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J Bid No. 2019074/IRC-1826 Descriptive Information: Descriptive literature including Specifications must accompany your bid. Manufacturer's name and model numbers are used herein solely for the purpose of establishing a standard of design, quality, and use of the merchandise required. Products of other manufacturers will be acceptable if they meet or exceed established standards with the exception of those items specified "NO SUBSTITUTION". Variations to Specifications: For purposes of evaluation, Bidder must indicate any variances from the specifications and/ or conditions on the form provided with this Invitation to Bid. Otherwise, it will be assumed that the product or service fully complies with the specifications. Items specifically described, as alternates shall be reviewed as an alternative bid to be considered by the County, in lieu of the primarily specified item(s). However, item(s) varying from the published specifications shall be considered substitutes, and the County reserves the right to consider or not to consider substitute bids. Substitutes shall be subject to disqualification if the County does not approve the substitution. Interpretations: No oral interpretations will be made to any Bidder as to the meaning of the Specifications. Every request for such an interpretation shall be made in writing, addressed and forwarded to Indian River County (purchasing(@ircgov.com) ten (10) or more days before the date fixed for opening of the bids. The County shall not be responsible for oral interpretations given by any County employee. Every interpretation made to bidder will be in the form of an Addendum to the specifications, which if issued, will be sent promptly as is practical to all persons to whom specifications have been issued. All such Addenda shall become part of the specifications. Further, it shall be the responsibility of each bidder, prior to submitting their bid, to contact Indian River County's Purchasing Division at (772) 226-1416 to determine if addenda were issued and to make such addenda a part of their bid. Default Provision: In case of default by the Bidder, Indian River County may procure the articles or services from other sources and hold the Bidder responsible for excess costs incurred thereby, and may take such action, as it deems appropriate, including legal action for Damages or Specific Performance. Signed Bid Considered an Offer. This signed bid shall be considered an offer on the part of the Bidder. Indian River County Board of County Commissioners shall deem the offer accepted upon approval. Non -Collusion: By signing and submitting the Bid Form, the Bidder certifies that, • This bid has been arrived at by the Bidder independently and has been submitted without collusion, and without any agreement, understanding, or planned common course, or action with, any vendor of materials, supplies, equipment, or services described in the invitation to bid, designed to limit independent bidding or competition, and • The contents of the bid have not been communicated by the Bidder or its employees or agents to any person not an employee or an agent of the bidder or its surety on any bond furnished with the bid, and will not be communicated to any such person prior to the official opening of the bid. • No attempt has been made or will be made by the Bidder to induce any other person(s) or firm(s) to submit or not to submit a bid for the purpose of restricting competition. Public Entity Crimes: Pursuant to Florida Statutes Section 287.133(2)(a), all Bidders are hereby notified that a person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a conviction for a public entity crime may not submit a bid, proposal, or reply on a contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity (defined as the State of Florida, any of its departments or agencies, or any political subdivision); may not submit a bid, proposal, or reply on a contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work; may not submit bids, proposals, or replies on leases of real property to a public entity; may not be awarded or perform work as a CONTRACTOR, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant under a contract with any Page 7 of 42