Proposals shall be submitted on the forms provided and must be signed by the Bidder or his authorized representative. The person signing the proposal shall initial any corrections to entries made on the attached forms. Vendors must provide pricing on all items appearing on the bid forms unless specific directions in the advertisement, on the bid form or in the special provisions allowed for partial bids. Failure to provide pricing on all items may disqualify the bid. Alternative bids will be considered, unless otherwise stated, only if the alternate is described completely, including, but not limited to, sample, if requested and specifications sufficient so that a comparison to the request can be made. Any questions or inquiries must be submitted in writing, and must be received by the Purchasing Department no later than seven (7) calendar days before the Request for Proposal due date to be considered. Any changes to the Request for Proposal will be provided to all bidders of record The Town reserves the right to reject any and all sealed bids, should the Town deem it to be in the best interest of the public. Proposals must be submitted as directed in the Notice to Qualified Firms, and on the forms provided unless otherwise specified. Proposals must be typewritten or printed in ink. Proposals must be mailed or delivered in person. Proposals that are faxed or emailed will not be accepted. The contractor shall purchase and maintain such comprehensive general liability and other insurance as is appropriate for the work being performed, i.e., hazardous waste, environmental, transport, and explosive devices. The insurance shall include the specific coverage and be written for not less that the limits of liability and coverage identified or required by law, or listed here below and general, whichever is greater. All policies shall contain a provision that the coverage will not be cancelled, changed or renewal refused until a thirty (30) day written notice is given to the Owner. All insurances shall remain in effect until final payment. Certifications from the insurance carrier shall be submitted and shall state the type of coverage, limits of liability, and expiration date. Each sealed Bid shall be accompanied by a certified check or Bid Bond in the amount of (5%) of the total bid and made payable to the Town of Salem, New Hampshire. Said bond or certified check will be forfeited in the event that the form of contract is not executed. Bonds must be written by a company duly licensed to conduct business in the State of New Hampshire. Qualified Firms requiring additional information or clarification relative to the contents of the bid may direct inquiries to Gia Faccadio, Purchasing Agent, gfaccadio@salemnh.gov, (603) 890-2090, Monday-Wednesday 8:30AM-1:00PM. The Town reserves the right to reject any or all bids or any part thereof, to waive any informality in the bidding, and to accept the bid considered to be in the best interest of the Town. The Town also reserves the right to conduct reasonable negotiations with low bidders and sole bidders. Failure to submit all information may disqualify a bid
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