This is an informal quotation for an annual contract for aqueous ammonia. The contract will be for one year with three possible one-year extensions. Bids must be received by the opening date and time. The city reserves the right to cancel orders if delivery is not made according to the schedule. Payment terms are net 45 days after satisfactory delivery and receipt of correct invoice. Bids are firm for acceptance for 120 days from the bid opening date. The city is exempt from federal excise and Florida sales taxes.
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.
Payment terms, unless otherwise stated in this ITB, will be considered to be net 45 days after the date of satisfactory delivery at the place of acceptance and receipt of correct invoice at the office specified, whichever occurs last.
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.
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.
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 bidders 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.
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.
Any proposer or bidder who is not recommended for award of a contract and who alleges a failure by the city to follow the city's procurement ordinance or any applicable law may protest to the Chief Procurement Officer, by delivering a letter of protest to the Director of Finance within five (5) days after a notice of intent to award is posted on the city's web site.
Failure to disclose any affiliation with city elected officials, officers or employees 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.
