1.1 Brazoria County is requesting pricing for Reinforced Concrete Pipe as indicated on the bid table spreadsheet in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 262.022, (5-a) which states, "Lowest and best" means a bid or offer providing the best value considering associated direct and indirect costs, including transport, maintenance, reliability, life cycle, warranties, and customer service after a sale. Brazoria County may award based on best value to the County. 1.2 Specifications stated herein are based on a specific manufacturer. The specific equipment/manufacturer is for the purpose of comparison. If a manufacturer/equipment other than the product specified in this ITB is proposed, Brazoria County reserves the right to evaluate, at no expense to the County, the product. An equivalent product will be considered, however, the final decision as to whether or not the product(s) proposed are equal to or better than the items listed herein will lie solely on the discretion of the County. Bidder must fully explain the equipment in order for Brazoria County to fully evaluate the proposed product. If additional benefits are included in the proposed product other than what is mentioned in this ITB, bidder must fully explain the features and the benefits to the County. 1.3 The bidder/respondent must be prepared to make the proposed product available in a convenient location for inspection and/or demonstrate the merits of the item(s) by a means acceptable to Brazoria County within five (5) working days of request from Brazoria County Purchasing Department. Brazoria County's decision as to suitability and equality of item(s) shall be final. 1.4 Bidder/Respondent to submit sales brochures and specifications as support documentation for the product(s) proposed if other than that referenced by Brazoria County. 1.5 Brazoria County reserves the right to add or delete like items to contract as may be in the best interest of Brazoria County. Any such added items shall be provided to Brazoria County at the same discount bid on other similar products. 1.6 Brazoria County may make partial or complete awards to vendors whichever is in the best interest of the County
Any prospective respondent desiring any explanation or interpretation of the solicitation must make a written request online through Bonfire electronic platform or email the project facilitator as shown in Section "Questions Due Date (for Clarifications)", which must be received by the Purchasing Department at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled time for the offer opening.
packages delivered by the U.S. Postal Service to the Brazoria County mailing address are subject to delays that
may cause a response to be rejected due to missing a solicitation receipt deadline.
Questions Due Date: Jan 5th 2022, 4:00 PM CST
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