Otter (Lutrinae) Care Manual - Association of Zoos and Aquariums

BID FORM
Generic Zoological Society, Inc.
Life Support Systems Installation Request For Proposals
Deliver To: Construction Department
Generic Zoo
Smallville, USA, Planet Earth
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Otter (Lutrinae) Care Manual
In submitting this bid, the Undersigned declares that they are the only person, or persons, interested
in said bid, that it is made without any connection with any person making another bid for the same
contract, that the bid is in all respects fair and without collusion, fraud or mental reservation, and that no
employee of the OWNER is directly or indirectly interested in said bid, or in the supplies or work in which
it relates, or in any portion of the profits thereof.
The Undersigned also declares that they have examined the Request For Proposals, including the
drawings and specifications contained therein, and that by signing this proposal, they waive all right to
plead a misunderstanding regarding the same.
The Undersigned agrees to submit a bid bond, payable to the Generic Zoological Society, Inc., in the
amount of five percent (5%) of the total bid amount, along with the bid.
The Undersigned further understands and agrees that they are to furnish all material, equipment and
supervision to complete entire work for the indicated project and to accept in full compensation therefore
the stipulated sum or sums as stated herein.
On acceptance of the proposal for the construction portion of said work, the Undersigned does
hereby agree to provide the Generic Zoological Society within ten (10) days Payment and Performance
bonds in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the total bid price to provide construction services
for the consideration named herein.
The Undersigned agrees to hold open this Bid Proposal for a period of ninety (90) days following the
submission of this Bid Proposal.
The Undersigned agrees to provide evidence of insurance coverage along with their bid submission,
including areas and amounts such as umbrella insurance, general liability, automobile liability, garage
liability, excess liability, workers’ compensations and employers’ liability. On acceptance of this proposal
for said work, the Undersigned agrees to provide the Generic Zoological Society, Inc. with a Certificate of
Insurance adding the Generic Zoological Society, Inc. as an Additional Insured.
The base bid price of the proposal shall be inclusive of the following:
• Price to provide the design of the LSS
• Price to complete the installation of all LSS piping, equipment, accessories, valves in accordance
with these specifications.
• A one-year warranty from substantial completion on all parts, labor and material.
• Performance and payment bonds on the construction phase.
• Factory representative onsite for initial start-up of all systems.
• All labor at Davis-Bacon Act Prevailing Wage Rate.
• Detailed listing of all equipment, labor and materials.
• Guarantee of performance of LSS to meet criteria.
• LSS shall be designed and built to maintain the exhibit animals in a healthy condition (see 1.04B).
• LSS shall be designed and built to maintain high water clarity suitable for overhead viewing.
OTTER EXHIBIT LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEM RENOVATION
A. PROJECT SCOPE/SPECIFICATIONS
1. Contractor
a. Design and Install a new Life Support System (LSS) for the Otter Exhibit at the
Generic Zoo. This scope of work shall be split into two contracts. The first phase
shall cover the design of the LSS. The deliverables for the first phase shall include
completed designs to meet the project budget and a proposal to provide the