Associated Protroleum Products, Inc. for Motor Fuel - 060115

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pfi �ll� is -k\(�k � t� }s c;a�ecl ge+roleu,� B. DETAIaLEiIISPE �s IFIC�ATIONS Qf mod} 1. General The Contractor will provide and deliver Motor Fuel delivered to County -owned bulk -fuel dispensing infrastructure for use by various County departments. All specified requirements are minimum requirements unless stated otherwise. If Bidder takes exception to the provisions of the Bid Documents, Jefferson County may reject the Bid as non - responsive in the event that the Manager, in his or her sole opinion, determines such exception(s) to be material exceptions(s). The Department of Central Services, Fleet Services Division, reserves the right to reject any and all Bids and to accept the Bid deemed most advantageous to Jefferson County and to waive all informalities in the Bidding. The Contractor must provide quotes on the Proposal Page for the following Bid Lines. Bid Line pricing must be a non- negative value. Quotes showing a credit or "no charge" will be assigned a price value of $0 for canvassing and contract award purposes. All Additional Items must be designed and constructed for use with the unit as specified and be furnished complete with all necessary peripheral items required for proper /safe operation. The exact locations and mounting methods of all aftermarket equipment specified as an additional item are subject to approval by the Fleet Services Division prior to installation. Please attach all required documentation to proposal. 2. Basis of Award Jefferson County reserves the right to award contract(s), based on the lowest total bid price to the responsive and responsible bidder meeting the terms and conditions of the specification. Bidders must quote all Bid Lines. Bids submitted to the contrary will be considered incomplete and, as a result, may be rejected. The Contractor's bid pricing must incorporate any /all peripheral costs including, but not limited to the costs of the vehicles /equipment, delivery/transportation charges, taxes, insurance, training, fluids, warranties, profit and/or overhead, etc., required by the specifications. Jefferson County reserves the right to award a contract, or reject any /all bids, when in the opinion of Jefferson County the best interests of the County would be served thereby. 3. Contract Term The Contract Term for this Contract will be sixty months, unless terminated earlier pursuant to Section B.19 (Early Termination) or other provisions. The County will establish the start and expiration dates at the time of formal award and release of this contract. 4. Estimated Quantities Any quantities shown on the Proposal Pages represent estimated usage and as such are for bid canvassing purposes only and do not bind the County to purchase the quantity listed there. The County reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities ordered. Nothing herein will be construed as intent on the part of the County to procure any goods or services beyond those determined by the County to be necessary to meet its needs. The County will only be obligated to order and pay for such quantities as are from time to time ordered, performed and accepted on Blanket Releases or Work Orders issued directly by the Fleet Services Division. 5. Price Adjustments No price adjustments to the Contractor's proposed markup or cost per mile for alternate delivery locations will be considered during the contract term. 6. Cost Mitigation Strategies The County reserves the right to employ various cost mitigation strategies (i.e. hedging) in acquiring fuel from the Contractor. These strategies may include but are not limited to futures contracts, swap transactions, option contracts, MOTOR FUEL, PAGE 5 OF 24