HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014 Production on Motor Grader Lease-Instructions to Bidders, Tri State INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
FOR
One (1) Motor Grader Lease
BID DOCUMENTS: The bid documents for the City of Bozeman for One (1) Motor Grader Lease
include the Invitation to Bid,this Instruction to Bidders,the Bid Specifications,the Bid Form, a*d4l+,-
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BIDS: All bids must be legibly written in ink. No alterations by erasures or interlineations will be
permitted in bids or in the printed forms. Each bid shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope addressed to:
Bozeman City Clerk, PO Box 1231 Bozeman, Montana 59715, or physically delivered to the address on
the Invitation to Bid and endorsed on the outside of the envelope with the words: One(1) Motor
Grader Lease.
Bids shall be strictly in accordance with the prescribed Bid Form. Any modifications thereof or
deviations there from may be considered as sufficient cause for rejection. Bids carrying riders or
qualifications to the bid being submitted may be rejected as irregular.
Each Bidder must return a signed Bid Form incorporating as Exhibit 2 a copy of the Bid
Specifications indicating on each line item of equipment or required service whether the Bidder can
provide the equipment/service shown in that category or whether the Bidder can provide similar
equipment or required service meeting the listed equipment or required service and indicating the
details of the alternative equipment or required service. The City reserves the right to reject any
alternative equipment or required service.
Each bid shall indicate the total bid price.
The price quoted in a bid shall include all items of labor,materials, tools,equipment and other
costs necessary to fully complete the manufacture and delivery of the One (1) Motor Grader
Lease pursuant to the Bid Specifications. It is the intention of the Bid Specifications to provide for
and require a complete One(1) Motor Grader Lease of the type prescribed in the Bid
Specifications and ready for operation by the City.
Any items omitted from the Bid Specifications which are clearly necessary for the completion and
operation of such equipment and its appurtenances shall be considered a portion of such equipment
although not directly specified or called for in the Bid Specifications.
All parts shall be new. In all cases,materials must be furnished as specified.
Acceptance of delivery of the One(1) Motor Grader Lease shall not release the successful
contractor from liability for faulty design,workmanship or materials appearing even after final
payment has been made.
The City reserves the right and shall be at liberty to inspect all materials and workmanship at any
time during the manufacturing process and shall have the right to reject all materials and
workmanship which do not conform to the specifications. However, the City is under no duty to
make inspection, and if no inspection is made, the chosen contractor shall not be relieved of any
obligation to furnish materials and workmanship strictly in accordance with specifications.
BID SECURITY: To be considered, the bid must be accompanied by a bid security unconditionally
payable to the City of Bozeman for ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid and attached as
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Exhibit 1 on the Bid Form. Each Bidder shall expressly covenant in the bid that if the Bidder is awarded
the bid, the Bidder will, within thirty(30)days after the bid is awarded, enter into a s� Agreement
with the City of Bozeman in substantially the same form as shown on the Pt ►a Agreement. Bid
security must be provided in a form specified in §18-1-203, MCA, which includes, but is not limited to,
certified check, cashier's check, bank draft, bid bond, guaranty bond, or surety bond. Bid security
through a bid, guaranty or surety bond must be issued by a surety company authorized to do business in
the State of Montana. The bid security protects and indemnifies the City against the failure or refusal of
the successful Bidder to timely enter into the ` 5 -Agreement.
SIGNATURE OF BIDDERS: Each bid must be signed in ink by the Bidder with the Bidder's full name
and business address or place of residence. If the Bidder is a firm or partnership,the name and residence
of each member must be inserted. If the bid is submitted by or in behalf of a corporation, it must be
signed in the name of the corporation by a corporate official authorized to bind the corporation and who
shall also affix the corporate seal of the corporation to the bid. Any bid by a corporation signed by a
person other than a corporate officer must be accompanied by a power of attorney showing that person's
authority to sign for the corporation.
ONLY ONE PROPOSAL: No Bidder may submit more than one bid. Two bids under different names
will not be received from one firm,partnership,association,or corporation.
RESPONSIBILITY OF AGENT: Any person signing a bid as the agent of another, or of others, may
be required to submit satisfactory evidence of authority to so sign.
TITLE: The position title of any person executing the bid or Agreement shall be clearly indicated
beneath the signature.
RESPONSIBLE BIDDER: Bidder is not deemed a responsible bidder if Bidder is delinquent in
payment of property taxes or special improvement district assessments within the City of Bozeman for at
least six(6)months.
Any Bidder required by the Bozeman Municipal Code to have a general business license in the City of
Bozeman must obtain such license before a bid can be awarded to a bidder.
EXAMINATION OF SPECIFICATIONS: Before submitting a bid, each Bidder should examine the
Bid Specifications, these Instructions to Bidders, the Bid Form, thoroughly
and become familiar with federal,state,and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations that may, in any
manner, affect the cost or delivery of the goods.
INTERPRETATION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: If any person contemplating submission of a
bid is in doubt as to the true meaning of any part of the
specifications, that person may submit a written request to the City for an interpretation thereof. The
person sub4nitting the requestl...will be responsible for its prompt delivery. Any interpretation-Q&the-
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will be made only by an addendum duly issued and a copy of any such
addendum will be mailed or delivered to each person receiving the specifications.
TIME OF COMPLETION: The time of delivery of the goods to be purchased is a basic consideration
of the coo rtr It is necessary that each Bidder satisfy the City of the Bidder's ability to deliver the goods
beingT -within the stipulated time.
ADDENDA: If applicable, any addenda issued during the time of bidding, or forming a part of the
specifications provided to Bidder for the preparation of Bidder's proposal, shall be covered in the bid and
shall be made a part ofthe.P4 s a a Agreement. Receipt of each addendum shall be acknowledged in the
bid. Any bid in which all issued addenda are not acknowledged will be considered incomplete and will
not be read.
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WITHDRAWAL OF BID: No Bidder may withdraw any bid for a period as specified in the Invitation
to Bid after the date and hour set for the opening declared herein. Prior to that time, Bidder may
withdraw a bid by written request. The request to withdraw a bid must be signed in the same manner and
by the same person or persons who signed the bid.
ACCEPTANCE AND REJECTION OF BIDS: The City reserves the right to accept or reject the bids
in the best interest of the City. The City reserves the right to waive informalities and irregularities in any
bid submitted, to reject non-conforming, non-responsive or condit opa] bids, to correct arithmetic errors
without changing unit price, and postpone awarding of the Agreement for a period not
exceeding sixty(60)days.
AWARD OF BID: If the bid is to be awarded, City will award the bid to the responsible Bidder whose
bid is responsive and conforms to all material terms and conditions of the bidding documents and
proposed Purchase Agreement, is lowest in price, is in the best interest of the project, and other factors
considered. The award will be based on the lowest responsive cumulative base bid plus any added
alternate schedules the City determines to in s ith the project. If the bid is awarded, the award will
be made within the period specified in the Agreement. The successful Bidder will be notified
by letter mailed to the address shown on the bid that the bid has been accepted and that Bidder has been
awarded the bid.
CANCELLATION OF AWARD: Theo A reserves the right to cancel the award of any bid at any time
before the complete execution of the Lase-Agreement by all parties without any liability against the
City.
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EXECUTION AND APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT: The Pw4:kw Agreement shall be signed by
the successful Bidder and returned within the time shown on the bid. If the 12 Agreement is not
executed by the City within fifteen (15) days following receipt from Bidder of the signed Agreement,
Bidder has the right to withdraw the bid without penalty. The s Agreement is not effective until it
has been fully executed by all of the parties thereto.
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FAILURE TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT: Failure to execute the fmfekase Agreement shall be just
cause for annulment of the award. In the event of such annulment, the bid guarantee shall be forfeited to
the City, not as a penalty, but as liquidation of damages sustained. Award may then be made to the next
lowest responsible and qualified Bidder,or the project may be re-advertised as the City may decide.
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PAYMENT: Payment for all goods purchased under the-Perehass-Agreement will be made by the City
within the time period specified in and in accordance with the procedures outlined therein.
NON-DISCRIMINATION: In accordance with law, each entity submitting a bid shall affirm on the
form provided by the City that the Bidder shall not discriminate in the performance of the work called for
in the Bid Specifications on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, national
origin,or because of actual or perceived sexual orientation,gender identity or disability,with regard
to, but not limited to, the following: employment upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment or
recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for
training, or rendition of services.
It is further understood that any vendor who is in violation of this clause shall be barred forthwith from
receiving awards of any purchase from the City of Bozeman unless a satisfactory showing is made that
discriminatory practices have ceased,and the recurrence of such acts is unlikely.
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City of Bozeman
Bid Specifications
One (1) Motor Grader
Lease
The machine described herein shall be a 2014 production or newer. Unit shall be
assembled, adjusted, and made ready for continuous operation at time of delivery. All parts
and accessories which are required to compose a complete unit shall be furnished whether
herein stipulated or not. Unless otherwise noted in these specifications, all equipment
cataloged as standard shall be furnished and included in thus price of the unit.
This lease would be a five year lease with a balloon payment at the end with the option of
paying the balloon payment or financing the balance. The bids will be evaluated on the
following financials as well as the listed specifications. Sale price, payments (x5), APR,
balloon payment and repurchase price. All 5 amounts shall be included with the bid in
Section 10.
Section 1 Standard Options
All standard options, whether expressly stated here or not, shall be included
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Yes !� No Exceptions
Have we had an onsite demonstration of the unit or like unit that you are bidding?
Yes No Exceptions
Section 2 Cab
Low Profile Cab W/ ROPS, FOPS
Yes �l No Exceptions
Mirrors, Dual Inside and outside
Yes _ No Exceptions
Wipers, Front Intermittent & Rear Standard Factory Installed.
Yes K No Exceptions
Seat, Contoured Air Suspension. Cloth
Yes_ `' No Exceptions
Air Conditioner W/ Heat/ Defroster, Fans Front & Rear
Yes _ No Exceptions
Work Lights cab Mounted Upper & Lower Front & Rear
Yes No Exceptions
Front & Rear Low Mounted Warning Lights (Strobe)
Yes No Exceptions
Cab Mounted Directional / headlamps
Yes X No Exceptions
Section 3 Instruments and Controls
Hydraulics, base + 1 Function for snow gate. Must be operational from operators position
Yes x No Exceptions
Steering wheel
Yes < No Exceptions
Speedometer/Tachometer
Yes x No Exceptions
Accumulators, Blade Lift
Yes No Exceptions
Back Up Camera
Yes K No Exceptions
Section 4 Engine
Horsepower 240 w/AWD on.
Yes No Exceptions
Alternator 75 Amp
Yes _ No Exceptions
Batteries Heavy Duty
Yes KNo Exceptions
Air Dryer (� f
Yes No Exceptions��� �' Cc ,'/r -t�' i9:�,' /? lu'
Antifreeze -50C
Yes No Exceptions
Engine Coolant Heater120V
Yes_� No Exceptions
Converter, Communications
Yes�_ No Exceptions
Power Port, 12 Volt Accessory
Yes No Exceptions
Oil Sample Ports Easily Accessible
Yes No Exceptions
Section 5 Frame
Fenders Front & Rear
Yes No Exceptions
Mid Frame Mounted Lights
Yes No Exceptions
Moldboard 14' x 24" x 7/8"
Yes_ No Exceptions
Grader Moldboard must be able to have snow gate added by means of welding & bolting to
by the City of Bozeman. Snow gate will owned by the City of Bozeman.
Yes No Exceptions
All Wheel Drive
Yes _ No Exceptions
Section 6 Tires
Six (6) Michelin X SnoPlus M&S L2T 14.00 R 24
Yes No Exceptions
Section 7 Training
Eight (8) hours of operator and service training to be provided at City of Bozeman Shops
Complex (814 N. Bozeman) on new equipment
Yes No Exceptions
Section 8 Manuals
The following manuals must be provided on CD or be easily accessed on line
Workshop/Service manual
Maintenance manual
Driver's/Operator's manual
Parts/Technical manuals
Service bulletins, Recall bulletins, field service modifications
Engine troubleshooting
Yes X No Exceptions
Section 9 Warranty
Warranty will run through out the lease term
Yes No Exceptions
BID FORM
(Purchase Agreement)
PROJECT: One(1) Motor Grader Lease
THIS BID SUBMITTED TO:
Bozeman City Clerk, City of Bozeman, MT, 121 N. Rouse Ave., Bozeman, MT 59715.
1. THE UNDERSIG I. DIDDER proposes and agrees that if this bid is accepted, Bidder
will enter into a` 4;;J a Agreement with the City in the form included in the bidding
documents and will furnish the goods or product to be purchased by the City within the
number of calendar days indicated in the Agreement and in accordance with the other
terms and conditions of the bidding documents.
2. Bidder has examined, understands, accepts, and abides by all of the terms and conditions
of the Invitation to Bid, Instructions to Bidders, Bid Specifications,
3. Bidder expressly covenants that if Bidder is awarded the bid, Bidder will, after the bid is
awarded and within the time specified in the Request for Bid, enter into a formal
44 e Agreement with City. The bid must be accompanied by Bid Security payable to
the City of Bozeman for ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid, including
alternates, if any. The Bid Security must be in a form specified in §18-1-203, MCA,
which includes, but is not limited to, certified check, cashier's check, bank draft, bid
bond, guaranty bond, or surety bond. The Bid Security is attached hereto as Exhibit 1.
4. This bid will remain subject to acceptance for sixty (60) days after the bid opening, or for
such longer period of time that Bidder may agree to in writing upon request of City.
5. Bidder further represents that this bid is genuine and not made in the interest of or on
behalf of any undisclosed individual or entity and is not submitted in conformity with any
agreement or rules of any group, association, organization, or corporation; Bidder has not
solicited or induced any person, firm, or corporation to refrain from bidding; and Bidder
has not sought by collusion to obtain for itself any advantage over any other bidder or
over City.
6. Bidder certifies that no employee or official of the City or any member of such employee
or official's immediate family has any direct or indirect interest in the pecuniary profits
or contracts of the Bidder.
7. Bidder will provide the oods, product, or equipment being �sed-by the City in
accordance with the Muse-Agreement, for the price stated on the completed Bid
Specifications sheet attached hereto as Exhibit 2.
8. Bidder understands that the unit prices shall govern in checking the bid, and should a
discrepancy exist in the total estimated price and total amount of unit prices bid as listed
on the Bid Sheet after extensions are checked and corrections made, if any, the total
amount of unit prices bid as corrected shall be used in awarding the contract.
Bid Form
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9. Bidder certifies that Bidder is a responsible bidder.
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10. Bidder agrees that the good, product, or equipment to be iby City will be
delivered and ready for final payment in accordance with the4k#*kaap-Agreement.
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11. if applicable, Bidder certifies receipt of City's revisions or additions made subsequent to
the advertised proposal, which are specifically acknowledged on Receipt of Addendum,
attached hereto as Exhibit 3.
12. Bidder represents that the bid is genuine and not collusive or a sham and that bidder has
not colluded, conspired, connived, or agreed, directly or indirectly, with any bidder or
person, to put in a sham bid or to refrain from bidding. Bidder further represents that
Bidder has not sought by agreement or collusion, directly or indirectly, with any person,
to fix the bid price of any other bidder, or to fix any overhead, profit, or cost element of
said bid price or that of any other bidder, or to secure any advantage against the City or
any person interested in the proposed bid. Bidder affirms that all statements in this bid
are true.
SUBMITTED on the day of MA P-r-�-1 , 20��.
Bidder's Tax ID # U g L
IF BIDDER is:
An Individual:
(Name typed or printed)
By: (SEAL)
(Individual's Signature)
Doing business as:
Business Address:
Telephone# FAX#
A Partnership:
(Partnership Name)
By: (SEAL)
(Signature)
(Name typed or printed)
Business Address:
Telephone # FAX#
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A Corporation: T/l S7;4 7Z" -7k V CK 01 CQv i 0,MF.�J7`, N c.. (SEAL)
(Corporation Name)
State of Incorporation: /Y)0 N T-A O-
Type (Gener Business ssional, Service, Limited Liability):6 r�a (�V5I A;E S6
By:
ignature of Authorized Representative)
Print Na and Title: � A)TWMIAJ
Attest: (Corporate Sea])
(Signature of Secretary)
Business Address: a T 55,101
Telephone# L{U (o $ I FAX# q0(a a-3k- /SoJ
Date of Qualification To Do Business Is: T u to?PdAT1Db� g b
A Joint Venture: Each Joint Venture Must Sign
Joint Venture Name: (SEAL)
(Name)
By:
(Signature of Joint Venture Partner)
Name:
(Name,printed or typed)
Title:
Business Address:
Telephone# FAX#
A Joint Venture: Each Joint Venture Must Sign
Joint Venture Name: (SEAL)
(Name)
By:
(Signature of Joint Venture Partner)
Name:
(Name,printed or typed)
Title:
Business Address:
Telephone# FAX#
Address of Joint Venture for Receipt of Official Communication:
Address:
Bid Form
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Telephone# FAX#
(Each Joint Venture must sign. The manner of signing for each individual, partnership and corporation that is a
party to the joint venture should be in the manner indicated above.)
Bid Form
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Exhibit 2
Bid Sheet
Attach a completed Bid Specification Form.
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The Bidder must state the Total Bid Price here: 2,3�� '�� Y
Total Bid Price(written out and in dollar amount):
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Bid Form
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Exhibit 3
Receipt of Addendum (if applicable).
Bidder acknowledges receipt of the following addendum of revisions or additions:
Addendum Number Date Issued Authorized Signature For Each
2
3
4
5
Bid Form
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Addendum No. 1
Issued March 21,2014
One Motor Grader Lease
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Bozeman, Montana, is accepting sealed bids for:
2014 Production or Newer Motor Grader Lease
Separate sealed bids for a 2014 production or newer Motor Grader Lease as described in the bid
specifications will be received by the City Clerk,City Hall, 121 N. Rouse Avenue, P.O. Box 1230, Bozeman,
Montana 59771-1230 until 2:30 p.m., local time, Tuesday, March 25, 2014, and then publicly opened
and read aloud.
The bidding materials have been revised in all aspects of the word "Purchase". This bid was intended to
be a "Lease"instead of a "Purchase".We apologize for the error. Please note acknowledgement of these
changes in your bidding materials.The changes are as follows:
Instructions to Bidders
BID DOCUMENTS: Strike"and the Purchase Agreement"
BID SECURITY: Strike"Purchase and replace with Lease"third,fourth and 10`h sentence.
EXAMINIATION OF SPECIFICATIONS: Strike "and the Purchase Agreement'
INTERPREATION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: Strike "for the proposed Purchase Agreement' in second
sentence. Strike "of the proposed purchase agreement' and replace with "a proposed Lease
Agreement'.
TIME OF COMPLETION:Strike"purchased"and replace with "leased" in the third sentence.
ADDENDA: Strike "Purchase" and replace with "Lease" in the third sentence.
ACCEPTANCE AND REJECTION OF BIDS: Strike "Purchase"and replace with "Lease"
AWARD OF BID:Strike"Purchase" and replace with "Lease" in the sixth sentence.
CANCELLATION OF AWARD:Strike "Purchase" and replace with Lease in second sentence.
EXECUTION AND APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT: Strike"Purchase"and replace with "Lease" in the first,
second and the fourth sentence.
FAILURE TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT: Strike"Purchase"and replace with "Lease" in the first sentence.
PAYMENT:Strike"Purchase" and replace with "Lease" in the first sentence.
Bid Specifications
Strike"Purchase" and replace with "Lease' in the first paragraph,fifth sentence.
Bid Form
1. Strike"Purchase'and replace with "Lease'in the second sentence. Strike "purchase' in third
sentence and replaced with "leased"
2. Strike"and Purchase Agreement"on second sentence.
3. Strike"Purchase'and replace with "Lease' in the third sentence.
10. Strike "purchased" and replace with "leased" in the first sentence.Strike"Purchase' and
replace with "Lease' in the second sentence.
Bid Purchase Agreement
This entire Agreement will be replaced with a Lease Agreement negotiated between the City of
Bozeman and the Successful bidder of the project.
BID PURCHASE AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made this day of , 2014, by and between the
CITY OF BOZEMAN, a municipal corporation organized and existing under the laws of the
State of Montana, 121 North Rouse Ave., Montana 59715, hereinafter referred to as "City," and
, with a mailing address of
hereinafter referred to as ("Seller").
In consideration of the mutual promises and agreements hereinafter contained, the parties
agree as follows:
1. PROPERTY PURCHASED: Seller agrees to sell and City agrees to purchase
the property requested and described in the City's Bid Specifications, as modified by the parts of
Seller's response accepted by City, all of which is incorporated into this Purchase Agreement by
this reference. By accepting this Purchase Agreement, Seller hereby agrees that the sale, use, or
incorporation into manufactured products of all machines, software, hardware, materials and
other devices furnished under this Purchase Agreement which are not of the Seller's design,
composition, or manufacture shall be free and clear of infringement of any valid patent,
copyright, or trademark. Seller shall hold the City harmless from any and all costs and expenses,
including attorney fees, liability, and loss of any kind growing out of claims, suits, or actions
alleging such infringement, and Seller agrees to defend such claims, suits, or actions.
The property being purchased ("Property") consists of: One(1)Motor Grader Lease
TOTAL PRICE: S
2. SPECIFICATIONS: The Seller agrees that all material and workmanship in and
upon this Property complies with the City's Bid Specifications as shown on the Seller's Bid
Form and the Seller's response thereto as accepted by the City. Unless otherwise agreed to by
the City, the City's Bid Specifications as shown on the Seller's Bid Form govern in the event of
inconsistencies with the Seller's response to the same.
3. PRICE: The City agrees to pay Dollars
($� as the purchase price. All prices are less any applicable local, state or federal taxes
that may be applied to the Property to be purchased. This price is firm and not subject to
escalation under agreed to in writing by the City.
4. DELIVERY AND PAYMENT: Time is of the essence in the performance of
this Purchase Agreement. Seller assumes full responsibility for all transportation, transportation
scheduling, packing, handling, insurance, and other served associated with delivery of the
Property. Seller agrees to deliver the above-described Property to the City within ninety (90)
days of the receipt of City's order. Delivery will occur at the City of Bozeman's City Shop
Complex (S 14 North Bozeman Ave., Bozeman, MT 59715), or at a place otherwise selected by
City. If delivery of the Property and/or performance of services required under this Purchase
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Agreement cannot be made Seller shall promptly notify the City of the earliest possible date for
delivery or performance. Notwithstanding such notice, if Seller for any reason fails to deliver the
Property or perform required services within the time specific or to the City's satisfaction the
City may terminate this Purchase Agreement or any part therefore without liability except or
good or services previously provided and accepted. The City's receipt or acceptance of any part
of a non-conforming delivery or service shall not constitute a waiver of any claim, right or
remedy the City has under this Purchase Agreement or applicable law. Upon delivery and for a
reasonable period thereafter, City has the right to inspect the Property to ensure that it meets Bid
Specifications as modified by Seller's responses accepted by City. If the Property meets the
modified Bid Specifications, City shall tender the purchase price stated above to Seller through
the City's normal claim process. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, payment terns shall be net
thirty (30) days from the date of receipt of invoice or acceptance of goods and services by the
City, whichever occurs last. Payment will be made to Seller at the address previously stated
unless Seller provides a different address in writing. Invoices must be mailed to: John Alston,
Superintendent of Sewer and Water.PO Box 1230, Bozeman, MT 59771-1230.
5. NONDISCRIMINATION: Seller will not discriminate in the performance of
this Agreement on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, national
origin, or because of actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity or disability and shall
ensure this provision applies to all subcontracts let by the Seller in fulfillment of this Purchase
Agreement.
6. DEFAULT/ TERMINATION/ REMEDIES: In the event of Seller's breach of
this Purchase Agreement, including if Seller fails to deliver the Property as set forth herein or
fails to meet City's Bid Specifications, City may, at its option, take any or all of the following
actions without prejudice to any other rights or remedies available to the City by law: (i) declare
the Seller in default and immediately cancel and rescind this Purchase Agreement; (ii) require
Seller to repair or replace any equipment or materials used in the Property, and upon Seller's
failure or refusal to do so, repair or replace the same at Seller's expense; (iii) reject any material
or equipment included in the Property containing defective or nonconforming equipment or
material and return for credit or replacement at Seller's option; or (iv) cancel any outstanding
deliveries and treat such breach by Seller as Seller's repudiation of this Purchase Agreement.
Thereafter, City may procure substitute property to replace the Property described herein. In
such event, Seller is liable to City for the difference between the price set forth herein and the
price paid by City for the replacement property. Additionally, the City may pursue any other
remedy it has at law or in equity.
In the event of the City's breach hereunder, Seller's exclusive remedy shall be Seller's
recovery of the material or equipment or of the Purchase Price or portion of the Purchase Price
payable for equipment and material delivered to the City prior to such breach.
7. CHANGE ORDERS: The City shall have the right to revoke, amend, or modify
this Purchase Agreement or the equipment or material included in the Bid Specifications at any
time. Seller's receipt of City's written change order without response received by the City within
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10 (ten) business days or Seller's shipment or other performance reflecting the change,
whichever occurs first, shall be Seller's acceptance of the change without any price or other
adjustment.
8. WARRANTY: THE SELLER SHALL WARRANTY THE PROPERTY
FOR A MINIMUM OF TWO (2) YEARS AND SHALL ALSO ASSIGN TO THE CITY
ALL WARRANTIES FOR ALL COMPONENT PARTS OF THE PROPERTY NOT
WARRANTIED BY SELLER. IN ADDITION, THE SELLER AGREES THE
PROPERTY IS COVERED BY IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR MERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS FOR THE PARTICULAR PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT HAS BEEN
PURCHASED. IN ADDITION TO ANY OTHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED
WARRANTIES AND UNLESS OTHERWISE AGREED IN WRITING, SELLER ALSO
WARRANTS THAT ALL EQUIPMENT DELIVERED HEREUNDER WILL BE NEW,
SUITABLE FOR USE AS DESCRIBED, OF THE GRADE AND QUALITY SPECIFIED,
FREE FROM ALL DEFECTS IN DESIGN, MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP; IN
CONFORMITY WITH ALL SPECIFICATIONS FURNISHED; IN COMPLIANCE
WITH ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS AND
REGULATIONS AND FREE FROM ANY LIENS AND ENCUMBRANCES. THESE
WARRANTIES SHALL NOT BE DEEMED TO EXCLUDE SELLER'S STANDARD
WARRANTIES OR OTHER RIGHTS OR WARRANTIES WHICH THE CITY MAY
HAVE OR OBTAIN.
9.INSURANCE/INDEMNIFICATION: The Seller shall insure one(1)Motor Grader Lease for a
minimum of two hundred thirty thousand dollars($230,000.000)against all damages during the
time the one(1)Motor Grader Lease is in the Seller's possession which time of Seller's possession
shall commence the moment the(1)Motor Grader Lease is picked up from the City of Bozeman by
Seller or Seller's agent until the moment the(1)Motor Grader Lease is returned to the City of
Bozeman by Seller or Seller's agent and accepted by the City. In addition to and independent
from the above requirement,from the moment Seller or Seller's agent takes possession of the(t)
Motor Grader Lease. Seller shall defend, indemnify, and hold the City harmless against claims,
demands, suits,damages, losses, and expenses connected therewith that may be asserted or
claimed against, recovered from or suffered by the City by reason of any injury or loss, including
but not limited to, personal injury, including bodily injury or death, property damage,occasioned
by, growing out of,or in any way arising or resulting from any intentional or negligent act on the
part of Seller, it's agents or employees during the performance of this Purchase Agreement.
10. ASSIGNMENT: Seller may not delegate, subcontract, or assign any duties and
services or assign any rights or claims under this Purchase Agreement without the express
written consent of City.
11. ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This Agreement, including its appendices, if any,
embodies the entire understanding between the parties relating to the subject matter contained
herein. No agent or representative of either party has authority to make any representations,
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statements, warranties or agreements not herein expressed and all modifications or amendments
of this Agreement, including the appendices, must be in writing and signed by an authorized
representative of each of the parties hereto.
12. APPLICABILITY: This Agreement and any extensions hereof shall be
governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Montana, and the same is
binding upon the parties, their heirs, successors, and assigns.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed by
their duly authorized representatives the day and year first above written.
CITY OF BOZEMAN
SELLER(Type Name Above)
By BY
Chris A. Kukulski, City Manager Print Name:
Print Title:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By
Greg Sullivan, City Attorney
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NON-DISCRIMINATION AFFIRMATION FORM
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[name of entity submitting]hereby affirms it will not discriminate
on the basis of race,color,religion,creed,sex,age,marital status,national origin,or because
of actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity or disability in the performance of
work performed for the city of Bozeman, if a contract is awarded to it,and also recognizes the
eventual contract,if awarded,will contain a provision prohibiting discrimination as described
above and that this prohibition shall apply to the hiring and treatment of the
Ir:6L+_T"wck d y,pla,,T Qj c [name of entity submitting] employees and to all subcontracts it
enters into in performance of the agreement with the city of Bozeman.
Signature of Bidd
or
Person authorized to sign on behalf of the bidder