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PROPOSERS CONFERENCE >
NTS will not be holding a pre-proposal meeting.
INTERPRETATION OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
The Bidder must carefully examine the specifications, terms and conditions expressed in the Request
for Proposal (RFP) and become fully informed as to the requirements set forth therein.
If anyone planning to submit a proposal finds discrepancies or omissions in the proposal, or has any
doubts as to the true meaning, they may request in writing, an interpretation or correction thereof, ten
(10) business days prior to the bid due date.
Any change in the Request for Proposal will be made only by written addendum, duly issued by
NTS to each firm in receipt of the Request for Proposal. Prospective Proposers shall acknowledge
the receipt of each individual addendum in their Proposals on the form. NTS will not be responsible
for any other explanations or interpretations.
All inquiries shall be directed to the designated NTS staff person. Contact with any other NTS
personnel by the Bidder is prohibited. Failure to comply with this request may be considered cause
for rejection of your bid.
FALSE OR MISLEADING STATEMENTS
Proposals which contain false or misleading statements, or which provide references which do not
support an attribute or condition claimed by the Bidder, may be rejected. If, in the opinion of NTS,
such information was intended to mislead NTS in its evaluation of the proposal, and the attribute,
condition or capability is a requirement of this proposal, it will be the basis for rejection of the
proposal,
WITHDRAWAL OR REVISION OF PROPOSALS
A proposal which is submitted prior to the deadline may be withdrawn or revised anytime prior to,
but not after, the deadline for receipt of proposals, provided that the request for withdrawal or
revision is in writing and executed by the Bidder’s duly authorized representative. The request for
withdrawal or revision for the proposal must be filed with NTS, before the deadline for receipt of
proposals. The withdrawal of a proposal shall not prejudice the right of'a Bidder to submit a new
proposal, provided the Bidder can submit the new proposal by the deadline stated herein. Afler the
deadiine for receipt of proposals, no Bidder may withdraw its proposal for a minimum of one
hundred and eighty (180) days.
SUBCONTRACTING
Any Bidder using a Subcontractor(s) must clearly explain the use of the Subcontractor(s) and list the
name(s) of the Subcontractor(s) providing work under this proposal. The selected Proposer will be
fully responsible for all work performed under this proposal and will be considered as the Prime
Contractor, Any Subcontracting, or other legal arrangements made by the Proposer are the sole
responsibility of the Bidder. Any contract that is entered into between the selected Bidder and the
Subcontractor(s) shall contain all required contract provisions as stated in the RFP, and shall in no
respect obligate the NTS to the subcontracting party.
PROPOSAL AS CONTRACT
Each proposal shail be submitted with the understanding that acceptance in writing by NTS of the
offer to furnish the equipment or services described therein shall constitute a contract between the
successful Bidder and NTS, which shall bind the Bidder to furnish and deliver the equipment or
service at the proposed price and in accordance with the specifications, terms and conditions, and
other requirements detailed in the RFP or subsequently added or made a part thereof.
