Compost Collection and Removal Service

This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in South Kingstown, Rhode Island. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information. For Compost Collection and Removal Service Questions concerning this solicitation must be received by: DATE: 5/6/2022 TIME: NOON Questions are to be submitted in a Microsoft Word document to: URIPurchasing@uri.edu lease reference the Bid Number on all correspondence. Questions received, if any, will be posted on the internet as an addendum to the bid. It is the responsibility of all intrested parties to download this information. No offer will be considered that is not accompanied by the attached University of Rhode Island Bidder Certification Form/Contract Offer completed and signed by the offeror. PRICING. Offers are irrevocable for sixty (60) days from the opening date (or such other extended period set forth in the solicitation), and may not be withdrawn, except with the express permission of the University Purchasing Agent. All pricing will be considered to be firm and fixed unless otherwise indicated. The University of Rhode Island is exempt from Federal excise taxes and State Sales and Use Taxes. Such taxes shall not be included in the bid price Award will be made the to the responsive and responsible offeror quoting the lowest net price in accordance with specifications, for any individual item(s), for major groupings of items, or for all items listed, at the Universitys sole option. BID SURETY. Where bid surety is required, bidder must furnish a bid bond or certified check for 5% of the bid total with the bid, or for such other amount as may be specified. Bids submitted without a required bid surety will not be considered. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY. Compliance certificate and agreement procedures will apply to all awards for supplies or services valued at $10,000 or more. Minority Business Enterprise policies and procedures, including subcontracting opportunities as described in Title 37 Chapter 14.1 of the Rhode Island General Laws also apply. PERFORMANCE BONDS. Where indicated, successful bidder must furnish a 100% performance bond and labor and payment bond for contracts subject to Title 37 Chapters 12 and 13 of the Rhode Island General Laws. All bonds must be furnished by a surety company authorized to conduct business in the State of Rhode Island. Performance bonds must be submitted within 21 calendar days of the issuance of a tentative notice of award.

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Material Processing and Handling Equipment.