Latest US Invoice Alliance Contracts & Bids

Proposals must be submitted in separate Adobe Acrobat PDF format, limited to 9 MB total email size. One non-redacted and one redacted version (removing company information) are required. Electronic verification of receipt is provided. Late proposals will not be accepted. Proposals are valid for 90 days following the deadline, and any extension granted. Evaluation uses a point method. NWSA may request clarifications or additional information. Selection may be based on initial evaluation criteria alone or a shortlist for interviews and reference checks. Final selection based on cumulative score. News releases require prior NWSA approval. All costs incurred by proposers. Bidders protesting must file a written protest within two business days of the event, including specific factual and legal grounds, supporting documents, notice to apparent low bidder, and specific relief requested. NWSA will consider the protest and may provide other affected bidders the opportunity to respond. Final decision within six business days (or three if only one protest). Failure to comply with protest procedures results in waiver. Timely and proper compliance with protest procedures is a condition precedent to judicial consideration. NWSA encourages participation by MWBE firms certified by the Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises (OMWBE). Proposals are public documents after evaluation, negotiation, and award. Consultant must clearly identify any protected portions with words like confidential, proprietary, or trade secret. If a request for disclosure is made, the vendor will have 10 days to seek a protective order. The agreement is for water quality program support services (MS4 permit). Compensation is on a fully burdened, time and materials basis, not exceeding $100,000 without prior written approval. Consultant responsible for costs beyond the agreed amount without an amendment. Invoices submitted monthly to ***@***. *. * for the previous calendar month. Invoices submitted 90 days or more after services are completed are subject to nonpayment. No interest on payments. Agreement length from execution date to xxdatexx. Terms and conditions attached. Conflicts of interest, subconsultants, compliance with laws, records retention, intellectual property ownership, disclosure, compensation, invoices, payment schedule, deliverables, drawing, specification and GIS standards, security, prevailing wages, oncall definitions, task orders, and termination are also detailed.