Agenda - Council - 10/28/1997 - Laserfiche WebLink

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I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS BIDS will be received by the City of Ramsey (hereinafter called the "CITY") , at City Hall, 15153 Nowthen Boulevard N.W., Ramsey, Minnesota 55303 until 11:00 A.M. on Friday, October 31, 1997, at which time, at said office, bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Each BID must be submitted in a sealed envelope, addressed to LindaWaite Smith, Acting City Administrator, City of Ramsey. Each sealed envelope containing a BID must be plainly marked on the outside of the envelope as "CURBSIDE RECYCLING PROGRAM" and the envelope should have the name and the address of the BIDDER, and BIDDERS refuse haulers license number if applicable. If forwarded by mail, the sealed envelope containing the BID must be enclosed in another envelope addressed to the CITY at the 15153 Nowthen Boulevard N.W., Ramsey, Minnesota 55303. All BIDS must be made on the required BID proposal form. Ail blank spaces for BID prices must be written in ink or typewritten, and the BID proposal form must be fully completed and executed when submitted. Only one (1) copy of the BID propOsal form is required. The CITY may waive any informalities or minor defects or reject any and/or all BIDS. Any BID may be withdrawn prior to the above scheduled time for the opening of BIDS or authorized postponement thereof. Any BID received after the time and date specified shall not be considered. No BIDDER may withdraw a BID for at least sixty (60) days after the actual date of opening thereof. Should there be reasons why the contract cannot be awarded within the specified period, the time may be extended by mutual agreement between the CITY and the successful BIDDER. BIDDERS must satisfy themselves with the amount of work to be completed. After BIDS have been submitted, the BIDDER shall not assert that there was a misunderstanding concerning the quantities of WORK or of the nature of the work to be performed. The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS contain the provisions required for the work to be performed. Information obtained from an officer, agent or employee of the CITY or any other person shall not affect the risks or obligations assumed by the CONTRACTOR or relieve the CONTRACTOR from fulfilling any of the conditions of the CONTRACT. The CONTRACTOR shall provide the CITY with proof of being an equal opportunity employer. The CITY may make such investigations as it deems necessary to determine the ability of the BIDDER to perfom~ the WORK and the BIDDER shall furnish to the CITY all such information and data for this purpose as the CITY may request. The CITY reserves the right to reject any BID if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of, such BIDDER fails to satisfy the CITY that such BIDDER is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the CONTRACT and to complete the WORK contemplated therein. A conditional or qualified BID will not be accepted. Award will be made to the lowest responsible BIDDER. All applicable laws, ordinances and the roles and regulations of all authorities having jurisdiction over the completion of the PROJECT shall apply to the CONTRACT throughout. Each BIDDER is responsible for reading and being thoroughly familiar with the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. The failure or omission of a BIDDER to complete any of the foregoing shall in no way relieve a BIDDER from any obligation with respect to the BID. The successful BIDDER shall supply the names and addresses of major material SUPPLIERS and SUBCONTRACTORS if requested to do so by the CITY.