This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Cincinnati, Ohio. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The Revised Code of the State of Ohio, the Charter of the City of Cincinnati, and all City ordinances, insofar as they apply to the laws of competitive bidding, contracts, and purchases are made a part hereof. All laws of the United States of America, the State of Ohio and the City of Cincinnati applicable to the products or services covered herein are made a part hereof. The Contractor shall indemnify, defend and save the City, its agents, and employees harmless from and against any and all losses, damages, settlements, costs, charges, professional fees, or other expenses or liabilities of every kind and character arising out of or relating to any and all claims, liens, demands, obligations, actions, proceedings, or causes of action of every kind and character in connection with or arising directly or indirectly out of errors or omissions or negligent acts by the Contractor including by the Contractor's employees and agents in the performance of this Agreement. Time in connection with cash discounts offered, will be computed from date of delivery and acceptance at final destination or from date properly executed invoice is received, if the latter date is later than the date of delivery and acceptance. If no cash discount is indicated in the space provided in the Bid Document the terms will be considered as Net-thirty (30) days. Cash discount offered for payment in fewer than twenty five (25) calendar days cannot be considered State and local governments no longer need to be certified under the Internal Revenue code but are automatically exempt from excise tax, therefore, the City's Certificate of Registry Number is no longer needed. The Office of Procurement will continue to issue the exemption certificates upon request. Unless otherwise specified in the Bid document of the City reserves the right to accept any item in the bid. Unless otherwise stated in the Bid Document bidder may submit bids on any item or group of items, provided however that the unit prices are shown as requested. Award provisions are set forth in the Bid Document. Questions or requests for additional information regarding this solicitation shall be directed in writing to msd.procurement@cincinnati-oh.gov by the established deadline. The deadline for questions is 12:00 PM local time on Thursday June 2, 2022. A Bid Bond, deposit of cash or Certified Check, Bank Cashier's or Bank Official's Check drawn on a solvent bank payable to the Treasurer of the City of Cincinnati, in the amount of not less than ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid must accompany each bid as a guarantee that if the bid is accepted a contract will be entered into.