Specifications include, but are not limited to: 4.0 Background 4.0.1 The City of Cedar Rapids is seeking bids for the purchase and delivery of one (1) dealer stock tandem axle cab and chassis. This unit can be either new or used but must be from dealer stock and must be delivered and invoiced prior to March 31, 2012. 4.0.2 This unit will be used by the Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Team for hauling equipment. A separate bid will be let for the body at a future date to be determined. 4.1 Specifications 4.1.1 Specifications for the tandem axle cab and chassis are in Attachment B. 4.1.2 Vendor may submit multiple bids. 4.2 Silence of Specifications Commercially accepted practices shall apply to any detail not covered in this specification and to any omission of this specification. Any omission or question of interpretation of the specification that affects the performance or integrity of the service being offered shall be addressed in writing and submitted with the Bid. 4.3 Surcharges (i.e. fuel surcharges, restocking) shall NOT be allowed to be added to invoices as an additional line item. 4.4 The Bidder shall clearly state in the submitted bid any exceptions to, or deviations from, the minimum bid requirements, and any exceptions to the terms and conditions of this Request for Bid. Such exceptions or deviations will be considered in evaluating the bids. Companies are cautioned that exceptions taken to this Request for Bid may cause their bid to be rejected. 4.5 For purposes of this quote and subsequent awards, City holiday closures are typically New Years Day, Presidents Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and the day following, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Deliveries generally will not be accepted on those dates. The delivery time or completion date, as stated in the Bid Form, shall be the time required to deliver the complete item(s) after the receipt of the order or award of the Contract. Where multiple items appear on a Bid request, the Bidder shall, unless otherwise stated by the City, show the delivery time for each item separately. FOB point in terms of loss or damage is destination. Deliver to (by appointment only) and Prior to March 31, 2012: Dennis Hogan Fleet Services Manager 1010 1 st Street NW Cedar Rapids, IA 52405 4.6 The supplier warrants that all articles, materials and services performed shall be consistent with manufacturers specifications and will be free from defects. Without limitation of any rights which the City may have by reason of any breach of warranty, goods which are not as warranted may be returned at Bidders expense within thirty (30) days after delivery, for either credit or replacement, as the City may direct without additional charge to the City.
