This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Springfield, Missouri. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

SCOPE: The City of Springfield is seeking qualified firms or persons to provide INFECTIOUS WASTE PICK-UP & DISPOSAL SERVICES. A contract will be issued in the form of a yearly contract. Bids shall be submitted on the forms provided and may be manually, electronically, or digitally signed by the individual authorized to legally bind the company. Bidders are to submit all pages of this IFB identified with "RETURN THIS PAGE" stated on the bottom right corner of said pages. Failure to do so shall render your bid non-responsive. Bids received after the opening date and time shall not be considered. The attached Terms and Conditions shall become part of any contract resulting from this bid. The cutoff for any questions pertaining to this bid is August 6, 2024, at 3:00 P.M. (CST). HAND DELIVERED, FAXED, OR EMAILED BIDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. For any contract for services greater than $5,000, the successful bidder shall comply with 285.530, RSMo., as amended, and (1) provide by sworn affidavit affirmation that it does not knowingly employ any person who is an unauthorized alien and (2) provide documentation affirming its enrollment and participation in a federal work authorization program with respect to the employees working in connection with this contract. The required documentation affirming enrollment must be from the federal work authorization program provider. A letter from the respondent reciting compliance is not sufficient. All bids should include the signed and notarized Work Authorization Affidavit and the electronic signature page from the E-Verify program. A letter from the Contractor reciting compliance is not sufficient. The City is committed to providing opportunities to DBE, MBE, and WBE prime, general, and subcontractors and encourages such business enterprises to submit responses. 1 QUALIFICATIONS OF BIDDERS: Each Bidder shall submit a Statement of Bidder's Qualifications with their bid submittal. The City shall have the right to take such actions as it deems necessary to determine the ability of the Bidder to perform the work contemplated by this IFB Bidders shall furnish to the City such additional information and data as may be requested and shall cooperate with the City in all respects. The City reserves the right to reject any bid where an investigation or consideration does not satisfy the City that the Bidder is qualified to properly carry out the contract documents' terms. THE RIGHT TO AUDIT: The Bidder agrees to furnish supporting detail as may be required by the City to support charges or invoices, to make available for audit purposes all records covering charges pertinent to the purchase, and to make appropriate adjustments in the event discrepancies are found. The cost of any audit will be paid by the City. The City shall have the right to audit the Bidder's records pertaining to the work/product for a period of three (3) years after final payment INVOICES: An original copy of the invoice shall be submitted for each purchase and shall show the purchase order number or contract number and shall contain full descriptive information of item(s) or service(s) furnished. All invoices must be received within one year after goods or services have been provided or invoices will be considered delinquent. The City of Springfield reserves the right to refuse payment of delinquent invoices unless prior arrangements have been made. Samples not retained must be removed as soon as possible after the award has been made on the item or items for which the samples have been submitted. The City will not be responsible for such samples not removed by the Bidder within thirty (30) days after the award has been made. The City reserves the right to consume any or all samples for testing purposes. QUALITY TERMS: The City reserves the right to reject any or all materials if, in its judgment, the item reflects unsatisfactory workmanship, manufacturing, or shipping damage ROYALTIES AND PATENTS: The successful Bidder(s) shall pay all royalties and license fees for equipment or processes in conjunction with the equipment being furnished. Bidder shall defend all suits or claims for infringement of any patent right and shall hold the City harmless from loss on account or cost and attorney's fees incurred. 5 JURISDICTION: This IFB and every question arising hereunder shall be construed or determined according to the laws of the State of Missouri. Should any part of this contract be litigated, the venue shall be proper only in the Circuit Court of Greene County, Missouri.