CITY OF WENTZVILLEWENTZVILLE, MO 63385REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)COVER PAGERFP NO: B12WZ174CONTACT: Alice WinkelmanTITLE: UTILITY BILLING SERVICES PHONE NO.: (636) 639-2026EMAIL: alice.winkelman@wentzvillemo.orgRETURN PROPOSAL NO LATER THAN: December 3, 2012, 2:00 PM Prevailing Central TimeMAILING INSTRUCTIONS: The Proposer is to Print or type RFP Number, Return Due Date, and Titleon the lower left hand corner <strong>of</strong> the envelope or package. Delivered sealed <strong>of</strong>fers must be in theProcurement Department by return <strong>of</strong>fer date and time.RETURN PROPOSAL TO:PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT310 W. PEARCE BLVDWENTZVILLE, MO 63385CONTRACT PERIOD: DATE OF AWARD THROUGH FOUR YEARSThe Proposer hereby declares understanding, agreement and certification <strong>of</strong> compliance to provide theitems and/or services, at the prices quoted, in accordance with all requirements and specificationscontained herein and the Terms and Conditions. The Proposer further agrees that the language <strong>of</strong> thisRFP shall govern in the event <strong>of</strong> a conflict with his/her <strong>proposal</strong>. The Proposer further agrees that uponreceipt <strong>of</strong> an authorized purchase order from the City <strong>of</strong> Wentzville or when a Notice <strong>of</strong> Award is signedand issued by an authorized <strong>of</strong>ficial <strong>of</strong> the City <strong>of</strong> Wentzville, a binding contract shall exist between theProposer and the City <strong>of</strong> Wentzville.AUTHORIZED SIGNATUREPRINTED NAMECOMPANY NAMEPROPOSER SIGNATURE REQUIREDDATETITLE(Individual Or Partnership Or Corporation)STATE OF:MAILING ADDRESSCITY, STATE, ZIPFEDERAL EMPLOYER ID NO.EMAIL ADDRESSPHONE NO.FAX NO.Missouri Charter Number (if licensed inMO)City <strong>of</strong> Wentzville Business License No.Page 3
CITY OF WENTZVILLE, MISSOURIPART ONE - STANDARD INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS1.0 QUESTIONS AND UPDATES:Proposers are encouraged to submit written questions through the ProcurementDepartment, Alice Winkelman, at alice.winkelman@wentzvillemo.org . All questionssubmitted from potential proposers will be responded to in writing. In order to ensure allpotential respondents receive the same in<strong>for</strong>mation, the City will post its response <strong>for</strong>any supplemental in<strong>for</strong>mation <strong>request</strong>ed on the City’s websitewww.wentzvillemo.org/bidding-opportunities.aspx. Proposers are responsible <strong>for</strong>checking the City’s website <strong>for</strong> the issuance <strong>of</strong> any amendments. The BiddingOpportunities website shall be the <strong>of</strong>ficial site <strong>for</strong> RFP in<strong>for</strong>mation as related to this RFP.Any documentation posted elsewhere will <strong>no</strong>t be applicable should a Proposer use thein<strong>for</strong>mation as related to a contract protest. Please visit this site periodically to check <strong>for</strong>any additional in<strong>for</strong>mation.Any in<strong>for</strong>mation provided to a Proposer outside <strong>of</strong> the procedural guidelines <strong>of</strong> this RFPshall be considered <strong>no</strong>t to be valid and will <strong>no</strong>t be considered during the evaluationprocess.To ensure fair consideration <strong>for</strong> all Proposers, the City prohibits communication toor with any department, board members, or employee during the submissionprocess, except as provided above. Additionally, the City prohibitscommunications initiated by a proposer to the City <strong>of</strong>ficial(s) or employee(s)evaluating or considering the <strong>proposal</strong>s prior to the time an award decision ismade. Any communication between proposer and the City will be initiated by theappropriate City Official(s) or employee(s) in order to obtain in<strong>for</strong>mation orclarification needed to develop a proper, accurate evaluation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>proposal</strong>. Suchcommunications initiated by a proposer may be grounds <strong>for</strong> disqualifying the<strong>of</strong>fending proposer from consideration <strong>for</strong> award <strong>of</strong> the <strong>proposal</strong> and/or any future<strong>proposal</strong>(s).The City may add, delete, or amend services as it may deem advisable. Any and alladdendums or amendments as related to this RFP must be processed and approvedthrough the City’s Procurement Department to be applicable to this RFP.1.1 PREPARATION OF PROPOSALSA. Proposers are expected to examine the scope <strong>of</strong> work, delivery schedule, requirementsand all instructions <strong>of</strong> the Request <strong>for</strong> Proposal. Failure to do so will be at Proposer'srisk. In case <strong>of</strong> a mistake in extension, the unit price(s) will govern.B. Firm fixed prices shall be <strong>of</strong>fered and include all packing, handling and shipping charges,fuel, fuel surcharges, taxes, insurance, interest, penalties, termination payments,attorney fees, and liquidation damages.Page 4