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Home My WebLink AboutContract CopyOro September 25, 2008 Rick Andrews C:ity of Fort Lauderdale Procurement Specialist II Procurement 100 N. Andrews Avenue Suite tr I9 Fort Lauderdale. FI.33 301 41 C NTPACT COPY kc: Invitation to Bid ti683.10073 Mobile Refuse Carts and Curbside Recycling Bins This letter pertains to the hitt proposal submitted to the City of Fort Lauderdale by Rchrig Pacific Company on August 1S. 2008. The pricing listed on the bid proposal for the 1bIklwntg items listed below will remain valid through March 31, 2009 as originally hid by Re)lrig Pacific. Item 683-1007:1-I-04 Mobile Recycle Cart, 65 gallon, 4 air vents, Color Blue S48.35 del. ltcrn 683-1 t 073-1-05 Mobile Recycle Cart, 96 gallon, 4 air vents, Color Blue $5 L40 del. Thank you for your time and consideration of Kehrig Pacific - lase Rob Eck Environmental Sales Representative Kehrig Pacific Company Lisa Perkins C:uniract Manager Rehrig Pacific Company 1000 Raco Caul taim a coviao. Georgia 30045 1770E339-0888 (FAX) 170-339.4840 (YtATS) 000.241-0693 a1AL1TYCONTAINERS FOR1Nnt1STRY SINCE 1913 City of Fort Lauderdale Bid 683-10073 CITY OF FORT LA UDERDALE SPECIFICATIONS PACKAGE 683=10073 MOBILE REFUSE CARTS AND CURBSIDE RECYCLING BINS Rick Andrews 954-828-4357 Aug 8, 2008 11:17:47 AM EDT P. 1 City of Fort Lauderdale Bid 683-10073 Bid 683-10073 MOBILE REFUSE CARTS AND CURBSIDE RECYCLING BINS Bid Number Bid Title Bid Start Date Bid End Date Question & Answer End Date Bid Contact 683-10073 MOBILE REFUSE CARTS AND CURBSIDE RECYCLING BINS Aug 7, 2008 3:27:22 PM EDT Aug;28, 2008 2:00:00 PM EDT Aug 21, 2008 5:00:00 PM EDT Rick Andrews Procurement Specialist II Procurement 954-828-4357 Randrews@fortlauderdale.gov Contract Duration 1 year Contract Renewal 4 annual renewals Prices Good for 90 days Bid Comments Item Quantity Unit Price Delivery Location The City of Fort Lauderdale (City) is actively seeking bids from qualified bidders, hereinafter referred to as the Supplier or Bidder, to furnish Mobile Refuse Carts and Curbside Recycling Bins for the Public Works Department, Sanitation Division, in full accordance with the Technical Specifications, and terms, and conditions contained in this Invitation To Bid (ITB). The initial term of -the contract shall be for one (1) year and shall begin on the date of award and shall end one year from that date. The City reserves the right to extend the contract -for four (4) additional one (1) year periods under the same terms, conditions and specifications, however subject to cost adjustment as provided herein providing both parties agree to the extension, Contractor performed satisfactorily; and such extension is approved by the City. Item Response Form 683-10073-1-01 - Mobile Garbage Cart, 65 Gallon, Color Black 3000 each City of Fort Lauderdale See ITB Specifications See ITB Specifications Fort Lauderdale FL 33301 Qty 3000 Description ENTER A UNIT PRICE AND STATE MANUFACTURER AND MODEL NUMBER Item Quantity 683-10073-1-02 - Mobile Yard Waste Cart, 96 Gallon, 4 Air Vents, Color Green 3000 each Aug 8. 2008 11;17:47 AM EDT p 2 City of Fort Lauderdale Bid 683-10073 Unit Price Delivery Location City of Fort Lauderdale See ITB Specifications See ITB Specifications Fort Lauderdale FL 33301 Qty 3000 Description ENTER A UNIT PRICE AND STATE MANUFACTURER AND MODEL NUMBER Item Quantity Unit Price Delivery Location 683-10073-1-03 - Mobile Commercial Cart, 96 Gallon, Color Gray 1000 each City of Fort Lauderdale See ITB Specifications See ITB Specifications Fort Lauderdale FL 33301 Qty 1000 Description ENTER A UNIT PRICE AND STATE MANUFACTURER AND MODEL NUMBER Item Quantity Unit Price Delivery Location 683-10073-.1-04 Mobile Recycle Cart, 65 Gallon, 4 Air Vents, Color Blue 3000 each City of Fort Lauderdale See ITB Specifications See ITB Specifications Fort Lauderdale FL 33301 Qty 3000 Description ENTER A UNIT PRICE AND STATE MANUFACTURER AND MODEL NUMBER Item Quantity Unit Price Delivery Location 683-10073-1-05 - Mobile Recycle Cart, 96 Gallon, 4 Air Vents, Color Blue 3000 each City of Fort Lauderdale See ITB Specifications See ITB Specifications Fort Lauderdale FL 33301 Qty 3000 Description ENTER A UNIT PRICE AND STATE MANUFACTURER AND MODEL NUMBER Item Quantity Unit Price Delivery Location 683-10073-1-06 - Curbside Recycling Bin, 18 Gallon, Color Blue 10000 each City of Fort Lauderdale See ITB Specifications Aug 8, 2008 11:17:47 AM EDT p. 3 City of Fort Lauderdale Bid 683-10073 See ITB Specifications Fort Lauderdale FL • 33301 Qty 10000 Description ENTER A UNIT PRICE AND STATE MANUFACTURER AND MODEL NUMBER Item Quantity Unit Price Delivery Location 683-10073-1-07 - Lid Spare Repair Part for 65 Gallon Garbage Cart 500 each City of Fort Lauderdale See ITB Specifications See ITB Specifications Fort Lauderdale FL 33301 Qty 500 Description ENTER A UNIT PRICE FOR THIS SPARE REPAIR PART ONLY ONCE PER MOBILE CART TYPE IF THIS PART IS INTERCHAGEABLE WITH A SPARE REPAIR PART ON ANOTHER MOBILE CART TYPE. OTHERWISE A UNIT PRICE OF $0 MUST BE ENTERED. IF THIS PART IS INCLUDED AS PART OF ANOTHER SPARE REPAIR PART LISTED A UNIT PRICE OF $0 MUST BE ENTERED AND NOTED IN YOUR BID RESPONSE. REFER TO PART III - SPARE REPAIR PARTS OF THIS ITB. Item Quantity Unit Price Delivery Location 683-10073-1-08 - Lid Hinge Pin Spare Repair Part for 65 Gallon Mobile Cart 500 each City of Fort Lauderdale See ITB Specifications See ITB Specifications Fort Lauderdale FL 33301 Qty 500 Description ENTER A UNIT PRICE FOR THIS SPARE REPAIR PART ONLY ONCE PER MOBILE CART TYPE IF THIS PART IS INTERCHAGEABLE WITH A SPARE REPAIR PART ON ANOTHER MOBILE CART TYPE. OTHERWISE A UNIT PRICE OF $0 MUST BE ENTERED. IF THIS PART IS INCLUDED AS PART OF ANOTHER SPARE REPAIR PART LISTED A UNIT PRICE OF $0 MUST BE ENTERED AND NOTED IN YOUR BID RESPONSE. REFER TO PART III - SPARE REPAIR PARTS OF THIS ITB. Item Quantity Unit Price Delivery Location 683-10073-1-09 - Wheel Spare Repair Part for 65 Gallon Garbage Cart 500 each City of Fort Lauderdale See ITB Specifications See ITB Specifications Fort Lauderdale FL 33301 Qty 500 Description ENTER A UNIT PRICE FOR THIS SPARE REPAIR PART ONLY ONCE PER MOBILE CART TYPE IF THIS PART IS INTERCHAGEABLE WITH A SPARE REPAIR PART ON ANOTHER MOBILE CART TYPE. OTHERWISE A UNIT PRICE OF $0 MUST BE ENTERED. IF THIS PART IS INCLUDED AS PART OF ANOTHER SPARE REPAIR PART LISTED A UNIT PRICE OF $0 MUST BE ENTERED AND NOTED IN YOUR BID RESPONSE. REFER TO PART III - SPARE REPAIR PARTS OF THIS ITB. Item 683-10073-1-10 Axle Spare Repair Part for 65 Gallon Garbage Cart Aug 8, 2008 11:17:47 AM EDT p. 4 City of Fort Lauderdale Bid 683-10073 Quantity Unit Price Delivery Location 500 each City of Fort Lauderdale See ITB Specifications See ITB Specifications Fort Lauderdale FL 33301 Qty 500 Description ENTER A UNIT PRICE FOR THIS SPARE REPAIR PART ONLY ONCE PER MOBILE CART TYPE IF THIS PART IS INTERCHAGEABLE WITH A SPARE REPAIR PART ON ANOTHER MOBILE CART TYPE. OTHERWISE A UNIT PRICE OF $0 MUST BE ENTERED. IF THIS PART IS INCLUDED AS PART OF ANOTHER SPARE REPAIR PART LISTED A UNIT PRICE OF $0 MUST BE ENTERED AND NOTED IN YOUR BID RESPONSE. REFER TO PART III - SPARE REPAIR PARTS OF THIS ITB. Item Quantity Unit Price Delivery Location 683-10073-1-11 - Axle Spacer Spare Repair Part for 65 Gallon Garbage Cart 500 each City of Fort Lauderdale See ITB Specifications See ITB Specifications Fort Lauderdale FL 33301 Qty 500 Description ENTER A UNIT PRICE FOR THIS SPARE REPAIR PART ONLY ONCE PER MOBILE CART TYPE IF THIS PART IS INTERCHAGEABLE WITH A SPARE REPAIR PART ON ANOTHER MOBILE CART TYPE. OTHERWISE A UNIT PRICE OF $0 MUST BE ENTERED. IF THIS PART IS INCLUDED AS PART OF ANOTHER SPARE REPAIR PART LISTED A UNIT PRICE OF $0 MUST BE ENTERED AND NOTED IN YOUR BID RESPONSE. REFER TO PART III - SPARE REPAIR PARTS OF THIS ITB. Item Quantity Unit Price Delivery Location 683-10073-1,12 - Retaining Bar Spare Repair Part for 65 Gallon Garbage Cart 500 each City of Fort Lauderdale See ITB Specifications See ITB Specifications Fort Lauderdale FL 33301 Qty 500 Description ENTER A UNIT PRICE FOR THIS SPARE REPAIR PART ONLY ONCE PER MOBILE CART TYPE IF THIS PART IS INTERCHAGEABLE WITH A SPARE REPAIR PART ON ANOTHER MOBILE CART TYPE. OTHERWISE A UNIT PRICE OF $0 MUST BE ENTERED. IF THIS PART IS INCLUDED AS PART OF ANOTHER SPARE REPAIR PART LISTED A UNIT PRICE OF $0 MUST BE ENTERED AND NOTED IN YOUR BID RESPONSE. REFER TO PART III - SPARE REPAIR PARTS OF THIS ITB. Item Quantity Unit Price Delivery Location 683-10073-1-13 - Wheel Locking Pin Spare Repair Part for 65 Gallon Garbage Cart 500 each City of Fort Lauderdale See ITB Specifications See ITB Specifications Fort Lauderdale FL 33301 Qty 500 Description ENTER A UNIT PRICE FOR THIS SPARE REPAIR PART ONLY ONCE PER MOBILE CART TYPE IF THIS PART IS Aug 8, 2008 11:17:47 AM EDT p. 5 City of Fort Lauderdale Bid 683-10073 INTERCHAGEABLE WITH A SPARE REPAIR PART ON ANOTHER MOBILE CART TYPE. OTHERWISE A UNIT PRICE OF $0 MUST BE ENTERED. IF THIS PART IS INCLUDED AS PART OF ANOTHER SPARE REPAIR PART LISTED A UNIT PRICE OF $0 MUST BE ENTERED AND NOTED IN YOUR BID RESPONSE. REFER TO PART III - SPARE REPAIR PARTS OF THIS ITB. Item Quantity Unit Price Delivery Location 683-10073-1-14 - Lid Spare Repair Part for 96 Gallon Yard Waste Cart 500 each City of Fort Lauderdale See ITB Specifications See ITB Specifications Fort Lauderdale FL 33301 Qty 500 Description ENTER A UNIT PRICE FOR THIS SPARE REPAIR PART ONLY ONCE PER MOBILE CART TYPE IF THIS PART IS INTERCHAGEABLE WITH A SPARE REPAIR PART ON ANOTHER MOBILE CART TYPE. OTHERWISE A UNIT PRICE OF $0 MUST BE ENTERED. IF THIS PART IS INCLUDED AS PART OF ANOTHER SPARE REPAIR PART LISTED A UNIT PRICE OF $0 MUST BE ENTERED AND NOTED IN YOUR BID RESPONSE. REFER TO PART III - SPARE REPAIR PARTS OF THIS ITB. Item Quantity Unit Price Delivery Location 683=10073-1-15 - Lid Hinge Pin Spare Repair Part for 96 Gallon Yard Waste Cart 500 each City of Fort Lauderdale See ITB Specifications See ITB Specifications Fort Lauderdale FL 33301 Qty 500 Description ENTER A UNIT PRICE FOR THIS SPARE REPAIR PART ONLY ONCE PER MOBILE CART TYPE IF THIS PART IS INTERCHAGEABLE WITH A SPARE REPAIR PART ON ANOTHER MOBILE CART TYPE. OTHERWISE A UNIT PRICE OF $0 MUST BE ENTERED. IF THIS PART IS INCLUDED AS PART OF ANOTHER SPARE REPAIR PART LISTED A UNIT PRICE OF $0 MUST BE ENTERED AND NOTED IN YOUR BID RESPONSE. REFER TO PART III - SPARE REPAIR PARTS OF THIS ITB. Item Quantity Unit Price Delivery Location 683-10073-1-16 - Wheel Spare Repair Part for 96 Gallon Yard Waste Cart 500 each City of Fort Lauderdale See ITB Specifications See ITB Specifications Fort Lauderdale FL 33301 Qty 500 Description ENTER A UNIT PRICE FOR THIS SPARE REPAIR PART ONLY ONCE PER MOBILE CART TYPE IF THIS PART IS INTERCHAGEABLE WITH A SPARE REPAIR PART ON ANOTHER MOBILE CART TYPE. OTHERWISE A UNIT PRICE OF $0 MUST BE ENTERED. IF THIS PART IS INCLUDED AS PART OF ANOTHER SPARE REPAIR PART LISTED A UNIT PRICE OF $0 MUST BE ENTERED AND NOTED IN YOUR BID RESPONSE. REFER TO PART III - SPARE REPAIR PARTS OF THIS ITB. Item Quantity Unit Price 683-10073-1-17 - Axle Spare Repair Part for 96 Gallon Yard Waste Cart 500 each Aug 8, 2008 11:17:47 AM EDT P. o City of Fort Lauderdale Bid 683-10073 Delivery Location City of Fort Lauderdale See ITB Specifications See ITB Specifications Fort Lauderdale FL 33301 Qty 500 Description ENTER A UNIT PRICE FOR THIS SPARE REPAIR PART ONLY ONCE PER MOBILE CART TYPE IF THIS PART IS • INTERCHAGEABLE WITH A SPARE REPAIR PART ON ANOTHER MOBILE CART TYPE. OTHERWISE A UNIT PRICE OF $0 MUST BE ENTERED. IF THIS PART IS INCLUDED AS PART OF ANOTHER SPARE REPAIR PART LISTED A UNIT PRICE OF $0 MUST BE ENTERED AND NOTED IN YOUR BID RESPONSE. REFER TO PART III - SPARE REPAIR PARTS OF THIS ITB. Item Quantity Unit Price 683-10073-1-18 •- Axle Spacer Spare Repair Part for 96 Gallon Yard Waste Cart 500 each Delivery Location City of Fort Lauderdale See ITB Specifications See ITB Specifications Fort Lauderdale FL 33301 Qty 500 Description ENTER A UNIT PRICE FOR THIS SPARE REPAIR PART ONLY ONCE PER MOBILE CART TYPE IF THIS PART IS INTERCHAGEABLE WITH A SPARE REPAIR PART ON ANOTHER MOBILE CART TYPE. OTHERWISE A UNIT PRICE OF $0 MUST BE ENTERED. IF THIS PART IS INCLUDED AS PART OF ANOTHER SPARE REPAIR PART LISTED A UNIT PRICE OF $0 MUST BE ENTERED AND NOTED IN YOUR BID RESPONSE. REFER TO PART III - SPARE REPAIR PARTS OF THIS ITB. Item Quantity Unit Price Delivery Location 683-10073-1-19 - Retaining Bar Spare Repair Part for 96 Gallon Yard Waste Cart 500 each City of Fort Lauderdale See ITB Specifications See ITB Specifications Fort Lauderdale FL 33301 Qty 500 Description ENTER A UNIT PRICE FOR THIS SPARE REPAIR PART ONLY ONCE PER MOBILE CART TYPE IF THIS PART IS INTERCHAGEABLE WITH A SPARE REPAIR PART ON ANOTHER MOBILE CART TYPE. OTHERWISE A UNIT PRICE OF $0 MUST BE ENTERED. IF THIS PART IS INCLUDED AS PART OF ANOTHER SPARE REPAIR PART LISTED A UNIT PRICE OF $0 MUST BE ENTERED AND NOTED IN YOUR BID RESPONSE. REFER TO PART III - SPARE REPAIR PARTS OF THIS ITB. Item Quantity Unit Price Delivery Location 683-10073-1-20 - Air Vent Spare Repair Part for 96 Gallon Yard Waste Cart 500 each City of Fort Lauderdale See ITB Specifications See ITB Specifications Fort Lauderdale FL 33301 Qty 500 Description ENTER A UNIT PRICE FOR THIS SPARE REPAIR PART ONLY ONCE PER MOBILE CART TYPE IF THIS PART IS INTERCHAGEABLE WITH A SPARE REPAIR PART ON ANOTHER MOBILE CART TYPE. OTHERWISE A UNIT PRICE OF $0 MUST BE ENTERED. IF THIS PART IS INCLUDED AS PART OF ANOTHER SPARE REPAIR PART LISTED A UNIT PRICE OF $0 MUST BE ENTERED AND NOTED IN YOUR BID RESPONSE. REFER TO PART III - SPARE REPAIR PARTS OF THIS ITB. Aug 8, 2008 11:17:47 AM EDT p. 7 City of Fort Lauderdale Bid 683-10073 Item 683-10073-1-21 - Wheel Locking Pin Spare Repair Part for 96 Gallon Yard Waste Cart Quantity 500 each Unit Price Delivery Location City of Fort Lauderdale See ITB Specifications See ITB Specifications Fort Lauderdale FL 33301 Qty 500 Description ENTER A UNIT PRICE FOR THIS SPARE REPAIR PART ONLY ONCE PER MOBILE CART TYPE IF THIS PART IS INTERCHAGEABLE WITH A SPARE REPAIR PART ON ANOTHER MOBILE CART TYPE. OTHERWISE A UNIT PRICE OF $0 MUST BE ENTERED. IF THIS PART IS INCLUDED AS PART OF ANOTHER SPARE REPAIR PART LISTED A UNIT PRICE OF $0 MUST BE ENTERED AND NOTED IN YOUR BID RESPONSE. REFER TO PART III - SPARE REPAIR PARTS OF THIS ITB. Item Quantity Unit Price Delivery Location 683-10073-1-22 - Lid Spare Repair Part for 96 Gallon Commercial Cart 500 each City of Fort Lauderdale See ITB Specifications See ITB Specifications Fort Lauderdale FL 33301 Qty 500 Description ENTER A UNIT PRICE FOR THIS SPARE REPAIR PART ONLY ONCE PER MOBILE CART TYPE IF THIS PART IS INTERCHAGEABLE WITH A SPARE REPAIR PART ON ANOTHER MOBILE CART TYPE. OTHERWISE A UNIT PRICE OF $0 MUST BE ENTERED. IF THIS PART IS INCLUDED AS PART OF ANOTHER SPARE REPAIR PART LISTED A UNIT PRICE OF $0 MUST BE ENTERED AND NOTED IN YOUR BID RESPONSE. REFER TO PART III - SPARE REPAIR PARTS OF THIS ITB. Item 683-10073-1-23 - Lid Hinge Pin Spare Repair Part for 96 Gallon Commercial Cart Quantity 500 each Unit Price Delivery Location City of Fort Lauderdale See ITB Specifications See ITB Specifications Fort Lauderdale FL 33301 Qty 500 Description ENTER A UNIT PRICE FOR THIS SPARE REPAIR PART ONLY ONCE PER MOBILE CART TYPE IF THIS PART IS INTERCHAGEABLE WITH A SPARE REPAIR PART ON ANOTHER MOBILE CART TYPE. OTHERWISE A UNIT PRICE OF $0 MUST BE ENTERED. IF THIS PART IS INCLUDED AS PART OF ANOTHER SPARE REPAIR PART LISTED A UNIT PRICE OF $0 MUST BE ENTERED AND NOTED IN YOUR BID RESPONSE. REFER TO PART III - SPARE REPAIR PARTS OF THIS ITB. Item Quantity Unit Price 683-10073-1-24 - Wheel Spare Repair Part for 96 Gallon Commercial Cart 500 each Delivery Location City of Fort Lauderdale See ITB Specifications Aug 8, 2008 11:17:47 AM EDT p. 8 City of Fort Lauderdale Bid 683-10073 See ITB Specifications Fort Lauderdale FL 33301 Qty 500 Description ENTER A UNIT PRICE FOR THIS SPARE REPAIR PART ONLY ONCE PER MOBILE CART TYPE IF THIS PART IS INTERCHAGEABLE WITH A SPARE REPAIR PART ON ANOTHER MOBILE CART TYPE. OTHERWISE A UNIT PRICE OF $0 MUST BE ENTERED. IF THIS PART IS INCLUDED AS PART OF ANOTHER SPARE REPAIR PART LISTED A UNIT PRICE OF $0 MUST BE ENTERED AND NOTED IN YOUR BID RESPONSE. REFER TO PART III - SPARE REPAIR PARTS OF THIS ITB. Item Quantity Unit Price Delivery Location 683-10073-1-25 - Axle Spare Repair Part for 96 Gallon Commercial Cart 500 each City of Fort Lauderdale See ITB Specifications See ITB Specifications Fort Lauderdale FL 33301 Qty 500 Description ENTER A UNIT PRICE FOR THIS SPARE REPAIR PART ONLY ONCE PER MOBILE CART TYPE IF THIS PART IS INTERCHAGEABLE WITH A SPARE REPAIR PART ON ANOTHER MOBILE CART TYPE. OTHERWISE A UNIT PRICE OF $0 MUST BE ENTERED. IF THIS PART IS INCLUDED AS PART OF ANOTHER SPARE REPAIR PART LISTED A UNIT PRICE OF $0 MUST BE ENTERED AND NOTED IN YOUR BID RESPONSE. REFER TO PART III - SPARE REPAIR PARTS OF THIS ITB. Item Quantity Unit Price Delivery Location 683-10073-1-26 - Axle Spacer Spare Repair Part for 96 Gallon Commercial Cart 500 each City of Fort Lauderdale See ITB Specifications See ITB Specifications Fort Lauderdale FL 33301 Qty 500 Description ENTER A UNIT PRICE FOR THIS SPARE REPAIR PART ONLY ONCE PER MOBILE CART TYPE IF THIS PART IS INTERCHAGEABLE WITH A SPARE REPAIR PART ON ANOTHER MOBILE CART TYPE. OTHERWISE A UNIT PRICE OF $0 MUST BE ENTERED. IF THIS PART IS INCLUDED AS PART OF ANOTHER SPARE REPAIR PART LISTED A UNIT PRICE OF $0 MUST BE ENTERED AND NOTED IN YOUR BID RESPONSE. REFER TO PART III - SPARE REPAIR PARTS OF THIS ITB. Item Quantity Unit Price Delivery Location 683-10073-1-27 - Retaining Bar Spare Repair Part for 96 Gallon Commercial Cart 500 each City of Fort Lauderdale See ITB Specifications See ITB Specifications Fort Lauderdale FL 33301 Qty 500 Description ENTER A UNIT PRICE FOR THIS SPARE REPAIR PART ONLY ONCE PER MOBILE CART TYPE IF THIS PART IS INTERCHAGEABLE WITH A SPARE REPAIR PART ON ANOTHER MOBILE CART TYPE. OTHERWISE A UNIT PRICE OF $0 MUST BE ENTERED. IF THIS PART IS INCLUDED AS PART OF ANOTHER SPARE REPAIR PART LISTED A UNIT PRICE OF $0 MUST BE ENTERED AND NOTED IN YOUR BID RESPONSE. REFER TO PART III - SPARE REPAIR PARTS OF THIS ITB. Aug 8, 2008 11:17:47 AM EDT p. 9 City of Fort Lauderdale Bid 683-10073 Item Quantity Unit Price Delivery Location 683-10073-1-28 - Wheel Locking Pin Spare Repair Part for 96 Gallon Commercial Cart 500 each City of Fort Lauderdale See ITB Specifications See ITB Specifications Fort Lauderdale FL 33301 Qty 500 Description ENTER A UNIT PRICE FOR THIS SPARE REPAIR PART ONLY ONCE PER MOBILE CART TYPE IF THIS PART IS INTERCHAGEABLE WITH A SPARE REPAIR PART ON ANOTHER MOBILE CART TYPE. OTHERWISE A UNIT PRICE OF $0 MUST BE ENTERED. IF THIS PART IS INCLUDED AS PART OF ANOTHER SPARE REPAIR PART LISTED A UNIT PRICE OF $0 MUST BE ENTERED AND NOTED IN YOUR BID RESPONSE. REFER TO PART III - SPARE REPAIR PARTS OF THIS ITB. Item Quantity Unit Price Delivery Location 683-10073-1-29 - Lid Spare Repair Part for 65 Gallon Recycling Cart 500 each City of Fort Lauderdale See ITB Specifications See ITB Specifications Fort Lauderdale FL 33301 Qty 500 Description ENTER A UNIT PRICE FOR THIS SPARE REPAIR PART ONLY ONCE PER MOBILE CART TYPE IF THIS PART IS INTERCHAGEABLE WITH A SPARE REPAIR PART ON ANOTHER MOBILE CART TYPE. OTHERWISE A UNIT PRICE OF $0 MUST BE ENTERED. IF THIS PART IS INCLUDED AS PART OF ANOTHER SPARE REPAIR PART LISTED A UNIT PRICE OF $0 MUST BE ENTERED AND NOTED IN YOUR BID RESPONSE. REFER TO PART III - SPARE REPAIR PARTS OF THIS ITB. Item Quantity Unit Price Delivery Location 683-10073-1-30 - Lid Hinge Pin Spare Repair Part for 65 Gallon Recycling Cart 500 each City of Fort Lauderdale See ITB Specifications See ITB Specifications Fort Lauderdale FL 33301 Qty 500 Description ENTER A UNIT PRICE FOR THIS SPARE REPAIR PART ONLY ONCE PER MOBILE CART TYPE IF THIS PART IS INTERCHAGEABLE WITH A SPARE REPAIR PART ON ANOTHER MOBILE CART TYPE. OTHERWISE A UNIT PRICE OF $0 MUST BE ENTERED. IF THIS PART IS INCLUDED AS PART OF ANOTHER SPARE REPAIR PART LISTED A UNIT PRICE OF $0 MUST BE ENTERED AND NOTED IN YOUR BID RESPONSE. REFER TO PART III - SPARE REPAIR PARTS OF THIS ITB. Item Quantity Unit Price 683-10073-1-.31 Wheel Spare Repair Part for 65 Gallon Recycling Cart 500 each Delivery Location City of Fort Lauderdale See ITB Specifications See ITB Specifications Aug 8, 2008 11:17:47 AM EDT p. 10 City of Fort Lauderdale Bid 683-10073 Fort Lauderdale FL 33301 Qty 500 Description ENTER A UNIT PRICE FOR THIS SPARE REPAIR PART ONLY ONCE PER MOBILE CART TYPE IF THIS PART IS INTERCHAGEABLE WITH A SPARE REPAIR PART ON ANOTHER MOBILE CART TYPE. OTHERWISE A UNIT PRICE OF $0 MUST BE ENTERED. IF THIS PART IS INCLUDED AS PART OF ANOTHER SPARE REPAIR PART LISTED A UNIT PRICE OF $0 MUST BE ENTERED AND NOTED IN YOUR BID RESPONSE. REFER TO PART III - SPARE REPAIR PARTS OF THIS ITB. Item Quantity Unit Price Delivery Location 683-10073-1-32 - Axle Spare Repair Part for 65 Gallon Recycling Cart 500 each City of Fort Lauderdale See ITB Specifications See ITB Specifications Fort Lauderdale FL 33301 Qty 500 Description ENTER A UNIT PRICE FOR THIS SPARE REPAIR PART ONLY ONCE PER MOBILE CART TYPE IF THIS PART IS INTERCHAGEABLE WITH A SPARE REPAIR PART ON ANOTHER MOBILE CART TYPE. OTHERWISE A UNIT PRICE OF $0 MUST BE ENTERED. IF THIS PART IS INCLUDED AS PART OF ANOTHER SPARE REPAIR PART LISTED A UNIT PRICE OF $0 MUST BE ENTERED AND NOTED IN YOUR BID RESPONSE. REFER TO PART III - SPARE REPAIR PARTS OF THIS ITB. Item Quantity Unit Price Delivery Location 683-10073-1-33 - Axle Spacer Spare Repair Part for 65 Gallon Recycling Cart 500 each City of Fort Lauderdale See ITB Specifications See ITB Specifications Fort Lauderdale FL 33301 Qty 500 Description ENTER A UNIT PRICE FOR THIS SPARE REPAIR PART ONLY ONCE PER MOBILE CART TYPE IF THIS PART IS INTERCHAGEABLE WITH A SPARE REPAIR PART ON ANOTHER MOBILE CART TYPE. OTHERWISE A UNIT PRICE OF $0 MUST BE ENTERED. IF THIS PART IS INCLUDED AS PART OF ANOTHER SPARE REPAIR PART LISTED A UNIT PRICE OF $0 MUST BE ENTERED AND NOTED IN YOUR BID RESPONSE. REFER TO PART III - SPARE REPAIR PARTS OF THIS ITB. Item Quantity Unit Price Delivery Location 683-10073-1-34 - Retaining Bar Spare Repair Part for 65 Gallon Recycling Cart 500 each City of Fort Lauderdale See ITB Specifications See ITB Specifications Fort Lauderdale FL 33301 Qty 500 Description ENTER A UNIT PRICE FOR THIS SPARE REPAIR PART ONLY ONCE PER MOBILE CART TYPE IF THIS PART IS INTERCHAGEABLE WITH A SPARE REPAIR PART ON ANOTHER MOBILE CART TYPE. OTHERWISE A UNIT PRICE OF $0 MUST BE ENTERED. IF THIS PART IS INCLUDED AS PART OF ANOTHER SPARE REPAIR PART LISTED A UNIT PRICE OF $0 MUST BE ENTERED AND NOTED IN YOUR BID RESPONSE. REFER TO PART III - SPARE REPAIR PARTS OF THIS ITB. Aug 8, 2008 11:17147 AM EDT P. 11 City of Fort Lauderdale Bid 683-10073 Item Quantity Unit Price Delivery Location 683-10073-1-35 - Air Vent Spare Repair Part for 65 Gallon Recycling Cart 500 each City of Fort Lauderdale See ITB Specifications See ITB Specifications Fort Lauderdale FL 33301 Qty 500 Description ENTER A UNIT PRICE FOR THIS SPARE REPAIR PART ONLY ONCE PER MOBILE CART TYPE IF THIS PART IS INTERCHAGEABLE WITH A SPARE REPAIR PART ON ANOTHER MOBILE CART TYPE. OTHERWISE A UNIT PRICE OF $0 MUST BE ENTERED. IF THIS PART IS INCLUDED AS PART OF ANOTHER SPARE REPAIR PART LISTED A UNIT PRICE OF $0 MUST BE ENTERED AND NOTED IN YOUR BID RESPONSE. REFER TO PART III - SPARE REPAIR PARTS OF THIS ITB. Item Quantity Unit Price Delivery Location 683-10073-1-36 - Wheel Locking Pin Spare Repair Part for 65 Gallon Recycling Cart 500 each City of Fort Lauderdale See ITB Specifications See ITB Specifications Fort Lauderdale FL 33301 Qty 500 Description ENTER A UNIT PRICE FOR THIS SPARE REPAIR PART ONLY ONCE PER MOBILE CART TYPE IF THIS PART IS INTERCHAGEABLE WITH A SPARE REPAIR PART ON ANOTHER MOBILE CART TYPE. OTHERWISE A UNIT PRICE OF $0 MUST BE ENTERED. IF THIS PART IS INCLUDED AS PART OF ANOTHER SPARE REPAIR PART LISTED A UNIT PRICE OF $0 MUST BE ENTERED AND NOTED IN YOUR BID RESPONSE. REFER TO PART III - SPARE REPAIR PARTS OF THIS ITB. Item Quantity Unit Price Delivery Location 683-10073-1-37 - Lid Spare Repair Part for 96 Gallon Recycling Cart 500 each City of Fort Lauderdale See ITB Specifications See ITB Specifications Fort Lauderdale FL 33301 Qty 500 Description ENTER A UNIT PRICE FOR THIS SPARE REPAIR PART ONLY ONCE PER MOBILE CART TYPE IF THIS PART IS INTERCHAGEABLE WITH A SPARE REPAIR PART ON ANOTHER MOBILE CART TYPE. OTHERWISE A UNIT PRICE OF $0 MUST BE ENTERED. IF THIS PART IS INCLUDED AS PART OF ANOTHER SPARE REPAIR PART LISTED A UNIT PRICE OF $0 MUST BE ENTERED AND NOTED IN YOUR BID RESPONSE. REFER TO PART III - SPARE REPAIR PARTS OF THIS ITB. Item Quantity Unit Price Delivery Location Description 683-10073-1-38 - Lid Hinge Pin Spare Repair Part for 96 Gallon Recycling Cart 500 each City of Fort Lauderdale See ITB Specifications See ITB Specifications Fort Lauderdale FL 33301 Qty 500 Aug 8, 2008 11:17:47 AM EDT p. 12 City of Fort Lauderdale Bid 683-10073 ENTER A UNIT PRICE FOR THIS SPARE REPAIR PART ONLY ONCE PER MOBILE CART TYPE IF THIS PART IS INTERCHAGEABLE WITH A SPARE REPAIR PART ON ANOTHER MOBILE CART TYPE. OTHERWISE A UNIT PRICE OF $0 MUST BE ENTERED. IF THIS PART IS INCLUDED AS PART OF ANOTHER SPARE REPAIR PART LISTED A UNIT PRICE OF $0 MUST BE ENTERED AND NOTED IN YOUR BID RESPONSE. REFER TO PART III - SPARE REPAIR PARTS OF THIS ITB. Item Quantity Unit Price Delivery Location 683-10073-1-39 - Wheel Spare Repair Part for 96 Gallon Recycling Cart 500 each City of Fort Lauderdale See ITB Specifications See ITB Specifications Fort Lauderdale FL 33301 Qty 500 Description ENTER A UNIT PRICE FOR THIS SPARE REPAIR PART ONLY ONCE PER MOBILE CART TYPE IF THIS PART IS INTERCHAGEABLE WITH A SPARE REPAIR PART ON ANOTHER MOBILE CART TYPE. OTHERWISE A UNIT PRICE OF $0 MUST BE ENTERED. IF THIS PART IS INCLUDED AS PART OF ANOTHER SPARE REPAIR PART LISTED A UNIT PRICE OF $0 MUST BE ENTERED AND NOTED IN YOUR BID RESPONSE. REFER TO PART III - SPARE REPAIR PARTS OF THIS ITB. Item Quantity Unit Price Delivery Location 683-10073-1-40 - Axle Spare Repair Part for 96 Gallon Recycling Cart 500 each City of Fort Lauderdale See ITB Specifications See ITB Specifications Fort Lauderdale FL 33301 Qty 500 Description ENTER A UNIT PRICE FOR THIS SPARE REPAIR PART ONLY ONCE PER MOBILE CART TYPE IF THIS PART IS INTERCHAGEABLE WITH A SPARE REPAIR PART ON ANOTHER MOBILE CART TYPE. OTHERWISE A UNIT PRICE OF $0 MUST BE ENTERED. IF THIS PART IS INCLUDED AS PART OF ANOTHER SPARE REPAIR PART LISTED A UNIT PRICE OF $0 MUST BE ENTERED AND NOTED IN YOUR BID RESPONSE. REFER TO PART III - SPARE REPAIR PARTS OF THIS ITB. Item Quantity Unit Price Delivery Location 683-10073-1-41 - Axle Spacer Spare Repair Part for 96 Gallon Recycling Cart 500 each City of Fort Lauderdale See ITB Specifications See ITB Specifications Fort Lauderdale FL 33301 Qty 500 Description ENTER A UNIT PRICE FOR THIS SPARE REPAIR PART ONLY ONCE PER MOBILE CART TYPE IF THIS PART IS INTERCHAGEABLE WITH A SPARE REPAIR PART ON ANOTHER MOBILE CART TYPE. OTHERWISE A UNIT PRICE OF $0 MUST BE ENTERED. IF THIS PART IS INCLUDED AS PART OF ANOTHER SPARE REPAIR PART LISTED A UNIT PRICE OF $0 MUST BE ENTERED AND NOTED IN YOUR BID RESPONSE. REFER TO PART III - SPARE REPAIR PARTS OF THIS ITB. Item Quantity 683-10073-1-42 - Retaining Bar Spare Repair Part for 96 Gallon Recycling Cart 500 each Aug 8, 2008 11:17:47 AM EDT p. 13 City of Fort Lauderdale Bid 683-10073 Unit Price Delivery Location City of Fort Lauderdale See ITB Specifications See ITB Specifications Fort Lauderdale FL 33301 Qty 500 Description ENTER A UNIT PRICE FOR THIS SPARE REPAIR PART ONLY ONCE PER MOBILE CART TYPE IF THIS PART IS INTERCHAGEABLE WITH A SPARE REPAIR PART ON ANOTHER MOBILE CART TYPE. OTHERWISE A UNIT PRICE OF $0 MUST BE ENTERED. IF THIS PART IS INCLUDED AS PART OF ANOTHER SPARE REPAIR PART LISTED A UNIT PRICE OF $0 MUST BE ENTERED AND NOTED IN YOUR BID RESPONSE. REFER TO PART III - SPARE REPAIR PARTS OF THIS ITB. Item Quantity Unit Price Delivery Location 683-10073-1-43 - Air Vent Spare Repair Part for 96 Gallon Recycling Cart 500 each City of Fort Lauderdale See ITB Specifications See ITB Specifications Fort Lauderdale FL 33301 Qty 500 Description ENTER A UNIT PRICE FOR THIS SPARE REPAIR PART ONLY ONCE PER MOBILE CART TYPE IF THIS PART IS INTERCHAGEABLE WITH A SPARE REPAIR PART ON ANOTHER MOBILE CART TYPE. OTHERWISE A UNIT PRICE OF $0 MUST BE ENTERED. IF THIS PART IS INCLUDED AS PART OF ANOTHER SPARE REPAIR PART LISTED A UNIT PRICE OF $0 MUST BE ENTERED AND NOTED IN YOUR BID RESPONSE. REFER TO PART III - SPARE REPAIR PARTS OF THIS ITB. Item 683-10073-1-44 - Wheel Locking Pin Spare Repair Part for 96 Gallon Recycling Cart Quantity 500 each Unit Price Delivery Location City of Fort Lauderdale See ITB Specifications See ITB Specifications Fort Lauderdale FL 33301 Qty 500 Description ENTER A UNIT PRICE FOR THIS SPARE REPAIR PART ONLY ONCE PER MOBILE CART TYPE IF THIS PART IS INTERCHAGEABLE WITH A SPARE REPAIR PART ON ANOTHER MOBILE CART TYPE. OTHERWISE A UNIT PRICE OF $0 MUST BE ENTERED. IF THIS PART IS INCLUDED AS PART OF ANOTHER SPARE REPAIR PART LISTED A UNIT PRICE OF $0 MUST BE ENTERED AND NOTED IN YOUR BID RESPONSE. REFER TO PART III - SPARE REPAIR PARTS OF THIS ITB. Aug 8, 2008 11:17:47 AM EDT p. 14 City of Fort Lauderdale Bid 683-10073 INVITATION TO BID NO. 683-10073 MOBILE REFUSE CARTS AND CURBSIDE RECYCLING BINS PART I — SPECIAL CONDITIONS 1.01. PURPOSE The City of Fort Lauderdale (City) is actively seeking bids from qualified bidders, hereinafter referred to as the Supplier or Bidder, to furnish Mobile Refuse Carts and Curbside Recycling Bins for the Public Works Department, Sanitation Division, in full accordance with the Technical Specifications, and terms, and conditions contained in this Invitation To Bid (ITB). 1.02 CONTRACT TERM The initial term of the contract shall be for one (1) year and shall begin on the date of award and shall end one year from that date. The City reserves the right to extend the contract for four (4) additional one (1) year periods under the same terms, conditions and specifications, however subject to cost adjustment as provided herein providing both parties agree to the extension, Contractor performed satisfactorily; and such extension is approved by the City. In the event services are scheduled to end because of the expiration of this contract, the Contractor shall continue the service upon the request of the Director of Procurement Services. The extension period shall not extend for more than ninety (90) days beyond the expiration date of the existing contract. The Contractor shall be compensated for the service at the rate(s) in effect when the City invokes this extension clause. 1.03. COST ADJUSTMENT Costs for all services provided under this contract shall remain firm for the first year of the contract. Costs for subsequent years and any extension term years shall be subject to an adjustment only if increases occur in the industry. However, unless very unusual and significant changes have occurred in the industry, such increases shall not exceed 5% per year or, whichever is less, the latest yearly percentage increase in the All Urban Consumers Price Index (CPU-U) (All Items), as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. The yearly increase, or decrease in the CPI shall be that latest index, published and available ninety (90) days prior to the end of the contract year then in effect compared to the index for the same month one year prior. Any requested price increase shall be fully documented and submitted to the City at least ninety days prior to the contract anniversary date. Any approved cost adjustments shall become effective upon the anniversary date of the contract and remain firm for the new contract period. In the event the CPI or industry costs decline, the City shall have the right to receive from the contractor a reasonable reduction in costs that reflect such cost changes in the industry. The City may, after examination, refuse to accept the adjusted price lists if they are not properly documented, increases are considered to be excessive, or any decreases are considered to be insufficient. In the event the City does not wish to accept the adjusted price lists and the matter cannot be resolved to the satisfaction of the City, the contract can be cancelled by the City upon giving thirty (30) days written notice to the Contractor. 1.04. INFORMATION AND CLARIFICATION For information contact Rick Andrews, Procurement Specialist II, at (954) 828-4357 or randrews@fortlauderdale.gov. Such contact is to be for clarification purposes only. Material changes, if 1 Aug 8, 2008 11:17:47 AM EDT p. 15 City of Fort Lauderdale Bid 683-10073 any, to the technical specifications or other bid documents will only be transmitted by written addendum. 1.05. QUESTIONS AND ADDENDUM Any questions that bidders wish to have addressed and which might require an addendum should be submitted through the RFP Depot website at www.rfpdepot.com a minimum of 7 days prior to the bid due date. If required, a written addendum will be issued. 1.06 PRODUCT WARRANTY The Contractor will offer a mobile cart and component manufactures warranty from failure caused by defects in material or manufacturing for a minimum period of 10 years. The Contractor will also offer a curbside recycling bin warranty. 1.07 ADDITIONAL ITEMS/DUTIES The City may require additional items/duties of a similar nature, but not specifically listed in the contract. The Contractor agrees to provide such items/duties, and shall provide the City prices on such additional items or duties based upon a formula or method, which is the same, or similar to that used in establishing the prices in his Bid. If the price(s) offered are not acceptable to the City, and the situation cannot be resolved to the satisfaction of the City, the City reserves the right to procure those items from other vendors, or to cancel the contract upon giving the Contractor thirty (30) days written notice. 1.08 NO EXCLUSIVE CONTRACT Contractor agrees and understands that the contract shall not be construed as an exclusive arrangement and further agrees that the City may, at any time, secure similar or identical services at its sole option. 1.09. TRANSPORTATION AND UNLOADING COSTS Bidder shall quote firm, fixed unit prices for the items listed in the pricing portion of the bid (Item Response Form). Unit pricing shall include all transportation and unloading costs to a City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida location, FOB destination. Transportation and unloading costs shall be calculated based on the minimum order quantity per order of each item as specified by the Bidder in the Questionnaire portion of this ITB. 1.10. EVALUATION / AWARD Award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder quoting the lowest total cost to the City. The City reserves the right to compare specific items, at its discretion, to determine the low responsible bidder. The City reserves the right to award to the overall qualified bidder or by item or any combination in the best interest of the City. Tie bids will be decided by established City policy. 1.11. LOBBYING ACTIVITIES Any bidder or proposer submitting a response to this solicitation must comply, if applicable, with City of Fort Lauderdale Ordinance No. C-00-27 regarding Lobbying Activities. Copies of Ordinance No. C-00- 27 may be obtained from the City Clerk's Office on the 7th Floor of City Hall, 100 N. Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The ordinance may also be viewed on the City's website at http://www.fortlauderdale.gov/clerk/LobbyistDocs/lobbyistordl 009. pdf. 2 Aug 8, 2008 11:17:47 AM EDT p. 16 City of Fort Lauderdale Bid 683-10073 1.12 PUBLIC ENTITY CRIMES ACT A 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 contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity, may not submit a bid on a contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work, may not submit bids on leases of real property to a public entity, may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant under a contract with any public entity, and may not transact business with any public entity in excess of the threshold amount provided in Section 287.017, Florida Statutes, for Category Two for a period of 36 months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list. 1.13 GENERAL CONDITIONS Except as noted in the Special Conditions above, all terms and conditions of the attached General Conditions are included by reference. 1.14 PURCHASING CARD PROGRAM The City has implemented a Purchasing Card Program through SunTrust Bank, N.A., using the VISA network. If the City chooses, purchases made from this contract may be made using the City's Purchasing Card. Contractor will receive payment from the purchasing card in the same manner as other VISA purchases. Accordingly, bidders must presently have the ability to accept VISA or take whatever steps necessary to implement the ability before the start of the contract term, or contract award by the City. The City reserves the right to revise this program in conjunction with implementation of an on-line procurement system. 1.15 TRANSACTION FEES THE CITY OF FORT LAUDERDALE WILL USE RFP DEPOT (www.rfpdepot.com) TO DISTRIBUTE AND RECEIVE BIDS AND PROPOSALS. THERE IS NO CHARGE TO VENDORS AND CONTRACTORS TO REGISTER AND PARTICIPATE IN THIS SOLICITATION PROCESS. 1.16 MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PARTICIPATION It is the desire of the City of Fort Lauderdale to increase the participation of minority (MBE) and women -owned (WBE) businesses in its contracting and procurement programs. While the City does not have any preference or set aside programs in place, it is committed to a policy of equitable participation for these firms. If a proposer is considered for award, he/she may be asked to meet with City personnel so that the intended MBE/WBE participation can be formalized and included in the subsequent contract. 1.17 BID TABULATION / INTENT TO AWARD Notice of Intent to Award Contract/Bid, resulting from the City's Formal solicitation process may be found at http://www.fortlauderdale.gov/purchasing/notices_of_intent.htm. Tabulations of receipt of those parties responding to a formal solicitation may be found at http://www.fortlauderdale.gov/purchasing/bidresults.htm, or any interested party may call the Procurement Office at 954-828-5933 END OF SECTION 3 Aug 8, 2008 11:17:47 AM EDT P. 17 City of Fort Lauderdale Bid 683-10073 PART II - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS / SCOPE OF SERVICES 2.01. SCOPE OF SERVICES The Public Works Department Sanitation Division is seeking a qualified manufacturer to furnish and deliver, on an annual basis as needed, 65 and 96 gallon Mobile Refuse Carts and 18 gallon Recycling Bins. Additionally the City may implement a pilot program for single -stream recycling and may need to order approximately 6,000 Mobile Recycling Carts with air vents. 2.02. TYPE OF CARTS and BIN Semi -Automated Mobile Refuse Carts to be used with modern semi -automated lifts and fully automated grabbers. Durable and lightweight curbside recycle container. 2.03. SIZE OF CARTS and BIN Garbage Yard Waste Commercial Recycle Recycle Recycle 65 gallon 96 gallon 96 gallon 65 gallon 96 gallon 18 gallon (64-65 gallon acceptable) (95-96 gallon acceptable) (95-96 gallon acceptable) (64-65 gallon acceptable) (95-96 gallon acceptable) 18 Gallon 65 Gallon 96 Gallon (Approximate Dimensions and Capacity) Height Width Depth Wheel Weight Capacity 13" 20" 14" 4.5 Ibs 25 Ibs 40" 25" 26" 10" 30 Ibs 150-225 Ibs 45" 27" 34" 12" 40 Ibs 250-325 Ibs 2.04. CART CONTAINER SPECIFICATIONS The bid container must be manufacture's latest design. All containers shall meet ANSI container standards Z-245.30 and Z-245.60, all rules, regulations, laws, etc. pertaining to this product, and the following specifications: The container shall be manufactured from strong, resilient, virgin high -density polyethylene resin. The container shall be manufactured using injection -molding technique. The container color concentrates used must contain UV light stabilizers and antioxidants to prevent deterioration and shattering. 4 Aug 8, 2008 11:17:47 AM EDT P. 18 City of Fort Lauderdale Bid 683-10073 The container shall be manufactured with smooth surface inside and out. The container shall be manufactured free of inside recesses, projections or other obstructions where refuse could be trapped. The container shall be manufactured with a narrow width design to fit through 30"door opening. The container shall be manufactured with a foot operated tilt feature designed into the axle area to facilitate easy tipping. The container shall be manufactured with a slight taper so that the top of the body is slightly larger than the bottom for nesting during shipment. The container shall be aerodynamically designed to allow test results indicating it will remain stable in winds approximately 30-35 miles per hour. The container shall be designed to remain in the upright position when the lid is thrown open, either loaded or empty. The container shall be designed to be picked up and dumped by a semi -automated lifting device that will pick up the leading side of the container and also will prevent it from falling into the truck hopper, and by a fully automated lifting device that encircles the cart. The container shall function normally and regularly with a mechanized collection system, both automated and semi -automated lifts. The container 65 gallon shall be manufactured for a minimum 150-225 pound capacity. The container 96 gallon shall be manufactured for a minimum 250-325 pound capacity. The containers shall be manufactured with a nominal wall thickness of .175 inches throughout the body of the container and a minimum wall thickness of .185 inches in the critical wear points (cart bottom, handle and lift mechanism). The container shall be manufactured with a molded -in bottom wear strips for longer life. The 96-gallon Yard Waste and 65 & 96-gallon Recycling containers shall be manufactured with four (4) air vents. The City will accept air vents that are "drilled" into the cart so the vent feature color matches the cart color and eliminates the need for additional parts. The City will also accept the plastic snap on vent that is color coordinated with the cart. Air Vents shall be approximately 3 inches in diameter. Two vents will be located approximately 7 inches from the bottom of the cart and the two top vents to be coordinated with the placement of the City's logo. Top vent may need to be located on the rear of the cart at no additional cost to the City. . Rectangular shaped air vent will also be considered. The City and Contractor will work together to determine the best location for the air vents resulting in a high quality appearance. Aerator shelf placed in the bottom of the vented cart to enhance material composting is not required. The container lifting section shall be permanently molded into the container by the manufacture. The retainer bar shall be a minimum of 1-inch diameter galvanized free-floating steel bar. If the container has a free-floating steel bar, it must be capable of repair or replacement. A permanently molded retainer bar is also acceptable. 5 Aug 8, 2008 11:17:47 AM EDT p. 19 City of Fort Lauderdale Bid 683-10073 There shall be no other metal attachments, metal framing, or nuts and bolts on the container, excluding the metal axle and the wheel's inner lock pin. 2.05. LIDS AND HANDLE The container lid shall be manufactured from the same material as the container body and be of such a configuration that it will not warp, bend, slump, or distort to such extent that it no longer fits the container properly or becomes otherwise unserviceable. A UVR inhibitor is required. The inhibitor shall be guaranteed effective against sun deterioration and/or the lid becoming brittle due to exposure. The lid shall be one-piece construction and the lid design and weight shall prevent rainwater from entering the container and will not blow open under general weather conditions. The container section will be furnished with a hinged lid, with hinge to the rear of wheeled section. Lids shall be curved or built up to drain and shall be light and stiff for convenient handling. Lids shall overlap sides, but shall flare out so they will not bind against the sides if the lifting device distorts the container. Lids shall be securely attached to the container without the use and nuts and bolts and shall be hinged to open by gravity as the container is dumped. The lid shall open to a position 270 degrees from the closed position and hang open without stressing the lid, container body or tipping over the cart. Handle attachments must be an integrally molded part of the container body or lid. Lids will not have a locking device. 2.06. WHEELS Each container shall be furnished with two (2) plastic molded or rubber snap on wheels (per .03) and each wheel shall be furnished with an inner lock pin made out of a corrosion resistant metal. 2.07. AXLE Each container shall be furnished with a universal axle with a corrosion resistant coating. Axle must slide in the cart bottom and must not be exposed to contents inside of container. This Axle shall be interchangeable with all carts in this ITB. 2.08. RECYCLED CONTENT The resin used in the manufacturing process for the cart body and lid shall be first quality high - density polyethylene (HDEP) and may contain up to 5-10 % percent recycled material. Wheels and parts may contain a higher percentage of recycle content. 2.09. RECYCLE BIN SPECIFICATIONS Containers shall be made of strong, resilient, high -density polyethylene resin or other suitable material. The resin used in the manufacturing process shall contain a minimum 10% recycled materials. The color concentrates used must contain ultraviolet light stabilizers and antioxidants. Each container shall have molded grips or handles on the ends to facilitate lifting. All corners must be rounded with no sharp edges. The non -recessed bottom "feet" of each container shall be reinforced with double wall construction or otherwise be designed so as to adequately support the container with 6 Aug 8, 2008 11:17:47 AM EDT p• 20 City of Fort Lauderdale Bid 683-10073 maximum weight content. The bottom of each container shall have a minimum of four (4) holes with a proper diameter and location as to provide adequate drainage. The area around the drain holes shall be recessed up into the container approximately one half inch so that water will not immediately be absorbed through direct contact with any damp surface. Units must be "nest able" so that when stacked, each unit fits securely in the one below to insure stability. The principal color requirements shall be RECYCLE BLUE. Currently using Pantone 294C. The container will be marked on both long sides with a heat stenciled LOGO that is white in color. Logo shall be appropriately sized resulting in high quality appearance. The City will have final approval of the size. Logo will be supplied by the city. 2.10. COLORS 65 Gallon Garbage Cart Black with matching Black Lid & Black Wheels. Currently using color Rehrig Pacific # BL38 96 Gallon Yard Waste Cart Green (approved by the City) with matching Green Lid & with 4 green air vents, Black Wheels. Currently using color Rehrig Pacific # GR61 96 Gallon Commercial 65/96 Gallon Recycle Gray (approved by the City) with matching Gray Lid & Black Wheels. Currently using color Rehrig Pacific # GR75 Blue (approved by the City) with matching Blue Lid & with 4 Blue air vents, Black Wheels. Similar color Rehrig Pacific # BL52 18 Gallon Recycle Blue (approved by the City) Similar color Rehrig Pacific # BL52 2.11. NUMBERING Individual serial numbers shall be inscribed or hot -stamped in a conveniently noticeable position on each cart. Starting number shall be 08-01 (year and no.) and updated each preceding year. A manufacture date will also be hot -stamped on the cart. The City will consider other types of numbering systems to facilitate the manufacturing process if requested. 2.12. LOGO The Sanitation Division is currently developing a new logo that will be supplied to the manufacture at a later date. The Logo shall be hot -stamped on both sides of the body of the cart and recycle bin. Logo 7 Aug 8, 2008 11:17:47 AM EDT p. 21 City of Fort Lauderdale Bid 683-10073 shall be the color white. The Logo shall be placed near the top portion of the cart to avoid being damage by the automated lifting arm. Decals, stickers or surface paint is not acceptable. 2.13. ADDITIONAL MARKINGS All carts and/or lids shall be clearly embossed with raised letters hot -stamped as follows: a. KEEP LID CLOSED b. PROPERTY OF CITY OF FORT LAUDERDALE c. 4, LID OPENING MUST FACE STREET FOR COLLECTION 4, The following information will also appear on the Cart / Lid near the front: 65-gallon black Garbage cart: Cart — white City Logo both sides Lid - color white at least 2" lettering GARBAGE ONLY at least 1" lettering (No Recyclables - No Yard Waste) at least 1" lettering 954-828-8000 96-gallon green Yard Waste cart: Cart — white City Logo both sides Lid — color white at least 2" lettering at least 1" lettering at least 1" lettering YARD WASTE ONLY (No Recyclables - No Garbage) 954-828-8000 96-gallon gray Commercial cart: Cart — white City Logo both sides Lid - color white at least 2" lettering GARBAGE ONLY at least 1" lettering (No Recyclables - No Yard Waste) at least 1" lettering 954-828-8000 65/96 gallon blue Recvcling cart: Cart - white City Logo both sides Lid - color white at least 2" lettering RECYCLABLES ONLY at least 1" lettering (No Garbage - No Yard Waste) at least 1" lettering 954-828-8000 18 gallon blue Recycling bin: Bin — white City Logo both sides 954-828-8000 2.14. RECYCLING MARKINGS In addition to comply with Florida State Law relating to identification of recyclable plastic materials, the recycling symbol and a number indicating the type of plastic used shall be embossed on the carts and bins as shown below. Mark shall be visible and shall be at least 3" x 3" or compliant with current regulations. SPI VOLUNTARY CODING SYSTEM 1 2 PETE HDPE 3 8 Aug 8, 2008 11:17:47 AM EDT p. 22 City of Fort Lauderdale Bid 683-10073 2.15. UVR INHIBITOR GUARANTEE Ultraviolet Inhibitor shall be added to the plastic resin for maximum protection from the elements. Warranties shall guarantee the UVR effectiveness and sun exposure causing deterioration, discoloration or shattering of the bin, container or lids will be cause for replacement by the contractor on the grounds of improper use of inhibitor. 2.16. DEFECTIVE CARTS and BINS Containers, which fail during the warranty period, will be accumulated and damages determined by Public Works personnel on an annual basis. During the warranty period, the Contractor shall replace defective parts/carts each year at no additional cost to the City. Contractor may, upon his inspection of damaged carts, challenge his obligation to replace subject parts on the basis that the failure resulted from either negligent handling and/or abusive use. Such charges shall be in writing with specific details as to the exact cause of the defective parts. The City will consider the details of contractor's written challenge and attempt to resolve the issue. If the contractor and City cannot come to a mutually satisfactory solution through the process stated above, an arbitration committee would be used to arbitrate an equitable solution. When required, an arbitration committee will be selected as follows: The City of Fort Lauderdale will chose one member; the contractor will chose one member, then the two chosen members will select the third member. If the arbitration committee is unable to reach a mutually satisfactory solution an independent laboratory shall be binding on both parties. The cost of such service will be paid by the party found to be at fault. 217. SAMPLES To ensure that the carts meet the bid specifications and will operate properly with existing lifting devices, the successful bidder being considered for award will deliver a sample of each cart for inspection at no cost to the City (if requested by the City). 2.18. QUALITY CONTROL A cart / bin will be chosen at random from each delivery for compliance testing with specifications set forth in this contract. If a cart / bin does not meet specifications, two additional carts / bins will be chosen and inspected for specification compliance. The entire shipment will be considered not in compliance with specifications set in this contract, if either one of the additional carts / bins fails to meet specifications. The contractor will be notified of the discrepancy and will have the following two options: 1) have the entire shipment returned, at contractor expense, to the factory for correction, or 2) with the City's consent, pay the Public Works Department the costs of making such corrections, if in the City's best interest to do so. 2.19. WARRANTY The Contractor will offer a mobile cart and component manufactures warranty from failure caused by defects in material or manufacturing for a minimum period of 10 years. The Contractor will also offer a curbside recycling bin warranty. 9 Aug 8, 2008 11:17:47 AM EDT p. 23 City of Fort Lauderdale Bid 683-10073 2.20. ORDERING, SHIPPING AND DELIVERY Cart Orders placed by the City will be in the form of written communication via fax or e-mail from the Sanitation Division to the sales office. Each cart/part will be ordered by "Item or Model Number," supplied by the manufacture, identifying the cart size, color, and specification. The current contract cost per item will also be provided on the order form. Sales Office will acknowledge and confirm cart order via fax or e-mail upon receipt of order and specify approximate delivery date. Additionally, the City and the Contractor are jointly responsible to ensure that the annual Purchase Order dollar amount is not to be exceeded without written approval from the Contract Administrator. All bid prices quoted are to include delivery FOB: Destination. Time is of the essence for any orders placed as a result of this bid. Deliveries shall be completed no later than forty-five (45) days after receipt of order. The City reserves the right to cancel any orders, or parts thereof, without obligation if delivery is not made in accordance with this shipping and delivery schedule. Carts shall be delivered assembled or unassembled. Carts will be ordered by the truckload. Recycling bins will be ordered by the truckload or in quantities of 5,000. Parts will be ordered by Lot size or Kits please specify. Current Delivery Contact and Address: John Saavedra, Solid Waste Foreman City of Fort Lauderdale Sanitation Cart Shop 1401 SE 21st Street, Port Everglades Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 954-468-1556 or 954- 828-5452 (*24 HOUR DELIVERY NOTICE REQUIRED) Receiving Hours: Monday — Friday 7:00am- 9:00 a.m. Excluding City Holidays 10 Aug 8, 2008 11:17:47 AM EDT p. 24 City of Fort Lauderdale Bid 683-10073 END OF SECTION PART III — SPARE REPAIR PARTS The Contractor shall supply parts compatible with the carts purchased by the City under this ITB. All parts supplied shall meet manufacturer's specifications and standards for parts currently being distributed on new 65/96-Gallon Mobile Carts of the type specified in this ITB. Bidders shall provide separate pricing for the individual items listed in the pricing section of this ITB (Item Response Form). Parts List example: Lid with markings Axle Lid Hinge Pin Axle Spacer Wheel Retaining bar with proper locking mechanism Metal inner lock pin Yard Waste cart air vents A price per spare repair part compatible with the Mobile Cart specified in this ITB shall be provided at the estimated annual quantities listed in the pricing section of this ITB (Item Response Form). IF A SPARE REPAIR PART IS INTERCHAGEABLE WITH A SPARE REPAIR PART ON ANOTHER MOBILE CART PROVIDE A UNIT BID PRICE ONLY ONCE FOR THAT SPARE REPAIR PART AND INDENTIFY THAT PART AS INTERCHANGEABLE IN A NOTE IN THE BID RESPONSE. Example: if the axle on the 65-gallon Mobile Cart can be used on the 96-gallon Mobile Cart then pricing should be bid only once for that item and noted as such. Carts designed with interchangeable parts may result in a lower overall bid proposal. IF A PART IS INCLUDED WITH ANOTHER SPARE REPAIR PART LISTED IN THE PRICING SECTION OF THIS ITB (ITEM RESPONSE FORM) INDENTIFY THAT PART AS INCLUDED WITH ANOTHER SPARE PART IN A NOTE IN THE BID RESPONSE. ONLY THE SPARE REPAIR PARTS LISTED IN THE PRICING SECTION OF THIS ITB (ITEM RESPONSE FORM) SHALL BE BID. ALL SPARE REPAIR PARTS LISTED IN THE PRICING SECTION OF THIS ITB (ITEM RESPONSE FORM) SHALL BE BID OR NOTED AS AN INTERCHANGEABLE OR INCLUDED PART. END OF SECTION 11 Aug 8, 2008 11:17:47 AM EDT p. 25 City of Fort Lauderdale Bid 683-10073 INVITATION TO BID NO. 683-10073 MOBILE REFUSE CARTS AND CURBSIDE RECYCLING BINS QUESTIONNAIRE 1. EXPERIENCE: Indicate the number of years your company has been in .................................._._... business providing these products / services:years 2. RECYCLED MATERIAL: State the percentage of recycled materials utilized in manufacturing the product bid. Cart Body & Lid % Cart Wheels & Parts 1 �% Recycling Bin Do you offer an option for repurchase / recycling of containers at the end of their useful life? yes E no. Include details with the bid response. 3. REFERENCES: Please submit a MINIMUM of three (3) references from current municipal customers (municipality, contact name. address and telephone no.) that can substantiate your ability to supply and supportthe product as detailed in the Bid specifications. If additional space is needed. 1) 2) 3) 4. WARRANTY: Attach a copy of your printed Cart and Bin warranty or set forth terms and conditions of the warranties offered below. Note: Minimum acceptable warranty period for Mobile Carts is ten (10) years (five years of complete coverage followed by five years of prorated coverage. 5. SHIPPING: Please complete shipping information for carts, bins and parts detailing the minimum order and the quantity per order, for example: Quantity 48' Tractor Trailer Load or Box or Lot or Piece Minimum Order a) 65 Gallon Cart Aug 8, 2008 11:17:47 AM EDT p. 26 City of Fort Lauderdale Bid 683-10073 b) 65 Gallon Lid c) 96 Gallon Cart d) 96 Gallon Lid e) 18 Gallon Recycle Bin f) Lid Hinge Pin g) 8" Wheel h) 10' Wheel I) 12" Wheel j) Axle k) Axle Spacer I) Retaining Bar m) Air Vent n) Wheel Locking Pin 6. Carts will be delivered assembled Carts will be delivered unassembled Aug 8, 2008 11:17:47 AM EDT p. 27 City of Fort Lauderdale Bid 683-10073 NON -COLLUSION STATEMENT: By signing this offer, the vendor/contractor certifies that this offer is made independently and free from collusion. Vendor shall disclose below any City of Fort Lauderdale, FL officer or employee, or any relative of any such officer or employee who is an officer or director of, or has a material interest in, the vendor's business, who is in a position to influence this procurement. Any City of Fort Lauderdale, FL officer or employee who has any input into the writing of specifications or requirements, solicitation of offers, decision to award, evaluation of offers, or any other activity pertinent to this procurement is presumed, for purposes hereof, to be in a position to influence this procurement. For purposes hereof, 'a person has a material interest if they directly or indirectly own more than 5 percent of the total assets or capital stock of any business entity, or if they otherwise stand to personally gain if the contract is awarded to this vendor. In accordance with City of Fort Lauderdale, FL Policy and Standards Manual, 6.10.8.3, 3.3. City employees may not contract with the City through any corporation or business entity in which they or their immediate family members hold a controlling financial interest (e.g. ownership of five (5) percent or more). 3.4. Immediate family members (spouse, parents and children) are also prohibited from contracting with the City subject to the same general rules. Failure of a vendor to disclose any relationship described herein shall be reason for debarment in accordance with the provisions of the City Procurement Code. NAME RELATIONSHIPS In the event the vendor does not indicate any names, the City shall interpret this to mean that the vendor has indicated that no such relationships exist. Aug 8, 2008 11:17:47 AM EDT p. 28 City of Fort Lauderdale Bid 683-10073 City of Fort Lauderdale GENERAL CONDITIONS These instructions are standard for all contracts for commodities or services issued through the City of Fort Lauderdale Procurement Services Department. The City may delete, supersede, or modify any of these standard instructions for a particular contract by indicating such change in the Invitation to Bid (ITB) Special Conditions, Technical Specifications, Instructions, Proposal Pages, Addenda, and Legal Advertisement. PART I BIDDER PROPOSAL PAGE(S) CONDITIONS• 1.01 BIDDER ADDRESS: The City uses automated vendor address lists that have been generated for each specific Commodity Class item through our bid issuing service, RFP Depot. Notices of Invitations to Bid (ITB'S) are sent by e-mail or fax to every vendor on those lists, who may then view the bid documents online. Bidders who have been informed of a bid's availability in any other manner are responsible for registering with RFP Depot in order to view the bid documents. There is no fee for doing so. If you wish bid notifications be provided to another e-mail address or fax, please contact RFP Depot. If you wish purchase orders sent to a different address, please so indicate in your bid response. If you wish payments sent to a different address, please so indicate on your invoice. 1.02 DELIVERY: Time will be of the essence for any orders placed as a result of this ITB. The City reserves the right to cancel any orders, or part thereof, without obligation if delivery is not made in accordance with the schedule specified by the Bidder and accepted by the City. 1.03 PAYMENT TERMS AND CASH DISCOUNTS: Payment terms, unless otherwise stated in this ITB, will be considered to be net 30 days after the date of satisfactory delivery at the place of acceptance and receipt of correct invoice at the office specified, whichever occurs last. Bidder may offer cash discounts for prompt payment but they will not be considered in determination of award. If a Bidder offers a discount, it is understood that the discount time will be computed from the date of satisfactory delivery, at the place of acceptance, and receipt of correct invoice, at the office specified, whichever occurs last. 1.04 TOTAL BID DISCOUNT: If Bidder offers a discount for award of all items listed in the bid, such discount shall be deducted from the total of the firm net unit prices bid and shall be considered in tabulation and award of bid. 1.05 BIDS FIRM FOR ACCEPTANCE: Bidder warrants, by virtue of bidding, that the bid and the prices quoted in the bid will be firm for acceptance by the City for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of bid opening unless otherwise stated in the ITB. 1.06 VARIANCES: For purposes of bid evaluation, Bidder's must indicate any variances, no matter how slight, from ITB General Conditions, Special Conditions, Specifications or Addenda in the space provided in the ITB. No variations or exceptions by a Bidder will be considered or deemed a part of the bid submitted unless such variances or exceptions are listed in the bid and referenced in the space provided on the bidder proposal pages. If variances are not stated, or referenced as required, it will be assumed that the product or service fully complies with the City's terms, conditions, and specifications. By receiving a bid, City does not necessarily accept any variances contained in the bid. All variances submitted are subject to review and approval by the City. If any bid contains material variances that, in the City's sole opinion, make that bid conditional in nature, the City reserves the right to reject the bid or part of the bid that is declared, by the City as conditional. 1.07 NO BIDS: If you do not intend to bid please indicate the reason, such as insufficient time to respond, do not offer product or service, unable to meet specifications, schedule would not permit, or any other reason, in the space provided in this ITB. Failure to bid or return no bid comments prior to the bid due and opening date and time, indicated in this ITB, may result in your firm being deleted from our Bidder's registration list for the Commodity Class Item requested in this ITB. 1.08 MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PARTICIPATION AND BUSINESS DEFINITIONS: The City of Fort Lauderdale wants to increase the participation of Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Women Business Enterprises (WBE), and Small Business Enterprises (SBE) in its procurement activities. If your firm qualifies in accordance with the below definitions please indicate in the space provided in this ITB. Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) "A Minority Business" is a business enterprise that is owned or controlled by one or more socially or economically disadvantaged persons. Such disadvantage may arise from cultural, racial, chronic economic circumstances or background or other similar cause. Such persons include, but are not limited to: Blacks, Hispanics, Asian Americans, and Native Americans. The term "Minority Business Enterprise" means a business at least 51 percent of which is owned by minority group members or, in the case of a publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by minority group members. For the purpose of the preceding sentence, minority group members are citizens of the United States who include, but are not limited to: Blacks, Hispanics, Asian Americans, and Native Americans. Women Business Enterprise (WBE) a "Women Owned or Controlled Business" is a business enterprise at least 51 percent of which is owned by females or, in the case of a publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by females. Small Business Enterprise (SBE) "Small Business" means a corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship, or other legal entity formed for the purpose of making a profit, which is independently owned and operated, has either fewer than 100 employees or less than $1,000,000 in annual gross receipts. BLACK, which includes persons having origins in any of the Black racial groups of Africa. WHITE, which includes persons whose origins are Anglo-Saxon and Europeans and persons of Indo-European decent including Aug 8, 2008 11:17:47 AM EDT p. 29 City of Fort Lauderdale Bid 683-10073 Pakistani and East Indian. HISPANIC, which includes persons of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Central and South American, or other Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race. NATIVE AMERICAN, which includes persons whose origins are American Indians, Eskimos, Aleuts, or Native Hawaiians. ASIAN AMERICAN, which includes persons having origin in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, the Indian subcontinent, or the Pacific Islands. 1.09 MINORITY -WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PARTICIPATION It is the desire of the City of Fort Lauderdale to increase the participation of minority (MBE) and women -owned (WBE) businesses in its contracting and procurement programs. While the City does not have any preference or set aside programs in place, it is committed to a policy of equitable participation for these firms. Proposers are requested to include in their proposals a narrative describing their past accomplishments and intended actions in this area. If proposers are considering minority or women owned enterprise participation in their proposal, those firms, and their specific duties have to be identified in the proposal. If a proposer is considered for award, he will be asked to meet with City staff so that the intended MBE/WBE participation can be formalized and included in the subsequent contract. Part II DEFINITIONS/ORDER OF PRECEDENCE: 2.01 BIDDING DEFINITIONS The City will use the following definitions in it's general conditions, special conditions, technical specifications, instructions to bidders, addenda and any other document used in the bidding process: INVITATION TO BID (ITB) when the City is requesting bids from qualified Bidders. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) when the City is requesting proposals from qualified Proposers. BID — a price and terms quote received in response to an ITB. PROPOSAL — a proposal received in response to an RFP. BIDDER — Person or firm submitting a Bid. PROPOSER — Person or firm submitting a Proposal. RESPONSIVE BIDDER — A person whose bid conforms in all material respects to the terms and conditions included in the ITB. RESPONSIBLE BIDDER — A person who has the capability in all respects to perform in full the contract requirements, as stated in the ITB, and the integrity and reliability that will assure good faith performance. FIRST RANKED PROPOSER — That Proposer, responding to a City RFP, whose Proposal is deemed by the City, the most advantageous to the City after applying the evaluation criteria contained in the RFP. SELLER — Successful Bidder or Proposer who is awarded a Purchase Order or Contract to provide goods or services to the City. CONTRACTOR — Successful Bidder or Proposer who is awarded a Purchase Order, award Contract, Blanket Purchase Order agreement, or Term Contract to provide goods or services to the City. CONTRACT — A deliberate verbal or written agreement between two or more competent parties to perform or not to perform a certain act or acts, including all types of agreements, regardless of what they may be called, for the procurement or disposal of equipment, materials, supplies, services or construction. CONSULTANT — Successful Bidder or Proposer who is awarded a contract to provide professional services to the City. The following terms may be used interchangeably by the City:. ITB and/or RFP; Bid or Proposal; Bidder, Proposer, or Seller; Contractor or Consultant; Contract, Award, Agreement or Purchase Order. 2.02 SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Any and all Special Conditions contained in this ITB that may be in variance or conflict with these General Conditions shall have precedence over these General Conditions. If no changes or deletions to General Conditions are made in the Special Conditions, then the General Conditions shall prevail in their entirety, PART III BIDDING AND AWARD PROCEDURES: 3.01 SUBMISSION AND RECEIPT OF BIDS: To receive consideration, bids must be received prior to the bid opening date and time. Unless otherwise specified, Bidder's should use the proposal forms provided by the City. These forms may be duplicated, but failure to use the forms may cause the bid to be rejected. Any erasures or corrections on the bid must be made in ink and initialed by Bidder in ink. All information submitted by the Bidder shall be printed, typewritten or filled in with pen and ink. Bids shall be signed in ink. Separate bids must be submitted for each ITB issued by the City in separate sealed envelopes properly marked. When a particular ITB or RFP requires multiple copies of bids or proposals they may be included in a single envelope or package properly sealed and identified. Only send bids via facsimile transmission (FAX) if the ITB specifically states that bids sent via FAX will be considered. If such a statement is not included in the ITB, bids sent via FAX will be rejected. Bids will be publicly opened in the Procurement Office, or other designated area, in the presence of Bidders, the public, and City staff. Bidders and the public are invited and encouraged to attend bid openings. Bids will be tabulated and made available for review by Bidder's and the public in accordance with applicable regulations. 3.02 MODEL NUMBER CORRECTIONS: If the model number for the make specified in this ITB is incorrect, or no longer available and replaced with an updated model with new specifications, the Bidder shall enter the correct model number on the bidder proposal page. In the case of an updated model with new specifications, Bidder shall provide adequate information to allow the City to determine if the model bid meets the City's requirements. 3.03 PRICES QUOTED: Deduct trade discounts, and quote firm net prices. Give both unit price and extended total. In the case of a discrepancy in computing the amount of the bid, the unit price quoted will govern. All prices quoted shall be F.O.B. destination, freight prepaid (Bidder pays and bears freight charges, Bidder owns goods in transit and files any claims), unless otherwise stated in Special Conditions. Each item must be bid separately. No attempt shall be made to tie any item or items contained in the ITB with any other business with the City. 3.04 TAXES: The City of Fort Lauderdale is exempt from Federal Excise and Florida Sales taxes on direct purchase of tangible Aug 8, 2008 11:17:47 AM EDT p. 30 City of Fort Lauderdale Bid 683-10073 property. Exemption number for Federal Excise taxes is 59-74-0111 K, and State Sales tax exemption number is 16-03-196479-54C. 3.05 WARRANTIES OF USAGE: Any quantities listed in this ITB as estimated or projected are provided for tabulation and information purposes only. No warranty or guarantee of quantities is given or implied. It is understood that the Contractor will furnish the City's needs as they arise. 3.06 APPROVED EQUAL: When the technical specifications call for a brand name, manufacturer, make, model, or vendor catalog number with acceptance of APPROVED EQUAL, it shall be for the purpose of establishing a level of quality and features desired and acceptable to the City. In such cases, the City will be receptive to any unit that would be considered by qualified City personnel as an approved equal. In that the specified make and model represent a level of quality and features desired by the City, the Bidder must state clearly in the bid any variance from those specifications. It is the Bidder's responsibility to provide adequate information, in the bid, to enable the City to ensure that the bid meets the required criteria. If adequate information is not submitted with the bid, it may be rejected. The City will be the sole judge in determining if the item bid qualifies as an approved equal. 3.07 MINIMUM AND MANDATORY TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: The technical specifications may include items that are considered minimum, mandatory, or required. If any Bidder is unable to meet, or exceed these items, and feels that the technical specifications are overly restrictive, the bidder must notify the Procurement Services Department immediately. Such notification must be received by the Procurement Services Department prior to the deadline contained in the ITB, for questions of a material nature, or prior to five (5) days before bid due and open date, whichever occurs first. If no such notification is received prior to that deadline, the City will consider the technical specifications to be acceptable to all bidders. 3.08 MISTAKES: Bidders are cautioned to examine all terms, conditions, specifications, drawings, exhibits, addenda, delivery instructions and special conditions pertaining to the ITB. Failure of the Bidder to examine all pertinent documents shall not entitle the bidder to any relief from the conditions imposed in the contract. 3.09 SAMPLES AND DEMONSTRATIONS: Samples or inspection of product may be requested to determine suitability. Unless otherwise specified in Special Conditions, samples shall be requested after the date of bid opening, and if requested should be received by the City within seven (7) working days of request. Samples, when requested, must be furnished free of expense to the City and if not used in testing or destroyed, will upon request of the Bidder, be returned within thirty (30) days of bid award at Bidder's expense. When required, the City may request full demonstrations of units prior to award. When such demonstrations are requested, the Bidder shall respond promptly and arrange a demonstration at a convenient location. Failure to provide samples or demonstrations as specified by the City may result in rejection of a bid. 3.10 LIFE CYCLE COSTING: If so specified in the ITB, the City may elect to evaluate equipment proposed on the basis of total cost of ownership. In using Life Cycle Costing, factors such as the following may be considered: estimated useful life, maintenance costs, cost of supplies, labor intensity, energy usage, environmental impact, and residual value. The City reserves the right to use those or other applicable criteria, in its sole opinion that will most accurately estimate total cost of use and ownership. 3.11 BIDDING ITEMS WITH RECYCLED CONTENT: In addressing environmental concerns, the City of Fort Lauderdale encourages Bidders to submit bids or alternate bids containing items with recycled content. When submitting bids containing items with recycled content, Bidder shall provide documentation adequate for the City to verify the recycled content. The City prefers packaging consisting of materials that are degradable or able to be recycled. When specifically stated in the ITB, the City may give preference to bids containing items manufactured with recycled material or packaging that is able to be recycled. 3.12 USE OF OTHER GOVERNMENTAL CONTRACTS: The City reserves the right to reject any part or all of any bids received and utilize other available governmental contracts, if such action is in its best interest. 3.13 QUALIFICATIONS/INSPECTION: Bids will only be considered from firms normally engaged in providing the types of commodities/services specified herein. The City reserves the right to inspect the Bidder's facilities, equipment, personnel, and organization at any time, or to take any other action necessary to determine Bidder's ability to perform. The Procurement Director reserves the right to reject bids where evidence or evaluation is determined to indicate inability to perform. 3.14 BID SURETY: If Special Conditions require a bid security, it shall be submitted in the amount stated. A bid security can be in the form of a bid bond, postal money order, cashiers check, or irrevocable letter of credit. Bid security will be returned to the unsuccessful bidders as soon as practicable after opening of bids. Bid security will be returned to the successful bidder after acceptance of the performance bond or irrevocable letter of credit, if required; acceptance of insurance coverage, if required; and full execution of contract documents, if required; or conditions as stated in Special Conditions. 3.15 PUBLIC RECORDS: Florida law provides that municipal records shall at all times be open for personal inspection by any person. Section 119.01, F.S., The Public Records Law. Information and materials received by City in connection with an ITB response shall be deemed to be public records subject to public inspection upon award, recommendation for award, or 10 days after bid opening, whichever occurs first. However, certain exemptions to the public records law are statutorily provided for in Section 119.07, F.S. If the Proposer believes any of the information contained in his or her response is exempt from the Public Records Law, then the Proposer, must in his or her response, specifically identify the material which is deemed to be exempt and cite the legal authority for the exemption. The City's determination of whether an exemption applies shall be final, and the Proposer agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City and the City's officers, employees, and agents, against any loss or damages incurred by any person or entity as a result of the City's treatment of records as public records. 3.16 PROHIBITION OF INTEREST: No contract will be awarded to a bidding firm who has City elected officials, officers.or employees affiliated with it, unless the bidding firm has fully complied with current Florida State Statutes and City Ordinances relating to this issue. Bidders must disclose any such affiliation. Failure to disclose any such affiliation will result in disqualification of the Bidder and removal of the Bidder from the City's bidder lists and prohibition from engaging in any business with the City. 3.17 . RESERVATIONS FOR AWARD AND REJECTION OF BIDS: The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, part of bids, and to waive minor irregularities or variations to specifications contained in bids, and minor irregularities in the bidding Aug 8, 200811:17:47 AM EDT p. 31 City of Fort Lauderdale Bid 683-10073 process. The City also reserves the right to award the contract on a split order basis, lump sum basis, individual item basis, or such combination as shall best serve the interest of the City. The City reserves the right -to make an -award to the responsive and responsible bidder whose product or service meets the terms, conditions, and specifications of the ITB and whose bid is considered to best serve the City's interest. In determining the responsiveness of the offer and the responsibility of the Bidder, the following shall be considered when applicable: the ability, capacity and skill of the Bidder to perform as required; whether the Bidder can perform promptly, or within the time specified, without delay or interference; the character, integrity, reputation, judgment, experience and efficiency of the Bidder; the quality of past performance by the Bidder; the previous and existing compliance by the Bidder with related laws and ordinances; the sufficiency of the Bidder's financial resources; the availability, quality and adaptability of the Bidder's supplies or services to the required use; the ability of the Bidder to provide future maintenance, service or parts; the number and scope of conditions attached to the bid. If the ITB provides for a contract trial period, the City reserves the right, in the event the selected bidder does not perform satisfactorily, to award a trial period to the next ranked bidder or to award a contract to the next ranked bidder, if that bidder has successfully provided services to the City in the past. This procedure to continue until a bidder is selected or the contract is re -bid, at the sole option of the City. 3.18 LEGAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicable provisions of all federal, state, county laws, and local ordinances, rules and regulations, shall govern development, submittal and evaluation of all bids received in response hereto and shall govern any and all claims and disputes which may arise between person(s) submitting a bid response hereto and the City by and through its officers, employees and authorized representatives, or any other person, natural or otherwise; and lack of knowledge by any bidder shall not constitute a cognizable defense against the legal effect thereof. PART IV BONDS AND INSURANCE 4.01 PERFORMANCE BOND/IRREVOCABLE LETTER OF CREDIT: If a performance bond or irrevocable letter of credit is required in Special Conditions, the Contractor shall within fifteen (15) working days after notification of award, furnish to the City a Performance Bond or an Unconditional Irrevocable Letter of Credit payable to the City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in the face amount specified in Special Conditions as surety for faithful performance under the terms and conditions of the contract. If the bond is on an annual coverage basis, renewal for each succeeding year shall be submitted to the City thirty (30) days prior to the termination date of the existing Performance Bond. The Performance Bond must be executed by a surety company of recognized standing, authorized to do business in the State of Florida and having a resident agent. If a Letter of Credit is chosen, it must be in a form acceptable to the City, drawn on a local (Broward, Dade or Palm Beach Counties) bank acceptable to the City and issued in favor of the City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. If a Bidder wishes to use a non -local bank, he must have prior City approval of the requirements to draw against the Letter of Credit. Acknowledgement and agreement is given by both parties that the amount herein set for the Performance Bond or Irrevocable Letter of Credit is not intended to be nor shall be deemed to be in the nature of liquidated damages nor is it intended to limit the liability of the Contractor to the City in the event of a material breach of this Agreement by the Contractor. 4.02 INSURANCE: If the Contractor is required to go on to City property to perform work or services as a result of ITB award, the Contractor shall assume full responsibility and expense to obtain all necessary insurance as required by City or specified in Special Conditions. The Contractor shall provide to the Procurement Services Department original certificates of coverage and receive notification of approval of those certificates by the City's Risk Manager prior to engaging in any activities under this contract. The Contractors insurance is subject to the approval of the City's Risk Manager. The certificates must list the City as an ADDITIONAL INSURED and shall have no less than thirty (30) days written notice of cancellation or material change. Further modification of the insurance requirements may be made at the sole discretion of the City's Risk Manager if circumstances change or adequate protection of the City is not presented. Bidder, by submitting the bid, agrees to abide by such modifications. PART V PURCHASE ORDER AND CONTRACT TERMS: 5.01 COMPLIANCE TO SPECIFICATIONS, LATE DELIVERIES/PENALTIES: Items offered may be tested for compliance to bid specifications. Items delivered which do not conform to bid specifications may be rejected and returned at Contractor's expense. Any violation resulting in contract termination for cause or delivery of items not conforming to specifications, or late delivery may also result in: Bidder's name being removed from the City's bidder's mailing list for a specified period and Bidder will not be recommended for any award during that period. All City Departments being advised to refrain from doing business with the Bidder. All other remedies in law or equity. 5.02 ACCEPTANCE, CONDITION, AND PACKAGING: The material delivered in response to ITB award shall remain the property of the Seller until a physical inspection is made and the material accepted to the satisfaction of the City. The material must comply fully with the terms of the ITB, be of the required quality, new, and the latest model. All containers shall be suitable for storage and shipment by common carrier, and all prices shall include standard commercial packaging. The City will not accept substitutes of any kind. Any substitutes or material not meeting specifications will be returned at the Bidder's expense. Payment will be made only after City receipt and acceptance of materials or services. 5.03 SAFETY STANDARDS: All manufactured items and fabricated assemblies shall comply with applicable requirements of the Occupation Safety and Health Act of 1970 as amended, and be in compliance with Chapter 442, Florida Statutes. Any toxic substance listed in Section 38F-41.03 of the Florida Administrative Code delivered as a result of this order must be accompanied by a completed Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). 5.04 ASBESTOS STATEMENT: All material supplied must be 100% asbestos free. Bidder, by virtue of bidding, certifies that if awarded any portion of the ITB the bidder will supply only material or equipment that is 100% asbestos free. Aug 8, 2008 11:17:47 AM EDT p. 32 City of Fort Lauderdale Bid 683-10073 5.05 OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES: If the Bidder is awarded a contract as a result of this ITB, the bidder will, if the bidder has sufficient capacity or quantities available, provide to other governmental agencies, so requesting, the products or services awarded in accordance with the terms and conditions of the ITB and resulting contract. Prices shall be F.O.B. delivered to the requesting agency. 5.06 VERBAL INSTRUCTIONS PROCEDURE: No negotiations, decisions, or actions shall be initiated or executed by the Contractor as a result of any discussions with any City employee. Only those communications which are in writing from an authorized City representative may be considered. Only written communications from Contractors, which are assigned by a person designated as authorized to bind the Contractor, will be recognized by the City as duly authorized expressions on behalf of Contractors. 5.07 INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR: The Contractor is an independent contractor under this Agreement. Personal services provided by the Proposer shall be by employees of the Contractor and subject to supervision by the Contractor, and not as officers, employees, or agents of the City. Personnel policies, tax responsibilities, social security, health insurance, employee benefits, procurement policies unless otherwise stated in this ITB, and other similar administrative procedures applicable to services rendered under this contract shall be those of the Contractor. 5.08 INDEMNITY/HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT: The Contractor agrees to protect, defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Fort Lauderdale and its officers, employees and agents from and against any and all losses, penalties, damages, settlements, claims, costs, charges for other expenses, or liabilities of every and any kind including attorneys fees, in connection with or arising directly or indirectly out of the work agreed to or performed by Contractor under the terms of any agreement that may arise due to the bidding process. Without limiting the foregoing, any and all such claims, suits, or other actions relating to personal injury, death, damage to property, defects in materials or workmanship, actual or alleged violations of any applicable Statute, ordinance, administrative order, rule or regulation, or decree of any court shall be included in the indemnity hereunder. 5.09 TERMINATION FOR CAUSE: If, through any cause, the Contractor shall fail to fulfill in a timely and proper manner its obligations under this Agreement, or if the Contractor shall violate any of the provisions of this Agreement, -the City may upon written notice to the Contractor terminate the right of the Contractor to proceed under this Agreement, or with such part or parts of the Agreement as to which there has been default, and may hold the Contractor liable for any damages caused to the City by reason of such default and termination. In the event of such termination, any completed services performed by the Contractor under this Agreement shall, at the option of the City, become the City's property and the Contractor shall be entitled to receive equitable compensation for any work completed to the satisfaction of the City. The Contractor, however, shall not be relieved of liability to the City for damages sustained by the City by reason of any breach of the Agreement by the Contractor, and the City may withhold any payments to the Contractor for the purpose of setoff until such time as the amount of damages due to the City from the Contractor can be determined. 5.10 TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE: The City reserves the right, in its best interest as determined by the City, to cancel contract by giving written notice to the Contractor thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of such cancellation. 5.11 CANCELLATION FOR UNAPPROPRIATED FUNDS: The obligation of the City for payment to a Contractor is limited to the availability of funds appropriated in a current fiscal period, and continuation of the contract into a subsequent fiscal period is subject to appropriation of funds, unless otherwise authorized by law. 5.12 RECORDS/AUDIT: The Contractor shall maintain during the term of the contract all books of account, reports and records in accordance with generally accepted accounting practices and standards for records directly related to this contract. The form of all records and reports shall be subject to the approval of the City's Internal Auditor. The Contractor agrees to make available to the City's Internal Auditor, during normal business hours and in Broward, Dade or Palm Beach Counties, all books of account, reports and records relating to this contract for the duration of the contract and retain them for a minimum period of three (3) years beyond the last day of the contract term. 5.13 PERMITS, TAXES, LICENSES: The successful Contractor shall, at their own expense, obtain all necessary permits, pay all licenses, fees and taxes, required to comply with all local ordinances, state and federal laws, rules and regulations applicable to business to be carried out under this contract. 5.14 LAWS/ORDINANCES: The Contractor shall observe and comply with all Federal, state, local and municipal laws, ordinances rules and regulations that would apply to this contract. 5.15 NON-DISCRIMINATION: There shall be no discrimination as to race, sex, color, creed, age or national origin in the operations conducted under this contract. 5.16 UNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCES: If during a contract term where costs to the City are to remain firm or adjustments are restricted by a percentage or CPI cap, unusual circumstances that could not have been foreseen by either party of the contract occur, and those circumstances significantly affect the Contractor's cost in providing the required prior items or services, then the Contractor may request adjustments to the costs to the City to reflect the changed circumstances. The circumstances must be beyond the control of the Contractor, and the requested adjustments must be fully documented. The City may, after examination, refuse to accept the adjusted costs if they are not properly documented, increases are considered to be excessive, or decreases are considered to be insufficient. In the event the City does not wish to accept the adjusted costs and the matter cannot be resolved to the satisfaction of the City, the City will reserve the following options: 1. The contract can be canceled by the City upon giving thirty (30) days written notice to the Contractor with no penalty to the City or Contractor. The Contractor shall fill all City requirements submitted to the Contractor until the termination date contained in the notice. 2. The City requires the Contractor to continue to provide the items and services at the firm fixed (non -adjusted) cost until the termination of the contract term then in effect. 3. If the City, in its interest and in its sole opinion, determines that the Contractor in a capricious manner attempted to use this Aug 8, 2008 11:17:47 AFv1 EDT p. 33 City of Fort Lauderdale Bid 683-10073 section of the contract to relieve themselves of a legitimate obligation under the contract, and no unusual circumstances had occurred, the City reserves the right to take any and all action under law or equity. Such action shall include, but not be limited to, declaring the Contractor in default and disqualifying him for receiving any business from the City for a state period of time. If the City does agree to adjusted costs, these adjusted costs shall not be invoiced to the City until the Contractor receives notice in writing signed by a person authorized to bind the City in such matters. 5.17 ELIGIBILITY: If applicable, the Contractor must first register with the Department of State of the State of Florida, in accordance with Florida State Statutes, prior to entering into a contract with the City. 5.18 PATENTS AND ROYALTIES: The Contractor, without exception, shall indemnify and save harmless the City and its employees from liability of any nature and kind, including cost and expenses for or on account of any copyrighted, patented or un-patented invention, process, or article manufactured or used in the performance of the contract, including its use by the City. If the Contractor uses any design, device, or materials covered by letters, patent or copyright, it is mutually agreed and understood without exception that the bid prices shall include all royalties or costs arising from the use of such design, device, or materials in any way involved in the work. 5.19 ASSIGNMENT: Contractor shall not transfer or assign the performance required by this ITB without the prior written consent of the City. Any award issued pursuant to this ITB, and the monies, which may become due hereunder, are not assignable except with the prior written approval of the City Manager or selected designee. 5.20 LITIGATION VENUE: The parties waive the privilege of venue and agree that all litigation between them in the state courts shall take place in Broward County, Florida and that all litigation between them in the federal courts shall take place in the Southern District in and for the State of Florida. Aug 8, 2008 11:17:47 AM EDT p. 34 City of Fort Lauderdale Bid 683-10073 BID/PROPOSAL SIGNATURE PAGE How to submit bids/proposals: It is preferred that bids/proposals be submitted electronically at www.rfpdepot.com, unless otherwise stated in the bid packet. If mailing a hard copy, it will be the sole responsibility of the Bidder to ensure that the bid reaches the City of Fort Lauderdale, City Hall, Procurement Department, Suite 619, 100 N. Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, prior to the bid opening date and time listed. Bids/proposals submitted by fax or email will NOT be accepted. The below signed hereby agrees to furnish the following article(s) or services at the price(s) and terms stated subject to all instructions, conditions, specifications addenda, legal advertisement, and conditions contained in the bid. I have read all attachments including the specifications and fully understand what is required. By submitting this signed proposal I will accept a contract if approved by the CITY and such acceptance covers all terms, conditions, and specifications of this bid/proposal. Please Note: If responding to this solicitation through RFP Depot, the electronic version of the bid response will prevail, unless a paper version is clearly marked by the bidder in some manner to indicate that it will supplant the electronic version. Submitted by:', (signature) (date) Name (printed) Title: Company: (Legal Registration) CONTRACTOR, IF FOREIGN CORPORATION, MAY BE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH FLORIDA STATUTE §607.1501 (visit http://www.dos.state.fl.us/doc/ ). Address: City Telephone No. E-MAIL: Delivery: Calendar days after receipt of Purchase Order (section 1.02 of General Conditions): Zip State: Payment Terms (section 1.03): FAX No. Total Bid Discount (section 1.04): Does your firm qualify for MBE or WBE status (section 1.08): MBE ❑ WBE ADDENDUM ACKNOWLEDGEMENT - Proposer acknowledges that the following addenda have been received and are included in the proposal: Addendum No. Date Issued Aug 8, 2008 11:17:47 AM EDT p. 35 City of Fort Lauderdale Bid 683-10073 VARIANCES: State any variations to specifications, terms and conditions in the space provided below or reference in the space provided below all variances contained on other pages of bid, attachments or bid pages. No variations or exceptions by the Proposer will be deemed to be part of the bid submitted unless such variation or exception is listed and contained within the bid documents and referenced in the space provided below. If no statement is contained in the below space, it is hereby implied that your bid/proposal complies with the full scope of this solicitation. HAVE YOU STATED ANY VARIANCES OR EXCEPTIONS BELOW? BIDDER MUST CLICK THE EXCEPTION LINK IF ANY VARIATION OR EXCEPTION IS TAKEN TO THE SPECIFICATIONS, TERMS AND CONDITIONS. Variances: revised 6-3-08 Aug 8, 2008 11:17:47 AM EDT p. 36 r City of Fort Lauderdale Bid 683-10073 Question and Answers for Bid #683-10073 - MOBILE REFUSE CARTS AND CURBSIDE RECYCLING BINS Overall Bid Questions Question 1 Please provide pictures of product required. thank you (Submitted: Aug 7, 2008 3:53:24 PM EDT) Answer - Pictures are not available. Descriptive information is available in the bid specifications and from current suppliers, Rehrig Pacific Company for the mobile carts and SCL-AI Plastics Ltd. for the curside bins. (Answered: Aug 8, 2008 8:49:13 AM EDT) Aug 8, 2008 11:17:47 AM EDT p. 37