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HomeMy WebLinkAboutattachments-invitation to bidSTATE OF FLORIDA INVITATION TO BID AGENCY TERM CONTRACT Bidder Acknowledgment STATE PURCHASING SUBSYSTEM (SPURS) VENDOR NUMBER VENDOR NAME REASON FOR NO BID VENDOR MAILING ADDRESS CITY - STATE - ZIP AREA CODE PHONE NUMBER FREE NUMBER POSTING OF BID TABULATIONS Bid tabulations with recommended awards will be posted for review by Interested parties at Inc location where bide were opened and will remain posted fora period of 72 hours, failure Ionia ragprotest wlthln the time time allloowedin Section or d filing a band shall failure waaiverof proceedings und or other ndder Chapter Florida Statutes. Posting will be on or about: July 16, 2004 'certify that this bid is made without prior understanding, agreement, of connection with any corpontion firm, or person submitting a bid for the same materials, supplies or equipment and 1s In all respects fair and without collusion or fraud. 1 agree to abide try at condition of this bW and certify that f ern authorized to sign this bid for the bidder and that the bidder is In compliance with all requirements of Inc invitation to Bid, including but not limited to, certification requirements. In submitting a aid �r an agency for Inc State of Florio, the bidder offers and agrees that t the bid 1s accepted, M will convey. tell, assign or transfer to the State of Florida at rights, He and interest in end to at causes of action it may now or hereafter acquire under Inc Anti-trust law* of the United States and the State of Florida for price tang relating to 00 particular commodities or aervIces purchased or acquired by AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE (TYPED) TITLE the Stab of Florida. At the Shrill discretion, such assignment shell be made and become effectva et the time the purchasing agency lenders tnel payment Fa the bidder. GENERAL CONDITIONS SEALED BIDS: All bid eheete end this form must be executed and submitted in a sealed envelope. (DO NOT INCLUDE MORE THAN ONE BID PER ENVELOPE.) The face of the envelope shall contain, In addition to the above address, the date and time of the bid opening and the bid number. Bids not submitted on attached bid farm shell be rejected. All bids ars subject to the conditions specified herein. Those which do not comply with these conditions ere subject to rejection, 1. EXECUTION OF BID: Bid must contain a manual signature of authodzed representative In the space provided above. Bld must be typed Of printed In ink. Use of erasable Ink Is not permitted. All corrections made by bidder to hie bid price must be initialed. The company name end SPURS vendor number shah eppeerMeech page of Inc bid es required. Conmpleteordsdng instructions must be submitted with the bid. If you are not a registered vendor with the Department of Management Services, contact Slate Purchasing, 4050 Esplanade Way, Suite 380, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0950, (850) 487.4634 immediately. 2. NO BID: If not submitting g a bid, respond by returning only this bidder acknowledgment form, marking It "NO BID" and explain the reason In the space provided above. Failure to respond to a procurement solicitation without giving jueUflable reason for such failure, non-conformance to contract conditions. or other pertinent factors deemed reasonable and valid shall be cause for removal of the supplier's name from the bid mailing list. NOTE: To qualify as a respondent, bidder must submit a "NO BID", and It must be received no later than the stated bid opening date and hour. 3. BID OPENING: Shall be public, on the date and at the time specified on the bid form. It Is the bidder's responsibility to assure that his bld la delivered at the proper time and place of the bid opening, Bids which for any reason ere not so delivered, will not be considered. (Mere by telegram or telephone are not acceptable. Abld may not be altered after opening of the bids. NOTE: Bid tabulations will be furnished upon written request with an enclosed, self addressed, stamped envelope and payment of a predetermined fee. Bid flies may be examined during normal working hours by appointment. Bid tabulations WILL NOT be provided by telephone. 4. PRICES, TERMS AND PAYMENT: Firm prices shell be bid and Include all pecking, handling, shipping charges and delivery to any point within the State of Florida. (a) TAXES: The State of Florida does not pay Federal Excise and Sales taxes on direct purchases of tangible personal property. See tax exemption number on face of purchase order. This exemption does not apply to purchases of tangible personal property made by contractors who use the tangible personal property In the performance of contracts for Inc Improvement of state owned real property as defined in Chapter 192, F. 8. (b) CASH DISCOUNTS: Cash discounts for prompt payment shell not be considered in determining the lowest net cost for bld evaluation purposes. (c) MISTAKES: Bidders are expected to examine the specifications, delivery echedute, bid prices, and all instructions pertaining to supplies end services. Failure to do so will be at bidders risk. In case of mistake In extension the unit price will govern. (d) CONDITION AND PACKAGING: it Is understood and agreed that any Item offered or @hipped as a result of this bid ghat be new (current model available at the tiros of this bid.) All containers shall be euilable for storage or shipment, and all pricey shall Include standard commercial packaging. AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE (MANUAL) SAFETY STANDARDS: unless otherwise stipulated In the bid, ell manufactured items and fabricated assemblies shell comply with applicable requirements of Occupational Sahty end Health Act and any ebamderds thereunder. INVOICING AND PAYMENT: The contractor shall be paid upon aubmleeion of properly certified Invoices to the purchaser at the prices stipulated on the contract e t the time the order Is placed, after delivery an acceptance of goods, less deductions if any. es provided. Invoices shall contain the contract number, purchase order number e nd the contractors' SPURS vendor number, An original and three (3) coples of the invoice shall be submitted. Failure to follow these Instructions may result In delay In processing Invoices for payment. INTEREST PENALTIES: Payment shall be made in accordance with Section 215.422, F.B., which states the contractors' rights and the State agency's responsibilities concerning Interest penalties and tine Ilmha fir payment of invoices. VENDOR RESPONSE SYSTEM: To access an interactive Voice Response System for vendor payment Inquky, Vendors may cell (850) 413-7289 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Friday to check on the statue al payments by Stale agencies. The system can accommodate English end Spanish speaking callers.VENDOR OMBUDSMAN: Vendors providing goods and services to in agency should be aware of the following time frames. Upon receipt, an agency has five (8) working days to Inspect and approve the goods and services, unless the bid specifications, purchase order or contract specifies otherwise. An agency has 20 days to deliver a request for payment (voucher) to the Department of Banking and Finance. The 20days are meseured from the latter of Inc data the invoice Is received or the goods and services ars received. inspected and approved. If a payment Is not available within 40 days, a separate Interest penalty set by the Comptroller pursuant to Section 66.03 F.S., will be due and payab* in addition to the Invoke amount, to the vendor. To obtain the applicable Interest rate, contact Inc agency purchasing office. The Interest penally provision applies after a 36 day tiro pedodl to health core providers, as defined by rule. Interest panellise of less than on (1) dollar will not be enforced unless the vendor requests payment. Invoices which haw to be returned toe vendor because of vendor preparation errors will result Inc delay In the payment. The invoice paymentrequiremenls do not start until a properly completed Invoice is provided to the egency.AVendor Ombudsman has been established within the Department of Banking end Finance. The duties of title indlviduel include acting as en advocate of vendors who may be experiencing problems In obtaining timely payment(*) from a State agency. The Vendor Ombudsman may be contacted a (860) 488.2924 or by calling the State Comptroller'+ Hotline, 1.800-848-3792. State Purchasing shall review the conditions end circumstances surrounding non-payment, and unless there is a bona fide dispute, State Purchasing may, In writing, authorize the contract supplier to reject and return purchase order' from saki agency until such lime as the agency complies with the provisions of Section 216.422, F.S, ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS: The State of Florida's performance and obllgetion to pay under this contract Is contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Legislature. 5. ADDITION OR DELETION OF TERMS OR CONDITIONS: No addition or deletion of the terms or conditions included with Inc bid response shall be evaluated or considered and any and ell such revisions shall have no face end effect and are Inapplicable to this bid. If eubmlted either purposely through Intent or design or Inadvertently appearing aeperately In transmittal letters, specifications, literature, price lists or warranties, It is understood and agreed the general and special conditions In this bid solicitation ere the only conditions applicable to this bld and the bidder's authorized signature affixed to the bidder acknowledgment form attests tothla, (e) (1) (9) PUR 7050 Rev. 611198 6. MANUFACTURERS' NAME AND APPROVED EQUIVALENTS: Any manufackaere' names, trade names, brand names, information end/or catalog numbers listed In a specification are for Information and not intended to limit compeltion. The bidder meyoffer any brand for which he Is an authorized representative, which meets or exceeds the epedflcations for any hom(s}. MEASUREMENTS: Customary measurements appearing In these specifications ere not Intended 10 preclude bids for commodities with metric measurements. If bids are based on equivalent produces, Indicate on the bid form the manufacturer@ name and number. Bidder shell submit with his bid, cute, sketches, and descriptive literature, end/or complete specifications. Reference to literature submitted with a previous bid will rot satisfy this provision. The State of Florida reserves the right to determine acceptance of Item(s) as an approved equivalent. Sidi which do nol comply with these requirements ere subject to rejection. Bids lacking any written Indication of Intent to bid an atemate brand will be received and considered In complete compliance with the specifications as Dated on the bid form. The Division of Purchasing is la be notified of any proposed changes In (a) materiels used, (b) manufacturing process, or (c) construction. However, changes shall not be binding upon the State unless evidenced by a Change Notice Issued and signed by the agency Purchasing Director or purchestngAgent 7. INTERPRETATIONS/DISPUTES: Any questions concerning conditions and epedRCstions shall be dkeclad in writing to this office for receipt no later than ten (10) days prior to the bid opening. Inquiries must reference the date of hid opening and bid number. No Interpretation shall be considered binding unless provided in writing by the State of Florida In response to request" In full compliance with this provision. Any person who Is adversely affected by State Purchasing decision or Intended decision concerning a procurement sdidtaton or contract award and who wants to protest such dedelan or Intended decision Mali ills aproteet In compliance with Chapter 28-110, FloridaAdminlelretive Code. Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed In Section 120,57(3), F,S. or failure to post Inc bond other security required by law within Inc time allowed for filing a bond shalt constitute a waiver of proceedings under Chapter 120, F.S. 8. NOTICE OP BID PROTEST BONDING REQUIREMENT: Any person who files an action protesting a decleon or intended derision pertaining to contracts administered by State Purchasing or a Slate agency pursuant to Section 120.57(3), F. S., shall post with Slate Purchasing or the State agency at the time of filing the formal written Protest, or within the 10 day period allowed for filing theformai written protest, a bond payable to the State Purchasing or the Stele agency In en amount equal to 1 percent of theatres Purchasing or State agendas estimate of the total volume of the contract or 55,000, whichever Is kiss, which bond shall be conditioned upon the payment of all costa which may be adjudged against him In the administrative hearing In Meal" h the action is brought and In any subsequent appellate court proceeding. For protest of dedalons or Intended decisions of State Purchasing peening to agencies' requests for approval of exceptional purchases, the bond shall be In Inc amount equal to 1 percent of the requesting agency's estimate of the contract amount for the exceptional purchase requested or $5,000, whichever Is lase, in IIeu of a bond State Purchasing or Inc State agency may, in either case, accept a cashier's check or money order In the amount of the bond. FAILURE TO FILE THE PROPER BOND AT THE REQUIRED TIME WALL RESULT IN A DENIAL OF THE PROTEST. 9. AWARDS: As Inc best Interest of the State may require, the right la reserved to make award(s) by individual Item, group of Item( all or noes, or a combination thereof; on a geographical district basis and/or on a statewide basis with one or more suppliers; to reject any and all bide or waive any minor Irregularity or technicality In bide received. When It Is detemrined there Is competition to this lowest responsible bidder, evaluation of other bids is not required. Striders are cautioned to make no assumptions unless their bid has bean evaluated as being responsive. Ali awards mete as a result of this bld shall conform to applicable Florida Statutes. 10. NONCONFORMANCE TO CONTRACT CONDITIONS: items may be tested for compliance with specifications by Inc Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, or by others acceptable to the Stale. Should the Items fell testing, Inc Agency may require the vendor to reimburse the Slate for costa Incurred by the State In connection with Inc examination or testing of Inc commodity Including coats relating to transporting the commodity samples 10 the testing site, actual test costs, personnel costa and other applicable costs. The data derived from any tests for compliance with specifications are publlc records end open to examination thereto In accordance with Chapter 119, F.S. Items delivered not conforming to specifications may be rejected and returned a1 vendors expense. These Items and (tame not delivered as perdellvery date in bid andlor purchase order may result In bidder being found in default In which event any and all reprcarrement cote may be charged against Inc defaulting contactor. Any violation of these stipulations may also result in: a) Suppliers name being removed from Inc State Purchasing vendor malting list. b) Ail Stale doparfinente being advised not to do business with the supplier without written approval from the Division of Purdhaeing until truth lime es supplier reimburses the Stale for ell reprocurement and cover acts. 13. INSPECTION, ACCEPTANCE AND TITLE: Inspection end acceptance will 26 PUBLIC PRINTING: A bidder must have at Inc time of bid opening a manufacturing beat deercep unless otherwise provided. supplier and risk ofloseor damage at hems plant In operation which Is capable of producing Inc Items of bid, and so certify upon request shall be Incthe responsibility of the m negligence supbyer the ordering a ing age by The ordering ocontract supplercy, of this agency. Every agency of Inc Stale, Including menders within the legislative end Judidei untesslasewdamfgereg,procethe sings dcollecting &ldamagedolmay.Ttrodantra 8enCY lhI branches of government, shall give preference to bidders located within the State when eh@Ilos record aible e for de ce of vssbhg gridagoall copies 01 Incdel v ring sgier's Bill awarding contracts to have materials printed, whenever such printing can be date et no (a} Record any evidence of visible damage on all copies of e delivering carrier's Bill of Lading greater expense than, end at a level of quality comparable to that obtainable from * bidder (b) Report damage (Visible and Concealed) to the carder and contract supplier, crntrming located outside the State. such reports, In writing, vAthin 15 days of delivery, requesting that the carder Inspect 29. PUBLIC RECORDS: Any materiel submitted in response to thhr invitation to bid will the damaged merchandise. become a public document pursuant to Section 119.07, F.S. Thla includes material which (a) Retain the kern and Its shipping container, including Inner pecking metedel, until Inc responding bltlder might consider to be confidential or a trade secret. Any claim of Inepeclon le performed by the cooler. and disposition given by the contract supplier. confidentiality I waived upon submission, defective after opening pursuant to8ection 119.07,F.8. (d) Provide the contract supplier wth a copy of the carriers Bill of Lading and damage Inspection report NOTE: ANY AND ALL SPECIAL CONDITIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS ATTACHED HERETO WHICH VARY FROM THESE GENERAL CONDITIONS SHALL HAVE PRECEDENCE. THIS SHEET AND THE ACCOMPANYING BID CONSTITUTE AN OFFER FROM THE BIDDER. IF ANY OR ALL PARTS OF THE BID ARE ACCEPTED BY THE STATE ' OF FLORIDA , AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE AGENCY SHALL AFFIX HIS SIGNATURE HERETO, AND THIS SHALL THEN CONSTITUTE THE WRITTEN AGREEMENT BETWEEN PARTIES. THE CONDITIONS OF THIS FORM BECOME A PART OF THE WRITTEN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PARTIES. STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF: Education 14. LEGAL REQUIREMENT$: Applicable provision of all Federal, State, county and local laws, and of all ordinances, rules, and regulations' shall govern development, submittal and evaluation of all bids received in response heralo end shell govern any and all claims and disputes which may grille behveen person(s) submitting a bid response hereto end Inc Stale of Florida, by and through Its officers, employees and authorized representatives, or any person, natural otherwise: and look or knowledge by any bidder shall not constitute a cognizable defense against the legel effect thereof, 15. PATENTS AND ROYALTIES: The bidder, without exception, @hall indemnify and save harmless the purchaser and Its employees from dablllty of any nature or kind, including cost and expenses for or on account of any copyrighted, patented, or unpatented invention, process, or article manufactured or supplied by the bidder. The bidder has no liability when such claim Is solely and exdusivay due to Inc combination, operation or use of any article supplied hereunder with equipment or data not supplied by contractor or Is bees solely and exclusively upon the State's alteration of the article. The purchaser will provide prompt written notification of a claim of copyright of patent Infringement and wit afford Inc bidder full opportunity to defend the action and control the defense, Further, If such a claim Is made or is pending the contractor may, at Ile options and expenses procure for the purchaser the right to continue use of, replace or modify the article to render it nonlnfringing. (If none of the alternatives are reasonably svallable, the Stela agrees to return Inc article on request to Inc contractor and receive reimbursement, if any. ea may be determined by ■ court of competent juriadlctlon.) If the bidder uses any design, device, or motorises covered by letters, patent or copyright, it Is mutually agreed and understood without exception that the bid pries shell Include all royalties or cost arising from Inc use of such without design, device or materials In any way involved In the work. 16. PRICE ADJUSTMENTS: Any price decrease effectuated during Inc contract period by reason of market change shall be passed onto the Stale of Florida, This whet also apply to all in -place equipment on rent or leas* plan. Price increases ere not acceptable. 17. CANCELLATION: All contact obligations shall prevail for at tenet one hundred eighty (180) days' after effective date of the contract. Also, cancellation may be required In accordance with Section 287.042(2)(6) and (c) , F.S. In addition to the provision of the Renewal Paragraph, the protection of both parties, this contact may be canceled In whole or in part by either party by given thirty (90) days prior notice In writing to the other party, 18. RENEWAL: The Agency, reserves the option to renew the period of this contract, or any portion thereof, for an additional )arm not to exceed Inc original contract period unless the original contact period Is 24 months of less, in which cane Inc contract may be renewed up to 2 one year period°. Renews) of the contract period shall be by mutual agreement In waiting. ' 19. ABNORMAL QUANTITIES: Should any unmet or abnormal quantity requirements arise, the State reserves Inc right to solicit separate bids thereon. 20. ADVERTISING: In submitting a bid, bidder agrees not to use the results therefrom as a part of any commerotel advertising. 21. ASSIGNMENT: Any Purchase Order Issued pursuant to this bid Invitation and the monies which may become due hereunder are not assignable except with Inc prior written approval of Inc ordering eg*ncy, The Division of Purchasing may assign Inc resulting contract upon mutual consent 22. LIABILITY: The supplier shall hold and save the State of Florida, its Moths, agents, end employees harmless against Nelms by turd parties resulting from the supplier's breach of this contract or the supplier's negligence. 23. FACILITIES: The Stet* reserves the right to Inspect Inc bidder's facility et any reasonable time with prior notice. 24. DISTRIBUTION OF CERTIFICATION OF CONTRACT: One (1) copy of the Certification of Contract shall be furnished to each contractor es e result of the bid. It shell be the contactors responslblety to reproduce and distribute copies of this cert8cation to all distributors listed In this bid who will accept orders and complete deliveries. No additions, deletions many changes of any kind Wall be made to !hie certification by the wnbsctor without pdor approval of the Agency. 25. THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER(S) MUST PROVIDE: A copy of any product literature and price list, In excellent quality black Image on white paper. 28. ADDITION/DELETION OF ITEMS: The Agency raaerv*s the right to add to or delete any Kern from thle bid or resulting centred when deemed to be In the State'@ best interest 27. ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS: Manufacturers are encouraged to bid direct naming dealers who will accept orders and complete deliveries. Bidder must include complete and detailed ordering intimating, Inducting SPURS vendor number(*) for Invoicing dealers on Inc bid form provided. BY: Contract Number AuthorizsdAaamy BgnaNn We) Effective PUR 7050 Rev. 611198 ATTACHMENT II Contract for Complete School Buses (Type A, Type C, Type D) And School Bus Bodies (Type C) and Optional Equipment THIS CONTRACT FOR COMPLETE SCHOOL BUSES (TYPE A, TYPE C, TYPE D) AND SCHOOL BUS BODIES (TYPE C) AND OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT, BID NO: ITB 2004-19, by and between the State of Florida, Department of Education (herein referred to as the "Department), 325 West Gaines, Suite 1114, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400, and (herein referred to as "Contractor"), , a for profit corporation registered in Florida, each referred to herein as `Party," and collectively referred to as the "Parties," WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the Department desires to provide Eligible Users, defined herein, with various Complete School Buses (Type A, Type C, Type D) and School Bus Bodies (Type C) and Optional Equipment, hereinafter collectively referred to as "Vehicle(s)" through the use of a state term contract pursuant to Rule 80A-1.001(5)(c), F.A.C.; and, 1008.27, F.S., and WHEREAS, the Department solicited responses to an Invitation to Bid No: ITB 2004-19, hereinafter referred to as "ITB," to prospective Contractors of said Vehicles; and, WHEREAS, the Contractor responded to the Invitation to Bld and desires to provide said Units; and, unto each other, NOW THEREFORE, In consideration of these premises, terms and conditions set forth herein, the Parties execute this Contract so same becomes binding and enforceable by and through the Parties and their assigns, and agree heretofore: SCOPE OF WORE( The Intent of these specifications is to set forth and convey to prospective bidders the general type, character, performance, and level of quality of the vehicles desired by the Department and School Districts. The Contractor is authorized to provide Vehicles to any and all Eligible Users in the state of Florida. The sale of any Vehicles to an Eligible User that are not contained in the definition and specifications herein, are prohibited unless Contractor has received prior written approval from the Department and such services are set forth in an Addendum hereto executed by all Parties. The Parties agree that the laws and rules that apply to this Contract shall be for those applicable to contracts in excess of Category Two, or $25,000, as defined in Section 287, F.S. Pursuant to Section 8.19 of Bid No: ITB 2004-19, the following documents ere hereby incorporated by reference: • Bid No: ITB No: 200419 • Any addenda to Bid No: ITB 2004-19 • Contractor's response • Award Letter IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this Contract For Complete School Buses (Type A, Type C, Type D) And School Bus Bodies (Type C) And Optional Equipment, Bid No: ITB 2004-19, to be executed on the dates shown below their respective names. "DEPARTMENT" "CONTRACTOR" Signature Signature Print Name: Print name: Title: Title: Date: Date: ATTACHMENT III Contract for School Bus Chassis (Type C) And Optional Equipment THIS CONTRACT FOR SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS (TYPE C) AND OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT, BID NO: ITB 2004-19, by and between the State of Florida, Department of Education (herein referred to as the "Department), 325 West Gaines, Suite 1114, Tallahassee, FL 32399.0400, and (herein referred to es "Contractor) , a for profit corporation registered in Florida, each referred to herein es "Party," and collectively referred to as the 'Parties,' W1TNESSETH: WHEREAS, the Department desires to provide Eligible Users, defined herein, with various School Bus Chassis (Type C) and Optional Equipment, hereinafter collectively referred to as "Unit(a)" through the use of a state term contract pursuant to Rule 60A-1.001(5)(c), F.A.C.; and, WHEREAS, the Department solicited responses to an invitation to Bid No: ITB 2004-19, hereinafter referred to as "ITB," to prospective Contractors of said Units; and, WHEREAS, the Contractor responded to the invitation to Bid and desires to provide said Units; and, unto each other; NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of these premises, terms and conditions set forth herein, the Parties execute this Contract so same becomes binding and enforceable by and through the Parties and their assigns, and agree heretofore: SCOPE OF WORK The intent of these specifications Is to set forth and convey to prospective bidders the general type, character, performance, and level of quality of the vehides desired by the Department. The Contractor Is authorized to provide Vehicles to any and all Eligible Users In the state of Florida. The sale of any Vehicles to an Eligible User that are not contained in the definition and specifications herein, are prohibited unless Contractor has received prior written approval from the Department and such services are set forth in an Addendum hereto executed by ail Parties. The Parties agree that the laws and rules that apply to this Contract shall be for those applicable to contracts In excess of Category Two, or $25,000, as defined In Section 287, F,S. Pursuant to Section 8.19 of Bld No: ITB 2004-19, the following documents are hereby Incorporated by reference: • BId No: ITB 2004-19 • Any addenda to Bid No: ITB 200419 • Contractor's response • Award Letter IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this School Bus Chassis (Type C) Contract to be executed on the dates shown below their respective names. "DEPARTMENT" "CONTRACTOR" Signature Signature Print Name: Print name: Title: Title: Date: Date: Rev. 11182 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ATTACHMENT IV PARTNERSHIP OR INDIVIDUAL I hereby certify that I, If an individual, or each of us, if a partnership, doing business as (Name of individual or Partnership) (am)(Is) not now Involved in nor have I ever engaged in any private business venture or enterprise, directly or Indirectly, with the Commissioner of Education, Division Director, or Bureau Chief within the Florida Department of Education. I further certify that neither I, nor any partner, if a partnership, nor anyone acting in my or our behalf has requested that any of the above designated persons or any other employee of the Department of Education exert any Influence to secure the appointment of under this proposed agreement. (Name of Individual or Partnership) (1) Signature Signature (1) If partnership, each partner must sign & execute. Signature COMPANY OR CORPORATION I hereby certify that neither I nor any owner, officer, director, or shareholder of corporation, , a (1) (Name of Corporation (Company)) (Name of State of Inc.) licensed to do business In Florida, Is presently involved in or has engaged In any private business venture or enterprise, directly or indirectly, with the Commissioner of Education, Division Director, or Bureau Chief with the Department of Education. I further certify that neither 1 nor any owner, officer, director, or shareholder of this corporation or anyone acting on behalf of this corporation or any of its owners, officers, directors, or shareholders has requested that any of the above designated persons or any employee of the Department of Education exert any Influence to secure the appointment of under (Company) (Corporation) this proposed agreement. (1) If company is not incorporated, Insert "not Incorporated" in this space. (2) Signature (2) If Incorporated, thls statement Is to be executed by same person who will execute contract, If awarded. Title ATTACHMENT V DRUG -FREE WORKPLACE Preference shall be given to businesses with drug -free workplace programs. Whenever two or more bids which are equal with respect to price, quality, and service are received by the state or by any political subdivision for the procurement of commodities or contractual services, a bid received from a business that certifies that it has implemented a drug -free workplace program shall be given preference in the award process. Established procedures for processing tie bids will be followed if none of the tied vendors have a drug -free workplace program. In order to have a drug -free workplace program, a business shall: 1. Publish a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violations of such prohibition. 2. Inform employees about the dangers of drug abuse in the workplace, the business's policy of maintaining a drug -free workplace, any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs, and the penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations. 3. Give each employee engaged in providing the commodities or contractual services that are under bid a copy of the statement specified in subsection (1). 4. In the statement specified in subsection (1), notify the employees that, as a condition of working on the commodities or contractual services that are under bid, the employee will abide by the terms of the statement and will notify the employer of any conviction of, or plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, any violation of Chapter 893 or of any controlled substance law of the United States or any state, for a violation occurring in the workplace no later than five (5) days after such conviction. 5. Impose a sanction on, or require the satisfactory participation in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program if such is available in the employee's community, by any employee who is so convicted. 6. Make a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug -free workplace through Implementation of this section. As the person authorized to sign the statement, I certify that this firm complies fully with the above requirements. Vendor's Signature ATTACHMENT VI BIDDER CERTIFICATION TO: Commissioner Florida Department of Education Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400 I, the bidder, hereby certify that the specifications of school bus equipment furnished under terms of this bid will comply with the National Specifications for School Buses, 2000 Revised Edition, and the Florida School Bus Specifications, Revised 2004, as certified by the manufacturer to the Commissioner of the Department of Education, State of Florida. NOTES: 1. Do not include excise tax in price schedule. A tax exemption certification or number will be furnished by the purchasing agency. 2. All prices must be quoted in even dollar amounts. 3. Manufacturers bidding Type Al school buses must publish maximum seating capacity where meeting Pre-K seating specifications requires reduced seating capacity. 4. Twenty-nine capacity Type C buses shall be offered with both front and rear mounted lift availability. 5. All standard and optional tires bid shall be all wheel position highway rib radials. 6. All air brake equipped buses shall have air operated stop arm assemblies. 7. All chassis supplied for the purpose of this bid shall be equipped with air operated brake systems, with the exception of Type Al 19-23 capacity complete units. Comments regarding production schedules and remarks (for informational purposes only): Company: By Address: Telephone: F.E.I.D. #: Signed: Date: ATTACHMENT VII PURCHASE ORDER ADDRESSING PREFERENCE INFORMATION Please provide pertinent address information your company requires on all purchase orders for buses or bus bodies purchased from your company pursuant to this bid: ATTN (Contact Person's Name): Contact Person's Title: Company Name: Street Address: City, State, Zip: Telephone: CUSTOMER CONTACT PREFERENCE INFORMATION Please indicate the proper contact person for all inquiries related to bus orders: Contact Person's Name: Contact Person's Title: Company Name: Street Address: City, State, Zip: Telephone:, Fax: S-mall address: ATTACHMENT VIII FILE STRUCTURE FOR REQUIRED STATUS REPORT ITEM # FROM TO SIZE CHAR. FIELD TYPE FIELD NAME FIELD DESCRIPTION 1 1-20 20 TEXT BUYER PURCHASING ENTITY 2 21-28 8 DATE PODATE DATE PO RECEIVED (MMIDDIYY) 3 29-29 1 TEXT PLAN PURCHASE PLAN (A or B) 4 30-30 1 TEXT DELIVERY TYPE OF DELIVERY (P) = Pickup (D) = Delivered 5 31-40 10 TEXT BUS NUMBER LOCAL SCHOOL BUS NUMBER 6 41-41 1 TEXT BUS TYPE BUS TYPE (A, C, OR D) 7 - 42-68 17 TEXT VIN # CHASSIS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER 8 69-60 2 NUMBER SHELLCAP - BODY SHELL SIZE 9 61-62 2 NUMBER SEATING CAP REGULAR SEATING POSITIONS 10 63-64 2 r NUMBER W/CCAP WHEELCHAIR POSITIONS 11 65-65 1 TEXT A/C BODY A/C EQUIPPED (Y OR N) 12 66-66 1 TEXT LIFT BODY LIFT EQUIPPED (Y OR N) 13 67-86 20 TEXT ACMAN AC MANUFACTURER 14 87-106 20 TEXT ACMOD AC MODEL 16 107-126 20 TEXT LIFTMOD LIFT MODEL 16 127-146 20 TEXT LIFT SERIAL LIFT SERIAL NUMBER 17 147-161 15 TEXT CHASSMAN CHASSIS MANUFACTURER 18 162-171 10 TEXT CHASMOD CHASSIS MODEL 19 172-179 8 DATE CHAS BLD_DATE CHASSIS BUILD DATE (MMIDDIYY) 20 180-194 15 TEXT BODMODEL BODY MODEL OR SIZE 21 195-214 20 TEXT BOD SERIAL BODY SERIAL NUMBER 22 215-224 10 TEXT ENGMOD ENGINE MODEL 21 225-239 15 TEXT ENGINE SERIAL ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER 22 240-249 10 TEXT TRANSMOD TRANSMISSION MODEL 23 250-261 12 TEXT TRANS # TRANSMISSION SERIAL NUMBER 24 262-269 8 DATE DATE3 BODY BUILD SCHEDULED START DATE (MMIDDJYY) 26 270-279 10 TEXT STAT - BODY PRODUCTION STATUS 26 280-287 8 DATE ESTDATE ESTIMATED DELIVERY DATE 27 288-295 8 TEXT FINDATE SCHOOL BUS DELIVERED OR PICKUP DATE (MMIDDJYY) NOTE: File shall be either Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Lotus 1-2-3, or a Flat Ascii Text File. ATTACHMENT IX PRICING SHEETS: TYPE A, C, AND D COMPLETE UNITS AND TYPE C BODIES P1- P56 AWARD UNDER STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION CONTRACT NO. 2004-19 ITEM: Wheelchair Accessible Bus DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation TYPE OF PURCHASE: Single Purchase REASON: The Department of Parks and Recreation has a need to secure a contract for the purchase of a Type "C" wheelchair accessible bus Program for Persons with disabilities. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that award be made to Rivers Bus Sales, Inc., under existing State of Florida Department of Education Contract No. 2004-19, effective through March 31, 2005, subject to any extensions by State of Florida Department of Education, for the Department of Parks and Recreation, at a total amount not to exceed $70,108; allocating funds therefor from the Parks and Recreation Handicap Division Account No. 110032.580325.840 and from the Program for Persons with disabilities ADA Account No. 110112.580078.6. 840. Glenn Marcos Director of Purchasing g(Ltio Award Under Dade County Contracts City of Miami Legislation Resolution City Hall 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 www.ci.miaml.fl.us File Number: 04-01089 Final Action Date: A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A TYPE "C" WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE BUS, FROM RIVERS BUS SALES, INC., FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION, UTILIZING EXISTING STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION CONTRACT NO. 2004-19, EFFECTIVE THROUGH MARCH 31, 2005, SUBJECT TO ANY EXTENSIONS OR REPLACEMENT CONTRACTS BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $70,108; ALLOCATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $42,721.96, FROM THE PARKS AND RECREATION HANDICAP DIVISION ACCOUNT NO. 110032.580325.6.840, AND AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $27,386.04, FROM THE PROGRAM FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ADA ACCOUNT NO. 110112.580078.6.840. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The purchase of a Type "C" wheelchair accessible bus from Rivers Bus Sales, Inc., for the Department of Parks and Recreation, utilizing existing State of Florida Department of Education ("FDOE") Contract No. 2004-19, effective through March 31, 2005, subject to any extensions or replacement contracts by FDOE, for a total amount not to exceed $70,108, is authorized, with funds allocated in an amount not to exceed $42,721.96, from the Parks and Recreation Handicap Division Account No. 110032.580325.6.840, and an amount not to exceed $27,386.04, from the Program for Persons with Disabilities ADA Account No. 110112.580078.6.840. Section 2. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of the Mayor.{1 } APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNES- GE L. FERNAND ATTORNEY / Footnotes: (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. City of Miami Page I of 1 Printed On: 9/21/2004