Pursuant to General Statutes of North Carolina, as amended, sealed bids, subject to the conditions and specifications herein, are invited for furnishing the following apparatus, supplies, materials, equipment. Deadline for Questions & Exceptions 3 PM Thursday November 3. Anticipated Award ---- January 1, 2023. The Town is not liable for interpretations/misinterpretations or other errors or omissions made by the Bidder in responding to this bid. The Bidder shall examine this bid to determine if the Town's requirements and terms and conditions are clearly stated. If, after examination of the various requirements and terms and conditions of this bid, the Bidder believes there are any requirements or terms and conditions which remain unclear or which restrict competition, the Bidder may request, in writing, that the Town clarify the requirement(s) and terms(s) and condition(s) specified by the Bidder. The Bidder must provide the Section(s), Subsection(s), Paragraph(s), and page number(s) that identify the requirements or conditions questioned by the Bidder. The Bidders' failure to request clarification and submit questions by the date in the bid schedule above shall be considered to constitute the Bidders' acceptance of all Town's requirements and terms and conditions. The Town shall issue addenda reflecting questions and answers to this bid, if any, and shall be posted to the IPS website. All questions, concerns, request for additional information, and alternate product considerations shall be directed to the Town of Cary, Procurement Division to the attention of the Assistant Purchasing & Contracts Manager: Ryan O'Dell Ryan.Odell@townofcary.org. As stated in the 2017 Cary Community Plan, the Town has a commitment to promoting green practices that will promote an environmentally safe and desirable community for future generations. As such, we recognize our responsibility to minimize negative impacts on human health and the environment while supporting a diverse, equitable, and vibrant community and economy. The Town recognizes that the types of products and services the Town buys have inherent social, human health, environmental and economic impacts, and asks that all vendors and bidders providing and proposing products and services to the Town, be mindful of the Town's commitment to sustainability and provide and propose products and services that embody this commitment whenever possible. The Town reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any irregularities or technicalities in bids received whenever such rejection or waiver is in the best interest of the Town of Cary. The award shall be made to the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder, or bidders, taking into consideration quality, performance and the time specified in the bid for the performance of the contract. The Town Manager has delegated authority from the Town Council to award bids for supplies, equipment, and apparatus greater than $90,000. Bids will be approved and awarded by the Town Manager or designee upon the recommendation by the Procurement Department.
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