KENTUCKY ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES 400 Englewood Drive Frankfort, Kentucky or Fax

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1 KENTUCKY ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES 400 Englewood Drive Frankfort, Kentucky or Fax Working For You In Ways You Never Imagined In conjunction with the Kentucky League of Cities 100 East Vine St. Ste. 800 Lexington, KY Phone: Fax:

2 ROAD SALT REAL TIME REVERSE AUCTION BID 13 MAY :00 PM cdst. 1:30 PM cdst. Register at: KACO in conjunction with the following local governments: Adair County Allen County Barren County City of Columbia, Kentucky City of Edmonton, Kentucky City of Glasgow, Kentucky City of Greensburg, Kentucky City of Scottsville, Kentucky Clinton County Cumberland County Green County Monroe County Russell County Taylor County City of Campbellsville, Kentucky

3 Title: Road Salt SPECS AND BID PACKAGE FOR Real Time Reverse Auction Open: 1:00 PM Central DL Std. Time 13 May Real Time Reverse Auction Close: 1:30 PM Central DL Std. Time 13 May NOTE: In the event a bid is received within the last 5 minutes on the online auction the event will continue for an additional 5 minutes. This practice will continue until there is no activity during the extension time. LOT # 1 Submit Bid Package To: Adair County Michael Stephens County Judge/Executive Or Holly Grimsley Deputy County Judge/Executive 424 Public Square, Ste 1 Columbia, KY Phone: Fax: POC: Gayle Cowan Finance Officer Phone: adairfinance@duo-county.com LOT # 2 Submit Bid Package To: Allen County Johnny Hobdy County Judge/Executive PO Box 115 Scottsville, KY Phone: Fax: johnny@allencountykentucky.com

4 LOT # 3 Submit Bid Package To: Barren County Susan Gibson Secretary Micheal Hale County Judge/Executive 117 N Public Square Glasgow, KY Phone: Fax: POC: Jeremy Runyon County Road Supervisor Phone: bcrd@glasgow-ky.com LOT # 4 Submit Bid Package To: City of Columbia, Kentucky Rhonda Loy City Clerk 116 Campbellsville, KY Phone: rloy@cityofcolumbiaky.com LOT # 5 Submit Bid Package To: City of Glasgow, Kentucky Kurt Frey Public Works Superintendent 126 East Public Square Glasgow, KY Phone: kurt@glasgow-ky.com LOT # 6 Submit Bid Package To: City of Greensburg, Kentucky Jane Blakeman Casey City Clerk 110 West Court Street Greensburg, KY Phone: j.casey@greensburgonline.com SPECIAL NOTE: ALL DELIVERIES MUST BE MADE USING TRI-AXLE TRUCKS.

5 LOT # 7 Submit Bid package To: City of Scottsville, Kentucky Evelina Anderson Treasurer 201 West Main Street Scottsville, KY Phone EAnderson@CityofScottsville.org LOT # 8 Submit Bid Package To: Cumberland County John Phelps County Judge/Executive PO Box 826 Burkesville, KY Fax: cumberlandjudge@windstream.net LOT # 9 Submit Bid Package To: Green County John Frank County Judge/Executive 203 West Court St. Greensburg, KY Fax: POC Debbie Bardin Executive Assistant Phone: d.s.bardin@windstream.net LOT # 10 Submit Bid Package To: Monroe County Tommy Willett County Judge/Executive 200 North Main St. Tompkinsville, KY Phone: Fax: monroejudge@windstream.net

6 LOT # 11 Submit Bid Package To: Russell County Kim Fenske County Treasurer PO Box 397 Jamestown, KY Fax: rcfc1@duo-county.com LOT # 12 Submit Bid Package To: Taylor County Eddie Rogers County Judge/Executive 203 N. Court St., Suite 4 Campbellsville, KY Phone: Fax: judgeexec@taylorcounty.us LOT # 13 Submit Bid Packages to City of Campbellsville, Kentucky Natalie Fox H/R 110 S Columbia Ave # B Campbellsville, KY Phone: natalie.fox@campbellsville.us LOT # 14 Submit Bid Packages to City of Elkton, Kentucky Terry Frogue 71 Public Square Elkton, Kentucky Phone: elkcityof@bellsouth.net

7 LOT # 15 Submit Bid Package To: Hart County Terry Martin County Judge/Executive PO Box 490 Munfordville, KY Phone: Fax: POC Larry Bunch Phone: hcroad@live.com LOT # 16 Submit Bid Package To: City of Hazard, Kentucky Amie Bedwell 700 Main Street Hazard, Kentucky Phone: amie.bedwell@hazardky.gov LOT # 17 Submit Bid Package To: Simpson County Jim Henderson County Judge/Executive PO Box 242 Franklin, KY Phone: Fax: POC: Buddy Groves Public Works Director 2724 Kenneth Utley Drive Franklin, KY Phone: bgroves@simpsoncounty.us LOT # 18 Submit Bid Package To: City of Tompkinsville, Kentucky Danny Stinson 206 North Magnolia Street Tompkinsville, KY Phone: danny.stinson@tompkinsvilleky.gov

8 Solicitation: The above listed Counties and Cities are accepting solicitation bids from Respondents qualified, responsible and willing to provide the following Goods and/or Services in compliance with all solicitation specifications and requirements contained or referenced herein. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: To provide these County and City Governments with road salt as spelled out per specifications herein. Bids must be submitted as defined in the Instructions to Bidders, in accordance with the Standard Terms and Conditions, and Special Terms and Conditions. Failure to do so may be cause for rejection as non-responsive. Bidders must complete and return the following pages: Price Bid page and Bid Certification page. This page is to be returned immediately following the auction event with the lowest price your company bid during the online auction. This paperwork is required regardless if you were the lowest bidder or not. Bids may not be withdrawn for 60 days after auction closing. The Counties and Cities listed above have determined that this procurement will utilize the Reverse Auction method. Participants in the Reverse Auction Online event are required to fully comply with the instructions and requirements set forth in this solicitation. RESPONDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO READ THE ENTIRE SOLICITATION, INCLUDING ALL REFERENCED DOCUMENTS, ASSURE THAT THEY CAN AND ARE WILLING TO COMPLY, AND TO INCORPORATE ALL ASSOCIATED COSTS IN THEIR BID.

9 MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS A. The Sodium Chloride Type 1, Grade 1, will meet the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, Edition of 2008, Section 825. B. Deliver the sodium chloride in a free-flowing, usable condition, free from lumps and foreign material. Product that does not meet specified conditions at the time of the delivery will not be accepted and will be removed by the Vendor at no cost to the City or County. C. Provide Sodium Chloride with a moisture content that will not exceed two percent (2.0%). Treat the Sodium Chloride with an anti-caking agent to prevent caking or freezing when in storage. D. No lumps will be permitted. SAMPLING, TESTING, AND COMPLIANCE A. Sampling as delivered will not be required, however, the City or County reserves the right to take random samples and test any material when delivered to the designated delivery point. The City or County also reserves the right, at its discretion, to sample and test any material at the terminal site or from the barge site prior to being loaded onto trucks. B. When the City or County chooses to take random samples and the samples fail to meet the specified conditions, the City or County may require the removal of the material by the Vendor at no cost to the City or County. When weather conditions dictate that material, which does not meet, specified conditions must be used, or when otherwise it is in the best interest of the City or County to use the material, it may be accepted at a reduction in the contract bid price. C. Such reduction will be between five percent (5.0%) and fifty percent (50.0%) depending on the degree of noncompliance as determined by the City or County in consultation with the respective City or County Road Department personnel. D. In the event adjustments for excess moisture becomes necessary, a ten percent (10.0%) reduction will apply for Sodium Chloride analyzing two and one-tenth percent (2.1%) moisture to and including two and one-half percent (2.50%) moisture. A fifteen percent (15.0%) reduction will apply for material containing two and six-tenths percent (2.60%)

10 moisture to and including three percent (3.0%) moisture. Sodium Chloride containing moisture in excess of three percent (3.0%) moisture will not be accepted.

11 1. PREPARATION OF RESPONSES INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS All bids shall be made online during the online reverse auction or can be sent in via proxy prior to the event starting. Proxy bids faxed or delivered must be received at least one hour prior to the scheduled time of the online reverse auction event. At the conclusion of the auction the bidder will submit their lowest bid price on the forms provided in this IFB. All prices and notations must be printed in ink or typewritten. No erasures are permitted. Errors may be crossed out and corrections printed in ink or typewritten adjacent to error and shall be initialed in ink by person signing the bid. Typewritten responses are preferred. Bids must arrive NLT then 72 hours from the close of the auction. All bidders are required to submit their paperwork even if they were not the lowest bidder. All bids shall as appropriate indicate the registered trade name, stock number, and packaging of the items included in the bid. 2. PRICE BID & CERTIFICATION Upon the completion of the auction respondents shall complete and submit the price bid and certification documents utilizing the forms provided in this IFB. Requested information and data shall be provided in the precise manner requested. Product descriptions shall provide sufficient information to precisely document the product being offered. Failure to comply may cause the bid to be improperly evaluated or deemed nonresponsive. The certification document must be completed and signed by an authorized representative certifying that the firm can and is willing to meet all requirements of the solicitation. Failure to do so may be cause to reject the bid as non-responsive. All unit prices shall remain firm for the initial term of the executed agreement, with the exception that should seller during the term of the agreement offer to another buyer pricing for like or similar quantity, products or services more favorable than those given to these Counties/Cities, that seller shall offer same pricing to these Counties/Cities, effective the date effective to other buyer. Unit prices given by respondent shall include all costs required to implement and actively conduct cost control and reduction activities. Unit Prices shall include all costs and, unless otherwise specified, shall be F.O.B. Destination. Unit prices shall prevail in the event of an extension error.

12 SPECIAL IMPORTANT NOTE Delivery time must be within 30 days from receipt of order. Delivery time if stated as a number of days shall mean "calendar" days. The above listed Counties and Cities reserve the right to question and correct obvious errors. 3. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS & DEVIATIONS The specifications included in this solicitation are intended to identify the kind and quality of goods and/or services to be provided without being unnecessarily restrictive, and as required to provide the information needed for the development of consistent and comprehensive bids. Equipment brand names, models and numbers, when given are intended to identify a level of quality, equivalent performance and dimensional specifications, and are for reference only, unless otherwise specified in the solicitation. Failure to examine any drawings, specifications, and instructions will be at the respondent's risk. Items included in the bid shall meet the specifications and requirements set forth by the solicitation. 4. SUBMISSION OF BIDS Respondents are to submit one original and one copy of all bid documents. The submittal shall include all information requested by the solicitation, and utilize without modification the forms provided by the solicitation. Bids must be received and time stamped at the location within 72 hours of the close of the bid as defined by the Invitation for Bid. Late bids will not be accepted, or will be returned unopened. Please note for each county and city you only need to submit the bid certification page and the page which shows your bid amount (per ton) for the county/city you are submitting the bid for. (2 Pages) You can fax in your initial paperwork as long as it arrives in the County/City office within 72 hours. Bids must be signed by an authorized agent of the respondent and submitted in a sealed envelope marked or labeled with the respondent firm name, solicitation number, title, solicitation due date and time, to the location and not later than the time/date specified by the Invitation for Bid. Bids and modifications received after the closing time specified will not be accepted. NOTE: The original signed document must follow regular mail is acceptable. NO NEED to send these bid documents overnight. The lowest price you bid during the online bidding event must match the paper work you submit. Failure to abide by these rules can be considered grounds for disqualification. Failure to comply with the solicitation requirements may be cause for the respondent s bid to be rejected as non-responsive.

13 5. COMPLIANCE WITH AGREEMENT Each County/City will execute an agreement with the successful respondent by issue of a purchase order or contract. The respondent agrees to establish, monitor, and manage an effective administration process that assures compliance with all requirements of the agreement. In particular, the respondent agrees that they shall not provide goods or services in excess of the executed agreement items, item quantity, item amount, or agreement amount without prior written authorization by amendment or change order properly executed by the County/City. Any items provided in excess of the quantity stated in the agreement shall be at the Respondent s own risk. Respondents shall decline verbal requests to deliver items in excess of the agreement and shall report all such requests in writing to each Counties/Cities Procurement Department within 1 workday of the request. The report shall include the name of the requesting individual and the nature of the request. The amount requested is an estimated quantity of rock salt. Each supplier who is selected as the winning bidder guarantees they will provide the city/county no more than 100% of the estimated current bids as described below. Any additional requests for salt over and above the 100% mark may be purchased at contract price if the product is available and can be shipped to the perspective buyer. This is determined by the winning supplier based on availability and the winning supplier has full discretion to the additional amount they can supply. 6. INQUIRIES Results of this procurement will not be given in response to telephone inquiries. Interested parties are invited to attend the public opening at the time and date stated in this solicitation. A tabulation of submittals will be on file at the Procurement Department. No oral interpretations or clarifications will be made to any respondent as to the meaning of any of the solicitation documents. If a prospective respondent believes a requirement of the solicitation documents to be needlessly restrictive, unfair, or unclear, the respondent shall notify each Counties/Cities Finance Officer in writing identifying the issue with suggested solution prior to the closing time set for receipt of the solicitation bid. Responses from each County/City will be made by written addendum and sent to all known potential respondents. Issues identified less than 8 days prior to the solicitation opening date may not be answered. 7. CONFLICTING INSTRUCTIONS In the event there are variations or conflicts between these instructions and the special terms and conditions, the special terms and conditions shall govern.

14 ONLINE REVERSE AUCTION BIDDING REQUIREMENTS 1.1 TO BE ELIGIBLE TO BID, PREQUALIFIED BIDDERS MUST REGISTER WITH ORBIS ONLINE, INC. AT LEAST ONE HOUR PRIOR TO THE SCHEDULED EVENT AT AND ESTABLISH A COMPANY PROFILE. 1.2 ALL BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED VIA ONLINE REVERSE AUCTION DURING THE EVENT. PROXY BIDS FAXED OR DELIVERED MUST BE RECEIVED AT LEAST ONE HOUR PRIOR TO THE SCHEDULED TIME OF THE ONLINE REVERSE AUCTION. 1.3 TO BE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN SPECIFIC REVERSE AUCTION EVENTS, A VENDOR MUST REQUEST TO PARTICIPATE BY SELECTING THE PARTICIPATE BUTTON. TO FULFILL THIS REQUIREMENT, THE VENDOR MUST FIRST REGISTER ON NEXT, THE VENDOR WILL NEED TO LOGIN UNDER THEIR USERNAME AND PASSWORD. SELECT THE VIEW ALL RFQS TAB AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE. CLICK ON THE VIEW HYPERLINK FOR THE AUCTION YOU ARE INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING. SELECT THE PARTICIPATE BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THE RFQ POSTING PAGE. NOTE: REGISTRATION FOR PREVIOUSLY CONDUCTED REVERSE AUCTION EVENTS WILL NOT SATISFY THIS REQUIREMENT. 1.4 BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH ALL RULES, REGULATIONS AND STATUTES RELATING TO THE PROCUREMENT AS STATED IN THE IFB. 1.5 EARLY PROXY BIDDING-WHEN NOT BIDDING ONLINE, EARLY BIDS SUBMITTED VIA PROXY BID MUST BE SUBMITTED USING THIS INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB) DOCUMENT. BIDS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN THIS FORMAT, FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DISQUALIFY BIDS. BIDS MUST BE TIME STAMPED ONE HOUR BEFORE THE SCHEDULED AUCTION START TIME SPECIFIED IN THE IFB DOCUMENT. EARLY PROXY BIDDING REQUIRES THAT THE BIDDER BE REGISTERED ONE HOUR PRIOR TO THE START OF THE EVENT. ASSISTED BIDDING BY PROXY- IN THE EVENT OF TECHNICAL ISSUE(S) WHEN BIDDING ONLINE, BIDS MAY BE SUBMITTED BY PROXY USING THIS IFB DOCUMENT. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AUCTION RULES, PROXY BIDS ARE TO BE FAXED OR DELIVERED TO THE ADDRESS BELOW PRIOR TO THE END OF THE AUCTION EVENT: ORBIS ONLINE, INC. ATTN: AUCTION MANAGER 298 SOUTH FORK BULVERDE, TEXAS E-FAX NUMER FOR ALL PROXY BIDDING: (210) QUOTE FOB DESTINATION, FREIGHT PREPAID AND ALLOWED UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED WITHIN SPECIFICATIONS. 1.7 BIDS CANNOT BE ALTERED OR AMENDED FROM LOWEST BID(S) SUBMITTED ONLINE. NO BIDS CAN BE WITHDRAWN AFTER CLOSE OF AUCTION TIME WITHOUT APPROVAL BY KACO, BASED ON AN ACCEPTABLE WRITTEN REASON, IN ACCORDANCE WITH KACO PROCUREMENT CODE.

15 1.8 DO NOT INCLUDE TAX IN BID. FEDERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTION CERTFICATES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. 1.9 EACH COUNTY/CITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECT ALL OR ANY PART OF ANY BID, WAIVE MINOR TECHNICALITIES AND AWARD THE BID TO THE BIDDER WHOM BEST SERVES THE INTERESTS OF THE COUNTY/CITY. THERE IS NO GUARANTEE ANY AMOUNT WILL BE PURCHASED AND NO REQUIREMENT FOR A CERTAIN PERCENTAGE MUST BE PURCHASED SHOULD BE SENT TO THE COUNTIES/CITIES PARTCIIAPTING IN THIS EVENT EACH WINNING SUPPLIER MUST PROVIDE A MONTHLY ROLL UP OF ALL PURCHASES NO LATER THAN ONE BUSINESS DAYS AFTER THE END OF THE PREVIOUS MONTH. NOTE IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO SEND COPIES OF INVOICES JUST A ROLL UP WILL SUFICE AS LONG AS YOU MEET THE DEADLINE OUTLINED IN THE SENTENCE ABOVE. STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS ONLINE BIDDING: Vendors who are deemed qualified to bid for this procurement event will have to be registered on Orbis Online, Inc. at least one hour prior to auction start time. Deemed vendors have the opportunity to place pricing within the give time period provided by each County/City. After reading the IFB, if you are interested in participating simply select the Procurement link located on the website. Once that has been selected, click on the Register tab at the top of the page. Upon registering you will select a username and password that will be necessary in order to participate in this event. If you are interested in participating in this event, you must select thee participate button at least one hour prior to the start time listed above. For clarification of issues relating to the conduct of the Reverse Auction or for technical questions about the online event bidder may contact: Name: Philip Becker, Auction Manager Phone: (210) E- Fax: (210) pbecker@orbisonline.com Fees and notification: The vendor shall pay Orbis Online, Inc. a fee equal to one and one half percent (1.50%). This fee will be due and payable to Orbis Online, Inc. within thirty (30) days of vendor receiving payment(s) from each County/City. Vendor agrees to provide Orbis Online, Inc. a copy of each purchase order or call-out as may apply to blanket purchase orders issued by each County/City or the ordering agency and a recap will be provided at the end of each month. Please submit payment(s): Orbis Online, Inc 298 South Fork Bulverde, Texas 78163

16 BID EVALUATION: Bids shall be evaluated to determine which response is most advantageous to the County/City considering price, conformity to the specifications and other factors. The County/City reserves the following rights: 1) to waive informalities in the bid or bid procedure; 2) to reject the response of any persons or corporations that have previously defaulted on any contract with each County/City or who have engaged in conduct that constitutes a cause for debarment or suspension as set forth in each County/City Code; 3) to reject any and all responses and does not guarantee any amount of purchase; 4) to re-advertise for bids previously rejected; 5) to otherwise provide for the purchase of such equipment, supplies materials and services as may be required herein; 6) to award the purchase order or contract on the basis of price and other factors, including but not limited to such factors as delivery time, quality, uniformity of product, suitability for the intended task, and bidder s ability to supply; 7) to increase or decrease the quantity herein specified. AWARD NOTICES: A Notice of Recommendation for Award will be posted on the Procurement website and available for review by interested parties. A tabulation of responses will be maintained at the Procurement department. AWARD Either the Finance Director or the Board of Supervisors in accordance with the KACO Procurement Code shall make awards. The Counties/Cities reserve the right to reject any or all bids, or to waive irregularities and informalities if it is deemed in the best interest of the County/City. Resulting agreements are not exclusive, are for the sole convenience of each County/City, and the County/City reserves the right to obtain like goods or services from other sources. A fully executed purchase order or contract mailed, or otherwise furnished, to the selected respondent will result in a binding contract without further action by either party. WAIVER: Each respondent, by submission of a bid, proclaims and agrees and does waive any and all claims for damages against each County/City or its officers or employees when any of the rights reserved by each County/City may be exercised.

17 LOT 1: ADAIR COUNTY, KENTUCKY QUANTITY: 300 TONS ROAD SALT (ESTIMATED, DELIVERED AS NEEDED) LOT 2: ALLEN COUNTY, KENTUCKY QUANTITY: 150 TONS ROAD SALT (ESTIMATED, DELIVERED AS NEEDED) LOT 3: BARREN COUNTY, KENTUCKY QUANTITY: 200 TONS ROAD SALT (ESTIMATED, DELIVERED AS NEEDED) LOT 4: CITY OF COLUMBIA, KENTUCKY QUANTITY: 75 TONS ROAD SALT (ESTIMATED, DELIVERED AS NEEDED)

18 LOT 5: CITY OF GLASGOW, KENTUCKY QUANTITY: 300 TONS ROAD SALT (ESTIMATED, DELIVERED AS NEEDED) LOT 6: CITY OF GREENSBURG, KENTUCKY QUANTITY: 80 TONS ROAD SALT (ESTIMATED, DELIVERED AS NEEDED) LOT 8: CITY OF SCOTTSVILLE, KENTUCKY QUANTITY: 100 TONS ROAD SALT (ESTIMATED, DELIVERED AS NEEDED) LOT 9: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, KENTUCKY QUANTITY: 350 TONS ROAD SALT (ESTIMATED, DELIVERED AS NEEDED)

19 LOT 10: GREEN COUNTY, KENTUCKY QUANTITY: 1,000 TONS ROAD SALT (ESTIMATED, DELIVERED AS NEEDED) LOT 11: MONROE COUNTY, KENTUCKY QUANTITY: 75 TONS ROAD SALT (ESTIMATED, DELIVERED AS NEEDED) LOT 12: RUSSELL COUNTY, KENTUCKY QUANTITY: 600 TONS ROAD SALT (ESTIMATED, DELIVERED AS NEEDED) LOT 13: TAYLOR COUNTY, KENTUCKY QUANTITY: 600 TONS ROAD SALT (ESTIMATED, DELIVERED AS NEEDED) LOT 14: CITY OF CAMPBELLSVILLE, KENTUCKY QUANTITY: 100 TONS ROAD SALT (ESTIMATED, DELIVERED AS NEEDED)

20 LOT 15: CITY OF ELKTON, KENTUCKY QUANTITY: 10 TONS ROAD SALT (ESTIMATED, DELIVERED AS NEEDED) LOT 16: HART COUNTY QUANTITY: 150 TONS ROAD SALT (ESTIMATED, DELIVERED AS NEEDED) LOT 17: CITY OF HAZARD, KENTUCKY QUANTITY: 250 TONS ROAD SALT (ESTIMATED, DELIVERED AS NEEDED) LOT 18: CITY OF TOMPKINSVILE, KENTUCKY QUANTITY: 20 TONS ROAD SALT (ESTIMATED, DELIVERED AS NEEDED)

21 BID CERTIFAICATION RESPONDENT SHALL COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IN INK AND SUBMIT Print or type in ink the requested information. BID SUBMITTED BY: COMPANY LEGAL NAME: ADDRESS: CITY, STATE, ZIP: TELEPHONE: FAX NUMBER: CONTACT PERSON: CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS LOCATION: ADDRESS: CITY, STATE, ZIP: ** BID DOCUMENT SHALL BE SIGNED BY A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE FIRM AUTHORIZED TO LEGALLY BIND THE FIRM ** By signing and submitting these bid documents, the undersigned certifies that all information submitted is accurate, that the firm has reviewed the Procurement website for solicitation addenda and incorporated to their bid, that the firm is qualified and willing to provide the items requested, that the firm will state their auction price on Price Bid Page, that the firm declares that they are competent to participate in the Reverse Auction and understand the ORBIS functionality and that the firm will comply with all requirements of the solicitation. SIGNATURE: DATE: PRINTED NAME & TITLE OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE SIGNING THE BID PRINTED NAME: TITLE: PHONE: FAX: