TABLE OF CONTENTS Prospective vendors are advised to review Nevada’s ethical standards requirements, including but not limited to, NRS 281A. PROJECT OVERVIEW The purpose of this solicitation is to obtain competitive pricing for a one year Open Term Contract for solid chemical de-icer. Award may be made to multiple vendors. Price increases will not be allowed during the term of the contract. Contract period shall be from Date of Award through May 31, 2017. ACRONYMS/DEFINITIONS For the purposes of this Invitation to Bid (ITB), the following acronyms/definitions will be used: Acronym Description Bidder Organization or individual submitting a bid in response to this Invitation to Bid. Business Owned and Operated by a Veteran with a Service Connected Disability In accordance with NRS 338.1384, means a business of which 51 percent of the ownership is held by one or more veterans with a service connected disability; that is organized to engage in commercial transactions; and is managed and operated on a day-to-day basis by one or more veterans with service connected disabilities.
Contractor The organization or individual that is awarded and has an approved contract with the State of Nevada for this ITB. The contractor has full responsibility for coordinating and controlling all aspects of the order or contract. The contractor will be the sole point of contact with the State relative to performance. Customer Department, Division or Agency of the State of Nevada. Exception A formal objection taken to any statement/requirement identified within the ITB. FOB Destination Free on Board to the destination. Requires the seller to, at its own expense and risk, transport the goods to the destination and there tender delivery of them in the manner provided in NRS 104.2503. (Refer to NRS 104.2319(1) (b); UCC 2-319(1). Goods The term “goods” as used in this ITB has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS §104.2105 and as specifically identified in the ITB. ITB Invitation to Bid. A written statement which sets forth the requirements and specifications of an NOA to be awarded by competitive selection. (Refer to NRS 333.020(4). Local Business For the purpose of requesting preference for a bid submitted by local business owned by veteran with service-connected disability, means the business employs at least one (1) person in this State; and has employed at least one person in this State for not fewer than two (2) years. Lowest Responsible Bidder / Vendor Person or firm (company/organization) that conforms in all material respects to the specifications within the ITB and offers the lowest cost after all factors have been considered. (Refer to NRS 333.340). May Indicates something that is recommended but not mandatory. If the vendor fails to provide recommended information, the State may, at its sole option, ask the vendor to provide the information or evaluate the bid without the information. MSRP Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price Must Indicates a mandatory requirement. Failure to meet a mandatory requirement may result in the rejection of a bid as non-responsive. NAC Nevada Administrative Code –All applicable NAC documentation may be reviewed via the internet at: . NOA/Contract Notice of Award – formal notification of the State’s decision to award an order or contract. NRS Nevada Revised Statutes – All applicable NRS documentation may be
V10 Signature (Individual must be legally authorized to bind the vendor) Signature: Date: While there are no set asides in the State of Nevada or preferences for Minority Business Enterprise, Women Owned Business and Small Business, we encourage those vendors to compete for State business at every opportunity and we make every effort to contact these businesses when opportunities arise; therefore, if in your judgment your business fits within these categories, please so identify under the appropriate category below. V11 Minority Owned V12 Women Owned V13 Small Business V14 Veteran with a Service Connected Disability ATTACHMENT B – FINANCIAL AND DELIVERY TERMS AND CONDITIONS Please type or legibly print required information.