INVITATION TO BID - City of Champaign

espective Bidder upon request after a reasonable period of time after award of acontract or rejection of the bid.7. Equal Opportunity in Purchasing Ordinance and Illinois Human Rights ActA. The Bidder shall comply with the Equal Opportunity in Purchasing Ordinance ofthe City of Champaign (Section 12.5-65 of the Champaign Municipal Code, 1985,as amended). Pursuant to the Ordinance, the Bidder must have on file aCertificate of Approval or an Affirmative Action Form plus an approvedAffirmative Action Plan before a bid can be awarded to the Bidder. Inquiriesconcerning this requirement may be directed to the Community Relations Office,102 N. Neil Street, Champaign, IL 61820 or by telephone at (217) 403-8830.B. The Bidder shall comply with the Illinois Human Rights Act, (775 ILCS 5/1-101, etseq). Particular attention is drawn to the provisions of 775 ILCS 5/2-105 as itrelates to public contracts.8. Conditional BidsA conditional or qualified bid or bid combination not authorized by the bid documents willnot be accepted.9. Withdrawal/Modification of Bid Before OpeningA. Prior to the time and date designated for receipt of bids, any bid submitted maybe withdrawn upon written request to the City Clerk provided said request isreceived by the City Clerk prior to the time and date designated for receipt ofbids. The Bidder must sign such request. If a request is submitted by facsimile,the original hard copy of the request must be mailed and postmarked on orbefore the date set for receipt of bids.B. Bidders who have withdrawn bids may still submit a bid up to the time designatedfor the receipt of bids provided that they are then fully in conformance with theseInstructions to Bidders.10. Award of Bid; Request to Withdraw After Bid OpeningA. The City intends to award the contract to the lowest responsive, responsibleBidder within one hundred twenty (120) calendar days after the actual the bidopening date. During this period, the bid constitutes an irrevocable offer subjectto acceptance by the City and the Bidder may not withdraw or attempt to changeits bid.B. If a contract is not awarded within the time period specified in 10(A), a Biddermay file a written request to withdraw its bid, bid bond and security, and the Citywill them permit such withdrawal. Until the bid is withdrawn as provided in thissection, the City may accept the bid.- 4 - Form A-3 08/11