Fire Backflow Inspections

The College reserves the right to select the lowest responsible bid that serves the best interest of the college and to award a contract or to reject any and/or all bids. The College may also waive any informality in bids received. In the event of a tie the winning bid will be determined by the time bids were submitted. Any bids over $9,999.99 will require additional information upon request. Bids submitted must be good for ninety (90) days after opened by Ozarks Technical Community College. The Ozarks Technical Community College believes fully in equal opportunity in the provision of supplies, equipment, construction, and services. Positive steps should be taken to assure that small businesses, minority businesses, and women's businesses are given ample opportunity to provide the above-mentioned services when economically feasible. The College retains the right to accept or reject any and all bids in part or in whole and to determine what constitutes the lowest responsible and responsive bid and is in the best interest of the College. "By virtue of statutory authority, a preference will be given to materials, products, supplies, provisions, and all other articles produced, manufactured, made or grown within the state of Missouri" RSMo. 34.060. If bidders offer alternate products in their bid, they must include complete written specifications or their bid may be rejected. Bidders must also include copies of all applicable documents such as, but not limited to, contracts, sales agreements and licenses. The College retains the right to include these documents in the evaluation of the bid and to reject any bid where they are in conflict with the College's specifications, terms or conditions of purchase. Bidders may submit more than one response to this bid request. The College will accept no changes, additions or deletions to a bid after the time and date of the bid opening stated below. By signing and submitting this bid, the bidder is offering to provide the specified items and services at the price quoted, under the terms and conditions set forth in their bid response. If this bid is accepted by the College, it becomes a binding contract and the successful bidder will be required to honor all prices, terms and conditions specified therein. Failure to comply with this requirement will result in forfeiture of the bid award and may also result in suspension from the College's list of bidders in good standing.

Division 21 -	Fire Suppression.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security, Fire Detection and Alarm.