The work consists of Light Bulbs. All Proposals are to be made on the Proposal Form provided. Proposals shall be made upon Proposal Forms prepared by the Department of Finance. All Proposals are to be made complete in every detail as required and called for by said Proposal Form. Proposals that are incomplete, conditional contain irregularities of any kind, or which are not in accord with the Instructions to Bidders and Proposal Form furnished by the Department of Finance may be rejected as informal. The submission of a proposal will signify that the Bidder has thoroughly familiarized himself with all conditions and that he fully understands what will be expected of the successful bidder. Proposals from all responsible bidders will be considered. To qualify as a responsible bidder, the proposal submitted must: Meet or exceed the minimum requirements specified. Furnish all documents requested by the representative of the Bedford County Department of Finance prior to and following the bid opening. Submit their completed bid prior to the bid opening date and time. Have bid name and bid number placed on the outside lower left corner of the sealed envelope containing the bid form. (Facsimile bids will not be considered.) A purchase order from the Bedford County Department of Finance will be issued to the successful bidder acknowledging the award. A copy of these terms and conditions, specifications and the vendors' proposal form will become a part of the purchase order. Prospective bidders may contact the School Maintenance Department at 931-684-6961 for any questions as to the specifications of the bid. Lowest and/or best bid will be awarded. Prices shall include all freight costs. All boxes must be marked with type and quantity. Bid prices shall be for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, with option to renew for two additional one year periods. Other Considerations Bedford County Department of Finance reserves the right to purchase only those bid items and quantities that conform to overall budgetary, functional, and performance constraints. The terms of this bid will be extended to other local government agencies, other municipalities, and Boards of Education. Bedford County is responsible only for purchases made and received by Bedford County. Bedford County of Tennessee ensures compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; 49 CFR, part 26; related statues and regulations to the end that no person shall be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Transportation on the grounds of race, color, sex or national origin. The Department of Finance reserves the right to accept or reject in whole or in part any or all proposals submitted, without liability whatsoever, and waive informalities therein, if deemed by the Department of Finance in their best interest to do so. The Department of Finance reserves the right to reject any and all bids and waive any irregularities for the purpose of ensuring the award given is in the best interest of Bedford County.
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