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Water Treatment System installations across Massachusetts. MassDOT Salt remediation program in conjunction with UMass. The University reserves the right to conduct multi-stage RFX events and to also extend the deadline for supplier responses as it deems appropriate. University policy requires that all contractor vehicles must display a University parking permit. The University will provide parking permits at no cost. Permits can be obtained from the University' Parking Services Office located on the ground floor of the Campus Center Building. The University reserves its right to limit the quantity of vehicles to receive Parking Permits and may require contractor vehicles to use general parking areas. Contractors may be assigned certain locations within the Campus Parking Area, in which they may park vehicles. Parking is on a first come first served basis and is not guaranteed. Contractors, their employee's and sub-contractors are required to obey all campus parking regulations and are subject to all parking enforcement activity. All permits are to be in the Contractor's name and Contractor is ultimately responsible for any violations or fines. Contractor parking in areas such as, but not limited to, sidewalks, lawns, handicapped spaces, fire lanes, and designated reserved spaces etc. will not be allowed. Any outstanding parking tickets/violations, at the end of the contract, will be deducted from the final invoice submitted from contractor. This policy does not apply to parking within designated and fenced areas that have been temporarily assigned for the contractor's sole use. As part of the University's supplier diversity initiative, it is also taking into favorable consideration - in addition to the criteria mentioned in the prior paragraph - diverse-owned businesses and/or companies who demonstrate organizational alignment with DEIA values. Please provide any relevant details in the Supplier Diversity Questions section and ensure that any claim of diversity certification is and remains valid. 3. The University reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to omit an item or items, or to accept any bid deemed to be in the best interest of the University. 4. The University will notify the selected firm of its decision and may be prepared to enter into a written contract immediately upon selection and notification provided that the offer to engage is accepted. Awards are made contingent upon the authorized, signed execution of a bilateral contract that is acceptable to the University. 5. Late bids will not be considered. Bids must be submitted as requested before the date and time specified. When no bids are received, in urgent circumstances, the Purchasing Department may make an award based upon informed competition and without advertising. The University has the unilateral right to withdraw/cancel this "request" at any time. d. Public Records All bids received are subject to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 4, Section 7, Section 26 and Chapter 66, Section 10 regarding public access to such documents. Statements or endorsements inconsistent with those statues will be disregarded. e. Certification of Non-Collusion Pursuant to Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 7, Section 22 (20), the respondent must certify under penalties of perjury that this bid is in all respects bona fide, fair, and made without collusion or fraud with any person. As used in this certification the word "person" means any natural person, joint venture, partnership, corporation or other business or legal entity. Please refer to the appropriate pre-requisite and or form request inside the online bidding tool. f. Payment Terms The University's payment terms are generally net forty-five (45) days from the date of receipt of supplier's invoice, with late penalty interest assessable at rates established by the Commonwealth after 45 days in accordance with Mass. Gen. Laws ch.29 29C and with Commonwealth regulation 815 C.M.R. 4.00. Payment terms may be more modified or more fully detailed inside the online bidding tool. Three (3) year contract with two (2) one (1) year options to renew at the University's discretion. No volume of award is guaranteed. Multiple awards may be offered. Scope of Services Water treatment specifications serve as guidelines, and actual system design and sizing depend on various factors such as incoming water quality, water quantity, and end-use. The University will determine the applicable salt remediation measure(s). Prior to commencement of work, Contractor to provide a final scope, including the make and model of equipment, as applicable. The work under this contract will be measured and paid for at the contract unit price per lump sum for each water treatment installation, as directed by the Engineer. Contracted unit price is all inclusive, including but not limited to all labor, materials, supplies, equipment, tools, and incidentals necessary to complete the work as specified.