Enclosed Workstations/Meeting Pods for the Harris County Attorneys Office

It is the responsibility of each vendor to examine the entire bid package, seek clarification in writing, and review their bid for accuracy before submitting. Questions relating to the bid must be submitted in writing within Bonfire. The deadline for submission of questions relating to this bid is listed on the Events Schedule within Bonfire. All questions submitted in writing prior to the deadline will be compiled and answered in writing through Bonfire. A copy of all questions and answers will be forwarded via fax and/or email to all firms. The County will not be bound by any information conveyed verbally. Harris County strives to engage with prime contractors and subcontractors that represent the diverse businesses of the County. We will ensure that historically underutilized minority- and woman-owned businesses (M/WBEs) receive a fair and equal opportunity to participate in the County's procurement process. The County expects Vendors to make a good faith effort and the Vendor agrees to reasonably assist the County to meet or exceed goals for awarding contracts associated with a project the County procures, operates, maintains, or constructs to M/WBEs. Once opened, bids are public record. There are no exceptions. When submitting a bid vendor must be sure to redact confidential information if the information is needed to address requirements of the bid. If there are any questions concerning confidentiality of information to be submitted, contact Martha Sloan immediately at martha.sloan@pur.hctx.net. Products and/or services must not be provided and invoices shall not be paid without a purchase order, signed by the Harris County Purchasing Agent. Once a purchase order is issued, the using department shall contact vendor directly to place orders. Vendor must obtain the names of appropriate personnel and accept orders only from those persons having authority to place an order. Harris County reserves the right to test goods for quality and performance. Although the bid may be awarded and confirmed by a purchase order, the goods are subject to rejection if the products(s) fail to perform in accordance with the with all requirements and specifications and/or fail to meet the needs of the end users. Should any changes to the contract be required, a Change in Contract form shall be generated by Harris County Purchasing and will be sent to the awarded vendor(s) for execution. Any changes in contract shall be in writing and must be signed by both Harris County and the awarded vendor. If this bid requires submission of bid guarantee and performance and payment bonds, there will be a separate page explaining those requirements. Bids submitted without the required bid bond or cashier's checks are not acceptable.

Division 01 -	General Requirements.
Division 10 -	Specialties.
Division 11 -	Equipment.