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<br />"TERMS AND CONDITIONS"
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<br />1. The bidder agrees to comply with the letter and spirit of the Colorado Antidis>:rimination Act of 1957, as amended. and the applicable law..
<br />respecting disaimination and unfair employment practices. (Reference 24-34-301, CRS 1973, as amended, and the Governor's Executive/"
<br />Order of April 16, 1975 rel~ting to equal opportunity and affirmative action, and Section 202 of the Federal Executive Order No. 11246
<br />issued by the President of the United States as amended by ExeCutive Order No. 11375, as applicable. which are incorporated herein by
<br />reference. )
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<br />2. The bidder agrees to comply both specifically and with the intent of Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
<br />(The Act deals with non-distrimination in hiring and personnel practices related to the handicapped and with making facilities accessible to
<br />the disabled.)
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<br />3. All chemicals, equipment and materials proposed must conform to the standards required by OSHA.
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<br />4. The bidder agre... if his bid is accepted by the State within the time specified elsewhere herein. to furnish supplies andlor services in strict
<br />accordance with the bid specifications, and at prices set forth fot each item in this bid. In case of errQr in extension, the unit price will
<br />prevail.
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<br />5. Specilications are provided to identify the product required and 10 establish an acceptable quality 'evel. Bids on products of equal quality
<br />and usabilitY will normally be considered unless otherwise stated. Brochures and/or specifications must be submitted where applicable.
<br />Samples of item, or items, when required, must be furnished fr~ of expense to the State, and if not destroyed by tests may upon request
<br />made at the time the sample is furnished, be returned at the bidQer's expenslt. Failure to furnish brochures, specifications, and/or samples
<br />as requestecfmay-be'slifficient-cause-for-rejection-of"bids.- .,..---~ ~ - -. 0-_ --' "",-- ......- - ? - -- .- ~ -
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<br />6. Bidders are expected to examine the drawings, specifications, sthedule of delivery, and all instructions. Failure to do so will be at the
<br />bidder's risk.
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<br />7. Bonds: The State reserves tile right to require a bid bond. a supply contract bond, andlor a faithlul perlormance bond including labor and
<br />material bond, from the vendor in the amount designated in the invitation, but not to exceed the ilmount of the contract. Insurance
<br />requirements will be as listed in the Invitation and Bid.
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<br />8. Notwithstanding the fact that a blank is provided for a cash diSCount, discounts offered for payment Within less than thirtY (30) calendar
<br />days will not be considered in evaluating offers lor award. DiSCOunts of less than thirty (30) days will be taken il payment is made within
<br />the discount period, even though not considered in evaluation of 'the bid. Cash discount period will start from date of receipt of acceptable
<br />invoice or from date of aceeptable material, whichever is later. The term "Prox" is not considered to meet the requirements of 30 day
<br />criteria as noted above.
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<br />9. Late bids will not be accepted or considered. It is the responsibility of biddl!r to insure that the bid arrives in the Division of Purchasing
<br />prior to the time indicated in "Invitation 'and Bid." Telephone quotes will not be accepted when competitive sealed bids are solicited.
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<br />10. No bid shan be withdrawn for a period of sixtY (60) days subsequent to thl! opening of bids without the consent of the State Purchasing
<br />Director or delegated repres~ntative.
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<br />11. The State of Colorado reserves the right to reject any or all bids ~nd to waive informalities and minor irregularities in bids received, and to
<br />accept any portion of the bid or all items bid if deemed in the bf!\t interest of the State of Colorado. The Bid inquiry implies no obligation
<br />on the part of the State nor does the State's silence imply any acceptance or rE!jection of any quotation offer.
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<br />12. The Contract/Purchase Order will be awarded to that responsible bidder whtJse bid will be most advantageous to the State of Colorado,
<br />price, specifications, and other lactors. Title 24, CRS 1973, "' amended, Article 101 through 112, and Rules adopted to implement the
<br />Statutes govern this procurement.
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<br />13. it is understood and agreed that the delivery date quoted andlor date of installation AFTER receipt of a purchase order is the seller', best
<br />offer. In its acceptance of any quotation offer, the State of Colorado is relyin'J on the promised delivery date and/or installation as material
<br />and basic to its acceptance, unless otherwise indicated. In the event of seller's failure to deliver as and when promised, the State of Colorado
<br />reserves the right to cancel its accepting order, or any part thereof, and selll~r agrees that the State of Colorado may return all or part ot
<br />any shipment so made, and may charge seller with any loss or eXPfi!nse sustainltd as a result of sum failure to deliver as promised.
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<br />14. In the event any article to be sold or delivered hereunder is cover~ ~y any patent. copyright, trademark, or application therefor, the seller
<br />will indemnify and hold harmless the State 01 Colorado from anV and alllosl. cost, expenses and legal I... on account of any claims, legal
<br />actions, or iudgment~ on account of manufacture. sale, or use Of such article in violation, infringement or the like of rights under such
<br />patent, copyright, trademark or application.
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<br />15. The State of Colorado will not be responsible for any goods deHvered. or services performed if the procurement has not been approved by
<br />an authorized official.
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<br />~o:e: ~n o,~der t? .~emain on "Acti.ve Bidde~s List," it is. imperative th~t a~1 b.ids be re11;Jrned. In .the event of "no bid," please sign bid,
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<br />Indicating no bid and rerurn. Failure to bid or to advise that future IOvltatlons for bid are deSired may result in the removal of your
<br />name from the bidders list.
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<br />17. The State of Colorado is e.empt Irom all Federal taxes under Chapter 32 of the Intemal Revenue Code [Registration No, 84-730123K)
<br />and from all City and State and Use Taxes.IRef: Colorado Revisea Statutes 1973. Chapter 39-26.114(aU
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<br />18. ~ite copy o! the "lnvitation and Bid" should be returned in the envelope provided; the return bid envelope should be properly marked
<br />In spaces prOVIded.
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