REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
Submit Bid To
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER
DEPARTMENT OF PURCHASING
Mail Stop 2034
3901 Rainbow Blvd., Kansas City, KS 66160
IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS DESIRED CONTACT BRYAN THOMAS, 913-588-1115, or
Quotation No. 683F18-18 Date Mailed 11/13/2017 Closing 2:00 pm 12/07/2017
THIS IS NOT AN ORDER
If Given an Order, Bidder Agrees to Furnish the Items Enumerated Hereon at the Price(s) and under the Conditions Indicated
1. In communicating always refer to the quotation number above.
2. In order to receive consideration for award, one copy of this “Request for Quotation” properly completed and signed must be returned to, and received by the Department of Purchasing, not later than the specified central time.
3. All prices, items and conditions must be shown. Any prices, terms and conditions not shown, and presented after the specified closing time will not be considered in the bid evaluating process.
4. Purchase orders or contracts resulting from this quotation may not be assigned without written prior approval from the Director of Purchasing.
5. The seller agrees to protect the purchaser from all damage arising out of alleged infringements of patents.
6. Unless otherwise specified, the Director of Purchasing reserves the right to accept or reject all or any part of this quotation.
7. All offered discounts will be considered in determining the low bid, and taken when payment is made.
8. Bids and performance guarantee, when required, will be outlined in the specifications below.
9. All prices quoted are to be less federal excise and state sales taxes.
11. It is hereby agreed that the bidder will, if required by law, comply with the Kansas Act Against Discrimination, K.S.A. 44-1030 et seq.
Items and Specifications
KUMC seeks a Special Inspection to fulfill the requirements as outlined in the attached Contract Drawings and Specifications.
KUMC reserves the right to negotiate with selected finalists should it be deemed necessary.
Name ______
Signed By ______
Title ______
Date ______
Phone ______
KUMC, Request for Quotation No. 683F18-18
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. It is the intent of KUMC to permit competitive bidding. It is the bidder’s responsibility to advise KUMC Purchasing, in writing no later than seven (7) days prior to the closing date, if any specification or requirement limits bidding to a single source.
2. Unless otherwise specified, KUMC reserves the right to accept or reject all or any part of a quotation, and to waive technicalities.
3. Except as otherwise indicated, the merchandise quoted shall be in new condition.
4. KUMC reserves the right to award purchases by item, by group, or by lot, whichever is deemed to be in its best interest.
5. In the event of a tie, the award shall be made to a Kansas bidder.
6. Unit price shall prevail in the event of extension errors.
7. When brand names or trade names and model numbers are used in the bid request, it is for quality, style and features. Bids on equivalent items of substantially the same quality, style and features are invited, unless otherwise indicated. However, to receive consideration, such equivalent bids must be accompanied by sufficient literature and/or specifications to clearly identify the items and allow for functional evaluation. If a bid indicates that an item quoted is functionally equivalent and is purchased and found to not be comparable, KUMC reserves the right to return the item at the bidder’s expense, and the bidder will be charged back for any difference in cost for the specified item.
8. If any portion of this bid is provided by a vendor other than the bidder, the bidder remains the prime contractor responsible for fulfilling all requirements of this bid.
9. Samples of items, when required, shall be furnished at no expense to KUMC, and, if not destroyed in the evaluation process, will be returned at the bidder’s expense if requested.
10. Partial payments can only be made with the prior approval of the Project Coordinator.
11. Any conviction for a criminal or civil offense that indicates a lack of business integrity or honesty must be disclosed. This includes 1) conviction of a criminal offense incidental to obtaining or trying to obtain a public or private contract or subcontract or in the performance of such contract or subcontract; 2) conviction under state or federal statutes of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of documents, receiving stolen property; 3) conviction under state or federal antitrust statutes; and 4) any other offense to be serious and compelling as to affect responsibility as a state contractor. Failure to disclose an offense may result in disqualification of the bid or termination of the contract.
12. Qualified contractors and sub-contractors must develop and maintain a written Affirmative Action plan.
13. For similar KUMC requests:
http://www2.kumc.edu/finance/purchasing/bids.html
Contract Documents:
This RFP, any amendments, the response and any response amendments of the Contractor, and the University of Kansas Medical Center KU-146a (Contractual Provision Attachment) and the University of Kansas Medical Center General Terms and Conditions shall be incorporated into the written contract, which shall compose the complete understanding of the parties.
In the event of a conflict in terms of language among the documents, the following order of precedence shall govern:
• Form KU-146a; http://www.kumc.edu/finance/purchasing/terms-and-conditions.html
• University of Kanas Medical Center General Terms and Conditions; http://www.kumc.edu/finance/purchasing/terms-and-conditions.html
• Construction Terms and Conditions; http://www.kumc.edu/finance/purchasing/terms-and-conditions.html
• written modifications to the executed contract;
• written contract signed by the parties;
• the RFQ, including any and all amendments;
• and Contractor's written proposal submitted in response to the RFQ as finalized.
CONTRACTOR: Company Name ______
Address ______
Telephone: ______
FEIN: ______
E-Mail: ______
Contract Person and Title: ______
Administrative Fee: No Administrative Fee will be assessed against purchases from this contract
Payment
Payment Terms are 2%/15 Net 60 days. If the 60th calendar day noted above falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the following workday will become the required payment date.
Submittal Requirements
RFP responses can be emailed to Bryan Thomas at . Proposals must be submitted by the date and time specified. Proposals not received by this time will be rejected and not considered for award.
NOTE: Pre-Bid Conference - A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at 11:00 AM, on November 20, 2017 at the following location:
University of Kansas Medical Center
Office of Facilities Planning
Delp Building, Room G081
3901 Rainbow Blvd
Kansas City, KS, 66160
Ph: 913-588-1115
Attendance is required at the pre-proposal conference. Failure to attend the pre-bid conference will result in rejection of your bid. Impromptu questions may be permitted, and spontaneous unofficial answers provided, however bidders should understand that the only official answer or position of KUMC will be presented in writing.
Specifications
Attachments
· Special Inspections Bid Form.docx
· 100% CD_Issued for Bid – KUMC Cambridge Garage Topping Repairs – Project Specifiatoins.pdf
· 100% CD_Issued for Bid – KUMC Cambridge Garage Topping Repairs.pdf
· Addendum 01 – Cambridge Parking Topping Repairs.pdf
· Addendum 02 – Cambridge Parking Topping Repairs.pdf
· Addendum 03 – Cambridge Parking Topping Repairs.pdf
Special Inspector Project Overview - Scope of Services
The Cambridge Parking Garage Topping Repair project is comprised of numerous concrete and waterproofing repairs. The parking garage is located directly across the street from the patient entrance to the University of Kansas Hospital, and as such primarily services the hospital’s patients and patrons. The parking garage is a very busy, high traffic garage that is intended to remain operational throughout construction. The intended phasing of the construction is identified within the Construction Documents.
The third party special inspector will be tasked with verifying compliance of numerous components associated with the concrete and waterproofing work items that are specified within the Construction Documents. In general, these tasks will include the following:
· Verification of Substrate Surface Preparation (Concrete and Steel reinforcement)
o Prior to Every Pour
· Observation and Verification of the Surface Applied Corrosion Inhibitor
· Verification of Steel Reinforcement Layout
· Field and Laboratory Testing of Concrete (Required for Every Pour)
o Pours may be Executed at Night or During Non-Peak Hours
· Verification of Concrete Substrate Preparation for Traffic Coating
o Includes Moisture Testing of Slab
· Adhesion Testing of Traffic Coating
o Per ASTM D4541 “Standard Test Method for Pull-Off Strength of Coatings Using Portable Adhesion Testers”
· Inspection of Adhesive Anchors
o Continuous Monitoring Not Required (Periodic Only)
· Field and Testing Reports Corresponding to Observations and Results, Respectively
The bulleted list of responsibilities outlined above is intended as an overview of the primary services that the third party special inspector shall provide. However, it is not intended to be an exhaustive, complete, nor comprehensive scope of services. All requirements and responsibilities pertaining to the third party special inspector’s scope of services are provided within the Construction Documents.
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