Class 350 Zinc-coated Ductile Iron Pipe

The City reserves the right to accept or reject any Bid, to accept a Bid containing variations from these specifications if the Bid so merits, to negotiate Bid with the lowest bidder prior to acceptance, and to accept partial Bids. Bids must be submitted on the Bid form issued by the City and must be completed (in ink) and signed accordingly. The City of Alcoa reserves the right to waive any formality in any bid, to reject any or all bids, and to accept the best bid for the City as determined by City Officials. The City also reserves the right not to enter into any contract as a result of this bid invitation. Questions regarding this bid may be directed to Larry Harper, Purchasing Agent, via telephone (865) 380- 4822 or e-mail lharper@cityofalcoa-tn.gov. Any questions regarding this bid shall be submitted no later than 48 hours prior to the bid deadline. This solicitation has been developed in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which provides that no person shall, on the grounds of race, sex, age, national origin, or disabling condition, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. Thank you in advance for your interest in doing business with the City of Alcoa. In addition to the bid amount, additional factors will be considered as an integral part of the bid evaluation process, including, but not limited to: A. The bidder's experience, reputation, efficiency, judgment, and integrity. B. The quality, availability and adaptability of the requested products or services. C. The bidder's ability to provide future maintenance and/or services. D. Any other applicable factors as the City determines necessary and appropriate (which may be requested by the city prior to award). Award of Contract The City holds the right, in its judgment, to award the contract to the bidder(s) which it feels is in the best interest of the City. If a contract is to be awarded, the Contractor/Vendor selection shall be based in whole or in part on the bid evaluation noted above. No bid shall be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days subsequent to the opening of bids without the consent of the City of Alcoa. Laws, Permits and Regulations The Contractor shall comply with all State and Local laws, ordinances, regulations and requirements applicable to work hereunder. If the Contractor ascertains at any time that any requirement of this Contract is at variance with applicable laws, ordinances, regulations, or other requirements, she/he shall promptly notify the City of Alcoa in writing. Cancellation of Award The City 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 against the City. The Vendor is advised that if in the event appropriated funds are legitimately unavailable for this product in successive fiscal years, such purchase orders resulting from this bid are null and void. Iran Divestment Act By submission of this bid, each bidder and each person signing on behalf of any bidder certifies, and in the case of a joint bid each party thereto certifies as to its own organization, under penalty of perjury, that to the best of its knowledge and belief that each bidder is not on the list created pursuant to 12-12-106. Delivery The successful Bidder shall contact the Purchasing Agent for delivery instructions. The approved product shall not be shipped under any circumstances without prior delivery instructions.

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