GENERAL TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SECTION A - INVITATION TO BIDDERS............................................................................ A-4
SECTION B - INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS .........................................................................B-1
1.0 Defined Terms .........................................................................................B-1
2.0 Copies of Bidding Documents .................................................................B-2
3.0 Examination of Contract Documents and Site.........................................B-3
4.0 Interpretations and Addenda ....................................................................B-4
5.0 Bid Security .............................................................................................B-5
6.0 Contract Time ..........................................................................................B-5
7.0 Liquidated Damages ................................................................................B-6
8.0 Substitute Material and Equipment of "Or-Equal" Items ........................B-6
9.0 Proposal Document Forms.......................................................................B-7
10.0 Preparation and Submission of Bids ........................................................B-7
11.0 Modification and Withdrawal of Bids .....................................................B-8
12.0 Opening of Bids .......................................................................................B-9
13.0 Bids to Remain Open ...............................................................................B-9
14.0 Award of Contract....................................................................................B-9
SECTION C – PROPOSAL FORMS.........................................................................................C-1
Louisiana Uniform Public Works Bid Form........................................................C-1
Unit Price Form....................................................................................................C-2
SECTION D - Successful Bidder Additional Information and Documentation ....................... D-1
15.0 Due Within 10 Days From Opening Of Bid ........................................... D-1
16.0 Due Within 10 Days Of Receipt Of Notice Of Award ........................... D-3
E-Verification Form (Sample) ............................................................................ D-5
Criminal Attestation Affidavit (Sample) ............................................................ D-6
SECTION E- Reserved
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SECTION F - CONTRACT FORM
ARTICLE 1 - Definitions ................................................................................................1
ARTICLE 2 - Scope of Supply .........................................................................................6
ARTICLE 3 - Price............................................................................................................6
ARTICLE 4 - Reserved .....................................................................................................7
ARTICLE 5 - Technical Advisory Services.......................................................................7
ARTICLE 6 - Payments ....................................................................................................8
ARTICLE 7 - Bonds and Statements of Claims................................................................9
ARTICLE 8 - Permitting Obligations ...............................................................................9
ARTICLE 9 - Correspondence..........................................................................................9
ARTICLE 10 - Key Personnel .........................................................................................10
ARTICLE 11 - Title Transfer, Delivery, Risk of Loss. ...................................................11
ARTICLE 12 - Reserved ..................................................................................................12
ARTICLE 13 - Performance Guarantees .........................................................................12
ARTICLE 14 - Reserved ..................................................................................................12
ARTICLE 15 - Reserved ..................................................................................................12
ARTICLE 16 - Observation, Inspection and Factory Testing..........................................12
ARTICLE 17 - Warranty..................................................................................................13
ARTICLE 18 - Reserved ..................................................................................................14
ARTICLE 19 - Compliance with Laws, Codes and Standards. .......................................14
ARTICLE 20 - Hazardous Materials................................................................................14
ARTICLE 21 - Environmental, Safety, and Health Regulations (ES&H) .......................15
ARTICLE 22 - Safety.......................................................................................................15
ARTICLE 23 - Plant Protection and Security ..................................................................16
ARTICLE 24 - Project Management................................................................................16
ARTICLE 25 - Changes ...................................................................................................17
ARTICLE 26 - Excusable Delays ....................................................................................18
ARTICLE 27 - Patents .....................................................................................................19
ARTICLE 28 - General Indemnity...................................................................................20
ARTICLE 29 - Insurance .................................................................................................21
ARTICLE 30 - Suspension...............................................................................................23
ARTICLE 31 - Reserved ..................................................................................................23
ARTICLE 32 - Termination for Cause.............................................................................23
ARTICLE 33 - Reserved ..................................................................................................23
ARTICLE 34 - Proprietary Information...........................................................................23
ARTICLE 35 - Software ..................................................................................................25
ARTICLE 36 - Personal Data Protection .........................................................................26
ARTICLE 38 - Assignment and Change in Control. .......................................................26
ARTICLE 39 - Contract Documents................................................................................26
ARTICLE 40 - Dispute Resolution ..................................................................................27
ARTICLE 41 - Governing Law........................................................................................27
ARTICLE 42 - Effective Date..........................................................................................27
ARTICLE 43 - Acceptance of the Contract .....................................................................27
ARTICLE 44 - Right to Audit Records............................................................................27
ARTICLE 45 - Entire Agreement ....................................................................................28
ARTICLE 46 - Miscellaneous Provisions........................................................................28
ARTICLE 47 - FEMA REQUIREMENTS.................................................................................29
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ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1: Special Provisions
Attachment 2: Technical Specification Package
Attachment 3: Technical Services
Attachment 4: Reserved
Attachment 5: Scheduled Major Component Delivery Date(s)
Attachment 6: Performance Test Specification
Attachment 7: Guarantee Sheet
Attachment 8: Supplier's Document Submittal Schedule
Attachment 9: Liquidated Damages - Performance
Attachment 10: Payment Schedule
Attachment 11: Non-Collusion Affidavit
Attachment 12: Attestations Affidavit
Attachment 13: Certification Regarding Debarment or Suspension
Attachment 14: Certification Regarding Lobbying
SECTION G - CONTRACTOR'S AFFIDAVIT ....................................................................... G-1
SECTION H - PERFORMANCE BOND ................................................................................. H-1
SECTION I - RESERVED
SECTION J – SPECIAL PROVISIONS.....................................................................................J-1
SECTION K – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................... K-1
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