For Water Monitoring Instrument replacement probes, sensors, etc. Bid prices are requested to be firm for TCEQ acceptance for 30 days from bid opening date. Discount from list bids are not acceptable unless requested. Cash discounts are not considered in determining an award. Cash discounts offered will be taken if earned. Bid cannot be altered or amended after opening time. Alterations made before opening time should be initialed by bidder or their authorized agent. No bid can be withdrawn after opening time without approval by the TCEQ based on an acceptable written reason. AWARD NOTICE - The State reserves the right to make an award on the basis of low line item bid, low total of line items, or in any other combination that will serve the best interest of the State and to reject any and all bid items at the sole discretion of the State. The State also reserves the right to accept or reject all or any part of any bid, waive minor technicalities and award the bid to best serve the interests of the State. Any contract may also be extended up to three months at the sole discretion of the State. All goods will be subject to inspection and testing by the State. Authorized TCEQ personnel shall have access to suppliers place of business for the purpose of inspecting merchandise. Tests shall be performed on samples submitted with the bid or on samples taken from regular shipment. All costs shall be borne by the Vendor in the event products tested fail to meet or exceed all conditions and requirements of the specification. Goods delivered and rejected in whole or in part may, at the States option, be returned to the Vendor or held for disposition at Vendors expense. Latent defects may result in revocation of acceptance. Vendor shall submit 2 copies of an itemized invoice showing TCEQ order number on all copies. The State will incur no penalty for late payment if payment is made in 30 or fewer days from receipt of goods or services and an uncontested invoice. Payment shall be made in accordance with Chapter 2251 of the Texas Government Code. In the event the Contractor, its employees, agents or subcontractors enter premises occupied or under the control of TCEQ in the performance of this contract, the Contractor agrees that it will maintain public liability and property damage insurance in reasonable limits covering the obligations set forth above, and will maintain workers compensation coverage (either by insurance or if qualified pursuant to law, through a self-insurance program) covering all employees performing this contract on premises occupied or under the control of TCEQ
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