Bartlett City Schools reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive defects or informalities in bids and to make awards as deemed to be in its best interest. If awarded, awards will be made to the lowest and best vendor. In compliance with this Invitation to Bid, in consideration of the detailed description attached hereto; and subject to all conditions thereof, the undersigned agrees, if this bid be accepted, to furnish any or all of the items upon which prices have been quoted in accordance with the specifications applying at the price set opposite each item. The undersigned further agrees, if awarded an order or contract, to indemnify, protect, defend and hold harmless Bartlett City Schools, its Board Members, agents and employees from all judgments, claims, suits or demands for payment that may be brought against Bartlett City Schools, its agents and employees arising out of the use of any product or article that is provided pursuant to the bid. Bidder further agrees to indemnify, protect, defend and hold harmless Bartlett City Schools, its Board Members, agents and employees from all judgments, claims, demands for payment, or suits or actions of every nature and description brought against the aforementioned alleging injuries or damages sustained by any person arising out of or in the course of the bidder performing or failing to perform the service and/or providing or failing to provide the goods related to this bid. Bidder also certifies that he/she/it does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the grounds of race, age, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, Tennessee state constitutional, or statutory law; and does not and will not maintain or provide his/her/its employees any segregated facilities at any of his/her/its establishments. Bartlett City Schools offers educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, age, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability or genetic information. Due to concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, all safety orders, regulations, and precautionary recommendations issued by federal, state, and local health officials will be strictly enforced. It is recommended that BCS personnel and attendees shall wear protective face coverings and maintain appropriate social distancing. Questions regarding bid specifications should be directed to Jeff Waller, Operations Supervisor, Bartlett City Schools, jwaller@bartlettschools.org, no later than 4:00 P.M., Thursday, May 19, 2022. Purchasing questions should be directed to Shelia Johnson, Purchasing Agent, sjohnson2@bartlettschools.org, no later than 4:00 P.M., Thursday, May 19, 2022. All questions must be submitted by email.
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