SLED Opportunity · SOUTH CAROLINA · GREENVILLE COUNTY SCHOOLS
AI Summary
Greenville County Schools seeks quotes for printing and mailing 58,500 copies of a 16-page newsletter. Services include printing, inkjet labeling, mailing, and delivery. Vendor must be local. Quotes due June 22, 2026.
The School District of Greenville County is seeking QUOTATIONS for Connected Newsletter Printing Services Solicitation No: 126-91 for Greenville County Schools in accordance with the specifications of this solicitation. Quotes are due no later than Monday, June 22, 2026.
All quotes will be reviewed for the purpose of determining responsiveness. Any quote that does not meet the salient requirements of the solicitation will be deemed non-responsive. To determine responsibility, all information provided by the Vendor concerning its availability to perform fully the contract requirements, including the integrity and reliability of the Vendor, will be reviewed. The submission of a quote for review does not necessarily qualify the Vendor as being responsible or the quote as being responsive. Failure to provide specific information as requested for use in an evaluation will cause the quote to be disregarded.
The quote responses will be evaluated based on the factors as detailed in this solicitation. The Vendor(s) deemed by the District as responsible and who offer(s) the most advantageous rate(s) may be awarded the contract if all other terms and conditions are acceptable to the District and if in the District’s best interest.
Vendors must clearly mark the words “Confidential” or “Protected” next to each section of the quote that the Vendor considers to be proprietary or may contain confidential information. In no manner or situation will pricing be considered confidential. The District shall have the sole, exclusive right to determine whether such confidential notations are valid and subject to public release.
The District may request written or oral clarifications of any offer received. However, the District may, at its sole discretion, refuse to accept in full or partially, the response or clarification given by any Vendor. Vendors are cautioned that the evaluators are not required to request a clarification of the quote; therefore, all offers should be complete and reflect the most favorable terms to the District. The District reserves the right to reject any and all offers when such rejection is deemed to be in the best interest of the District.
It is understood and agreed that the quote is for the services and products specified or a District-approved equal. The District does not guarantee that the District will require any specified project or item.
The District reserves the right to accept or reject, in part or in entirety, any or all quotes or portions of quotes submitted by any Vendor and to waive any informalities or technicalities so as to purchase in the best interest of the District. The District reserves the right to interpret the acceptability of the proposed services and supplies when meeting the intent for use as determined by the end user.
The District reserves the right to negotiate with all responsible Vendors and to cancel in part or in entirety, this solicitation if it is in the best interest of the District. This solicitation does not commit the District to negotiate, hold discussions, award a contract, pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the response to this solicitation or to procure any services and/or supplies.
The awarded Bidder(s) is expected to fulfill all of the requirements and duties contained in this solicitation as directed by the District’s Superintendent or his designee. A Quote shall consist of details for the provision and management of the services envisioned in the Specifications, in accordance with the requirements described in this solicitation. The detailed Specifications are provided in a later section.
The School District of Greenville County is located in the Upstate of South Carolina with approximately 78,000 students and 11,000 employees. The District was established in 1951. The District consists of more than 100 schools, career centers and other facilities. Bidder(s) can gain more information on the District and its standards by entering the District’s website at www.greenville.k12.sc.us.
The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, the responsibilities listed in this Quote request and any future authorized, amended documents related to this solicitation.
Attachments to Solicitation:
Scope Items:
Geographical Restriction:
Due to the timeliness of this service the awarded vendor must be located in Greenville County or within 20 miles of the county line in order to submit a quotation.
Delivery Requirements:
Delivery of the printed and addressed newsletters must be delivered to the Greenville Post Office the week of July 27, 2026. An excel spreadsheet with all of the household addresses will be provided. Duplicates will need to be removed. There will be approximately 53,300 newsletters mailed. The remaining newsletters need to be bundled and tied into groups of 50/ea and delivered to the Greenville County Schools Warehouse at 2 Space Drive in Taylors, SC.
Submittals:
The digital proof of the newsletter will be provided to the awarded vendor after issuance of the award notice.
NOTE: Taking exceptions to the solicitation or changing the terms and/or conditions of the solicitation may cause the proposal to be determined “non-responsive” and therefore, not eligible for an award.
Bidders shall explain, in detail, any additional service that they wish to provide the District. Bidders shall provide all costs to the District in their bid. Undisclosed costs shall not be paid at any time.
Bidders shall respond to each of the areas in the Vendor Questionnaire.
This is a request for Quote whose period of performance will be through the duration of the project until completion or delivery/acceptance of goods as determined by the District.
Solicitation Schedule
| Issue Date: | June 8, 2026 |
| Inquiry Deadline: | June 11, 2026, 9:00am |
| Quotations Deadline: | June 22, 2026, 9:00am |
Bidders shall submit their Quote through the Procurement Portal no later than 9:00 am on Monday, June 22, 2026.
By submitting a solicitation response, the Vendor acknowledges that it has had the opportunity to inquire about the District’s Procurement Code and Regulations, this solicitation and other pertinent District policy.
The submitted sealed bid must be signed by an authorized individual who may bind the Vendor to provide the service(s) and/or product(s) in accordance with the specifications contained in this request.
Sales Tax requirements for pricing will be described on the bid form and/or in the scope of work section of this solicitation.
The official due time for a solicitation response is maintained according to the Procurement Portal.
If the after reasonable attempts the bidder is unable to submit the quotation through the Procurement Portal. A hand delivered copy of the quotation package may be delivered to the Procurement Department prior to the submission deadline.
Faxed or emailed bids shall not be accepted.
An award may be made to one responsible vendor whose bid is responsive and that best meets the requirements of the solicitation. Vendors may complete any or all of the required information on the Quote Form. This decision rests with the bidder. The District may conduct discussions with responsible Vendors that submit quotes for the purpose of clarification to assure a full understanding of the requirements of the solicitation and the clarification of any quote.
The District cannot guarantee that any particular vendor will be selected or any business conducted as a result of this solicitation. The failure of a specific vendor to receive business, once it has been added to the awarded vendors list, shall not be grounds for contract controversy.
After the contract is awarded, no additional costs will be considered. Hidden or undisclosed costs will not be accepted.
The award statement will be posted on the OpenGov Procurement Portal and can be made available upon request at the Procurement Department, 2 Space Drive, Taylors, South Carolina. The public may review this statement during regular office hours. Interested parties may call the Procurement Department at (864) 355-1279 to determine if an award has been posted. It is the responsibility of the bidder to confirm such posting.
Bidders can obtain more information on the District, its calendar and standards by entering the District’s website at www.greenville.k12.sc.us.
Prices stated on the Quote Form shall remain in effect for a minimum of sixty (60) calendar days from the due date. Pricing submitted shall be inclusive of all costs that the bidder expects the District to pay.
Bidders must complete the Bid Form or select "No Bid" if the bidder chooses not to submit a price. Failure to complete the form may cause the bidder to be determined non-responsive.
The bid price(s) shall include all materials, labor, rental equipment, rental tools, and consumables necessary to provide and deliver the product(s).
NOTE: Bidders that alter the Quote Form are subject to disqualification. A cover letter on the bidder’s corporate stationery should include any information the bidder determines to be important to the evaluation of the quote.
Attendance at the public recording is not required in order to have a quote evaluated.
NOTE: QUOTE RECEIVED OR DATE STAMPED AFTER THE BID DUE/PUBLIC OPENING TIME SHALL NOT BE ACCEPTED OR CONSIDERED.
A bid recording meeting or a pre-bid conference shall be postponed if the District’s Procurement Department is closed for any of the following reasons: (1) Causes beyond the control of the District (e.g., fire, flood, weather conditions, etc.), or (2) Emergency or unanticipated events that interrupt normal District or Procurement operations. The postponed event (opening or conference) shall automatically be rescheduled to the next full and complete District business day after the published date. A District business day does not include a day starting after an announced opening delay or a closure. Firms should consult the District’s INFO Line (864-355-3100) or local media regarding closures.
The successful Vendor shall be required to verify that criminal conviction inquiries/checks and pertinent criminal background inquiries/checks have been conducted on all of its employees and the subcontractors who may interact with staff and/or students during the performance of the awarded Scope of Work or who may have a need to enter District property related to the performance of the contract or who may have access to personal student or District personnel information.
All inquiries and background checks must be conducted on a monthly basis or more frequently or as required by the District.
Persons who are identified as a Sex Offender or violator as defined by the South Carolina Code of Laws (Ann. 2006), Article 7, Sections 23-3-400 to 23-3-500 or other statute or any other states’ statutes and persons who have been convicted of Violent Crimes as defined by the South Carolina Code of Laws, 1976, Section 16-1-60; are prohibited from entering any of The School District of Greenville County schools at any time, including all District grounds and all District facilities. Persons employed by or under the direction of the Vendor or any subcontractor who are under investigation or have been charged with crimes and/or convicted of crimes against children or crimes of a sexual or violent nature shall not be allowed on District property.
While performing under this solicitation and subsequent award, a firm/individual/supplier who delivers material and/or a service to a District site at the direction of a Vendor and/or a subcontractor shall be considered under the supervision of the Vendor and/or subcontractor and shall be in compliance with this requirement. Contractor’s and subcontractor’s employees are not to interact with students at any time. Vendor’s and subcontractor’s employees are not to be in areas where students are present or may be present without prior authorization from the school’s principal or designee.
The District may in its sole discretion terminate any existing contract for the failure by the awarded Vendor, its subcontractors or any representative of the Vendor or subcontractor to observe this requirement or for any violation of this solicitation’s requirements. No penalty or other costs shall be levied against the District as a result of its decision to terminate the contract or award.
In addition to the above obligations of the successful Vendor, all persons and contractor personnel having contact with students and/or any individual who enters onto District property may be subject to a national criminal background check at the discretion of the District prior to entry upon District property and the performance of any duties. All individuals entering District property shall be screened nationally for criminal sex offenses/Sex Offender status on automated equipment at each school or site.
Alcoholic Beverages, Illicit Drugs, Smoking, and Weapons
The successful Vendor shall not permit its personnel or any subcontractor or delivery personnel to possess upon District property any alcoholic beverages, illicit/non-prescribed drugs, tobacco products, or weapons. Alcoholic beverages, illicit/non-prescribed drugs, tobacco products, and weapons are not allowed on District property at any time. Any Vendor related actions involving, or possession of, any of the aforementioned items while on District property may cause a cancellation of any award/agreement, at no cost to the District. Criminal charges may apply.
Contract Termination for Cause
The District reserves the right to terminate this solicitation or resulting agreement upon a thirty (30) calendar day notice when in the best interest of the District at no cost to the District. Termination of any contract by the District for cause, non-performance, default or negligence on the part of the successful Bidder shall be a retained right. Termination costs levied against the District shall not apply and the thirty (30) calendar day termination notice requirement shall be waived. The default provisions shall apply when a contract is terminated for cause.
The District reserves the right to terminate an award/contract when the health and safety of students and staff are threatened or for the awarded firm’s non-compliance with state law or the terms and conditions of the solicitation.
The District reserves the right to terminate the continuation of any agreement, service or award resulting from this solicitation when funding has not been appropriated. The District does not anticipate canceling a contract; however, it shall reserve the right to act in the best interest of the District and its constituents.
Default
In case of default by the Bidder/contractor, the District reserves the right to contract for the services that are in default, from other firms, charging the defaulting Bidder/firm with any additional costs incurred by the District as a result of the default. The firm that is determined to be in default shall not be considered a responsible Bidder/firm until the assessed charge has been satisfied.
Vendor’s Relationship with the District
The awarded firm shall be independent of the District. None of the firm’s employees shall be deemed for any purpose to be employees, agents, or servants of the District, but shall at all times serve as employees, agents, or servants of the contractor for whom and at whose direction they shall act. No acts performed for or representations made, whether written or oral, by the firm to third parties shall bind the District. The firm shall be solely responsible for the withholding and payment of all federal, state, and local personal income, social security, unemployment, workers compensation and other payroll taxes for its employees. The District shall have no liability of any sort for the firm’s employees.
The awarded firm shall be responsible for any loss or damage to property owned by the District, caused, in the opinion of the District, by the firm or its subcontractors and/or representatives. No portion of this solicitation/agreement shall be subleased, assigned, transferred, or conveyed without written approval from a District Procurement Officer prior to or after issuance of the Intent to Award.
The District shall NOT provide vehicles, office space, utilities and operating expenses. These operating expenses include telephone, copier, fax and postage expenses. The awarded firm shall be responsible for all necessary personnel, equipment, supplies and other requirements to fully implement the services required.
Termination for Convenience
At any time during an award/ contract term, if the District wishes to cancel the award/ contract, it will notify the contractor at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to termination unless the award/contract is canceled for cause as noted in the previous section. In the event that this contract is terminated or canceled upon request and for the convenience of the District without thirty (30) calendar day advance written notice, the District shall then negotiate reasonable termination costs, if applicable.
Acknowledgement
By submitting a solicitation response, the proposing firm acknowledges that it has had the opportunity to inquire about the District’s Procurement Code and Regulations, this solicitation and other pertinent policy.
By submitting a solicitation response, the proposing firm acknowledges that it is in compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws.
The School District of Greenville County Procurement Code and Regulations supersede and govern any and all documents and/or policies, whether stated or implied. The School District of Greenville County reserves the right to reject any or all bids or portions of bids and to waive any informalities or technicalities so as to purchase in the best interest of the District.
Vendor Responsibility
Responsibility of the Bidder shall be ascertained for each contract awarded by the District based upon full disclosure to the District concerning capacity to meet the terms of the contracts and based upon a past record of performance for similar contracts. The failure of a Bidder to supply information promptly to the District may be grounds for a determination of non-responsibility with respect to such Bidder. Failure to provide requested information may result in rejection of a solicitation response and/or suspension and/or debarment of the Bidder.
The District shall be entitled to audit the books and records of a contractor or any subcontractor under any contract or subcontract other than a firm fixed price contract to the extent that such books and records relate to the performance of such contract or subcontract. Such books and records shall be maintained by the contractor for a period of three (3) years from the date of final payment under the prime contract and by the subcontractor for a period of three (3) years from the date of final payment under the subcontract, unless a shorter period is otherwise authorized in writing by a District Procurement official.
Due care and diligence have been used in the preparation of the scope of work and/or the specifications and the information contained therein is believed to be substantially correct. However, the responsibility for determining the full extent of the exposure and the verification of all information presented herein shall rest solely upon the Vendor. The District will not be responsible for any errors or omissions in the Vendor’s response nor for the failure on the part of the Vendor to determine the full extent of the solicitation requirements and exposures.
The Vendor may ask questions subject to the Inquiry Deadline and the previously stated inquiry instructions.
The awarded firm/individual shall perform this project in compliance with all Federal and State requirements concerning fair employment of all employees and applicants. Firms shall promote the employment of the disabled and disadvantaged and shall employ without regard or discrimination due to the reason of ethnic background, age, color, religion, gender, national origin, or physical disability. Responding firms should provide information regarding the use of minority subcontractors if applicable or if requested by the District. Assistance to minority and disadvantaged firms and individuals is available in accordance with the District’s Minority Business Enterprise Utilization Plan.
Use of District Name
The awarded Vendor shall not use the name of the District in advertising or in seeking or joining into contracts with suppliers, customers or for any other manner. The Vendor shall make all of its contracts in its own name and the awarded Vendor shall be responsible for its financial obligations and contracts, not the District.
Cooperative Purchasing (When Applicable)
The District’s Procurement Code and Regulations authorizes the use of cooperative purchasing practices with regard to other public procurement units. Accordingly, any South Carolina school district, state, city or county agency or other public procurement unit may participate in any resulting award if agreeable to the District, the successful Vendor and the other public procurement unit.
No other public procurement unit is required to make use of this capability as participation is at the discretion of the other public procurement unit. This District is not bound by any other public entities’ solicitation, award or other contract.
The District shall not guarantee the participation of another public procurement unit nor be responsible for any resulting business or non-business with any other entity. Purchase Orders, delivery arrangements, payments and any other type of contractual documentation or performance shall be the responsibility of the actual participating public procurement unit, not The School District of Greenville County. The successful Vendor shall hold harmless the District, its employees, Administration, Board of Trustees and its representatives for any loss or damage as the result of the action or inaction of another public procurement unit.
Prepayment
The District shall not approve or process payment to an awarded firm or its subcontractor prior to the delivery of product or the service(s) being performed or upon agreed upon milestones. Bidders or its representatives that do not honor this requirement shall not receive payment and may have their contract cancelled with no penalty levied against the District.
Procurement Card and ACH Processing (If Applicable)
The District has the capability to pay the majority of vendor invoices with a District managed Procurement Card (P-Card) and/or an Automated Clearing House (ACH) processing method. The District reserves the right to request that the awarded vendor process invoice/payment transactions by use of the District P-Card or ACH processing method. Failure by the vendor to provide P-Card and/or ACH transaction processing capabilities shall not be grounds for rejection of a bid nor shall it create a contract controversy. Any discounts offered by the vendor as the result of the District’s use of the P-Card or ACH processing should be noted in the solicitation response on a separate page entitled Procurement Card and ACH Processing Capability.
Technology Requirement (When Applicable)
The following requirement has been prepared by the District’s Education Technology Services (ETS) department for compliance, where applicable:
“For all COTS (commercial off the shelf applications), the Offeror shall submit security audit documentation which meets State and Federal law along with applicable regulatory standards including, but not limited to: the South Carolina Public Records Act, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Pupil Privacy Rights Act (PPRA), Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Gramm-Leach Bliley Act (GLBA) , and Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS). Applications must also meet or exceed verifiable Greenville County School District security review and security application testing specifications, including, but not limited to: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), The Web Application Security Consortium (WASC), and United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT) National Vulnerability Database (NVD) as part of the Request for Proposal or Invitation for Bid submission."
Iran Divestment Act – Certification (Dec 2015)
(a) The Iran Divestment Act List is a list published by the Authority pursuant to Section 11-57-310 that identifies persons engaged in investment activities in Iran. Currently, the list is available at the following URL: http://procurement.sc.gov/PS/PS-iran-divestment.phtm (.) Section 11-57-310 requires the government to provide a person ninety days written notice before he is included on the list. The following representation, which is required by Section 11-57-330(A), is a material inducement for the State to award a contract to you. (b) By signing your Offer, you certify that, as of the date you sign, you are not on the then-current version of the Iran Divestment Act List. (c) You must notify the Procurement Officer immediately if, at any time before posting of a final statement of award, you are added to the Iran Divestment Act List. [07-7A072-1]
Iran Divestment Act – Ongoing Obligations (Jan 2015)
(a) You must notify the procurement officer immediately if, at any time during the contract term, you are added to the Iran Divestment Act List. (b) Consistent with Section 11-57-330(B), you shall not contract with any person to perform a part of the Work, if, at the time you enter into the subcontract, that person is on the then-current version of the Iran Divestment Act List. [07-7A072-1]
Bidder’s Rights
Bidders may have the right to protest this solicitation or its subsequent award in accordance with Article XIV of the District’s Procurement Code. Should a protest period end on a day that the District is closed; the protestor may file by 5:00 P.M. the following full day that the District is open for business.
South Carolina Illegal Immigration Reform Act
By signing its bid or proposal, Contractor certifies that it will comply with the applicable requirements of Title 8, Chapter 14 of the South Carolina Code of Laws and agrees to provide to the District, upon request, any documentation required to establish either: (a) that Title 8, Chapter 14 is inapplicable both to Contractor and its subcontractors or sub-subcontractors; or (b) that Contractor and its subcontractors or sub-subcontractors are in compliance with Title 8, Chapter 14. Pursuant to Section 8-14-60, "A person who knowingly makes or files any false, fictitious, or fraudulent document, statement, or report pursuant to this chapter is guilty of a felony and upon conviction, must be fined within the discretion of the court or imprisoned for not more than five years or both." Contractor agrees to include in any contracts with its subcontractors language requiring its subcontractors to (a) comply with the applicable requirements of Title 8, Chapter 14, and (b) include in their contracts with the sub-subcontractors language requiring the sub-subcontractors to comply with the applicable requirements of Title 8, Chapter 14. (An overview is available at www.procurement.sc.gov).
State and Federal Laws and Regulations (Revised 10/13/22)
The School District of Greenville County requires adherence and itself adheres to all applicable State and Federal laws and regulations including “2 CFR, Subtitle A, Chapter II Subpart D, 200.322 Domestic Preferences for Procurements”.
The successful vendor’s work, end product, and/or services shall meet all local, state and federal requirements.
Permits, Licenses and Taxes
The Bidder shall, at its own expense, prior to an award and prior to commencing services/operations on behalf of the District or under contract with the District, shall acquire all necessary permits, licenses and other approvals as required by law to provide the required services and/or actions in conjunction with a contract award with the District. It is recommended that interested firms contact the following to learn of any pertinent requirements or licenses:
The District shall not interpret the requirements of other public entities on behalf of the Bidder.
Firms shall obtain all necessary permits and licenses required by local, state and Federal law and regulations prior to any award or agreement and shall remain in compliance with all applicable statutes and pertinent regulations throughout the term of performance. Should any permits or licenses be revoked or lapse during the period of performance, the undersigned Procurement Officer shall be notified immediately.
The firm shall pay all excise taxes, retail taxes and other fees imposed. The firm assumes full responsibility for payment of all State and Federal taxes for unemployment, pensions or any Social Security legislation for all its employees and will further comply with all requirements that may be specified in regulations hereafter promulgated by the District’s administrative officials.
Contractor Licensing
Prior to the bid due date and time and throughout the program/project, the bidding firm, the Prime Contractor and any Subcontractors, shall be licensed in full accordance with the provisions of Section 40-11-10 through 40-11-340 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, as amended.
The firm and/or presenting agent must be duly licensed to do business in the State of South Carolina and Greenville County. The District recommends that Vendors contact the South Carolina Secretary of State office and the Greenville City business license office for more information. The District shall not interpret these requirements on behalf of the Vendor. The successful Vendor shall meet all Federal, state, and local statutes and other requirements prior to award of the project.
Indemnity
The proposing firm agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the District and the District’s members, officers, trustees, employees, servants and agents, from and against any and all liabilities, losses, damages, costs and expenses of any kind (including, without limitation, reasonable legal fees and expenses in connection with any investigative, administrative or judicial proceeding, whether or not designated a party thereto) which may be suffered by, incurred by or threatened against the District or any members, officers, employees, servants or agents of the District on account of or resulting from injury, or claim of injury, to person or property arising from the awarded firm’s actions or omissions relating to this solicitation or any subsequent Agreement, or arising out of the awarded entity’s breach of contract or failure to perform any term, covenant, condition or agreement herein provided to be performed by the awarded firm or individual.
The District shall not indemnify and/or hold harmless any proposing entity or its representatives as this action is not statutorily allowed by South Carolina law.
Certification Regarding Debarment and other responsibility matters (Dec. 2021)
Contract Provisions for Non-Federal Entity Contracts Under Federal Awards
In addition to other provisions required by the Federal agency or non-Federal entity, all contracts made by the non-Federal entity under the Federal award must contain provisions covering the following, as applicable.
Questions or comments regarding this solicitation document or the process shall be submitted through the Procurement Portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/greenvillek12sc, no later than Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 9:00 am. Verbal questions/comments shall not be addressed at any time.
After the Inquiry Deadline, the District will issue an addendum to address any questions or changes. Any addenda will be posted on the Procurement Portal. Questions and comments received after the Inquiry Deadline will not be addressed.
NOTE: No other District personnel or representative of the District shall be contacted regarding this solicitation or the evaluation process. Vendors that attempt to contact other District personnel or representatives or obtain information in any way other than the authorized method, which is in writing to the Procurement Officer, may have that firm’s bid rejected.
No AI Training Proscription: The Provider is expressly prohibited from reproducing, disclosing, or otherwise utilizing any District Content or Student Data, including persistent identifiers, biometric data, and usage metadata, for the purpose of training, developing, or refining artificial intelligence technologies, machine learning models, large language models (LLMs), or other similar neural networks and algorithms. This prohibition applies regardless of whether the data has been de-identified or anonymized, unless explicit, separate written consent is obtained from the District for a specific, educationally-integral purpose.
The District requires Performance and Payment Bonds are only required in accordance with the SC Code of Laws regarding construction exceeding $100,000.00.
Unless stated otherwise herein, the governing language of the relationship and project performance between the District and the awarded firms resulting from this solicitation shall be comprised of the solicitation documents, including any attachments, amendments and/or addenda. In the event of a conflict, the solicitation document shall govern.
No portion of this contract shall be subleased, assigned, transferred, or conveyed without the expressed prior written approval from a GCS Procurement Officer. Proposed subcontractors must be identified in the quote response (if applicable).
Interested Vendors are hereby notified that a “Bid Response Certification” statement is included within the Vendor Questionnaire section and that by signing the certification statement, with no alterations allowed, the Vendor agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions of the solicitation and by the District’s General Terms and Conditions included herein by reference. The Bid Response Certification statement that is included with this solicitation shall be signed and returned with the bid. Should a Vendor decide not to sign the Certification Statement, the reasons for the decision shall be noted on a separate page to be included within the sealed Bid.
An interested Vendor that submits a bid that contradicts this solicitation and which is not in compliance with the requirements of this solicitation, including the District’s General Terms and Conditions, acknowledge and understand that, by doing so, its bid may be deemed nonresponsive by the District.
A Vendor who takes exceptions to any portion of this solicitation may be deemed “non-responsible” and may not be eligible for an award. The rights and authority of such determination are reserved solely by the Procurement Officers of the District’s Procurement Department.
A cover letter on the bidder’s corporate stationery should include any information the bidder determines to be important to the evaluation of the bid.
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