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RFQ must be enclosed in a sealed envelope and marked with the name of the RFQ, and the RFQ number. Each vendor shall submit with his RFQ the information specified in the bid documents for compliance with the laws of the State of Illinois on Fair Employment Practices and with the City of Rockford's Ordinance on Equal Employment and Business Opportunity. Any bid which fails to include the compliance items properly completed will not be read and will not be considered. The City of Rockford reserves the right to accept or reject any and all responses and to waive technicalities. Prior to issuance of a purchase order, the successful bidder will be required to supply the City of Rockford with a federal W-9 Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification. Failure to comply with this requirement will be considered a violation of contract terms, for which the City may bar Vendor from bidding for a period of up to three (3) years. 12. Bid Bond. When required on the cover sheet, a bid bond for not less than five (5) percent of the bid amount must accompany all bids as a guarantee that if the bid is accepted, the bidder will execute and file the proper contract. A bank cashier's check, bank draft, or certified check equal to the amount specified is acceptable in lieu of a bid bond. Bid bonds of the two lowest firms will be retained until the contract is awarded. 13. Performance and Payment Bond. When required by the specifications herein, the awarded vendor shall furnish a performance and payment bond equal to the amount of the contract, acceptable to the City, within fourteen (14) calendar days after notification of contract award. Failure to furnish the required bond within the time specified may be cause for rejection of the bid and any bid deposit may be retained by the City as liquidated damages and not as a penalty. 14. Taxes. No charge will be allowed for taxes from which the City of Rockford, Illinois is exempt. The City of Rockford, Illinois is not liable for the Illinois Retailers' Occupation Tax, the Service Occupation Tax or the Service Use Tax. The City is exempt from the Federal Excise and Transportation Tax. 15. Withdrawal of Proposal. Firms may withdraw or cancel their proposal at any time prior to the advertised Request for Proposal opening date and time. After the opening time, no proposal shall be withdrawn or cancelled. All proposals shall be firm and valid for a period of sixty (60) calendar days. If a proposer to whom a contract is awarded refuses to accept the award, the City may, at its discretion, suspend the proposer for a period of time up to three (3) years. Question Deadline 09/02/2024 Questions regarding this bid / RFP shall be addressed to anne.wilkerson@rockfordil.gov. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.