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The City of Mobile is seeking bids for 10 foot sign posts as per the attached minimum specifications. From the time of advertising, and until the final award by completion of a signed contract or purchase document issued by the City, there is a prohibition on communication by respondents (or anyone on their behalf) with the City staff and elected officials regarding this request for bids, proposals, or qualifications. This does not apply to communications directly with the Procurement Department staff during authorized question periods, or with designated City staff during pre-bid conferences, interviews, requests for clarification, and written contract negotiations. Breaking the established prohibition on communication, if proven, may result in a disqualification of your submittal. 1 All quotations must be signed with the firm name and by an authorized officer or employee. 2. Verify your bid before submission as it cannot be changed or corrected after being opened. In case of error in extension of prices, the unit price will govern. 3 If you do not bid, return this sheet and state reason. Otherwise, your name may be removed from our mailing list 4 The right is reserved to reject any, or all quotations, or any portions thereof, and to waive technicalities if deemed to be in the interest of the City of Mobile. 5. This bid shall not be re-assignable except by written approval of the Purchasing Agent of the City of Mobile, 6. State brand and model number of each item. All items bid must be new and latest model unless otherwise specified. 7. If bid results are desired, enclose a self-addressed and stamped envelope with your bid (All or None bids only) 8 Do not include Federal Excise Tax as an exemption certificate will be issued in lieu of same. The City is exempt from the State of Alabama and City sales taxes. 9. PRICES ARE TO BE FIRM AND F.O.B. DESTINATION UNLESS OTHERWISE REQUESTED. 10 BID WILL BE AWARDED ON ALL OR NONE BASIS UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED. 11 Bids received after specified time will be returned un-opened 12 Failure to observe stated instructions and conditions will constitute grounds for rejection of your bid 13 Furnish literature, specifications, drawings, photographs, etc., as applicable with the items bid. 14 Vendor may be required to obtain City of Mobile Business License as applicable to City of Mobile Municipal Code Section 34-50. For Business License inquiry, contact the Revenue Department at (25.1) 208-7462 or city of mobile org/business-license-overview. 15. IF a bid bond is required in the published specifications, see below: Each bid shall be accompanied by a Cashier's Check, Certified Check, Bank Draft or Bid Bond for the sum of five (5) Percent of the amount bid, made payable to the City of Mobile and certified by a reputable banking institution. All checks shall be returned promptly, except the check of the successful bidder, which shall be returned after fulfilling the bid. 16 Contracts in excess of $50,000 require that the successful bidder make every possible effort to have at least fifteen (15) percent of the total value of the contract performed by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. 17 All bids/bid envelopes must have the bid number noted on the front. Bids that arrive unmarked and are opened in error shall be returned to vendor as an unacceptable bid. Equal Employment Opportunity. Except as otherwise provided under 41 CFR part 60, all contracts that meet the definition of "federally assisted construction contract" in 41 CFR Part 60-1.3 must include the equal opportunity clause provided under 41 CFR 60-1.4(b), in accordance with Executive Order 11246, "Equal Employment Opportunity" (30 FR 12319, 12935, 3 CFR Part, 1964-1965 Comp., p, 339), as amended by Executive Order 11375, "Amending Executive Order 11246 Relating to Equal Employment Opportunity,' and implementing regulations at 41 CFR part 60, "Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Equal Employment Opportunity, Department of Labor."