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KCN RFP #06-151 BID INSTRUCTIONS 9 ALTERNATIVES: Any changes or alternatives must be set forth in a letter attached to this bid. The City has the option of accepting or rejecting any alternative bid. Brand names, if any, are given for quality control only. Bids on "equals" are encouraged; however, the bidder must give evidence of equal utility and quality. REJECTION: The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informality in any bid. PERIOD OF ACCEPTANCE: Unless otherwise stated, bids shall be subject to acceptance by the City for a period of ninety (90) calendar days, following the opening of bids. SAMPLES: When required, bidder shall furnish samples of items free of expense to the City, and if not destroyed by test may, upon request made Wthe time the sample is furnished, be returned at the bidder's expense TAX: The City is exempt ffo Federal Exclse Tax. Bidder„thall show as a separate item California State Sales ant�Ior c. ALL OR NONE,BIDS h�it y reserves the right to make an award based on partial items ub unless the bid sml he bidder is marked "ALLbR NONE BONDS: When deemed necessary by the City Bid Bonds shall be furnished by all bidders in the amount of at least 10% of (fid to guarantee that bidders will enter into contract to furnish goods at prices stated Likewise, a Performance Bond shall be required of the successful bidder when stated in the S eclflcatioii'(Cash d" o"t p ep '7 Certified Certified or Cashier's check or'Money Order may be submitted in lieu of either Bond). TERMS OF PAYMENT: Payment terms will be considered'"NET 30 iia�s"unless a cash discount is offered for earlier payment. Cash discounts may be considered in evaluating the bid price. *Note: The City is unable to process discounts with termifor less than 20 days. PROHIBITED INTEREST: Bidder agrees it shall disclose to the City in writing any financial interest, direct or indirect, in Bidder's business or in this transaction held by any City Council member or any City officer or employee. City reserves the right to refuse any bid if City determines a conflict of interest exists. A conflict of interest may be determined to exist in any instance where the City officer or employee participates in or influences any decision- making process affecting a bid or contract in any way whatsoever. LOCAL VENDOR PREFERENCE: For bid evaluation purposes, a 1 % preference will be applied to all bids for taxable goods submitted by vendors located within the City limits of Santa Ana. KCN Response: KCN has read, understands, and will comply with the above.