This document outlines the general conditions for bids, RFPs, and RFQs issued by Calhoun County, Texas. It details requirements for bidder certification, including non-boycott of Israel, residency, and debarment/suspension status. The document specifies submission procedures, award criteria (lowest and best bid), contract terms, payment processes, and insurance requirements. It also covers dispute resolution, termination clauses, and the mandatory use of the Certificate of Interested Parties Form **** for most contracts. Bidders are advised to review all sections carefully, including those related to taxes, inspections, and warranties.
The bid, RFP, RFQ, and/or contract must be submitted by the specified date and time to the Calhoun County Judges office. Late deliveries will not be considered. The official clock used will be the cell phone in the County Judges office or the cell phone of the County Auditors representative. The bid, RFP, RFQ, and/or contract will specify the date and time due.
All invoices are subject to approval by the Calhoun County Auditors office and must be billed to the attention of the relevant county department. Invoices should be itemized, detailed, and free of sales tax. Payment approval is made once the purchase order and invoices are properly submitted to the Calhoun County Treasurers office and approved by the Commissioners Court. Calhoun Countys obligation is payable only from available funds.
The bidder warrants that products and services provided to Calhoun County will conform to the highest commercial and professional standards and applicable laws. Products and services not conforming to standards may be returned for correction or replacement at the bidders expense. The bidder warrants that all goods and services will conform to specifications and be free from defects.
Calhoun County reserves the right to award the bid, RFP, RFQ, and/or contract on the basis of the lowest and/or best bid that meets specifications. This includes considering associated direct and indirect costs, transport, maintenance, reliability, life cycle, warranties, past experience with the bidder, and customer service after a sale.
Bidders must provide a written verification that they do not boycott Israel and will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract. They must also certify their residency status in Texas. Additionally, bidders must certify that their principals are not debarred, suspended, or proposed for debarment by any federal department or agency.
The document mentions that false certification or failure to notify of debarment may result in termination of the contract for default. It also states that if gratuities are offered to county officials, the county may cancel the order and recover the cost of such gratuities.
The document does not explicitly mention a mandatory or optional site visit. However, it states that Calhoun County reserves the right to inspect any products, goods, or service location for compliance.
The document mentions that products and services supplied shall be subject to Calhoun Countys approval and that products and services shall conform to samples furnished by the bidder, if any. However, it does not explicitly state a requirement for sample submission.
Protests must be delivered in writing to the Calhoun County Auditors office prior to award. The written protest must include specific details about the protesting party, the bid being protested, the reasons for the protest, and supporting documentation.