1. Replacement parts shall be made available in sufficient supply to keep equipment purchased from this bid in operational condition for a minimum of five (5) years after equipment delivery and acceptance. After expiration of any warranties and during this five (5) year period, all required parts shall be shipped within sixty (60) days after receipt of the District’s purchase order. 2. If requested by the District, the Bidders must be prepared to provide a free demonstration of the equipment sold under this bid to acquaint the District staff with its operation. 3. Bidders shall include the cost of installation when requested in the specifications. If the specification calls for assembly by the Successful Bidders, equipment shall be assembled either before or upon delivery. If equipment is assembled prior to delivery, the Successful Bidders must package merchandise appropriately and take all necessary precautions to avoid damage in transit. The recipient shall make every attempt to inspect merchandise upon delivery, if possible, and make note of any damage on the bill of lading. Damaged goods discovered after delivery personnel have left, shall be reported to the Successful Bidders within ten (10) calendar days of receipt for replacement or repair. When installation is complete, the Successful Bidders will be responsible to dispose of all packing materials, and to leave the site in a clean and orderly state. 4. The Successful Bidders will be expected to make simple electrical or plumbing connections to existing utilities to confirm that equipment is functioning properly. Under no circumstances will the Successful Bidders be required to run new electrical or plumbing service to the equipment, unless specifications call for this. In these cases, only licensed contractors shall perform the work, and the Supplier must provide an acceptable insurance certificate to the District before work commences.
