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May 19, 2019
You are invited to participate in an Electronic Sealed Bidding Event for a Road Salt for CUE. CUE has partnered with BidBridge to host this bidding event on its Web-Based Bidding Event Platform.
We request that you review the accompanying documentation for information pertaining to the specifications, the response requirements, milestones and deadlines, as well as information on BidBridge and the Electronic Bidding Process.
We thank you for your participation.
Sincerely,
Paul Barnett
Steering Committee Chairperson
CUE
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CUE
Road Salt
WHAT IS BIDBRIDGE AND ELECTRONIC SEALED BIDDING
BidBridge is a service provider contracted by the buyer to facilitate the bidding process with online tools and a team of knowledgeable professionals. You may find additional information about BidBridge by visiting our website at . If you have not already registered with BidBridge in the past, then it is important that an authorized representative do so. The registration process is free and you may register with BidBridge by navigating to , then clicking the “Register” button. If you are unsure as to whether or not your organization is registered with BidBridge, you may contact BidBridge at (502) 491-1980.
To stay current on other bidding opportunities for your company please check “Upcoming Events” on our home page frequently.
The BidBridge Electronic Sealed Bidding Process is easy and consists of the following steps:
Review specifications and submission information.
Return sealed Specification Response to Buyer by the date and time required without pricing.
Once the Buyer has reviewed all responses to their specifications, approved suppliers will be notified via email with a Formal Invitation from BidBridge.
BidBridge will contact these suppliers to schedule a brief tutorial on the specific event to familiarize you with the electronic process and to answer any questions you may have.
HOW TO RESPOND TO THIS OPPORTUNITY
Review all relevant documentation by clicking on the following link:
You may also navigate to the BidBridge website: Click on “Upcoming Events” and scroll to the appropriate Buyer and double click on the item in which you are interested.
For questions regarding specifications please contact the Buyer. For questions regarding the electronic bid process contact BidBridge.
Return your Specification Response, including an initialed copy of each addendum issued and the completed Submission Form, to the Buyer no later than August 12, 2008 by 12:00 PM EDT. DO NOT submit pricing with your response; pricing will be done exclusively online. Your response to the Buyer’s specifications shall be enclosed in an envelope clearly labeled with the following:
Specification Documents for
CUE Contract Administrator
100 Lincoln St
Akron , OH, 44325
Road Salt
YOUR COMPANY NAME
Please include an initialed copy or copies of any Addendums which have been issued along with your submittal. Failure to do so may render your package “Non-Responsive”. All addendums will be posted with the other documents pertaining to the bid and may be accessed at
Submittals should indicate that you are able to comply with the request or indicate any and all exceptions to the specifications, as well as any option packages or prepayment discounts. DO NOT SUBMIT BID PRICING WITH YOUR SPECIFICATIONS PACKAGE. Submission of pricing with your response will render your bid package “Non-Responsive”.
Once the Buyer has reviewed the responses and submitted the information to BidBridge, you will receive a Formal Invitation to participate in the electronic bid event.
Shortly thereafter, you will be contacted by a BidBridge representative to schedule a brief tutorial to familiarize you with the process and answer any questions.
Submit your “Place Holder” bids online starting August 15, 2008 at 9-10:00 AM EDT.
Live Bid Event will begin on August 15, 2008 at 10:00 AM EDT.
IMPORTANT MILESTONES and CONTACT INFORMATION
Milestone / Date/TimePublic Advertisement Date: / July 28, 2008
Sealed Specification Response Due to Buyer and must be Received By: / August 12, 2008 by 12:00 PM EDT
Formal Invitation Sent via e-mail to Approved Suppliers Sent On: / July 29, 2008
Supplier’s Initial Bid Submission Deadline Submitted By: / August 15, 2008 by 9:00 AM EDT
Electronic Sealed Bidding Event will Begin On: / August 15, 2008 at 10:00 AM EDT
If you have any questions regarding the specifications or the Buyer’s requirements for returning your response, please contact:
Andy Roth
Contract Administrator - CUE
100 Lincoln St
Akron , OH 44325
E-Mail:
Primary Phone: (330) 972-7340
FAX:(330) 972-5564
If you have any questions regarding the electronic bid process, please contact:
BidBridge, LLC
Charity Diehl
3036 Breckenridge LN
Suite 201
Louisville, KY 40220
Help Desk:(877) 245-8880
E-Mail:
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ELECTRONIC BID EVENT SUBMISSION FORM
(Must be completed and returned with your specification response)
CUE will accept bids for Road Salt using an Electronic Sealed Bidding Process on August 15, 2008 at 10:00 AM EDT in accordance with the specifications and procedures available either with BidBridge or CUE. This Electronic Sealed Bidding Event has a preliminary end date and time of August 15, 2008 at 10:30 AM EDT plus any possible extensions.
The undersigned bidder hereby proposes and agrees to furnish CUE, Road Salt in accordance with the Specifications. The bidder also agrees to participate in an Electronic Sealed Bidding Event to determine final pricing.
Your sealed specification response will be due at CUE, 100 Lincoln St, Akron, OH, 44325 no later than August 12, 2008 by 12:00 PM EDT. Specification submittals must indicate any and all exceptions to the specifications, as well as any option packages or prepayment discounts. DO NOT SUBMIT BID PRICING WITH YOUR SPECIFICATIONS PACKAGE.
The bidder understands that this proposal is submitted subject to the following: Bids will be evaluated based on each vendor's final pricing submitted during the Electronic Sealed Bidding Event, and the Specification Responses provided. Preference will be given to low bidders; however, the buyer reserves the right to accept bids on the basis of total evaluated bid or to accept portions of any bid. The Specifications and Information for Bidders form the conditions of the Contract for this proposal.
The awarded supplier is obligated to pay a transaction fee to BidBridge pursuant to the Terms & Conditions accepted upon placement of initial bid. The fee will be based on the final total purchase price assessed as One and one-half Percent (1.5%). The transaction fee is assessed on the final selling price and payment terms are as follows:
- IDIQ – Billed quarterly on the estimated purchase price and first payment will be due with the first delivery.
AWARD OF CONTRACT: REJECTION OF BIDS – The Buyer reserves the right to (i) reject any, any part of, or all bids or proposals to fulfill The Buyer’s requirements, (ii) waive informalities and technicalities, (iii) negotiate directly with any party submitting a bid or proposal, or (iv) accept that bid or proposal which The Buyer deems to be in its best interest, whether or not it is the lowest dollar proposal. The Bidder to whom the award is made will be notified at the earliest possible date.
THIS SPECIFICATION RESPONSE IS HEREBY RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED BY:
COMPANY NAME / DATECONTACT PERSON / TITLE
PHONE NUMBER / FAX
ADDRESS / CITY ST ZIP
EMAIL ADDRESS / SIGNATURE
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