2013-211A - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

ARTICLE 19 - AWARD OF CONTRACT 19 . 01 OWNER reserves the right to reject any or all Bids , including without limitation , nonconforming , nonresponsive , unbalanced , or conditional Bids . OWNER further reserves the right to reject the Bid of any Bidder whom it finds , after reasonable inquiry and evaluation , to be non-responsible . OWNER may also reject the Bid of any Bidder if OWNER believes that it would not be in the best interest of the Project to make an award to that Bidder. OWNER also reserves the right to waive all informalities not involving price , time , or changes in the Work and to negotiate contract terms with the Successful Bidder. The County will not reimburse any Bidder for bid preparation costs . Owner reserves the right to cancel the award of any Contract at any time before the execution of such Contract by all parties without any liability to the Owner. For and in consideration of the Owner considering Bids submitted , the Bidder, by submitting its Bid , expressly waives any claim to damages , of any kind whatsoever, in the event the Owner exercises its right to cancel the award in accordance herewith . 19 . 02 More than one Bid for the same Work from an individual or entity under the same or different names will not be considered . Reasonable grounds for believing that any Bidder has an interest in more than one Bid for the Work may be cause for disqualification of that Bidder and the rejection of all Bids in which that Bidder has an interest . 19 . 03 In evaluating Bids , OWNER will consider whether or not the Bids comply with the prescribed requirements , and such alternates , unit prices and other data , as may be requested in the Bid Form or prior to the Notice of Award . 19 . 04 In evaluating Bidders , OWNER will consider the qualifications of Bidders and may consider the qualifications and experience of Subcontractors , Suppliers , and other individuals or entities proposed for those portions of the Work for which the identity of Subcontractors , Suppliers , and other individuals or entities must be submitted as provided in the Supplementary Conditions . 19 . 05 OWNER may conduct such investigations as OWNER deems necessary to establish the responsibility, qualifications , and financial ability of Bidders , proposed Subcontractors , Suppliers , individuals , or entities to perform the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents . 19 . 06 If the Contract is to be awarded , OWNER will award the Contract to the Bidder whose Bid is in the best interests of the Project. ARTICLE 20 - CONTRACT SECURITY AND INSURANCE 20 . 01 Article 5 of the General Conditions , as may be modified by the Supplementary Conditions , sets forth OWNER 's requirements as to Public Construction Bond and insurance . When the Successful Bidder delivers the executed Agreement to OWNER , it must be accompanied by such Bond , unless the Bond has been waived due to the total contract being less than $ 100 , 000 . 00200 - Instructions to Bidders REV 04-07 . doc 00200 - 8 F: Public Works\ENGINEERING DIVISION PROJECTS\ 1341 -Historic Dodgertown (fka VB Sports Village) Room Renovations)Wdmin\bid documents\Master Contract Docs\Master Contract Documents\00200 - Instructions to Bidders REV 04-07 . doc Rev. 05/01