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INDIAN RIVER COUNTY <br /> INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS <br /> GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS <br /> Sealed Bids and Envelope Markings : All bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope . The outside <br /> of the envelope shall be clearly marked with the Sealed Bid # , Title of the Bid , Date of <br /> the Bid <br /> opening , and Time of the Bid Opening . <br /> Opening Location: It will be the sole responsibility of the bidder to deliver personally or mail their <br /> proposal to the office of the Indian River County Purchasing Division , 1800 27th Street , Vero Beach <br /> FL 32960 , on or before the closing hour and date shown for receipt of bids . Bids received in person <br /> or by mail after the stated time and date will not be considered . <br /> Bid Submission : All proposals must be signed with the legal Firm name and by an Officer <br />or <br /> employee having authority to bind the company or firm by his / her signature . Proposals shall be <br /> submitted on forms provided by Indian River County . Bids not submitted on the attached form <br /> shall be rejected. An original bid and one copy shall be submitted unless otherwise instructed . <br /> Should one desire to submit two separate bids , photocopy the bid form provided and submit the <br /> separate bid on the reproduced form . <br /> Withdrawal of Bids : Bids may be amended or withdrawn only by written notice prior to the bid <br /> opening . Amendments must be sealed . Amendments or withdrawals received after the bid opening <br /> will not be effective , and the original bid submitted will be considered . <br /> Delivery Requirements : Delivery is " FOB Destination " unless delivery terms are specified otherwise <br /> in the Order. If County agrees in writing to reimburse Seller for transportation costs , County shall <br /> have the right to designate the method of shipment . In either case , the title and all risk of loss of the <br /> goods shall remain with the Seller until the goods received and accepted by the County . Rejected <br /> materials will be returned to Seller at the Seller' s risk and expense . <br /> Price and Discount Requirements : Quote net prices after deducting trade discounts . All discounts <br /> must be incorporated in the prices contained in the bid , and not shown separately . Invoices <br /> submitted must agree with the prices formally bid . <br /> Taxes : Indian River County is exempt from any taxes imposed by State and / or Federal <br /> Government . Exemption Certificates , if required , are to be furnished by the successful bidder and will <br /> be filled out by the County . <br /> Delivery and Completion Dates: Indicate delivery and completion dates . This may be a <br /> determining factor in the award of the bid . The County may at its option , grant additional time for any <br /> delay or failure to perform hereunder if the delay will not adversely affect the best interests of the <br /> County and is due to causes beyond the control of the Seller . Such grant must be in writing and <br /> made part of the Order . <br /> Irrevocable Offer: Bidder warrants by virtue of bidding that the prices quoted in this bid shall remain <br /> firm and be considered an irrevocable offer for a period of sixty ( 60 ) days , during which time one or <br /> more of the bids received may be accepted by Indian River County . <br /> Assignment/Delegation: No right , obligation or interest in the Order shall be assigned or delegated <br /> by the Seller without prior written consent of the County , without prejudice to County ' s other rights <br /> and remedies . <br /> Page 4 of 30 <br /> F : \PublicWorks\Hurricane - Disaster Preparedness\Hurricane 2011 \Debris Removal Bid & Contract docs\Hurricane Debris Removal Bid <br /> Doc 03-01 - 11 . doc <br />