Page 1 SEALED BID PROPOSAL FORM L. BROOKS PATTERSON - OAKLAND COUNTY EXECUTIVE OAKLAND COUNTY PURCHASING DIVISION SOLICITATION QUOTATION BLANKET ORDER Contact Information: Buyer: Joan Daniels Oakland County Purchasing Division Phone: 248 858 5481 Building 41 West Lower Level 2100 Pontiac Lake Road Fax: 248 858 1677 Waterford, MI 48328 Email: danielsj@oakgov.com Solicitation Event ID: #000559 Response Due: August 27, 2008 By: 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time Event Title: Engineered Wood Fiber Mulch, Rubber Fiber Mulch &Rubber Playground Mats Category Codes: The Oakland County Purchasing Division is requesting sealed bids for a blanket order to include the items listed in attachment (B). Items will be ordered on a as needed basis and will be delivered to those County Departments noted in Attachment (B) Index: Proposal Form (This Form) Attachment (A) Mailing Label Attachment (B) Solicitation Specifications General Submission Information: This solicitation event can be accessed at the Michigan Inter-governmental Trade Network (MITN) website: www.mitn.info It s the bidder s responsibility to insure that responses are received in the Purchasing Division prior to the date and time specified. Purchasing Division s address, due date and time are listed on the first page of the proposal form. The responsibility rests entirely with the bidder, notwithstanding delays resulting from postal handling or for any other reasons. No late or misdelivered bids will be accepted. The official time clock shall be the date/time stamp machine located at the Purchasing Division main office located at the address listed above. Sealed bid responses may only be delivered to the Oakland County Purchasing Division. o Package must be sealed. o Package must have the provided mailing label affixed to the outside of the package. o Package must list the submitting company s name, contact person and address. o Deliver to: Oakland County Purchasing Division Building 41 West Lower Level 2100 Pontiac Lake Road Waterford, MI 48328
Page 2 Bid responses through courier services shall be accepted at the Oakland County Purchasing Division any time during the normal course of business only; said hours being 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time, Monday through Fridays, excluding legal holidays. All questions regarding this solicitation should be submitted in writing or email (preferred) to the buyer listed on page one of the proposal form. Subject line must include the solicitation event number listed on page one of the proposal form. Submissions: This proposal form must be signed by a person authorized to bind and commit the company to provide such goods and /or services offered to the County should their bid be accepted by the County. The bidder acknowledges that the County is a public entity and therefore is subject to public disclosure laws. Modifications: Prior to opening the solicitations, clarifications, modifications, or amendments may be made to the solicitation at the discretion of Oakland County Purchasing Division. Should any such changes be made, an addendum will be issued and posted on the Michigan Inter-governmental Trade Network (MITN) website. www.mitn.info It s the responsibility of the bidder to check the website for addendums. Alternatives to Specifications: Bidders may offer alternatives from the expressed specifications described by the County. The County reserves the right to consider and accept or reject such alternatives. Alternatives must clearly describe all variances from the specifications herein. Provide product literature, specification sheets and drawings with bid if providing an alternate. Withdrawal: Responses may be withdrawn by writing or electronic notice provided such notice is received by the Purchasing Division prior to the time set for the opening of the responses. Specifications: Specification response requirements must be submitted with signed proposal form. Failure to include in the response all information outlined in the specifications may be cause for rejection of the response. Award Information: Organizations may be requested to submit a completed, signed Federal W-9 form prior to an award of a contract or purchase order. Terms and Conditions: No late or misdelivered proposals will be accepted. The official time clock shall be the date/time stamp machine located at the Purchasing Division main office located at the address listed above. The Respondent shall be responsible for all costs incurred in the development and submission of this response. Oakland County assumes no contractual obligation as a result of the issuance of this RFP, the preparation or submission of a response by a Respondent, the evaluation of an accepted response,
Page 3 or the selection of finalists. Oakland County shall not be contractually bound until Oakland County and the successful Respondent have executed a written contract for performance of the work. Submission is a conclusive presumption that the bidder is familiar with the RFP, Contractual Requirements, and Specifications and that the bidder understands and agrees to abide by each and all of the stipulations and requirements contained herein. Any exceptions to the stipulations should be submitted separately. Each response should be prepared simply and economically, providing a straightforward concise description of the proponent s approach and ability to meet the County s needs, as stated in this RFP. All prices shall be quoted in U.S. dollars. Unless Respondents specifically note otherwise, any and all quoted prices will be firm. If the vendor s consumer pricing is reduced during the term of the contract, the lower price will apply. In case of error in the extension of prices in the response, the unit prices shall govern. The County of Oakland reserves the right to reject any or all solicitation responses, awarding the solicitation to other than the lowest priced solicitation response and to waive any irregularities and /or formalities. Also to accept any solicitation response which, in its judgment, best serves the County s interest. The County of Oakland reserves the right to request any additional information which might be deemed necessary after the submission of this document to bidder, and after responses from bidder have been received by the County. The County of Oakland reserves the right to conduct interviews, reference checks, and any other due diligence deemed necessary to select the successful bidder. The County of Oakland reserves the right to split or abstract any or all bids and award multiple contracts from the same solicitation based on price, availability, and services when in its judgment best serves the County. All County Contractors are required to comply with all Federal, State, or Local laws. The County reserves the right to cancel the contract for services if the contractor has not done so. Failure to comply with all Federal, State, or Local laws either currently or historically is a consideration in the bid evaluation process as well. Such compliance shall include, but not be limited to, non-discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of sex, race, religion, color, national origin, or handicap in violation of State and Federal law; prohibition of use of any copyrighted software contrary to the provisions of any applicable Software license agreement or State or Federal law; compliance with all applicable grant requirements if any part of a Contract is supported or paid for with any State or Federal funds granted to the County; compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) and I-9 employment verification requirements. Any and all future Federal, State, or Local laws must also be complied with while the contractor is providing services/products to the County. Vendors that have been found guilty or held civilly liable for violation of any federal or state law, or have been barred and/or declared ineligible from consideration in receiving any federal, state or municipal contract, must provide information as part of their proposal on all such violations / barrings / ineligibilities. All work shall be performed in a professional manner and shall be consistent with the practices of the trade. The Contractor shall be responsible for any permits and inspections.
Page 4 All labor and materials shall be in accordance with applicable building, safety, and fire codes. Shipping terms are to be F.O.B Destination unless otherwise stated in the solicitation specifications. Pursuant to Act 167 of the Public Acts or 1933, the County of Oakland, A Michigan Constitutional Corporation, is exempt from the sales tax provisions of this Act. In addition, the Michigan Department of Treasury has promulgated General and Specific Sales and Use Tax Rules which provide that the County of Oakland is not required to have a sales tax exemption number. (R205.79; Rule 29) For reporting purposes County of Oakland I.D. #38-6004876W. Bidder Signature (person authorized to bind and commit the company) Print Bidder Name Company Name Date 000559 Solicitation Event Number Proposal Form (pages 1-4) must be returned with this signature page.
ATTACHMENT (A) Page 5 Bid Solicitation Check Sheet: Original plus one of additional hard copy Signed Proposal Form Complete Solicitation Specification Requirements Affix your company address, contact person and phone number on the exterior of package Affix label below to exterior of package if mailing or shipping Please cut below dotted line and affix to mailing envelope or package FROM: Company Name: Contact Person: Phone Number: S E A L E D Solicitation Event Title Eng Wood Fiber Mulch, Rubber Fiber Mulch & Rubber Playground Mats Solicitation Event Number 000559 Due Date: 8/27/08 Time: E.T. 4:30 p.m. DELIVER TO: OAKLAND COUNTY PURCHASING DIVISION EXECUTIVE OFFICE BUILDING 41W LOWER LEVEL 2100 PONTIAC LAKE ROAD WATERFORD MI 48328 Buyer Initials JED B I D
ATTACHMENT (B) Page 6 The undersigned, having examined the locations of the 13 Oakland County Park Sites as it affects the cost of delivery and shipping, and the contract documents, including the specifications, and addenda (if any) as prepared by the county agent, hereby proposes to furnish the necessary playground surfacing materials on an as needed basis, according to the following unit prices. UNIT PRICE #1 Engineered Wood Fiber Mulch a. Description: Engineered Wood Fiber Mulch as manufactured by The Fibar Group LLC, 80 Business Park Drive, Suite 300, Armonk, NY 10504-1705 (800) 342-2721 info@fibarplaygrounds.com or Equal as specified below b. Unit of Measure Cubic Yard (CYD) c. Cost: $ (CYD) d. Minimum CYD (CYD) UNIT PRICE #2 Shredded Rubber Mulch a. Description: Recycled Shredded Rubber Surfacing Shredded rubber is a loose-fill surface option that is made of 100% clean, ground, recycled rubber tires. It is non-toxic and free of metals. b. Unit of Measure Cubic Yard (CYD) c. Cost: $ (CYD) d. Minimum CYD (CYD) e. Color Warranty (YRS) f. Impact Attenuation performance Warranty (YRS) UNIT PRICE #3 Playground Wear Mats a. Description: Wear mats as manufactured by The Fibar Group LLC, 80 Business Park Drive, Suite 300, Armonk, NY 10504-1705 (800) 342-2721 info@fibarplaygrounds.com or Equal as specified below, including all necessary fastening components, if any. b. Unit of Measure Each (EA) c. Cost: $ (EA) d. Minimum Quantity
Page 7 SPECIFICATIONS: GENERAL Supplier must provide test results of playground surfacing for impact attenuation in accordance with ASTM F 1292 Standard Specification for Impact Attenuation for Surface Systems Under and Around Playground Equipment. Supplier must provide test results in accordance with ASTM F 1951 Standard Specification for Determination of Accessibility of Surface Systems Under and Around Playground Equipment. Supplier must certify that the surface meets the intent of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Supplier must provide product liability insurance certificate with project owner named as certificate holder, prior to delivery. ENGINEERED WOOD FIBER MULCH & WEAR MATS Surfacing shall be IPEMA-certified Engineered Wood Fiber. Standard wood chips, bark mulch, or material manufactured from recycled pallets will not be acceptable. Impact attenuation results must be provided for new material and for 12-year old Engineered Wood Fiber material. Testing of Engineered Wood Fiber in accordance with ASTM F 1292 must show G-max values of less than 155G for the 8" thick system, or 120G for the 12" system at 12 drop heights, and HIC values of less than 1,000 for both new and 12- year-old material. Testing of Wear Mats in accordance with ASTM F 1292 must show G-max values of less than 200G, and HIC values of less than 1,000 for a 3' drop height. Supplier must provide test results for the Engineered Wood Fiber in accordance with ASTM F 2075 Specification for Engineered Wood Fiber for Use as Playground Safety Surface Under and Around Playground Equipment. SHREDDED RUBBER SURFACING Provide Warranty on total color loss! Provide Warranty on impact attenuation performance! Made of clean, non-toxic, shredded recycled rubber, free of Mold or fungus growth, odorless and will not attract bugs and pests Meets ADA requirements for wheelchair accessibility (ASTM F1951-99) Meets non-flammability standards Meets/exceeds all ASTM, IPEMA, and CPSC requirements for safety surfaces (ASTM F1292-99) CONTRACT: 1 year contract with the option to renew for 2 additional years