SERGEANT AND LIEUTENANT PROMOTIONAL PROCESS AND EXAMS

DELIVER TO:
City of Fort Pierce, Purchasing Division Room
101
100 North U.S. #1
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
MAIL TO:
City of Fort Pierce Purchasing Division, Room REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
101
and
P.O. Box 1480
Fort Pierce, FL 34954-1480 PROPOSER ACKNOWLEDGMENT
RFP Writer: Madison White, 772-467-3102
RFP No: 2026-035
Pre-Proposal Conference:
RFP Title: SERGEANT AND LIEUTENANT
N/A PROMOTIONAL PROCESS AND EXAMS
Mandatory Site-Visit Location: Proposal Opening Location:
Purchasing Division Conference Room, Room
N/A
101 100 North U.S. #1, 1st Floor
Fort Pierce, Florida 34950
Proposal Due Date & Time: If you need any reasonable accommodation for any type of
disability in order to participate in this procurement, please
3:00 PM, MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2026
contact this department as soon as possible.
Proposer's Name: I hereby certify that this proposal is made without prior
understanding, agreement, or connection with any
corporation, firm, or person submitting a proposal for
the same materials, supplies or equipment, and is in all
respects fair and without collusion or fraud. I agree to
abide by all conditions of this proposal and certify that
Mailing Address:
I am authorized to sign this proposal for the proposer.
X _______________________________
Authorized Signature (Manual)
City, State, Zip Code: Typed or Printed Name:
Type of Entity (Select one): Title:
Corporation
Partnership
Proprietorship
Incorporated in the State of: Year: Delivery in days, ARO
Phone Number: Payment Terms: Net 30 Days
Fax Number: FEIN or SS Number:
E-Mail Address: Local Business: Y N MWBE: Y N
Bid Security is attached, when required, in the amount of $ If returning as a "No Bid" state reason:
F.O.B. DESTINATION
THIS PAGE MUST BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED WITH YOUR PROPOSAL
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Table of Contents
SECTION I - GENERAL CONDITIONS, INSTRUCTIONS, AND INFORMATION FOR
PROPOSERS
1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1
2 DELAYS 1
3 EXECUTION OF PROPOSALS 1
4 NO PROPOSAL 1
5 PROPOSAL OPENING 1
6 TAXES 2
7 DISCOUNTS 2
8 MISTAKES 2
9 INVOICING AND PAYMENT 2
10 DELIVERY 2
11 NO ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS 3
12 INTERPRETATION 3
13 ADDENDUMS 3
14 DISPUTES 3
15 CONFLICT OF INTEREST 3
16 LEGAL REQUIREMENTS 4
17 DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE (DFW) 4
18 MINORITY/WOMEN OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (MWBE) 4
19 PUBLIC ENTITY CRIMES 4
20 AWARD 4
21 EEO STATEMENT 4
22 CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT AND / OR PURCHASE ORDER 4
23 GOVERNMENTAL RESTRICTION 5
24 PATENTS AND ROYALTIES 5
25 ADVERTISING 5
26 ASSIGNMENT 5
27 COMPLIANCE WITH OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH (O.S.H.A.) 5
28 FACILITIES 5
29 REPRESENTATION 5
30 DISQUALIFICATION OF PROPOSER 6
31 ADJUSTMENTS / CHANGES / DEVIATIONS 6
32 INSURANCE 6
33 PUBLIC RECORDS 6
34 PROPOSAL PREPARATION COSTS 6
35 COOPERATIVE PURCHASING 6
36 CANCELLATION / REJECTION OF PROPOSALS 6
37 REGISTRATION WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE 7
38 ADDITIONAL RESERVED RIGHTS 7
39 APPLICABLE LAWS 7
40 PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS 8
41 PROHIBITION AGAINST CONTINGENT FEES 8
42 ACCURACY OF PROPOSALS 8
SECTION II - INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS 10
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SECTION III - INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS 13
1 PURPOSE 13
2 PROPOSAL OPENING DATE 13
3 DELIVERY OF PROPOSALS 13
4 COPIES OF PROPOSAL DOCUMENT 14
5 LATE PROPOSALS 14
6 PROPOSAL SCHEDULE 14
7 SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS (PASS / FAIL) 14
8 ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW BASED ON (PASS / FAIL) CRITERIA 15
9 CERTIFICATE OF USE (PASS / FAIL) 15
10 BUSINESS TAX RECEIPT (OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE) (PASS / FAIL) 15
11 PROOF INSURANCE (PASS / FAIL) 15
12 W-9 TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER AND CERTIFICATION FORM 15
(PASS / FAIL)
13 LICENSING 15
14 MINORITY PARTICIPATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAM 15
15 REFERENCE CHECK FORM (PASS/FAIL) 16
16 PROPOSAL VALIDITY / WITHDRAWAL OF PROPOSALS 16
SECTION IV - STATEMENT OF WORK 17
1 PURPOSE 17
2 SCOPE OF SERVICES 17
3 EXAMINATION COMPONENTS 17
4 CORE COMPETENCY AREAS 18
5 COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS 18
6 ESTIMATED PARTICIPATION 19
7 FACILITY REQUIREMENTS 19
8 EVALUATION METHOD 19
9 EVALUATION CRITERIA 19
10 REJECTION CRITERIA 20
SECTION V - INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARING PROPOSALS 21
1 GENERAL INFORMATION 21
2 RULES FOR PROPOSALS 21
3 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS / FORMAT 21
SECTION VI - REQUIRED FORMS 23
1 SUMMARY OF REQUIRED FORMS 24
2 CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT 25
3 CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION, ETC. 27
4 DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE FORM 28
5 PUBLIC ENTITY CRIMES AFFIDAVIT 29
6 E-VERIFY AFFIRMATION STATEMENT 32
7 AFFIDAVIT REGARDING THE USE OF COERCION FOR LABOR OR SVCS 33
8 W-9 TAXPAYER FORM 35
9 COST PROPOSAL FORM 36
10 PROPOSER'S CHECKLIST 38
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SECTION I
GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
These documents constitute the complete set of specification requirements and proposal forms.
All proposal sheets and attachments must be executed and submitted in a sealed envelope. DO
NOT INCLUDE MORE THAN ONE PROPOSAL PER ENVELOPE (CLEARLY MARK
PROPOSAL AS "ORIGINAL" AND REQUESTED NUMBER OF COPIES AS "COPY" ON
EACH SET ENCLOSED). The face to the envelope shall contain Proposer's name, return
address, the date and time of proposal opening, the proposal number and title. Proposals not
submitted on the enclosed Proposal Form shall be rejected. By submitting a proposal, the
Proposer agrees to be subject to all terms and conditions specified herein. No exceptions to the
terms and conditions shall be allowed. Proposers shall submit their proposal complete with all
supporting documentation. SUBMITTAL OF A PROPOSAL IN RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR
PROPOSAL CONSTITUTES AN OFFER BY THE PROPOSER. Proposals which do not comply
with the requirements may be rejected at the option of the City.
2. DELAYS
The City, at its sole discretion, may delay the scheduled due dates indicated above if it is to the
advantage of the City to do so. The City will notify proposers of all changes in scheduled due
dates by written addendum.
3. EXECUTION OF PROPOSALS
Proposal must contain a manual signature, in ink, of an authorized representative who has
the legal ability to bind the Proposer in contractual obligations in the space provided on
Proposer/Proposal Acknowledgment cover page and on the Proposal Response Form.
FAILURE TO PROPERLY SIGN SHALL INVALIDATE PROPOSAL, AND IT SHALL NOT BE
CONSIDERED FOR AN AWARD. Proposals must be typed or legibly printed in ink. All corrections
made by Proposer to any part of the proposal document must be initialed in ink. The original
proposal conditions and specifications cannot be changed or altered in any way. Altered
proposals will not be considered. Clarification of proposals submitted shall be in letter form,
signed by proposers and attached to the proposal.
4. NO PROPOSAL
If not submitting a proposal, respond by returning only the Proposer acknowledgment form,
marking it "No Bid," and give the reason in the space provided.
5. PROPOSAL OPENING
Shall be public, at the address, date, and time specified on the proposer Acknowledgment form.
The proposal time must be and shall be scrupulously observed. Under no circumstances shall
proposals delivered after the time specified be considered; such proposals will be returned
unopened. The City will not be responsible for late deliveries or delayed mail. The time/date stamp
clock located in the Purchasing Department shall serve as the official authority to determine
lateness of any proposal. It is the Proposers sole responsibility to assure that his/her proposal is
complete and delivered at the proper time and place of the proposal opening. Proposals, which
for any reason are not so delivered, will not be considered. Offers by facsimile, telegram, or
telephone are not acceptable. A proposal may NOT be altered by the Proposer after opening of
the proposals. Proposal tabulations will be furnished on the City's web site:
https://www.cityoffortpierce.com and Demandstar https://www.demandstar.com.
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6. TAXES
The City is exempt from Federal Excise and State Sales Taxes on direct purchases of tangible
personal property. The City exemption number is on the face of the Purchase Order. If requested,
the Purchasing Director will provide an exemption certificate to the awarded Proposer. Vendors
or contractors doing business with the City shall not be exempt from paying sales tax to their
suppliers for materials to fulfill contractual obligations with the City Tax Exemption Number in
securing such materials. This exemption does not apply to purchases of tangible personal
property in the performance of contracts for the City.
7. DISCOUNTS
Cash discounts for prompt payment shall not be considered in determining the lowest net cost
for proposal evaluation purposes.
8. MISTAKES
A) Proposers are expected to examine the specifications, delivery schedule, proposal
prices, extensions and all instructions pertaining to supplies and services. FAILURE TO
DO SO WILL BE AT PROPOSER'S RISK. In the event of extension error(s), the unit
price will prevail, and the Proposer's total offer will be corrected accordingly.
B) Written amounts shall take precedence over numerical amounts. In the event of addition
error(s), the unit price and extension thereof will prevail, and Proposer's total offer will
be corrected accordingly. Proposals having erasures or corrections must be initialed in
ink by the Proposer.
9. INVOICING AND PAYMENT
Payment for any and all invoice(s) that may arise as a result of a contract or purchase order
issued pursuant to this proposal specification shall minimally meet the following conditions to be
considered as a valid payment request:
a. A timely submission of a properly certified invoice(s), in strict accordance with the price(s) and
delivery elements as stipulated in the contract or purchase order document, and to be
submitted to the Finance Department at the address as stipulated on the Purchase Order.
b. All invoices submitted shall consist of an original and one (1) copy; clearly reference the
subject contract or purchase order number; provide a sufficient salient description to identify
goods or service for which payment is requested; contain date of delivery; proposal number,
original or legible copy of signed delivery receipt including both a manual signature and printed
name of a designated City employee or authorized agent; be clearly marked as "partial",
"complete", or "final" invoice. The City will accept partial deliveries unless otherwise
specified into contract or purchase order document.
c. The invoice shall contain the Proposer's Federal Employer Identification Number (F.E.I.N)
10. DELIVERY
Unless actual date is specified (or if specified delivery cannot be met), show number of days
required to make delivery after receipt of purchase order or contract in space provided. Delivery
time may be the basis for making of award. Delivery shall be during the normal working hours of
the user department, Monday through Friday, unless otherwise specified and incorporated into
contract or purchase order document. Delivery shall be to the location specified in the proposal
specifications
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11. NO ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
No additional terms and conditions included with the proposal response shall be evaluated or
considered. Any and all such additional terms and conditions shall have no force and effect and
are inapplicable to this proposal if submitted either purposely through intent or design, or
inadvertently appearing separately in transmittal letters, specifications, literature, price lists or
warranties. It is understood and agreed that the general and/or any special conditions in these
Proposal Documents are the only conditions applicable to this proposal and the Proposer's
authorized signature on the Proposal Form attests to this.
12. INTERPRETATION
All Proposers shall carefully examine the Proposal Documents. Any ambiguities or
inconsistencies shall be brought to the attention of the City in writing prior to the opening of
Proposals; failure to do so, on the part of the proposer, will constitute an acceptance by the
Proposer of any subsequent decision. Any questions concerning the intent, meaning, and
interpretation of the Proposal Documents shall be requested in writing, and received by the City
at least seven (7) days prior to the Proposal Opening. Inquiries shall be addressed to the attention
of the Contact person as indicated on Page 14. No person is authorized to give oral interpretations
of, or make oral changes to, the proposal. Therefore, oral statements given before the proposal
opening will not be binding. Any interpretation of or changes to the proposal will be made in the
form of a written Addendum to the proposal and will be furnished to all Proposers. Receipt of all
addenda shall be acknowledged by the Proposers by signing and enclosing said addenda with
their proposal. The City will record its responses to inquiries and any supplemental instructions
in the form of a written addendum. The City will send a written addendum to all Proposers who
requested a proposal directly from the City Purchasing Department. All proposers should contact
the City at least seven (7) calendar days before the proposal opening date to ascertain whether
any addendums have been issued. Failure to do so could result in rejection of the proposal as
unresponsive. The City shall not be responsible for providing said addendum to proposers who
receive proposal packages from other sources.
13. ADDENDUMS
Should revisions to the Proposal Documents become necessary, the City will provide a written
addendum to all proposers who received a proposal package from the City Purchasing
Department. Proposers who obtain Proposal Documents from other sources must officially
register with the City Purchasing Department in order to be placed on the mailing list for any
forthcoming addendum or their official communications. Failure to register as a prospective
Proposer may cause your proposal to be rejected as non-responsive if you have failed to submit
a proposal without an addendum acknowledgment for the most current addendum. Previous
addenda are deemed received when a subsequent addendum is acknowledged. It is the
Proposer's responsibility to contact the City in the event that a previous addendum is not
received. Latest addendum shall be signed and returned with the proposal submission as
acknowledgment of addendum.
14. DISPUTES
Any Proposer who disputes the proposal selection or contract award recommendation shall file
such dispute according to the bid protest procedures. These procedures are available upon
request from the City.
15. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
All proposers must disclose with their proposal the name of any officer, director, or agent who is
also an employee of the City. All Proposers must disclose the name of any City employee who
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owns, directly or indirectly, an interest of five percent (5%) or more in the Proposer's firm or any
of its branches.
16. LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
Proposers are required to comply with all provisions of Federal, State, County and local laws and
ordinances, rules and regulations, that are applicable to the items being bid. Lack of knowledge
by the proposer shall in no way be a cause for relief from responsibility or constitute a cognizable
defense against the legal effect thereof.
17. DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE (DFW)
Preference shall be given to business with Drug-Free Work Place (DFW) Programs. Whenever
two or more proposals which are equal with respect to price, quality, and service are received by
the City for the procurement of commodities or contractual services, a proposal received from a
business that completes the attached DFW form certifying that it is a DFW shall be given
preference in the award process.
18. MINORITY/WOMEN OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (MWBE)
Minority/Women Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) indicates a business entity which is owned
and operated by a minority. In this instance, minority group members are citizens of the United
States or lawfully admitted permanent residents who are Black, Hispanics, Women, Native
Americans, Asian-Pacific, Asian-Indian, and eligible others. An MWBE wishing to participate in
the City procurement process may contact the Purchasing Department for information and
assistance.
19. PUBLIC ENTITY CRIMES
No award will be executed with any person or affiliate identified on the Department of
Management Services "convicted vendor" list. This list is defined as consisting of persons and
affiliates who are disqualified from public contracting and purchasing process because they have
been found guilty of a public entity crime. No public entity shall award any contract to, or transact
any business in excess of the threshold amount provided in Section 287.017, Florida Statutes for
Category Two (currently $10,000.00) with any person or affiliated on the "convicted vendor" list
for a period of thirty-six (36) months from the date that person or affiliate was placed on the
"convicted vendor" list unless that person or affiliate has been removed from the list pursuant to
Section 287.133(3)(f) Florida Statutes.
20. AWARD
As the best interest of the City may require, the right is reserved to make award(s) by individual
item, group of items, "All or None", or a combination thereof; with one or more suppliers; to reject
any or all proposals, or waive any minor irregularity or technicality in proposals received, and
may, at its sole discretion, request a rebid. Proposers are cautioned to make no assumption until
the City has entered into a contract or issued a purchase order.
21. EEO STATEMENT
The City is committed to assuring equal opportunity in the award of contracts and therefore
complies with all laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national
origin, age or sex.
22. CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT AND / OR PURCHASE ORDER
The terms, conditions, and provisions in this Request for Proposals shall be included and
incorporated in any final contract or purchase order. The order of precedence will be Proposal
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Document and response, purchase order or contract, and general law. Any and all legal action
necessary to enforce a contract or purchase order will be interpreted according to the laws of
Florida. The venue shall be Fort Pierce, Florida.
23. GOVERNMENTAL RESTRICTION
In the event that any governmental restrictions are imposed which would necessitate alteration
of the material quality, workmanship or performance of the items offered on this proposal prior to
their delivery, it shall be the responsibility of the Proposer to notify the Purchasing Department at
once, indicating in his/her letter the specific regulation which required an alteration, including any
price adjustments occasioned thereby. The City reserves the right to accept such alteration or to
cancel the contract or purchase order at no further expense to the City.
24. PATENTS AND ROYALTIES
The Proposer, without exemption, shall indemnify and save harmless, the City, its employees
and/or any of its Commission/Board from liability of any nature or kind, including cost and
expenses for or on account of any copyrighted, patented, or unpatented invention, process, or
item manufactured by the Proposer. Further, if such claim is made, or is pending, the Proposer
may, at its option and expense, procure for the City the right to use, replace or modify the item to
render it non-infringing. If none of the alternatives are reasonably available, the City agrees to
return the article on request to the Proposer and receive reimbursement. If the Proposer used
any design, device, or materials covered by letters, patent or copyright, it is mutually agreed and
understood, without exception, that the proposal prices shall include all royalties or cost arising
from the use of such design, device, or materials in any way involved in the work.
25. ADVERTISING
In submitting a proposal, Proposer agrees not to use the results therefrom as a part of any
commercial advertising, without the express written approval, by the appropriate level of authority
within the City.
26. ASSIGNMENT
Any purchase order or contract issued pursuant to this Request for Proposals and the monies
which may become due hereunder are not assignable except with the prior written approval of
the City, through the Purchasing Department.
27. COMPLIANCE WITH OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH (O.S.H.A.)
Proposer certifies that all material, equipment, etc., contained in his/her proposal meets all
applicable O.S.H.A. requirements. Proposer further certifies that, if he/she is the successful
Proposer, and the material, equipment, etc., delivered is subsequently found to be defective in
applicable O.S.H.A. requirement in effect on the date of delivery, all costs necessary to comply
with the requirements shall be borne by the Proposer.
28. FACILITIES
The City reserves the right to inspect Proposer's facilities at any reasonable time, during normal
working hours, with prior notice to determine that Proposer has a bona fide place of business,
and is a responsible Proposer.
29. REPRESENTATION
A Proposer must have at the time of proposal opening, a manufacturing plant in operation, or be
a fully authorized agent or representative of the product proposal, and capable of producing or
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providing the items proposal, and so certify upon request.
30. DISQUALIFICATION OF PROPOSER
More than one proposal from an individual, firm, partnership, corporation, or association under
the same or different names will not be considered. Reasonable grounds for believing that a
Proposer is involved in more than one proposal submittal will be cause for rejection of all
proposals in which such proposers are believed to be involved. Any or all proposals will be
rejected if there is reason to believe that collusion exists between Proposer's proposal
submissions in which the prices obviously are unbalanced will be subject to rejection.
31. ADJUSTMENTS / CHANGES / DEVIATIONS
No adjustments, changes or deviations shall be accepted on any item unless conditions or
specifications of a expressly so provide. Any other adjustments, changes or deviations shall
require prior written approval, and shall be binding ONLY if issued by the City's Purchasing
Department. The Proposer shall bear sole responsibility for any and all costs of claims arising
from any adjustments, changes or deviations not properly executed as required herein.
32. INSURANCE
The awarded Proposer(s) shall maintain insurance coverage reflecting the minimum amounts
and conditions specified in the attached specifications or the Special Terms and Conditions. In
the event the proposer is a governmental entity or a self-insured organization, different
requirements may apply. Misrepresentation of any material fact, whether intentional or not,
regarding the Proposer's insurance coverage, policies or capabilities may be grounds for
rejection of the proposal and rescission of any ensuing contract.
33. PUBLIC RECORDS
Sealed bids, proposals, or replies received by an agency pursuant to a competitive solicitation
are exempt from 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution until such time as the
agency provides notice of an intended decision or until 30 days after opening the bids, proposals,
or final replies, whichever is earlier.
34. PROPOSAL PREPARATION COSTS
Neither the City nor its representatives shall be liable for any expenses incurred in connection
with preparation of a response to this Request for Proposals. Proposers should prepare their
proposals simply and economically, providing all information and prices as required.
35. COOPERATIVE PURCHASING
Any governmental purchasing authority may participate in this purchase for services and
commodities from this successful award.
36. CANCELLATION / REJECTION OF PROPOSALS
This request may be cancelled and any response, bid or proposal may be rejected in whole or in
part at any time for good cause when in the best interest of the City of Fort Pierce. The City
reserves the rights pursuant to Section 2-439 (a)(7) of the City Code to accept all or any part of
the submittal and to increase or decrease quantities to meet additional or reduced requirements
of the City. Any sole response received by the submission date may or may not be rejected by
the City depending on the available competition and the current needs of the CITY. Reasons for
rejection shall be provided upon request by unsuccessful proposers or offerors.
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37. REGISTRATION WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE
In accordance with Florida Statute 607.0505, each corporation, foreign corporation, or alien
business organization that transacts business in this state shall have and continuously maintain
in this state a registered office and a registered agent and shall file with the Department of State.
The awarded Proposer shall be registered with the Florida Department of State, Division of
Corporations.
38. ADDITIONAL RESERVED RIGHTS
a. To be responsive, a proposer shall submit qualifications which conform in all material respects
to the requirements set forth in the bid/proposal document. To be a responsible proposer, the
proposer shall have the capability in all respects to fulfil fully the contract requirements, and
the tenacity, perseverance, experience, integrity, reliability, capacity, facilities, equipment, and
credit which will assure good faith performance. The City reserves the right to conduct such
an investigation, as it deems necessary to determine the ability of any proposer to deliver the
goods or service requested. This information may be obtained from the proposer or any
credible source. All information requests will be done through the Purchasing Division. Such
information may include but shall not be limited to current financial statements, verification of
availability of equipment and personnel, and past performance records. The City may
disqualify a proposer from being awarded a City contract if the Purchasing Manager
determines after an investigation that the proposer is "not responsible," based on a poor
performance record with the City, a lack of adequate equipment and personnel, insufficient
financial wherewithal, or other factors that indicate the proposer is not capable of performing
the contract.
b. Unless otherwise stated in this proposal specification, any contracts resulting from this
Request for Proposals are non-exclusive. The City reserves the right, in its sole opinion, to
purchase goods or services listed in this RFP through the State of Florida Contracts,
cooperatives, other current government contracts, and non-profit contracts as provided in the
City of Fort Pierce Procurement Code. The City reserves the rights to solicit separate
requirements that are a portion of a larger contract as a whole. Additionally, at the City's sole
option, additional contracts may be entered into as a result of such situations as unusual
volumes, time/delivery requirements, special requirements, other brands, lease, project
specific requirements, or similar situations.
c. If any contract awarded as a result of this RFP is terminated, the City reserves the right to go
to the next lowest responsive proposer with the balance of the contract, unless otherwise
stated in the RFP specification.
39. APPLICABLE LAWS
Proposers must be authorized to transact business in the State of Florida. Copy of the
Registration Certificate and information should be submitted with proposal but is not required.
Registration must be completed before a contract can be signed. Applicable provisions of all
federal, state, county and local laws and of all ordinances, rules and regulations shall govern
development submittal and evaluation of all proposals received in response hereto and shall
govern any and all claims and disputes which may arise between person(s) submitting a proposal
response hereto and the City of Fort Pierce, by and through its officers, employees and authorized
representatives, or any other person, natural or otherwise and lack of knowledge by any proposer
shall not constitute a cognizable defense against the legal effect thereof. This includes revisions
as amended thereof. Any involvement with the City of Fort Pierce shall be in accordance with but
not limited to the following:
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