Buttermilk Government Bids & RFPs

Deliveries must be made between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM, Monday through Friday, unless other arrangements have been made with the school. The purchasing department must be notified if materials cannot be delivered within 30 days of receipt of a purchase order, and the district reserves the right to cancel any back orders over 30 days.

Payment will be made only after correct presentation of claim forms. Payments of any claim shall not preclude the school district from making a claim for adjustment on any item found not to have been in accordance with general conditions and specifications. True, accurate, and transparent billing is essential, with invoices including the basis for charges and supported by records. Overcharges discovered in audits must be refunded immediately.

The successful bidder guarantees products against defective material or workmanship and to repair or replace any damages or maiming occasioned in transit. They also guarantee adequate protection from damage for all work and to prepare damages of any kind for which they or their workmen are responsible.

The board of education reserves the right to award the bid to on either an item-by-item basis, grouped by like items, or in total by supplier, whichever results in the lowest overall cost to the district. The award will be made to the lowest responsible bidders on the specifications.

The submission of a bid will be construed to mean that the bidder is fully informed as to the extent and character of the supplies, materials or equipment required and a representation that the bidder can furnish the supplies, materials or equipment satisfactorily in complete compliance with the specifications.

Failure to deliver within the time specified, or failure to make replacement of rejected articles immediately, may result in the school district purchasing from other sources at the successful bidder's expense. Non-performance of the contract can result in cancellation at the successful bidder's expense. Failure to adhere to the integrity rider terms may result in forfeiture of any past or future right to payment.

The district reserves the right to request a representative sample of any product offered by any bidder. Samples must be provided at no cost to the district within five 5 days of request. Accepted bid samples do not supersede specifications for quality unless the bid sample is superior.

No interpretation of the meaning of the specifications or other contract document will be made to any bidder orally. Every request for such interpretation should be in writing, addressed to the school district, no later than five 5 days prior to the date fixed for the opening of bids.

Illegible or vague bids may be rejected. Failure to comply with labeling requirements for cartons may be considered sufficient reason for refusal to accept the goods. Bids that do not comply with noncollusive bidding certification may not be considered for award.

The bid notice states that only those bidderssuppliers with an active mbe certification at the time the solicitation closes can submit a response.