The due date of the bid may be changed if necessary to allow consideration of the protest and issuance of any necessary addenda. No protest against the award due to the specifications shall be considered after this deadline. Protests shall include the reason for the protest and any proposed changes to the specifications. Proposals received after the due date will be returned unopened. Vendors are strongly encouraged to submit proposals in advance of the due date to avoid the possibility of missing the due date because of unforeseen circumstances.
Vendors assume the risk of the methods of dispatch chosen.
The University assumes no responsibility for delays caused by any package or mail delivery service. Postmarking by the due date WILL NOT substitute for receipt of proposal. In the event that the University is closed due to inclement weather on the day that a proposal is due, proposals will be accepted on the next day that the University is open. Additional time will not be granted to any single vendor, however additional time may be granted to all vendors when the University determines that circumstances require it. Any modification or amendment proposed by the Contractor must be in writing to the Purchasing Department.