awarded the contract. Under such circumstances, the Bidder may be prohibited from submitting fixture Proposal to the County in accordance with Section 1.0, para 1.6 of the General Terms and Conditions. The Bidder shall be responsible for assuring that the insurance certificates required in conjunction with this Section remain in force for the duration of the contractual period; including any and all option years that may be granted to the Bidder in accordance with Section 2.5 of the Special Conditions. If insurance certificates are scheduled to expire during the contractual period, the Bidder shall be responsible for submitting new or renewed insurance certificates to the County at a minimum of thirty (30) calendar days in advance of such expiration. In the event that expired certificates are not replaced with new or renewed certificates which cover the contractual period, the County shall suspend the contract until such time as the new or renewed certificates are received by the County in the manner prescribed in the Invitation To Bid; provided, however, that this suspended period does not exceed thirty (30) calendar days. If such suspension exceeds thirty (30) calendar days, the County may, at its sole discretion, terminate this contract for cause and seek re -procurement charges from the Bidder in conjunction with Section 1.10, of the General Terms and Conditions. 2.12 INTENTIONALLY OMITTED 2.13 INTENTIONALLY OMITTED 2.14 INTENTIONALLY OMITTED 2.15 METHOD OF PAYMENT: PERIODIC INVOICES FOR COMPLETED PURCHASES The successful vendor(s) shall submit an invoice(s) to the requesting department(s) after purchase has been completed, whether picked up by authorized County personnel or delivered to the site by the vendor. The invoices shall reference the appropriate purchase order number, the delivery address, and the corresponding delivery ticket number or 5 02-- 267 • 0 . MIAMI -DADS COUNTY BID NO.: 68240/06 packing slip number that was signed by an authorized representative of the County department when the" items were delivered and accepted. Submittal of these periodic invoices shall not exceed thirty (30) calendar days from the delivery of the items. Under no circumstances shall the invoices be submitted to the County in advance of the delivery and acceptance of the items. 2.16 SHIPPING TERMS: F.O.B. DESTINATION All bidders shall quote prices based on F.O.B. Destination and shall hold title to the goods until such time as they are delivered to, and accepted by, an authorized County representative at GSA, Materials Management Division, 2225 NW 72nd Avenue, Miami, Florida 33122, "or other designated location" 2.17 DELIVERY SHALL BE THREE (3) BUSINESS DAYS AFFTER ORDER IS PLACED BY THE COUNTY The bidder shall make deliveries within three (3) business days after the date that the County department orders the items. All deliveries. shall be made in accordance with good commercial practice and shall be adhered to by the successful bidder(s); except in such cases where the delivery will be delayed due to acts of God, strikes, or other causes beyond the control of the bidder. In these cases, the bidder shall notify the County of the delays in -advance of the delivery date so that a revised delivery schedule can be negotiated. Should the bidder(s) to whom the contract(s) is awarded fail to deliver in the number of days as stated in its proposal, the County reserves the right to cancel the contract after any back order period which is specified in the Special Conditions has lapsed. If the contract is cancelled, it is hereby understood and agreed that the County has the authority to purchase the goods elsewhere and to charge the bidder with any re -procurement costs. 2.18 BACK ORDERS SHALL NOT BE ALLOWED The County shall not accept any back orders of deliveries from the bidder. Accordingly, the bidder is required to deliver all items to the County within the time specified in this solicitation; and no grace period shall be honored. In the event that the bidder fails to deliver the goods within the time specified, the County reserves the right to cancel the order, seek the items from another vendor, and charge the bidder for any re -procurement costs. 2.19 INTENTIONALLY OMITTED 2.20 CONTACT PERSONS: For any additional information regarding the specifications and requirements of this contract, Contact: Doris Smith,CPPB at (305) 3754946. 711 6 02- 2 6'7 • MIAMI-DADE COUNTY 2.21 INTENTIONALLY OMITTED 2.22 ACCEPTANCE OF PRODUCT BY THE COUNTY BID NO.: 6824-0106 The products shall be maintained and delivered to the County in excellent condition. If a product does not meet specifications, it will be returned to the bidder as exchange for suitable merchandise or for full credit at no additional cost to the County. 2.23 AUTHORIZATION TO PICK-UP MATERIALS: Dade County employees are authorized to pick-up materials against purchase orders issued to the successful bidder(s). Such authorization is provided for the County employee through an "Authorization to Pick -Up Materials" (Dade County Form No. 160.04.17) who shall surrender the form to the bidder during each purchase. If the bidder is in doubt about the authenticity of the person picking up the material, the bidder shall contact the Department of Procurement Management for assistance at 375-5289. 2.24 AVAILABILITY OF CONTRACT TO OTHER COUNTY DEPARTMENTS Although this Solicitation is specific to a County Department, it is hereby agreed and understood that any County department or agency may avail itself of this contract and purchase any and all items specified herein from the successful bidder(s) at the contract price(s) established herein. Under these circumstances, a separate purchase order shall be issued by the County, which identifies the requirements of the additional County department(s) or agency (ies). 2.25 CATALOGS AND PRICE LISTS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED WITH BID The bidder shall submit two (2) copy(ies) of the current manufacturer's price list(s) and catalog(s) with the bid. Failure to meet this requirement may result in your bid being rejected. These documents shall be in effect at the commencement of the contract and shall remain in effect for the life of the contract; unless price escalations are specifically allowable in accordance with Section 2.7 of this Invitation to Bid. Discounts offered will be evaluated against these price lists and catalogs in order to determine the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. Upon request, the bidder shall provide additional sets of the manufacturer's product catalogs and price lists at no cost to the County. 2.26 DAMAGED GOODS WHEN SHIPPING IS PROVIDED BY BIDDER: The bidder shall be responsible for filing, processing and collecting all damage claims against the shipper. 7 02- 207 C� MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BID NO.: 6824-0106 2.27 ENVIRONMENTALLY ACCEPTABLE PACKAGING Effective June 16, 1992, all contracts in excess of ten thousand ($10,000) dollars will be affected by Resolution Number R738-92 amending Metropolitan Dade County Administrative Order 3-2 (relating to the procurement of goods and services). As a waste management alternative, and as an additional means of reducing the volume and toxicity of waste and by-products entering Florida's solid waste stream, Metropolitan Dade County has instituted the following policy with regard to source reduction. In order to discourage excessive packaging of a product solely for marketing purposes and - to encourage packaging for purposes of ensuring durability, re -usability and recyclability. No goods shall be purchased if the goods constitute less than 90 percent (by volume) of the item being purchased or if the goods contains more than 10 percent package and packing material (by volume). No packaging shall be purchased which is not environmentally acceptable packaging. For purposes of meeting the requirements of this resolution, "Environmentally Acceptable" shall be defined as; any item that is returnable for reuse or recycling, or which is recyclable. In order to insure compliance with this resolution, bidders shall indicate in the space provided on the bid proposal page, the method to be used for returning packaging materials to the distributor in conjunction with this solicitation and/or by completing the General Services Certification of Recycled Product Content Form indicating the ability of the materials to be -recycled through existing recycling collection programs. Appeals for waiver of these requirements may be made in writing to the County Manager through the Director of Procurement Management. No waiver shall be effective unless approved by a majority vote of the Board of County Commissioners. Proposals failing to provide this information may result in being declared non-responsive; however the Bidder shall be given the opportunity to provide the information during the bid evaluation period. At such time, the Bidder shall be given fifteen (15) calendar days to submit this information. Vendors wishing to obtain a copy of the complete resolution should contact The Office of Vendor Assistance at (305) 375-5289. 2.28 PACKING SLIP/DELIVERY TICKET TO ACCOMPANY ITEMS DURING DELIVERY The successful bidder shall enclose a complete packing slip or delivery ticket with any items to be delivered in conjunction with this bid solicitation: The packing slip shall be attached to the shipping carton(s) which contain the items and shall be made available to the County's authorized representative during delivery. The packing slip or delivery ticket shall include, at a minimum, the following information: purchase order number, 2 6 0 2 '7 MIAMI-DADE COUTY BID NO.: 6824-0106 date of order; a complete listing of items being delivered; and back -order quantities and estimated delivery of back -orders if applicable. 2.29 PURCHASE OF OTHER ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THIS BID SOLICITATION BASED ON PRICE LISTS While the County has listed all major items on the bid solicitation which are utilized by County departments in conjunction with its operations, there may be ancillary items that must be purchased by the County during the term of this contract. For this reason, bidders are requested to quote the percentage discount that will be offered to the County for items which do not appear on this bid solicitation. This discount shall be offered for all items listed in nationally established annual retail supply catalogs. The most recently published catalog shall serve as the basis for establishing the retail price to be discounted. 2.30 QUALIFIED PRODUCTS LIST SHALL BE UTILIZED FOR THIS SOLICITATION ^ In accordance with Section 2.9 of the Special Terms and Conditions, the Bid contains a Qualified Products List that identifies only those products that may be bid. "Equal" products shall not be considered. The Qualified Products List is contained in the Technical Specifications. 2.31 RECYCLED MATERIALS REQUIRED This bid contains items that specifically request products containing recycled materials. Bidders are required to submit with the bid a certification, attesting that the commodities offered contain the minimum percentage of post consumer recovered material as defined by The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), where applicable or the percentage of post consumer recovered materials for commodities not covered by EPA guidelines. Recycling Definitions: For purposes of this Invitation to Bid, the following definitions shall apply: a. "Recovered Materials" shall be defined as any waste material or by-products that have been recovered or diverted from solid waste. b. "Recycled Product" shall be defined as any product which is in whole or in part composed of recovered materials. C., "Recyclable Product" shall be defined as the ability of a product and its packaging to be reused, reconditioned for use, or recycled through existing recycling collection programs. d. "Waste Reducing Products" shall be defined as any product which will result in less waste generated due to its use rather than another product designed to serve the same function with an greater waste generation rate. This shall include, but 9 02- 267 2.32 2.33 2.34 2.35 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY i BID NO.: 6824-0106 not be limited to those products that can be reused, refilled or have a longer life expectancy and contain a lesser amount of toxic constituents. SAMPLES MAY BE REQUIRED DURING EVALUATION After the Bid Proposals are opened by the County, the bidders may be required to submit a sample for the goods to be supplied for evaluation by, and at no cost to the County. If samples are required, the County will notify the bidder of such in writing and will specify the deadline for submission of the samples. Each individual sample shall be clearly labeled with the bidder's name, bid number, bid title, manufacturer's name and brand name, and style number if applicable. If the bidder fails to submit the samples, properly labeled, within the specified date stipulated in the notice, the County shall not consider the bidder's proposal for that item(s); provided however, that in the event of a group or aggregate award, the bidder's proposal will not be eligible for that group or in the aggregate as applicable. All samples shall become the property of Miam-Dade County. The County reserves the right to perform its own testing procedures or to send any and all samples to the State of Florida's Department of General Services, Division of Purchasing, Bureau of Standards Laboratory or any other certifiable laboratory for analysis. Any costs for testing shall be borne by bidder. On the basis of this testing and analysis, the County shall be sole judge of the acceptability of the sample in conformance with the bid specifications and its decision shall be final. Any sample submitted shall create an express warranty that the whole of the goods and/or services to be provided by the bidder during the contract period shall conform to the sample submitted. The bidder shall be required to provide adequate restitution to the County, in the manner prescribed by the County, if this warranty is violated during the term of the contract. SHELF LIFE OF STOCK The successful bidder(s) shall supply the County with fresh stock only and shall insure that items with a limited shelf life are inspected and certified fresh by the bidder prior to shipment to the County. STOCK LEVELS SHALL BE MAINTAINED BY BIDDER The successful bidder(s) shall ensure that adequate stock levels are maintained at its place of business in order to assure the County of prompt delivery. If the delivery terms specified in the Solicitation are not fulfilled by the Bidder, the County reserves the right to cancel the order, purchase the goods elsewhere, and charge the Bidder for any reprocurement costs incurred by the County. TESTING OF RANDOM SAMPLES Samples of delivered items .may be randomly selected and tested for compliance with these specifications. If it is found that the delivered commodities do not conform to the specifications, the county shall require replacement within a reasonable length of time and may cancel the contract for cause. 10 02-- 2€7 MIAMI-DADE COiJ� BI. O.: 6824-0106 2.36 PRE -AWARD WAREHOUSE/PLANT INSPECTION Dade County shall have the right to make a no -notice inspection of the bidder's facilities to assist in evaluating the capabilities of the bidder to fulfill the requirements of this bid. The inspectors may require and retain samples of work being produced in the facility. The inspection team shall consist of three management level representatives of Dade County, selected by GSA, Materials Management Division for their knowledge of paper and Graphic Arts. Bidders determined by Materials Management Division as not meeting the requirements of this bid shall be considered not responsible and their bids will not be considered. 11 02-- 267 0 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BID NO.: 6824-0106 SECTION 3.0 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS PAPER, FINE REGISTERED MILL BRANDS, PRIVATE BRANDS, RECOVERED FIBER CONTENT PAPER (PRINTING/XEROGRAPHIC) AND RELATED PRODUCTS 3.1 3.2 3.3 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF PAPERS TO BE PURCHASED GSA, Materials Management Div, will use this contract to purchase flat sheet printing and xerographic papers as well as other related products such as envelopes, carbonless, continuous pin fed, roll fed, fax machine papers, lithographic plates, films, chemistry, adhesives and related technical services. Additionally, Information Technology Department will use this contract to purchase 3 hole -punched paper for high-speed laser printers. REGISTERED MILL BRANDS OR PRIVATE BRANDS WITH MILL CERTIFICATION ACCEPTED All xerographic and printing paper must be guaranteed registered Mill Brand or a Private Brand paper that is mill certified. Registered mill brands must be specified in the current edition of "Competitive Grade Finder for the Paper and Graphic Arts industry", or as otherwise accepted by Grade Finders, Inc., for publication in subsequent editions. For products not listed in the current edition of the Competitive Grade Finder, a copy of Grade Finders letter of acceptability will be required. Private Brand xerographic and printing paper must meet quality performance requirements as specified in the Bid Proposal. Prior to award, the County will require a letter from the producing mill certifying the grade of paper to be used for this bid as well as the name of that paper as it appears in the current edition of "Competitive Grade Finder for the Paper and Graphic Arts Industry". Items 63 - 66 (chipboard), 69 - 70 (thermal fax paper) and 72 - 74 (fan folded computer paper) are not printing papers, and as such, will be exempt from the brand requirement. MOISTURE PROOF WRAPPERS REQUIRED All Paper must be cut, wrapped in moisture proof wrappers and labeled. Unless otherwise specified, as in the case of items 18 & 19. All 8-112" X 11", 8-112" X 14" and 11" X 17" xerographic and laser papers must be wrapped in ream packages and sealed in moisture proof cartons containing 1,000, 2,000, 2,500 or 5,000 sheets. Moisture content must be adequate to ensure good press, printer and copier performance in a sub -tropical climate. To maintain the correct moisture content high quality double layer or triple layer wrappers must be used. Wrappers must contain at minimum: a double layer consisting of 12 02- 267 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BID NO.: 6824-0/06 45# paper layer and a 7# poly layer or a triple layer consisting of 25# paper outer layer, a 10# poly middle layer and a 25# paper inside layer. Polyethelene or polypropylene must be used as the moisture proof barrier. Packaging must provide vital information for trouble shooting. At minimum, the carton label must identify the basis weight, grade, tracking number, run date and lot number. All cut size paper must lie flat before and after processing through a high speed copier or laser printer with either no tendency to curl or with a curl which can be overcome under reasonable working conditions. All paper must be grain long unless otherwise specified by Dade County. 3.4 EXCELLENT QUALITY PRODUCT Paper shall be cut square four sides, consistently smooth and exact without exhibiting cutting marks. Paper shall be free from lint, dust, or other loose particles and shall be suitable for writing/printing on with ink or toner. Dimensions of successive sheets within any package shall differ from each other by not more than 1/64" and individual sheets shall not vary more than 0.001" in thickness from one edge to the other. 3.5 XEROGRAPHIC AND LASER PAPERS Shipments of xerographic and laser papers shall perform satisfactorily on laser printers and high speed xerographic copiers. There shall be no more than one paper -caused jam or one document with unacceptable image quality due to paper per 5,000 sheets. Xerographic and Laser papers must be grain long, 100% chemical wood pulp, surface sized, moisture content of 4.5% (plus 0.6% or minus 1.0%). Basis weight 20# paper, must be, .0038" (plus or minus .0004" thick). Paper shall have stiffness, curl, finish and tensile strength characteristics sufficient to insure efficient feeding and transport through high- speed photocopiers and must be free of paper dust. Paper will be furnished flat, trimmed square on four sides with clean smooth edges and evenly jogged. Paper size must not vary more than plus or minus 1164" from the specified dimension in either direction. The County requires that all xerographic and laser paper be slit, cut to final sheet size and ream wrapped packaged in one continuous inline process. Equipment used for this purpose must be rigorously maintained with scrupulous attention paid to sharp cutting and slitting edges, accurate sheet counts and proper settings for packaging equipment. Reams must be sealed with sufficient glue to form moisture proof package that is tight, forming a solid package, that protects the edges of each sheet until unwrapped for use. Excessive amounts of glue that could damage individual sheets of paper will not be accepted. Equipment suitable for this purpose is made by E.C.H. WiIUPEMCO, Bielomatik or Lennox and will be required by this contract. Whenever the paper is not sheeted and packaged by the producing mill the vendor will be required to give GSA Materials Management Division 48 hour notice prior to converting paper for this bid. A management level representative, assigned by GSA Materials Management Division, may be at the vendor's site to observe the conversion and packaging operation. The County's representative will confirm that the packaging, the wrapping and the converting meets all requirements as set forth in this bid. 13 02- 267 "Ri 3.7 3.8 3.9 3.10 MIAMI-DADE COLJIQTY 3 -HOLE PUNCH SPECIFICATIONS B411NO.: 6824-0106 Xerographic paper required with 3 -Hole Punch for insertion into standard 3 -Ring Binders is to have holes 114"-5116" Diameter and be punched 4 '/" center to center. Punching must be clean to insure efficient feeding and transport through photocopy machines without jamming. FAN APART ADHESIVES All black print carbonless paper must be suitable for use with "Fan Apart" adhesive. PLACING ORDERS, DELIVERY RECEIPT AND INVOICE REQUIREMENTS (DELIVERY POINT DROP SHIPMENTS) Items ordered by GSA, Materials Management Division for drop shipment to more than 250 addresses within Dade County will be invoiced in duplicate to GSA, Materials Management Division along with one (1) copy of a signed delivery receipt by the receiving agency. Delive receipts are not to show invoicerp ices. GSA, Materials Management Div., Supply Section will prepare a consolidated order (Monday - Friday). This order will be processed to vendors via fax transmission at approximately 2:30 PM daily. Within 30 minutes of transmission vendors will confirm receipt of orders by return fax to Materials Management Div., Supply Section, 592-3616. DELIVERY HOURS All deliveries are to be made between the hours of 9 am and 3:00 p.m., within elevator restriction hours enforced in some buildings. No deliveries accepted on published County holidays. INSIDE DELIVERIES REQUIRED Price(s) shall be quoted F.O.B. Destination, delivered basis (inside delivery points) as required during the contract period to approximately 250 addresses and up to 1,000 specific inside delivery points will be serviced: A. Materials Management Division, 2225 NW 72 Avenue Miami, Florida B. Materials Management Division, Government Center 111 NW 1 Street - 18th Floor Miami, Florida (Loading Dock located at 110 NW 3 Street) C. And any other Dade County Departments or locations as requested by Materials Management, GSA.. Vendor shall provide insured delivery vehicles (see 2.11 C) and all material handling equipment required for off-loading. Use of County equipment will not be allowed. 14 02- 26'7 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BID NO.: 6824-0106 The vendor will be responsible to conform to all delivery rules, restriction and physical limitations specific to each location. These rules, restriction and physical limitations will include, but are not limited to, hours of operation of freight elevators, rules for use of passenger elevators, elevator weight restrictions, limitation on truck size, restrictions on loading area parking and rules restricting the use of pallet jacks as well as other delivery equipment. Cartons or skids ordered by Materials Management Division for shipment to contract printer must be stenciled with the identifying order numbers. 3.11 QUALIFIED PRODUCTS LIST 1. Carbonless Paper, Bid Items 3449: MEAD EXCEL or APPLETON NCR SUPERIOR -- black print only. 2. Carbonless Paper (for Xerox Docutech), Items 50-53: MEAD TRANS/COPY or APPLETON XEROFORM 3.25% Cotton'Fiber Bond, Watermarked, Bid Items 6-8: NEKOOSA WRITING, GRAPHIC SERIES, 25% COTTON BOND, RECYCLED 4. #1 Bond Watermarked, Bid Items 31-33: ATLANTIC BOND, Prime White (Eastern) or NEKOOSA BOND (Georgia Pacific) 5. For all other items paragraph 3.2 and 3.3 will apply. 3.12 DELIVERY REQUIRED THIRD BUSINESS DAY Orders placed under this contract for cut size paper will be delivered no later than the third business day. Folio size sheets (17%2" x 22%2" or larger) will be delivered the next business day. Extended delivery times will be allowed, by agreement with GSA Materials Management Div., when the quantity, size, color, finish or brand of the paper ordered require that it be mill shipped. Additionally, the County may allow brief extensions as a result of extraordinary demand. If the awarded vendors fail to provide a product within the time required the County reserves the right to locate and purchase the needed product from a non -awarded vendor. Bidders are encouraged to bid on Bid Item 75, and to maintain a broad inventory of SPECIAL fine papers not included in Bid Items #1 through #74. This inventory should include: coated and non -coated text and cover stock, in sizes up to and including 28" x 40", in a variety of mill produced colors and finishes; envelopes and announcement cards, bond _and writing papers, pressure sensitive and gummed stock, carbonless, tag, bristol, all in wide variety of colors, weights and sizes. 15 02-- 267 MIAMI-DADE COL*W BID NO.: 6824-0/06 3.13 VENDORS MAY BE REQUIRED_ TO BREAK CARTONS - On occasion, orders placed under this contract for folio size sheets (17%z" x 22%" or larger), may require vendors to break cartons as ordering quantities will be for actual unit requirements and will not be adjusted to coincide with mill packaging. 3.14 SPECIFIED QUANTITIES Estimated quantities specified in this contract must be provided to the County by the awarded vendors if required. Other governmental entities may be provided by the awarded vendor, except quantities needed shall not be deducted from the Dade County estimated quantities. 3.15 FAILURE OF LOW BIDDER TO DELIVER WITHIN SPECIFIED TIME The lowest bidder on each item or group shall be the prime supplier of those items. Failure of the prime supplier to deliver required items for the contractual price or within the contractually specified time may result in the vendor forfeiting the award and being charged for all additional costs incurred in the re -procurement of the item. 3.16 RECYCLED PAPERS Dade County is actively seeking to increase its consumption of printing and writing papers that meet EPA recovered fiber content standards for percentage of "waste paper" contained in the finished product. Vendors are encouraged to submit bids for the products described in the "recovered fiber" section of this bid (items #1-19) and to identify any other papers meeting the EPA definition that may be of potential use to the County for printing, writing, and graphic usage. In addition, Dade County is active in promoting the use of papers manufactured by processes that reduce environmental impact. Particular interest has been placed on identifying available paper stocks manufactured using the alkaline process in conjunction with peroxide whiteners. Vendors are encouraged to identify items bid that are chlorine free (TCF). The EPA definition of "waste paper" and "recovered materials" is contained in Sections 6002(h) and 6002(h)2 of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976, as amended. 3.17. PARTICIPATION IN INCENTIVE PROGRAMS Awarded vendor will not exclude Dade County from participating in any incentive programs from manufacturer, distributors or vendor. The County will be eligible for rebates, credits, etc. for purchases made during the term of this contract. Awarded vendor must promptly notify Materials Management Division of incentive programs upon inception of such a program or upon award of qualifying product. 02- 267 16 i MIAMI-DADE COUNTY i BID NO.: 6824-4106 3.18 BIDDER OPERATED CONVERTING FACILITITES MUST BE LOCATED IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY To facilitate the County's right to observe bidder sheeting and packaging of paper for this contract, vendor -converting facilities must be located in Miami -Dade County. 17 02- 267 0 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BID NO.:6824-0106 CLERK OF THE BOARD OPENING: 2:00 P.M. Stephen P. Clark Center WEDNESDAY 111 NW I s' Street May 30, 2001 17'h Floor, Suite 202 INVITATION TO BID Miami, Florida 33128-1983 SECTION 4.0 BID PROPOSAL FORMS PLEASE QUOTE PRICES F.O.B. DESTINATION, LESS TAXES, DELIVERED IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA NOTE: Miami -Dade County is exempt from all taxes (Federal, State, Local). Bid price should be less all taxes. Tax Exemption Certificate furnished upon request. Issued DPM Date Issued: 3/26/01 This Bid Proposal Consists of by:DPM Bids & Contracts Division Pages 18 through 37 Sealed bids subject to the Terms and Conditions of this Invitation to Bid and the accompanying Bid Proposal. Such other contract provisions, specifications, drawings or other data as are attached or incorporated by reference in the Bid Proposal, will be received at the office of the Clerk of the Board at the address shown above on behalf of the Dade County Board of County Commissioners until the above stated time and date, and at that time, publicly opened for furnishing the supplies or services described in the accompanying Bid Proposal Requirement. PAPER, FINE REGISTERED MILL BRANDS, PRIVATE BRANDS, RECOVERED FIBER CONTENT PAPER (PRINTING/XEROGRAPHIC) AND RELATED PRODUCTS FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, GSA, MATERIALS MANAGEMENT THESE PRICES ARE FOR THE PERIOD OF (January 1, 2002 -June 30, 2002) A Bid Deposit in the amount of NIA of the total amount of the bid shall accompany all bids A Performance Bond in the amount of N/A of the total amount of the bid will be required upon execution of the contract by the successful bidder and Miami -Dade County DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE ACCEPTED HIGHER THAN LOW NON-RESPONSIVE UNRESPONSIBLE DATE B.C.C. NO BID ITEM NOS. ACCEPTED COMMODITY CODE: 645-00 SR PROCUREMENT AGENT: Doris Smith, CPPB FIRM NAME: RETURN THREE COPIES OF BID PROPOSAL PAGES ONLY FAILURE TO SIGN PAGE 37 OF SECTION 4.0, BID PROPOSAL, WILL RENDER YOUR BID NON-RESPONSIVE 18 02- 267 • • CONTRACT AWARD SHEET DEPARTMENT OF PROCUREMENT MANAGEN TNT BIDS AND CONTRACTS DIVISION BPO NO.:ABCW0200376 BID NO.: 6824-0106 Previous Bid No.: RP7053-0100 Paper, Fine Registered Milli Brands, Private Brands, Recovered Fiber Content Paper (Printing/Xerographic) And Related Products for Miami Dade County, GSA, Materials Management COMMODITY CODE NO.: 645-10 OTR YEARS: 0 LIVING WAGE APPLIES: YES ❑ NO X CONTRACT PERIOD: 01-01-02 through 12-31-06 AWARD BASED ON MEASURES: ❑ YES ® NO ❑ Set Aside ❑ Goal ❑ Local Preference ❑ Prevailing Wages (Reso. 90-143) ❑ Living Wage ® SR.PROCUREMFNT AGENT: Doris 3. Smith, CPPB ❑ PROCUREMENT AGENT: ❑ PROCUREMENT TECHNICIAN: PHONE: 305.3754946. ❑ Bid Preference ❑ BBE ❑ HBE ❑ WBE Owned Firms ❑ CSBE Level PART #1: VENDOR AWARDED F.E.I.N.: 13-5369500 - 04 VENDOR: Unisource Worldwide STREET: 3501 Commerce Parkway CITY/STATE/ZIP- Miramar, Florida 33025 F.O.B. TERMS- Dest. PAYMENT TERMS: 2%10 Net 30 Days DELIVERY: As Required TOLL FREE PHONE # 1 (800) 240-8755 PHONE: (954) 436-0700 FAX: (954) 436-0000 E-MAIL: TODDCHOI @UNISOURCELINK-COM CONTACT PERSON: Chris L. Todd F.E.I.N.: 13-0872$05 - 03 VENDOR: XPEDX STREET: 2785 Commerce Parkway CITY/STATE/ZIP: Miramar, Florida 33025 F.O.B. TERMS: Dest. PAYMENT TERMS: 2%IONet 30 Days DELIVERY: As Required TOLL FREE PHONE # PHONE: (954) 431-4004 FAX: (954) 4314240 E-MAIL: Ralph.Allen@Xpedx.com CONTACT PERSON: Ralph Allen DEPARTMENT OF PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT BIDS AND CONTRACTS DIVISION I 02- 267 AWARD Talo M AMI-DADP COUNTY BTD NO. 6824-0/06 BID PROPOSAL FOR: PAPER, FINE - REGISTERED MILL BRANDS AND PRIVATE BRANDS FIRM NAME: Ual_kalacE Item Estimated Description Unit Price Total 6 -Month Per M Sheets Usage ITEMS 1 - 19 RECOVERED FIBER CONTENT PAPER 50% minimum "Waste Paper" content per EPA Definitions #I OPAQUE OFFSET RECYCLED -GRAIN LONG SMOOTH FiN1SH (Minimum - 430 Pages Per Inch) GROUP AWARD 1. 200,000 Sheets 8-1/2" x 11", Smooth 24/60 lb. white-, ......... $ I tob 8.0b 2. 100,000 Sheets 17-1/2"x 22-1/2", Smooth `L}� 24/60 ib. white.......... $ BRAND NAME/GRADE: Cie" Lf PRODUCED BY: LAJE' `I ee FIA05 &Z TOTAL ITEMS I and 2.........$11 C/ _�; vzb 3. 15,0000 Sheets #4 Xerographic Bond, Recycled, 20 lb., R-1590, P-1591 8-1/2" x 11 ", White...... $ W $ 7 SOL 00 , UU (For high-speed copiers) BRAND NAME/GRADE: >- tV `J!C K C LGL k:Jo PRODUCED BY: W•E.1I l 1'-1- 4koyL 4. 500,000 Sheets #4 Bond, Recycled, 20 Ib., 8 1/2" x 11 ", Color ..... $ $ P-1593 to P-1595 BRAND NAME/GRADE: ir, tl 8 1 C PRODUCED BY: 19 02- 267 MIAMI-DAD,t COUNTY BID NO. 6824-0/06 BID PROPOSALFOR: PAPER, FINE - REGISTERED MILL BRANDS AND PRIVATE BRANDS Item Estimated Description Unit Price Total 6 -Month Per M Sheets Usage ITEMS I -19 RECOVERED FIBER CONTENT PAPER 50% minimum "Waste Paper" content per EPA Definitions 5. 300,000 Sheets P-1592 #4 Bond, Recycled, 20 lb., I I" x 17", White .........S 16 Y14$ 31 24 i 0 "RAND NAMFJGR.ADE:_l.3��i j ! 1iG- 0 PRODUCED BY: w i✓y E . ��1 Z 25% COTTON FIBER BOND WATERMARKED (Only First Line 25% Rag) Grain Long ACCEPTABLE BRAND: NEKOOSA WRITTNG, GRAPHIC SERIES, 25% COTTON BOND, RECYLCLED NO SUBSTITUTIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. GROUP AWARD 6. 400,000 Sheets 20 lb. — 25% COTTON BOND, P-1601 8-1/2" x l I", White...... $ 4� -.Lt $ 7. 80,000 Sheets 201b. — 25% COTTON BOND, 11 " x 17", White........ $ t , Lf 8. 20,000 Sheets 20 lb. — 25% COTTON BOND, 17-112" x 22-1/2", White...... $ �f $ t q BRAND NAME/GRADE: UWZi 7/AJ4 , �S/y Y PRODUCED BY: TOTAL ITEMS 6 through 8.........$ `' ! 7t), 6'4 20 02- 267 MIAMI DARE COUNTY *ID NO. 6824-0/06 BID PROPOSAL FOR: PAPER, FINE - REGISTERED MILL BRANDS AND PRIVATE -BRANDS Item Estimated Description Unit Price Total 6 -Month Per M Sheets Usage 9. 300,000 Sheets 10. 300,000 Sheets 11. 100,000 Sheets 12. 150,000 Sheets ITEMS 1 - 19 RECOVERED FIBER CONTENT PAPER 50% minimum "Waste Paper" content per EPA Definitions Commodity Offset, Recycled, 50 Ib., I7-1/2" x 22-1/2", White, Skid Packed BRAND NAME/GRADE: A0 S K Y P Er- yG'. L tD PRODUCED BY: E f,44AUSkK Commodity Offset, Recycled, 60 ib., 17-1/2" x 22-1/2", White, Skid Packed BRAND NAME/GRADE: Ir -L -i I`CCG qG L i _1 PRODUCED BY _lam Commodity Offset, Recycled, 70 lb., 17-1/2" x 22-1/2", White, Skid Packed BRAND NAME/GRADE; � L-,) -td _.�£�yCL: oj" PRODUCED BY: U) E�-5 I~,) . Commodity Offset, Recycled, 60 lb., 17-1/2" x 22-1/2", Colors $ BRAND NAMEIGRADE: -- N 0 .61 PRODUCED BY: 21 02- 267 MIAMI= -DAM COUNTY 0 BID PROPOSAL FOR: *BID NO. 68240/06 PAPER, FINE - REGISTERED MILL BRANDS AND PRIVATE BRANDS Item Estimated Description Unit Price Total 6 -Month Per M Sheets Usage ITEMS 1 -19 RECOVERED FIBER CONTENT PAPER 50% minimum "Waste Paper" content per EPA Definitions 13. 2,500,000 Sheets #i4 Xerographic Bond, Recycled, 20 lb., 8-1/2" X 1 I", White P-1589. punched 3 holes for standard binder - See Technical Specificati06 3.6. FOR HIGH-SPEED COPIERS $ S , (O:S $ 1'I t 21s, BRAND NAME/GRADE: RecibLeo PRODUCED BY:_ f Y��� 7 14. 500,000 Sheets No. 1 Opaque Offset Recycled, 50 lb., 23" x 35", White, $ -5L- 53 M $ :?- Z C, ��. G L) BRAND NAMFIGRADE:_ LVA! PRODUCED BY: WEII- G C -1-w L�56L 15. 300,000 Sheets No. 1 Opaque Offset Recycled, 50 lb., }} 25" x 38", White $ iF' StJy✓I $ �l • ��V BRAND NAME/GRADE:� 16. 200,000 Sheets r PRODUCED BY:—%`� No. I Opaque Offset Recycled, 60 lb., 23" x 35", White $, -3q fy/ $ t a BRAND NAME/GRADE:`�. LSC C� PRODUCED BY: —IE, 22 02- 267 MIAMI-DADP- COUNTY BiD NO. 6824-0/06 BID PROPOSAL FOR: PAPER, FINE - REGISTERED MILL BRANDS AND PRIVATE BRANDS Item Estimated Description Unit Price Total 6 -Month Per M Sheets Usage ITEMS 1-19 RECOVERED FIBER CONTENT PAPER 50% minimum "Waste Paper" content per EPA Definitions 17. 100,000 Sheets No. I Opaque Offset Recycled, 601b., 25" x 38", White, $ `b. qb �y $ BRAND NAMEIGRADE: L Y A X C-CYC PRODUCED BY: L.t.,E`- EP-H-At6 CX_ ITEMS 18 and 19 Premium No. 4 Xerographic, Recycled Bond For High Speed -Copiers Mill Packed: 2500 Sheets, Moisture Barrier Reusable Carton, No Paper Wrap 18. 5,000,000 8-1/2" x 11", 20 lb. White (For high-speed copiers). $ $ BRAND NAME/GRADE: N:0 6).0 PRODUCED BY: 19. 3,000,000 8-112" x 11 ", 20 lb. White punched 3 holes for standard binder - See Technical Specification 3.6. (For high-speed copiers).$ ��11,, $ BRAND NAME/GRADE: U , J ! I� PRODUCED BY: 23 02- 267 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY • BID NO. 6824-0/06 BID. PROPOSAL FOR: PAPER, FINE - REGISTERED MILL BRANDS AND PRIVATE BRANDS Item Estimated Description Unit Price Total 6 -Month Per M Sheets Usage 20. 3,000,000 Sheets Premium #1 Laser Print, 24 Ib. P-1531 $-1/2" x 11", White...... $ �� ?j $ a oo BRAND NAMEIGRADE:L`im)G- PRODUCED BY: 21. 250,000 Sheets Premium #I Laser Print, 24 lb. P-1532 8-1/2" x 14",'White...... $ $ • BRANDNAME/GRADE:__ [� li 1-0 - PRODUCED BY: 22. 200,000 Sheets Premium #1 Laser Print, 24 1b. I V X 17", White......... $ (0(0)6 1w P-1533 BRAND NAME/GRADE:1L YAi_}G o2A(w - PRODUCED BY: LL) e'-/ E ZAA i. 23. 100,000 Sheets Premium #1 Laser Print, 24 lb. 17-1/2" X 22-1/2", White. $ 51 BRAND NAME/GRADE: 1 I Ai x 0? 4c) U v — 3 PRODUCED BY: 24. 55,000,000 Sheets #4 XEROGRAPHIC BOND, 20 lb., 8-1/2" x 11", White...... S. P-1510 (P-1521) BRAND NAME/GRADE:_ )-5K- ` J _ � �I` /i ro Pq PRODUCED BY: ► i 24 02- 26 MIAMI DA.Df COUNTY BID NO. 6824-0/06 BID PROPOSAL FOR: PAPER, FINE - REGISTERED MILL BRANDS AND PRIVATE BRANDS Item Estimated Description Unit Price Total 6 -Month Per M Sheets Usage 25. 5,000,000 Sheets P-1607 to P-1617 26. 4,000,000 Sheets P-1511 (P-1552) 27_ 250,000 Sheets P-1631 to P-1641 #4 XEROGRAPHIC BOND, 20 lb., 8-112" x 11 ", Colors.... $ $ BRAND NAME/GRADE:� /qUD PRODUCED BY:, #4 XEROGRAPHIC BOND, 20 lb., 8-112" x 14", White...... $ 6pi t2,Y 4 $ 111 V 601 V 1) BRAND NAME/GRADE: 40--ci yy (-_-'y2zC-O P --,Lt PRODUCED BY: U1 Eq e 9442 )s OL #f4 XEROGRAPHIC BOND. 20 lb., 8-1/2" x 14", Colors._ $ BRAND NAME/GRADE: lyb 1_ / PRODUCED BY: 28. 5,500,000 Sheets #4 XEROGRAPHIC BOND, 20 lb., 8-112" x 11 ". white, P-1509 punched 3 holes for standard binder - See Technical Specification 3.6. (For high-speed copiers). $ 3L $� BRAND NAME/GRADE: PRODUCED BY: 02-- 267 25 -MIAMI -DADS COUNTY BID PROPOSAL FOR: Ll BID NO. 6824-0/06 PAPER, FINE - REGISTERED MILL BRANDS AND PRIVATE BRANDS Item Estimated Description Unit Price 6 -Month ToW Usage Per M Sheets 29. 600,000 Sheets P-1512 30. 600,000 Sheets #4 (Commodity) Offset DP, 20/50 lb., I I" x 1711, White......... S 9 "50!v BRAND NAME/GRADE- 4 L)5 �:� X ' ebC6 04 PRODUCED BY: W Lm' #4 (Commodity) Offset, 24/ 60 lb., I1" x 17", White ' $ —Ll Z� BRAND NAME/GRADE:� Q -5)!"Y i�� PRODUCED BY. #] BOND - WATERMARKED - SMOOTH FINISH -GRAIN LONG. ACCEPTABLE BRANDS: ATLANTIC BOND, Prime White (EASTERN) OR NEKOOSA BOND (GEORGIA PACIFIC). NO SUBSTITUTIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. GROUP AWARD 31. 100,000 Sheets 8-112" x 11 ", 20 lb. white 32. 50,000 Sheets 11" x 17", 20 lb. white$ 1 . 0 33. 50,000 Sheets 17 1/2" x 22 1/2", 20 lb. white $ `I 5 . OV $ 2.2—S-2� LCA BRAND NAME/GRADE: N� C: KOQ PRODUCED BY TOTAL ITEMS 31 through 33 ...... $L(�ZV 02- 207 26 MIAMI--DA.DE COUNTY BID NO. 6824-0106 BID PROPOSAL FOR: PAPER, FINE - REGISTERED MILL BRANDS AND PRIVATE BRANDS Item Estimated Description Unit Price Total 6 -Month Per M Sheets Usage ALL REGISTERED MILL BRANDS CARBONLESS PAPER, PRE -COATED, BLACK PRINT, REVERSE OR STRAIGHT SEQUENCE. ACCEPTABLE BRANDS: MEAD EXCEL OR APPLETON NCR SUPERIOR. NO SUBSTITUTIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. GROUP AWARD 3C 1,000,000 Sheets Carbonless Paper, 2 -Part White -Pink or Canary, P-1651 TO P-1652 8 112" x I 1 "............. $ 35 50,000 Sheets Carbonless Paper, 2 -Part, Canary -White, P-1653 8 1/2" x 14.. ............. $ � � $ 36. 900,000 Sheets Carbonless Paper, 2 -Part, Canary -White, P-1654 1 V x 17" ................ $ , 2A 4 � 37. 80,000 Sheets Carbonless Paper, 2 -Part, Canary -White, 17 1/2" x 22 112"........ $ ; L' $ �2-7 f'b2tr� 38. 500,000 Sheets Carbonless Paper, 3 -Part, Pink -Canary -White, P-1655 8 112" x I I ............... $ t i '� $ Lf S% S, 06 39. 150,000 Sheets Carbonless Paper, 3 -Part, Pink -Canary -White, P-1656 8 1/2 x 14 s 40. 550,000 Sheets Carbonless Paper, 3 -Part, Pink -Canary -White, P-1657$ V'. 2- I 1" x 17" ................ 41. 80,000 Sheets Carbonless Paper, 3 -Part Pink -Canary -White, 17 1/2" x 22 112.......... $ $ 3 i 2S. lvC� 27 02— 261 MIAMI=DAD$ COUNTY BID NO. 6824-0/06 BID PROPOSAL FOR: PAPER, FINE - REGISTERED MILL BRANDS AND PRIVATE BRANDS Item Estimated Description Unit Price Total 6 -Month Per M Sheets Usage 42. 250,00.0 Sheets Carbonless Paper, 4 -Part Goldenrod -Pink -Canary -White, P-1658 8-1/2" x l 1 "............. $ _q 43. 100,000 Sheets Carbonless Paper, 4 -Part, Goldenrod -Pink -Canary -white. P-1659 8-1/2" x 14 .............. 44. 300,000 Sheets Carbonless Paper, 4 -part, Goldenrod -pink -Canary- White, P-1660 I I" x I7" ................ $ 45. 80,000 Sheets Carbonless Paper, 4 -Part, Goldenrod -Pink -Canary -White, 17 I/2"x221/2.......... $ 46. 90,000 Sheets Carbonless Paper, 5 -pari, Goldenrod -Pink -Canary -Green -White P-1661 8-1/2^ x I I^ ............. 47. 50,000 Sheets Carbonless Paper, 5 -Part, Goldenrod -Pink -Canary -Green -White P-1662 8-112"'x 14"............ $ 1. � 48. 150,000 Sheets Carbonless Paper, 5 -Part, Goldenrod-Pink_Canary-Green-White P-1663 I I" x 17" ................ S�l_ $ 49. 150,000 Sheets Carbonless Paper, 5 -Part, Goldenrod -Pink -Canary -Green -White 17 I/2" x 22 1/2"........ $ 3 3. [.` $ BRAND NAMFJGRADE: NC JZ PRODUCED BY:____Ll^%jj/� TOTAL ITEMS 34 THROUGH 49......$ 14 02- 267 28 MIAMI DADS` COUNTY 0 BID PROPOSAL FOR: i BID NO. 6824-0/06 PAPER, FINE - REGISTERED MILL BRANDS AND PRIVATE BRANDS Item Estimated Description Unit Price Total 6 -Month Per M Sheets Usage ALL REGISTERED MILL BRANDS CARBONLESS PAPER, PRE -COATED, BLACK PRINT OR BLUE/PURPLE PRINT, REVERSE OR STRAIGHT SEQUENCE. FOR USE ON XEROX DOCUTECH HIGH SPEED PRODUCTION PUBLISHING SYSTEM ACCEPTABLE BRANDS: MEAD TRANS/COPY OR APPLETON XEROFORM NO SUBSTITUTIONS WILL BEA CCEPTED. GROUP AWARD 50. 150,000 Sheets 51. 100,000 Sheets 52. 150,000 Sheets 53. 100,000 Sheets 54. 30,000 Sheets Carbonless Paper, 2 -Part, Canary -White, 8 1/2" x 11 ............... $ Carbonless Paper, 2 -Part, Canary -White, 8 1/2" x 14" ............. Carbouless Paper, 3 -Part, Pink -Canary -White, 8 1/2" x 11 ............... $ ', Carbonless Paper, 3 -Part, Pink -Canary -White, 8 1/2" x 14".............Z- $y'Z 4 7r CJ(3 $ 3.a-C.Y, && $ : )(d z. "1 BRAND NAME/GRADE: kL �C:��'✓ti PRODUCED BY:_--?-PLgE )J2 ) f1 "7� TOTAL I ITEMS 50 through 53......$ Carbonless Paper, Self Contained, 17# White, Black Print 22-1/2" x 34-1/2"........ BRAND NAME/GRADE: IV C R j GL F c&v 7,9 /x�D PRODUCED BY:_�!.L�%�j1'i`^ 29 02. 267 MIAMI--DADE! COUNTY BID PROPOSAL FOR: 0 BID NO. 6824-0/06 PAPER, FINE - REGISTERED MILL BRANDS AND PRIVATE BRANDS Item Estimated Description Unit Price Total 6 -Month Per M Sheets Usage INDEX AND VELLUM BRISTOL PAPER: BID ITEMS 55 - 61 ALL MUST BE REGISTERED MILL BRAND NO.4 INDEX AND No. 4 VELLUM BRISTOL 55. 150,000 Sheets #4 Index, 110 lb., 8-1/2"x11",White ...... $ J $ P-1570 BRANDNAME/GRADE: COLS `71Ji Lt PRODUCED BY:_ GF_U R��-2 A 56. 200,000 Sheets #4 Index, 90 Ib., 8-1/2" x 1I", White......... $ ti3. $ P -155I BRAND NAME/GRADE: CU L-OZ50() ;�- C PRODUCED BY: L i2CT1 A P AC j I <- 5-1. 57. 400,000 Sheets #4 Index, 90 lb., I I" x 17", White...... $ 2 7, 7 S i r P-1559 BRAND NAME/GRADE: PRODUCED BY: C"- ~ & l A P�- [`�' ='i 58. 100,000 Sheets #4 Index, 90 lb., 8-1/2" x I I", Colors .... $ $ (,i , clef P-1552 to P-1557 BRAND NAMEIGRADE: PRODUCED BY:K6-1A L j 02-- 267 30 0 MIAMI DARE COUNTY 0 BID NO. 6824-0/06 BID PROPOSAL FOR: PAPER, FINE - REGISTERED MILL BRANDS AND PRIVATEBRANDS Item Estimated Description Unit Price Total 6 -Month Per M Sheets Usage 59. 150,000 Sheets 60. 50,000 Sheets 61. 25,000 Sheets #4 Index, 110 lb. OR #4 Vellum Bristol, 67 lb., 11" x 17", Colors ....... $ �L3 f Co $ `"!3 •�t1 BRANDNAME/GRADE: CUL.Vf weLe VrL�'OI-T71�� PRODUCED BY:�� , C)1Z I T -i 1 pu_ 44 Index, 110 lb.$ 22-1/2" x 35", White _._. $ 3 I BRANDNAME/GRADE: PRODUCED BY: G-izb?_&i A A --C ! FL t.. #4 Index, 110 lb., 22-112" x 35", Colors ... $ 1 2., . 7Z $ 33 lir 6 M t BRAND NAME/GRADE: C0L,0 }tS Q Q e -i -r PRODUCED BY: 6DEQ -6 T 18 PA C I 62. 10,000 Sheets 17" x 22", 601b., White Satin or Semi -Gloss Litho Crack "N" Peel or Mactac Pressure Sensitive (split back) Paper .................... $ 4 BRAND NAMEIGRADE: MA G7 A -e- N�741 �-_CA_/AZ PRODUCED BY: 14-Ac—%4-e- .. 02- 267 31 MIAMI DADE COUNTY BID NO. 6824-0106 BID PROPOSAL FOR: PAPER, FINE - REGISTERED MILL BRANDS AND PRIVATE BRANDS Item Estimated Description Unit Price Total 6 -Month Per M Sheets Usage CHIPBOARD GROUP AWARD PRICE PER BUNDLE 63. 100 Bundles 8-112" Q1d_ Sheets Per Bundle $ $ 1 a 64. 50 Bundles 8-112" x 14" 7.5,L_ Sheets Per Bundle -7 7. 65. 200 Bundles 11" x 17" �_ Sheets Per Bundle $ _ j S (,� [, $ 3 , 66. 400 Bundles 17-1/2"x 22-112" Z 7 Sheets.Per Bundle $ )Lf 150 $�LSU0 COLOR INY-JET PRINTER PAPER Premium #1 Ink Jet Paper or Business Paper Coated (min. 92 brightness) Recommended For Use In High Resolution Color Inkjet Printers. Required Packaging — 100 or 200 sheets in, ridged moisture protected, shrink wrapped box. Deliver Full Cartons Only 67. 100,000 Sheets 8 1/2" x 11", 26# or 28# Premium #1 Ink yet Paper Matte or Satin Coated Paper Sheets Per Box price per box BRAND NAMF/GRADE:1:0, PRODUCED BY: 68. 50,000 Sheets 8 112" x l I", 28# or 32# Premium #1 Ink ]et Paper Gloss Coated Paper Sheets Per Box ,, I price per box BRAND NAMEAl /GRADE: t) >f., PRODUCED BY: 32 02- 267 . MIAMI -DADS COUNTY 9 qID NO. 6824-0/06 BID PROPOSAL FOR: PAPER, FINE - REGISTERED MILL BRANDS AND PRIVATE BRANDS Item Estimated Description Unit Price Total 6 -Month Per M Sheets Usage THERMAL FACSIMILE PAPER High Sensitivity, Wound with coated side facing out GROUP AWARD 69. 2500 Rolls 8 112" x 98', 1/2" Core $ P-5530 price per roll 70. '1500 Rolls 8 1/2" x 164', 1 " Core $ $ P-5550 price per roll 71. 2500 Rolls 8 1/2" x 328', 1" Core P-5510 price per roll BRAND NAMEIGRADE: 114 BID PRODUCED BY: TOTAL ITEMS 69 through 71......$ 02- 26'7 33 MIAMI-RADE• COUNTY BID NO. 68240/06 BID PROPOSAL FOR: PAPER, FINE - REGISTERED MILL BRANDS AND PRIVATE BIZANDS Item Estimated Description Unit Price Total 6 -Month Per M Sheets Usage rMMS 72 - 74 COMPUTER PAPER - CONTINUOUS FEED -FAN FOLDED Lint and Dust Free 20% Post -Consumer or 50% minimum "Waste Paper" content per EPA Definitions Delivery Exception: Continuous Feed Computer Paper (Items 72 - 74) Deliver Skid Quantities only 72. 2000 Cases 420 White, 83 Brightness, 9-112 X 11", P-1518 Clean Edge Perfs: Side and Horizontal Perfs Required $ ,, $ Per Carton SHEETS PER CARTON. -_-L-( JO - BRAND NAME/GRADE: / Q j) 1 1U E1,tr7 y P CZ,,y e.Z t0 PRODUCED BY: a M E g) lc� 73. 1500 Cases #18 White, 1/2" GREEN BAR, 14-7/8 X I l", P-1517 Horizontal Perfs Required $ 0 -2 -Z. -It $ Ott �?,L• �L� Per Carton SHEETS PER CA.RTON:126- BRAND NAME/GRADE: 3-3 2_V j Z'E, /4 r -/,Lr -t if p4EC,�'C C. (9 PRODUCED BY:-- 74. 2000 Cases # I7 White, EW -20, High Bulls, 8-1/2 X I I-, P- I519 3 Hole Punch, Horizontal Perls Required I (OP , 192.. $ $ Per Carton SHEETS PER CARTON: 3> 1 BRAND NAME/GRADE: PRODUCED BY: _ . I Il • /• l G�}7� j% 34 02_ 267 MIAMI DADE'COUNTY • Bit NO. 6824-0/06 BID PROPOSAL FOR: PAPER, FINE - REGISTERED MILL BRANDS AND PRIVATE BRANDS Item Estimated Description Unit Price Total 6 -Month Per M Sheets Usage 75. it is the intent of this Bid to enter into Contract(s) with the Manufacturer's Dealer(s) or Converters of "SPECIAL" FINE PAPER required for printing needs, other than the papers specified in items 1 through 74. Fill in quotation and required information belpw: The undersigned Bidder agrees to furnish "SPECIAL" FINE PAPERS, ETC. other than the papers specified in I items I through 74 at Bidder's Published list price(s) lesser % discount off of end bracket price of said Bidder's List price(s) for the period of the contract in accordance with the terms, bid provisions and specifications of this Bid. On large individual orders placed under this bid provision, all successful bidders will be allowed to quote additional price discounts to reflect savings resulting from direct mill shipment, mill quantity price breaks, and other factors impacting price. BIDDERS MUST SUBMIT WITH BID PROPOSAL, CURRENT CATALOG AND PRICE LISTS FOR FINE PAPER. PROPOSALS NOT MEETING THIS REQUIREMENT MAY BE REJECTED AND DECLARED NON-RESPONSIVE. Successful bidders must provide price list updates for items not included (1 through 74) in Bid as they occur to: Steve Schmuger (2 copies) Materials Management Division and 2225 NW 72nd Avenue (305)592-3016 Doris Smith Department of Procurement Management 111 NW I Street. Suite 2350 (305) 375-4946 DELIVERIES IN .S CALENDAR DAYS FROM RECEIPT OF ORDER DURING THE CONTRACT PERIOD. 0.2- 267 35 t MIAMI -DADS COUNTY # NO. 6824-0106 BID PROPOSAL FOR: PAPER, FINE - REGI]S/TERE�D MILL BRANDS AND PRIVATE BRANDS FIRM NAME: Item Estimated Description Unit Price Total 6 -Month Per M Sheets Usage ITEMS 1 -19 RECOVERED FIBER CONTENT PAPER 50% minimum "Waste Paper" content per EPA Deflinitions ##1 OPAQUE OFFSET RECYCLED -GRAIN LONG SMOOTH FINISH (Minimum - 430 Pages Per Inch) GROUP AWARD 1. 200,000 Sheets 8-112" x 11 ", Smooth 24160 lb. white.......... 2. 100,000 Sheets 17-112"x 22-112", Smooth 24/60 lb. white.......... $ $ T 0,5 r BRAND NAMEIGRADE: fU PRODUCED BY: C_ J:kl 2 TOTAL ITEMS i and 2.........$ 3. 15,0000 Sheets #4 Xerographic Bond, Recycled, 20 lb., $ -- czo $ 76,1 8-1/2" x 11", White...... P-1590, 8-1591 (For high-speed copiers) BRAND NAME/GRADE: • /?. t_W A I �� PRODUCED BY: _T- P 4. 500,000 Sheets #4 Bond, Recycled, 20 lb., �p 8 1/2" x 11 ", Color ..... $ $ r P-1593 to P-1595 BRAND NAMEIGRADE: ro PRODUCED BY: _r - 02- 267 19 MIAMI DARE COUNTY BID PROPOSALFOR: 91D NO. 6824-0106 PAPER, FINE - REGISTERED MILL BRANDS AND PRIVATE BRANDS Item Estimated Description Unit Price Total 6 -Month Per M Sheets Usage ITEMS 1-19 RECOVERED FIBER CONTENT PAPER 50% minimum "Waste Paper" content per EPA Definitions 5. 300,000 Sheets ##4 Bond, Recycled, 20 lb., e3 11" x 17", White......... $Q� $ P-1592 f BRAND NAME/GRADE: �'J2_P�¢ Lj 4 lol�E PRODUCED BY: —� RECOVERED FIBER CONTENT PAPER MINIMUM CONTENT 25% RECOVERED FIBER PER EPA DEFINITION 25% COTTON FIBER BOND WATERMARKED (Only First Line 25% Rag) Grain Long ACCEPTABLE BRAND: NEKOOSA WRITING, GRAPHIC SERIES, 25% COTTON BOND, RECYLCLED NO SUBSTITUTIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. GROUP AWARD 6. 400,000 Sheets 20 lb. — 25% COTTON BOND, P-2601 8-112" x 1 I", White...... $ 7. 80,000 Sheets 20 lb. — 25% COTTON BOND, I V x 17", White........ $ A) 8. 20,000 Sheets 20 lb. — 25% COTTON BOND, 17-112" x 22-112", White...... $ A) BRAND NAMEIGRADE. PRODUCED BY: 20 $ TOTAL ITEMS 6 through 8.........$ 42 267 ML I -DARE COUNTY • BID PROPOSAL FOR: a NO. 6824-0106 PAPER, FINE - REGISTERED MILL BRANDS AND PRIVATE BRANDS Item Estimated Description Unit Price Total 6 -Month Per M Sheets Usage 9. 300,000 Sheets 10. 300,000 Sheets 11. 100,000 Sheets 12. 150,000 Sheets ITEMS I -19 RECOVERED FIBER CONTENT PAPER 50% minimnrn "Waste Paper" content per EPA Definitions Commodity Offset, Recycled, 50 lb., 17-1/2" x 22-1/2", White, Skid Packed o � :749 4w BRAND NAME/GRADE: S bz4 PwI . PRODUCED BY: Commodity Offset, Recycled, 60 lb., 17-112" x 22-1/2", White, Skid Packed BRAND NAME/GRADE: Ial f r PRODUCED BY: P Commodity Offset, Recycled, 70 lb., 17-1/2" x 22-112", White, Skid Packed $ $ 0 BRAND NAME/GRADE:. � . PRODUCED BY: Commodity Offset, Recycled, 60 lb., 17-1/2" x 22-1/2", Colors BRAND NAME/GRADE: !1 ! ! PRODUCED BY: 21 02- 267 MIAMI DADE COUNTY • BID PROPOSAL FOR: 40D NO. 6824-0106 PAPER, FINE - REGISTERED MILL BRANDS AND PRIVATE BRANDS Item Estimated Description Unit Price Total &Month Per M Sheets Usage ITEMS 1-19 RECOVERED FIBER CONTENT PAPER 50% minimum "Waste Paper" content per EPA Definitions 13. 2,500,000 Sheets #4 Xerographic Bond, Recycled, 20 lb., 8-112" X 11", White P-1589 • punched 3 holes for standard binder - See Technical Specification 3.6. FOR HIGH-SPEED COPIERS $ 1 $ BRAND NAMEIGRADE: PRODUCED BY:-.- T, P 14. 500,000 Sheets No. I Opaque Offset Recycled, 50 lb., cin 23" x 35", White, $ �. $�� BRAND NAME/GRADE: Com' eo2 –� op T PRODUCED BY: 15. 300,000 Sheets No. 1 Opaque Offset Recycled, 50 lb., ewr_7 25" x 380, White $ - 4 1 $E3 BRAND NAMEIGRADE: CJ PRODUCED BY: _ _r l' 16. 200,000 Sheets No. 1 Opaque Offset Recycled, 60 lb., � rto 23" x 3511, White $ $ % BRAND NAMEIGRADE: PRODUCEDBY: 02— 267 22 MIAMI -DARE COUNTY BID PROPOSAL FOR: ID NO. 6824-0/06 PAPER, FINE - REGISTERED MILL BRANDS AND PRIVATE BRANDS ltem Estimated Description Unit Price Tom 6 -Month Per M Sheets Usage ITEMS 1-19 RECOVERED FIBER CONTENT PAPER 50% minimum "Waste Paper" content per EPA Defmitions 17. 100,000 Sheets No. I Opaque Offset Recycled, 6011x., f 25" x 38", White, $ $ 1 qQ BRAND NAME/GRADE: LCae�,L� PRODUCED BY: ITEMS 18 and 19 Premium No. 4 Xerographic, Recycled Bond For High Speed -Copiers Mill Packed: 2500 Sheets, Moisture Barrier Reusable Carton, No Paper Wrap 18. -5,000,000 8-1/2" x 11", 20 lb. White% [id $ .� (For high-speed copiers). $ 2 r BRAND NAME/GRADE:_ U L 7 PRODUCED BY: 19. 3,000,000 8-1/2" x I V, 20 lb. White punched 3 holes for standard binder - See Technical Specification 3.6. % 00 (For high-speed copiers). BRAND NAME/GRADE:_/'±moi' e PRODUCED BY: - 02 207 23 MIAMI—DADE COUNTY • 4PID NO. 6824-0106 BID PROPOSAL FOR: PAPER, FINE - REGISTERED MILL BRANDS AND PRIVATE BRANDS Item Estimated Description Unit Price Total 6-Month Per M Sheets Usage 20. 3,000,000 Sheets Premium #1 Laser Print, 24 lb. dZ 8-1/2" x 1 I", White...... P-1531 BRAND NAME/GRADE:_ &v N a,4— PRODUCED BY: _ 10 [' I'1 21. 250,000 Sheets Premium #1 Laser Print, 24 lb. 7j 3 8-1/2" x 14", White.._..- yD P-1532 BRAND NAMEtGRADE:.- PRODUCED BY: `A; 22. 200,000 Sheets Premium # I Laser Print, 24 lb. 1 I" X 17", White......... $ l r $ 3 ' P-1533 BRAND NAME/GRADE:� PRODUCED BY:`_`/V1 23. 100,000 Sheets Premium #I Laser Print, 24 Ib. 40 0 17-1/2" X 22-112", White. BRAND NAME/GRADE: PRODUCED BY: 1 24. 55,000,000 Sheets #4 XEROGRAPHIC BOND, 20 lb., 66 8-1/2" x 11", White...... e� $ pQ P-1510 (P-1521) BRAND NAME/GRADE: PRODUCED BY: 02- 267 24 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY C BID PROPOSAL FOR: 9D NO. 6824.0106 PAPER, FINE - REGISTERED MILL BRANDS AND PRIVATE BRANDS Item Estimated Description Unit Price Total 6 -Month Per M Sheets Usage 25. 5,000,000 Sheets #4 XEROGRAPHIC BOND, 20 lb., q 8-1/2" x I I", Colors .... P-1607 to P-1617 BRAND NAME/GRADE: PRODUCED BY: 26. 4,000,000 Sheets 44 XEROGRAPHIC BOND, 20 lb., 8-112" x 14", White...... $ $ 1�4_ 3ez-D� P-1511 (P-1552) BRAND NAME/GRADE: „' ` PRODUCED BY: ! 27. 250,000 Sheets #4 XEROGRAPHIC BOND. 20 ib., 35� 8-1/2" x 14", Colors._ � � P-1631 to P-1641 BRAND NAME/GRADE: 49 PRODUCED BY: _T'_ 7 28. 5,500,000 Sheets #4 XEROGRAPHIC BOND, 20 lb., 8.112"x 11". white, P-1509 punched 3 holes for standard binder - See Technical Specification 3.6. (For high-speed copiers). $ $ BRAND NAME/GRADE.- PRODUCED AME/GRADE:PRODUCED BY: 02— 267 25 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BID NO. 6824-0/06 BID PROPOSAL FOR: PAPER, FINE - REGISTERED MILL BRANDS AND PRIVATE BRAKWS Item Estimated Description Unit Price Total 6 -Month Per M Sheets Usage 29. 600,000 Sheets #4 (Commodity) Offset DP, 20/501b., 0-0 11" x 17", White......... $ P-1512 BRAND NAME/GRADE: A4 PRODUCED BY: 30. 600,000 Sleets 94 (Commodity) Offset, 24/ 60 lb., 11" x I7", White......... $ BRAND NAME/GRADE: PRODUCED BY: #1 BOND _ WATERMARKED - SMOOTH FINISH -GRAIN LONG. ACCEPTABLE BRANDS: ATLANTIC BOND, Prime White (EASTERN) OR NEKOOSA BOND (GEORGIA PACIFIC). NO SUBSTITUTIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. GROUP AWARD 31. 100,000 Sheets 32. 50,000 Sheets 33. 50,000 Sheets 8-1/2" x 11 ", 20 lb. white I i" x 17", 20 lb. white 17 1/2" x 22 1/2", 201b. white BRAND NAME/GRADE: PRODUCED BY: 26 TOTAL ITEMS 31 through 33......$ 02- 26"7 MIAMI--DADE COUNTY • * NO. 6824-0106 BID PROPOSAL FOR: PAPER, FINE - REGISTERED MILL BRANDS AND PRIVATE BRANDS item Estimated Description Unit Price Total 6 -Month Per M Sheets Usage ALL REGISTERED MILL BRANDS CARBONLESS PAPER, PRE -COATED, BLACK PRINT, REVERSE OR STRAIGHT SEQUENCE. ACCEPTABLE BRANDS. MEAD EXCEL OR APPLETON NCR SUPERIOR. NO SUBSTITUTIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. GROUP AWARD 34, 1,000,000 Sheets Carbonless Paper, 2 -Part White -Pink ar Canary, 7�O P-1651 TO P-1652 8 112" x I 1.. ............. $ $ - goo 1�0 35 50,000 Sheets Carbonless Paper, 2 -Part, Canary -White, P-1653 8 112" x 14.. ............. $ $ 36. 900,000 Sheets Carbonless Paper, 2 -Part, Canary -White, &V P-1654 11" x 17.. ................ $ f 5 $i qro 13-0 37. 80,000 Sheets Carbonless Paper, 2 -Part, Canary -White, p 33-7 17 112" x 22 112"-.----.. 38. 500,000 Sheets Carbonless Paper, 3 -Part, Pink -Canary -White, P-1555 8 112" x 11" ............. $ 39. 150,000 Sheets Carbonless Paper, 3 -Part, Pink -Canary -White, , P-1656 8 112" x 14. ............. $ $ 40. 550,000 Sheets Carbonless Paper, 3 -Part, Pink -Canary -White, r-� 70 9w P-1657 II x 17 $ / $ 1,135' 41. 80,000 Sheets Carbonless Paper,. 3 -Part Fink -Canary -White,. 17 112" x 22 112.......... S 57 � $ 7 J 02— 267 27 MIAMI DADE COUNTY • 101) NO. 6824-0106 BID PROPOSAL FOR: PAPER, FINE - REGISTERED MILL BRANDS AND PRIVATE BRANDS Item Estimated Description Unit Price Total 6 -Month Per M Sheets Usage 42. 250,000 Sheets Carbonless Paper, 4 -Part BRAND NAME/GRADE:-.-A) `aj PRODUCED BY: D TOTAL ITEMS 34 THROUGH 49 ...... $4�6 q 28 02- 267 Goldenrod -Pink -Canary -White, c� P-1658 8-1/2"x 1111 ............. $ $ 43. 100,000 Sheets Carbonless Paper, 4 -Part, P-1659 Goldenrod -Pink -Canary -White., 8-112" x 14" ............ $ $ 155 44. 300,000 Sheets Carbonless Paper, 4 -part, Goldenrod -Pink -Canary -White, P-1660 11" x 17" ...............• $ �. // $ 6, 3 r 45. 80,000 Sheets Carbonless Paper, 4 -part, Goldenrod -Pink -Canary -White, tg 17 112" x 22 1/2 .......... $ $ 340 46. 90,000 Sheets Carbonless Paper, 5 -Part, Goldenrod -Pink -Canary -Green -White �a r r P-1661 8-112 x ll $ $ 47. 50,000 Sheets Carbonless Paper, 5 -Fart, P-1662 Goldenrod -Pink -Canary -Green -White _ � 8-112" x 14"............ $ $ 48. 150,000 Sheets Carbonless Paper, 5 -Part, Goldenrod -Pink -Canary -Green -White / 3-0 P-1663 11" x 17" ................ $ I "-' $ 49. 150,000 Sheets Carbonless Paper, 5 -Part, Goldenrod -Pink -Canary -Green -White 17 112" 22 112"........ [� x BRAND NAME/GRADE:-.-A) `aj PRODUCED BY: D TOTAL ITEMS 34 THROUGH 49 ...... $4�6 q 28 02- 267 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BID PROPOSAL FOR: A NO. 6824-0106 PAPER, FINE - REGISTERED MILL BRANDS AND PRIVATE BRANDS Item Estimated Description Unit Price Total 6 -Month Per M Sheets Usage ALL REGISTERED MILL BRANDS CARBONLESS PAPER, PRE -COATED, BLACK PRINT OR BLUE/PURPLE PRINT, REVERSE OR STRAIGHT SEQUENCE. FOR USE ON XEROX DOCUTECH HIGH SPEED PRODUCTION PUBLISHING SYSTEM ACCEPTABLE BRANDS: MEAD TRAjJS/COPY OR APPLETON XEROFORM NO SUBSTITUTIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. 50. 150,000 Sheets 51. 100,000 Sheets 52, 150,000 Sheets 53. 100,000 Sheets 54. 30,000 Sheets GROUP AWARD Carbonless Paper, 2 -Part, Canary -White, D 8 1/2" x 11 ............... $ Carbonless Paper, 2 -Part, Canary -White, .941, 8 1/2" x 14" ............. Carbonless Paper, 3 -Pari, Pink -Canary -White, �s 8 1/2" x l 1" ............. $ - Carbonless Paper, 3 -Part, Pink -Canary -White, 7 8 1/2" x 14" ............. BRAND NAME/GRADE: v, A) 6 PRODUCED BY: TOTAL ITEMS 50 through 53. ..... $!_� Carbonless Paper, Self Contained, 17# White, Black Print �� , j ` 70 22-112" x 34-112"........ BRAND NAME/GRADE: 4 PRODUCED�►f / if 29 02-- 267 MIAMI DADE COUNTY • 9D NO. 6824-0/06 BID PROPOSAL FOR: PAPER, FINE - REGISTERED MILL BRANDS AND PRIVATE BRANDS Item Estimated Descriptimi Unit Price Total 6 -Month Per M Sheets Usage INDEX AND VELLUM BRISTOL PAPER: BID ITEMS 55 — 61 ALL MUST BE REGISTERED MILL BRAND NO.4 INDEX AND No. 4 VELLUM BRISTOL 55. 150,000 Sheets P-1570 #4 Index, I I0 Ib., 8-112" x 11", White...... $ .3 o 140 BRAND NAME/GRADE: s'I _L.I I PRODUCED BY:. _ p 56. 200,000 Sheets #4 Index, 90 lb., / 8-112" x 11", White......... $ // $ P-1551 j BRAND NAME/GRADE: �4tzll N PRODUCED BY: 57. 400,000 Sheets #4 Index, 90 lb., c 11" x 17", White...... $ - 20 P-1559 BRAND NAME/GRADE:kofczzmzAi o PRODUCED BY: 58. 100,000 Sheets #4 Index, 901b., 8-112" x 11 ", Colors .... $ � $ `, �L 2- P- 1552 P-1552 to P-1557 i BRAND NAME/GRADE: PRODUCED BY: o 267 30 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY ' NO. 6824-0106 BID PROPOSAL FOR: PAPER, FINE - REGISTERED MILL BRANDS AND PRIVATE BRANDS Item Estimated Description Unit Price Total 6 -Month Per M Sheets Usage 59. 150,000 Sheets #4 Index, 110 lb. OR #4 Vellum Bristol, 67 ]b., 00 I I" x 17", Colors a...... $ "r $ _ 3_, Z 7 BRAND NAME/GRADE: PRODUCED BY: 60. 50,000 Sheets #4 Index, 110 lb., �3 22-1/2" x 35", White .... BRAND NAMEIGRADE: S A? 4j! PRODUCED 13Y:- 61. 25,000 Sheets #4 Index, 110 1b., r 22-112" x 35", Colors ... $ BRAND NAME/GRADE: PRODUCED BY: .� 62. 10,000 Sheets 17" x 22",60 lb., White Satin or Semi -Gloss Litho Crack "N' Peel or Mactac Pressure Sensitive (split back) Paper .................... $ — $ X BRAND NAME/GRADE: e" PRODUCED BY: 31 02 26'7 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY • BID PROPOSAL FOR: OD NO. 6824-0/06 PAPER, FINE - REGISTERED MILL BRANDS AND PRIVATE BRANDS Item Estimated Description Unit Price Total 6-M6nth Per M Sheets Usage CHIPBOARD GROUP AWARD PRICE PER BUNDLE 63. 100 Bundles 8-112" x l P .3t �p �j�3 i lL3 Sheets Per Bundle $ r $ .1233 64. 50 Bundles 8-1/2" x 14" a 7J� Sheets Per Bundle $ �3 $ 4 l� 65. 200 Bundles I V x 17" b�3 dv Sheets Per Bundle $ $ 66. 400 Bundles 17-112" x 22-112" / J �r Sheets,Per Bundle $ (� $ COLOR INKJET PRINTER PAPER Premium #1 Ink Jet Paper or Business Paper Coated (min. 92 brightness) Recommended For Use in High Resolution Color Inkjet Printers. Required Packaging – 100 or 200 sheets in, ridged moisture protected, shrink wrapped box. Deliver Full Cartons Only 67. 100,000 Sheets 8 112" x I I", r 28# Premium #1 Ink Jet Paper Matte or Satin Coated Paper /,90 Sheets Per Box�7�1 price per A.Dbox BRAND NAME/GRE: i o .fie- " + A;,V+ PRODUCED BY: A '—*—Lal L 1 68. 50,000 Sheets 8 1/2"x 11 ", A /2 28#1 or 32# Premium # I Ink Jet Paper Gloss Coated Paper Sheets Per Boxes $/ f $Z6olJa� price per box BRAND NAME/GRADE:&f22j .W 44 -All' ! .��f "l � N 14L t" PRODUCED BY: art'Al 32 02- 26 ■ MIAMI-DADE COUNTY 0 BID PROPOSAL FOR: &D NO. 6824-0/06 PAPER, FINE - REGISTERED MILL BRANDS AND PRIVATE BRANDS Item Estimated Description Unit Price Total 6 -Month Per M Sheets • Usage BRAND NAME/GRADE: 3�: B PRODUCED BY: TOTAL ITEMS 69 through 71 ...... $� 02- 267 33 THERMAL FACSIMILE PAPER High Sensitivity, Wound with coated side facing out GROUP AWARD i 69. 2500 Rolls 8 112" x 98', 112" Core $ $ P-5530 price per roll Core $ $ 70. 1500 Rolls 8 112" x 164', 1" P-5550 price per roll 3 71. 2500 Rolls 8 112" x 328', 1" Core $ $ P-5510 price per roll JI BRAND NAME/GRADE: 3�: B PRODUCED BY: TOTAL ITEMS 69 through 71 ...... $� 02- 267 33 MIAMI --DARE COUNTY • BID PROPOSAL FOR: QID NO. 6824-0106 PAPER, FINE - REGISTERED MILL BRANDS AND PRIVATE BRANDS Item Estimated Description Unit Price T Total 6 -Month Per M Sheets Usage ITEMS 72 - 74 COMPUTER PAPER - CONTINUOUS FEED - FAN FOLDED Lint and Dust Free 20% Post -Consumer or 50% minimum "Waste Paper" content per EPA Definitions Deliver+ Exception: Continuous Feed Computer Paper (Items 72 - 74) Deliver Skid Quantities only 72. 2000 Cases #20 White, 83 Brightness, 9-1/2 X 11", P-151$ Clean Edge Perfs: Side and Horizontal Perls Required $ Per Carton SHEETS PER CARTON:-,?- V D 0 BRAND NAME/GRADE:J5— a 3Iq I() e-, PRODUCED BY:�p5 $Lh90 73. 1500 Cases #18 White, 1/2" GREEN BAR, 14-7/8 X 11", P-1517 Horizontal Perfs Required $ 3D $�% Per Carton SHEETS PER CARTON: BRAND NAME/GRADE: � -3 D 6 PRODUCED BY: 74. 2000 Cases # 17 White, EW -20, High Bulk, 8-1/2 X I I", P-1519 3 Hole Punch, Horizontal Perls Required $ 4f q Per Carton SHEETS PER CARTON: ,0 BRAND NAME/GRADE: G 3 )e:-lq P PRODUCED BY:__7jr T C� 1. J/ J iAN/J�IJiI� AA )a'/'dad_d-__ y!A 409. A %1-. 34 02— 267 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY r BID PROPOSAL FOR: PNO. 6824-0ro6 PAPER, FINE - REGISTERED MILL BRANDS AND PRIVATE BRANDS Item Estimated Description Unit Price Total 6 -Month Per M Sheets Usage 75. It is the intent of this Bid to enter into Contract(s) with the Manufacturer's Dealers) or Converters of "SPECIAL" FINE PAPER required for printing needs, other than the papers specified in items I through 74. Fill in quotation and required information below: The undersigned Bidder agrees to furnish "SPECIAL" FINE PAPERS, ETC. other than the papers specified in I items 1 through 74 at Bidder's Published list price(s) less �� % discount off of end bracket price of said Bidder's List price(s) for the period of the contract in accordance with the terms, bid provisions and specifications of this Bid. On large individual orders placed under this bid provision, all successful bidders will be allowed to quote additional price discounts to reflect savings resulting from direct mill shipment, mill quantity price breaks, and other factors impacting price. BIDDERS MUST SUBMIT WITH BID PROPOSAL, CURRENT CATALOG AND PRICE LISTS FOR FINE PAPER. PROPOSALS NOT MEETING THIS REQUIREMENT MAY BE REJECTED AND DECLARED NON-RESPONSIVE. Successful bidders must provide price list updates for items not included (I through 74) in Bid as they occur to: Steve Schmuger (2 copies) Doris Smith Materials Management Division and Department of Procurement Management 2225 NW 72nd Avenue 111 NW 1 Street. Suite 2350 (305) 592-3016 (305) 375-4946 DELIVERIES IN CALENDAR DAYS FROM RECEIPT OF ORDER DURING THE CONTRACT PERIOD. 35 a2-" 267 0 0 AWARD UNDER MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CONTRACT NO. 6824-0-06 ITEM: Paper DEPARTMENT: Citywide TYPE OF PURCHASE: Term REASON: The Purchasing Department has a need to secure a citywide contract for the purchase of paper for various user departments and agencies. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that award be made to Unisource Worldwide and XPEDX, under existing Miami -Dade County Contract No. 6824- 0106, on an as -needed, spot market contract basis, effective until December 31, 2006, subject to further extensions by Miami -Dade County; allocating funds therefor from various user departments and agencies budgets at time of need. Ju S. C er Directo of P chasing / pZ Efate Award Under Dade County Contracts 02r" 267