DOTD Asphaltic Mixture f/Hot Application

RESPONSES WILL BE
PUBLICLY OPENED
08/12/2026
STATE OF LOUISIANA
10:00 AM CST
INVITATION TO BID
SUBMIT NON-ELECTRONIC RESPONSE TO:
PO BOX 94245
RFx Number: 3000026520
Version: 1
Buyer: CURTIS LOWE
Vendor No.:___________________
Buyer Phone: 225-379-1410
Solicitation: 3000026520
E-Mail: curtis.lowe@la.gov
Opening Date: 08/12/2026
Scheduled Begin Date: 09/01/2026
Scheduled End Date: 02/28/2027
T-Number:
Vendor Name and Address: (to be completed by Vendor)
QUESTIONS TO BE COMPLETED BY VENDOR Required
1.______ Delivery will be made this number of days After Receipt of Order (ARO) NO
2.______ %discount for payment made within 30 days. Discounts for payment made in less than NO
30 days, of less than 1%, or applicable to an indefinite quantity contract will be accepted
but will not be an award consideration.
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Name of Solicitation: DOTD Asphaltic Mixture f/Hot Application
RFx text:
THIS IS A REQUEST FOR SEALED BIDS ONLY. This is not an order. Please note the RFx number
and bid opening date on the outside of your bid envelope.
See attached Bid Submission Instructions for full details. Please submit your bid(s) before the stated
bid opening date and time. Bids received after the set opening date and time will be rejected.
Contract to furnish labor, materials, and services required to produce Asphaltic Mixture for Hot
Application, which is acceptable to the Department of Transportation and Development. Contract is for
a period of six (6) months beginning September 1, 2026 through February 28, 2027.
Please print all attachments to ensure all documents related to the RFx are reviewed prior to bidding.
Attached is a copy of:
VENDOR TELEPHONE NUMBER: TITLE DATE
EMAIL ADDRESS:
Signature of Authorized Bidder Name of Bidder
(Typed or printed)

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* Approved Materials List: Aggregates
* Approved Materials List: Asphaltic Materials
* MS Spec 164-002, Revised 1/28/2026 - Asphaltic Mixtures for Hot Application
* MS Spec 164-004, Revised 1/28/2026 - Polymer Modified Asphaltic Materials
* Co-op Agreement
* Bid Submission Instructions
PRE-QUALIFICATION:
Bidder's plant for supplying Asphaltic Mixture for Hot Application must be certified by the Department
prior to award. After award of the contract, it will be the responsibility of each District to make sure the
bidder's plant is still certified before material is picked up at various plant locations throughout the life
of the contract.
GUARANTEE AND LIABILITY:
The contractor agrees to guarantee the following:
1. The supplies delivered are free from defects in design and construction.
2. The supplies are the manufacturer's standard design and construction and that no changes or
substitutions have been made in the items listed in contract.
The contractor holds and saves the State, its officers, agents, and employees harmless from liability of
any kind, from any claims, suites, costs, or penalties for infringement or use of licensed or patented
products including cost and expenses on account of any patented or unpatented invention, articles,
devices or appliances manufactured or used in the performance of this contract, including use by the
government.
The contractor agrees to replace, at no cost to the Department, all defective materials or supplies
delivered under the contract. All transportation charges covering return and replacement shall be paid
by the contractor.
Any material that fails to conform to any part of the specifications shall result in rejection of the
material supplied, whether said failure is noted upon delivery, during testing, or in the field at an
installation site.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Please note quantity is designated as "1" to show price per ton.
This is not an order to deliver. No specific quantities are given or guaranteed. Material will be ordered
as needed. The Department reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities at the same prices,
terms and conditions for the life of the contract.
The successful bidder must supply at bid price quantities as ordered whether the total of such
quantities are more or less than the quantities shown on the solicitation.
Both regular and polymer modified asphaltic mixture will be available for use by the Department. It will
be at each District Administrator's discretion as to which product to purchase.
Bid only lines of interest to you.
Please list plant location(s) and the associated Producer/Supplier Code for each line item you are
bidding. Note: The "Producer/Supplier Code" is the plant certification code and will begin with "APS"
followed by an eight-digit number.
LINE ITEMS 1-5 ARE REGULAR MIX
LINE ITEMS 6 - 10 ARE PG70-22M
LINE ITEMS 11 - 15 ARE PG76-22M

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For Example: IF YOU HAVE ONLY ONE PLANT LOCATION AND ARE BIDDING REGULAR,
PG70-22M AND PG76-22M YOU WOULD BEGIN WITH:
Line Item 1 for Regular Mix with Plant Location and Producer/Supplier Code.
Line Item 6 for PG70-22M with Plant Location and Producer/Supplier Code.
Line Item 11 for PG76-22M with Plant Location and Producer/Supplier Code.
IF YOU HAVE MORE THAN ONE PLANT LOCATION, CONTINUE WITH LINE ITEM 2 FOR
REGULAR, LINE ITEM 7 FOR PG70-22M AND LINE ITEM 12 FOR PG76-22M.
Unit price bid must not exceed two (2) digits to right of decimal. Unit price submitted beyond two (2)
digits will be rounded off to the nearest second digit.
Prices quoted shall include all costs incidental to any license or patent that may be held by any
company processing the materials bid on.
Must be bid in correct unit of measure shown to be considered for award. Quote submitted in any
other unit of measure will not be considered.
All Asphaltic Mixture for Hot Application shall be sampled and accepted in accordance with the
standard method of sampling asphaltic materials as outlined in the Department's Sampling Manual.
Low bidder(s) may be required to furnish samples for testing at no cost to the Department.
BASIS OF AWARD:
The contract for furnishing Asphaltic Mixture for Hot Application herein specified for the period
indicated shall be awarded to the bidder(s) offering Asphaltic Mixture for Hot Application at plants
which have been certified by the Department prior to award and complying with all details of this
solicitation as determined by the DOTD Procurement Director.
Note: It will be up to the District Administrator to select a certified plant closest to the jobsite based
upon the unit price bid and the current mileage factor. Mileage will be computed on the basis of $0.15
per mile for the first 41 miles, then $0.75 per mile thereafter.
Aggregates must be from an approved source listed on Approved Materials List: Aggregates.
Polymer Modified Asphalt PG70-22M and PG76-22M material must be from an approved source listed
on Approved Materials List: Asphaltic Materials.
Plants which are established and certified during the life of the contract may be considered for
supplemental award based on factors which are advantageous to the Department of Transportation
and Development. The decision will be based on the best interest of the Department as determined
by the DOTD Procurement Director. Awards will not be made if plant is within a radius of ten (10)
miles of a plant location which was awarded at the original contract award.
Discounts will be accepted but will not be considered in determining low bidder.
MATERIAL AVAILABILITY:
The successful bidder(s) will be required to have on hand or immediately available an adequate supply
of Asphaltic Mixture for Hot Application in order to meet the Department's requirements, as ordered,
where ordered, during the life of the contract.
It will be the responsibility of the contractor to give the District Administrator a forty-eight (48) hour
notice as to when the plant will be out of operation and/or in the event that the plant is shut down
permanently.

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PURCHASE ORDERS:
Purchase orders will be issued by the Department. Each Purchase order will state an actual or
estimated quantity that is required and all other pertinent data necessary for the contractor. In no
event shall material be supplied without proper authorization.
INVOICES:
At the time of pick-up, the contractor is to make a receipt on his own form showing complete
description, the exact quantity supplied, unit price and extension. Such receipt must make reference
to the Purchase Order Number.
Upon acceptance by the Department, the contractor shall bill the Department by means of an invoice
and such invoice shall make reference to the Purchase Order Number on which material was
supplied.
Invoices shall be submitted by the contractor directly to the address shown on the Purchase Order.
Invoice price must agree with contract price.
Invoices will be paid by the Department within the discount period or within thirty (30) calendar days
from receipt of correct invoice. If contractor proposes a discount, discount period will start from receipt
of correct invoice.
PAYMENT:
In an effort to increase efficiencies and effectiveness as well as be strategic in utilizing technology and
resources, DOTD strongly encourages vendors to participate in accepting Electronic Funds Transfer
(EFT) payments.
EFT payments are sent from the State's bank directly to the payee's bank each weekday. The only
requirement is that you have an active checking or savings account at a financial institution that can
accept Automated Clearing House (ACH) credit files and remittance information electronically.
Additional information is available at https://www.doa.la.gov/doa/osrap/vendor-information/
TERMINATION OF CONTRACT:
The Department reserves the right to immediately terminate this contract prior to the end of the
contract period for unsatisfactory performance, unsatisfactory delivery, unsatisfactory service, failure
to meet specifications, misrepresentation by the contractor, fraud, collusion, conspiracy, or other
unlawful means of obtaining any contract with the State, conflict of contract provisions with
constitutional or statutory provisions of State or Federal Law, and/or any breach of contract.
The Department reserves the right to terminate this contract prior to the end of the contract period
upon giving a thirty (30) day written notice to the contractor if it is considered in the best interest of the
Department.
Successful contractor may request cancellation of this contract upon giving a thirty (30) day written
notice to the DOTD Procurement Director.
All orders supplied in accordance with the specifications, terms and conditions of the contract prior to
the effective date of any termination shall be paid for by the Department in accordance with the terms
of the contract, whereupon all obligations of both parties to the contract shall cease.
Guarantees shall apply to all items delivered prior to termination.
BIDDERS CERTIFICATION OF EEOC AND ADA COMPLIANCE:
The Department of Transportation and Development and the State of Louisiana is an equal
opportunity employer and looks to its contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers to take

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affirmative action to affect this commitment in its operations.
The contractor agrees to abide by the requirements of the following as applicable: Titles VI and VII of
the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972, as
amended; Federal Executive Order 11246, as amended; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,
as amended; the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended; Title IX
of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Fair Housing Act of
1968, as amended; the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended; and Title II of the
Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008.
The contractor agrees not to discriminate in its employment practices, and shall render services under
this contract without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, genetic
information, political affiliation or disabilities.
Any act of discrimination committed by contractor, or failure to comply with these statutory obligations
when applicable shall be grounds for termination of this contract.
Bidder agrees to keep informed of and comply with all Federal, State and local laws, ordinances and
regulations which affect his employees or prospective employees.
VENDOR REGISTRATION:
Vendor registration should be completed in LaPac prior to bid submission. This only applies to those
vendors that have not registered in LaPac.
Vendor registration must be completed prior to award.
Receipt of a solicitation or award cannot be relied upon as an assurance of receiving future
solicitations. In order to receive e-mail notification of solicitations/awards from this office, you must
enroll in the proper category on LaPac at the following web site:
https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/osp/lapac/pubMain.cfm
Bidders who are a Louisiana or foreign LLC or corporation should be appropriately registered with the
Louisiana Secretary of State. Website: www.sos.la.gov/Phone 225-925-4704.

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LINE Description Quantity Unit Unit Extended
Price Amount
1 Product ID: 11505 Product Category:30121500 1 TON __________ ________________
ASPHALTIC MIXTURE,F/HOT APPL,REGULAR
REGULAR HOT MIX MUST MEET THE
REQUIREMENTS OF DOTD MS
SPEC 164-002, REVISED 7/16/2020 AND USE
APPROVED
PRODUCTS FROM THE APPROVED MATERIALS LIST
(AML) FOR
AGGREGATES AND THE APPROVED MATERIALS LIST
(AML) FOR
ASPHALTIC MATERIAL
2 Product ID: 11505 Product Category:30121500 1 TON __________ ________________
ASPHALTIC MIXTURE,F/HOT APPL,REGULAR
REGULAR HOT MIX MUST MEET THE
REQUIREMENTS OF DOTD MS
SPEC 164-002, REVISED 7/16/2020 AND USE
APPROVED
PRODUCTS FROM THE APPROVED MATERIALS LIST
(AML) FOR
AGGREGATES AND THE APPROVED MATERIALS LIST
(AML) FOR
ASPHALTIC MATERIAL
3 Product ID: 11505 Product Category:30121500 1 TON __________ ________________
ASPHALTIC MIXTURE,F/HOT APPL,REGULAR
REGULAR HOT MIX MUST MEET THE
REQUIREMENTS OF DOTD MS
SPEC 164-002, REVISED 7/16/2020 AND USE
APPROVED
PRODUCTS FROM THE APPROVED MATERIALS LIST
(AML) FOR
AGGREGATES AND THE APPROVED MATERIALS LIST
(AML) FOR
ASPHALTIC MATERIAL
4 Product ID: 11505 Product Category:30121500 1 TON __________ ________________
ASPHALTIC MIXTURE,F/HOT APPL,REGULAR
REGULAR HOT MIX MUST MEET THE
REQUIREMENTS OF DOTD MS
SPEC 164-002, REVISED 7/16/2020 AND USE
APPROVED
PRODUCTS FROM THE APPROVED MATERIALS LIST
(AML) FOR
AGGREGATES AND THE APPROVED MATERIALS LIST
(AML) FOR

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LINE Description Quantity Unit Unit Extended
Price Amount
ASPHALTIC MATERIAL
5 Product ID: 11505 Product Category:30121500 1 TON __________ ________________
ASPHALTIC MIXTURE,F/HOT APPL,REGULAR
REGULAR HOT MIX MUST MEET THE
REQUIREMENTS OF DOTD MS
SPEC 164-002, REVISED 7/16/2020 AND USE
APPROVED
PRODUCTS FROM THE APPROVED MATERIALS LIST
(AML) FOR
AGGREGATES AND THE APPROVED MATERIALS LIST
(AML) FOR
ASPHALTIC MATERIAL
6 Product ID: 11506 Product Category:30121500 1 TON __________ ________________
ASPHALTIC MIXTURE,F/HOT APPL,PG70-22M
POLYMER MODIFIED HOT MIX MUST MEET THE
REQUIREMENTS OF
DOTD MS SPEC 164- 004, REVISED 12/20/2017 AND
USE
APPROVED PRODUCTS FROM THE APPROVED
MATERIALS LIST
(AML) FOR AGGREGATES AND THE APPROVED
MATERIALS LIST
(AML) FOR ASPHALTIC MATERIAL
7 Product ID: 11506 Product Category:30121500 1 TON __________ ________________
ASPHALTIC MIXTURE,F/HOT APPL,PG70-22M
POLYMER MODIFIED HOT MIX MUST MEET THE
REQUIREMENTS OF
DOTD MS SPEC 164- 004, REVISED 12/20/2017 AND
USE
APPROVED PRODUCTS FROM THE APPROVED
MATERIALS LIST
(AML) FOR AGGREGATES AND THE APPROVED
MATERIALS LIST
(AML) FOR ASPHALTIC MATERIAL
8 Product ID: 11506 Product Category:30121500 1 TON __________ ________________
ASPHALTIC MIXTURE,F/HOT APPL,PG70-22M
POLYMER MODIFIED HOT MIX MUST MEET THE
REQUIREMENTS OF
DOTD MS SPEC 164- 004, REVISED 12/20/2017 AND
USE
APPROVED PRODUCTS FROM THE APPROVED
MATERIALS LIST

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LINE Description Quantity Unit Unit Extended
Price Amount
(AML) FOR AGGREGATES AND THE APPROVED
MATERIALS LIST
(AML) FOR ASPHALTIC MATERIAL
9 Product ID: 11506 Product Category:30121500 1 TON __________ ________________
ASPHALTIC MIXTURE,F/HOT APPL,PG70-22M
POLYMER MODIFIED HOT MIX MUST MEET THE
REQUIREMENTS OF
DOTD MS SPEC 164- 004, REVISED 12/20/2017 AND
USE
APPROVED PRODUCTS FROM THE APPROVED
MATERIALS LIST
(AML) FOR AGGREGATES AND THE APPROVED
MATERIALS LIST
(AML) FOR ASPHALTIC MATERIAL
10 Product ID: 11506 Product Category:30121500 1 TON __________ ________________
ASPHALTIC MIXTURE,F/HOT APPL,PG70-22M
POLYMER MODIFIED HOT MIX MUST MEET THE
REQUIREMENTS OF
DOTD MS SPEC 164- 004, REVISED 12/20/2017 AND
USE
APPROVED PRODUCTS FROM THE APPROVED
MATERIALS LIST
(AML) FOR AGGREGATES AND THE APPROVED
MATERIALS LIST
(AML) FOR ASPHALTIC MATERIAL
11 Product ID: 11507 Product Category:30121500 1 TON __________ ________________
ASPHALTIC MIXTURE,F/HOT APPL,PG76-22M
POLYMER MODIFIED HOT MIX MUST MEET THE
REQUIREMENTS OF
DOTD MS SPEC 164- 004, REVISED 12/20/2017 AND
USE
APPROVED PRODUCTS FROM THE APPROVED
MATERIALS LIST
(AML) FOR AGGREGATES AND THE APPROVED
MATERIALS LIST
(AML) FOR ASPHALTIC MATERIAL
12 Product ID: 11507 Product Category:30121500 1 TON __________ ________________
ASPHALTIC MIXTURE,F/HOT APPL,PG76-22M
POLYMER MODIFIED HOT MIX MUST MEET THE
REQUIREMENTS OF
DOTD MS SPEC 164- 004, REVISED 12/20/2017 AND
USE

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LINE Description Quantity Unit Unit Extended
Price Amount
APPROVED PRODUCTS FROM THE APPROVED
MATERIALS LIST
(AML) FOR AGGREGATES AND THE APPROVED
MATERIALS LIST
(AML) FOR ASPHALTIC MATERIAL
13 Product ID: 11507 Product Category:30121500 1 TON __________ ________________
ASPHALTIC MIXTURE,F/HOT APPL,PG76-22M
POLYMER MODIFIED HOT MIX MUST MEET THE
REQUIREMENTS OF
DOTD MS SPEC 164- 004, REVISED 12/20/2017 AND
USE
APPROVED PRODUCTS FROM THE APPROVED
MATERIALS LIST
(AML) FOR AGGREGATES AND THE APPROVED
MATERIALS LIST
(AML) FOR ASPHALTIC MATERIAL
14 Product ID: 11507 Product Category:30121500 1 TON __________ ________________
ASPHALTIC MIXTURE,F/HOT APPL,PG76-22M
POLYMER MODIFIED HOT MIX MUST MEET THE
REQUIREMENTS OF
DOTD MS SPEC 164- 004, REVISED 12/20/2017 AND
USE
APPROVED PRODUCTS FROM THE APPROVED
MATERIALS LIST
(AML) FOR AGGREGATES AND THE APPROVED
MATERIALS LIST
(AML) FOR ASPHALTIC MATERIAL
15 Product ID: 11507 Product Category:30121500 1 TON __________ ________________
ASPHALTIC MIXTURE,F/HOT APPL,PG76-22M
POLYMER MODIFIED HOT MIX MUST MEET THE
REQUIREMENTS OF
DOTD MS SPEC 164- 004, REVISED 12/20/2017 AND
USE
APPROVED PRODUCTS FROM THE APPROVED
MATERIALS LIST
(AML) FOR AGGREGATES AND THE APPROVED
MATERIALS LIST
(AML) FOR ASPHALTIC MATERIAL
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INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
1. READ THE ENTIRE BID, INCLUDING ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS.
2. ALL BID PRICES MUST BE TYPED, WRITTEN IN INK OR SUBMITTED ONLINE VIA THE VENDOR PORTAL, WHICHEVER IS APPLICABLE.
ANY CORRECTIONS, ERASURES OR OTHER FORMS OF ALTERATION TO UNIT PRICES SHOULD BE INITIALED BY THE BIDDER.
3. THIS BID IS TO BE MANUALLY SIGNED IN INK OR SUBMITTED ONLINE VIA THE VENDOR PORTAL, WHICHEVER IS APPLICABLE.
4. BID PRICES SHALL INCLUDE DELIVERY OF ALL ITEMS F.O.B. DESTINATION OR AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED. BIDS CONTAINING
"PAYMENT IN ADVANCE" OR "C.O.D" REQUIREMENTS MAY BE REJECTED. PAYMENT IS TO BE MADE WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER RECEIPT
OF PROPERLY EXECUTED INVOICE OR DELIVERY, WHICHEVER IS LATER.
5. AMOUNT OF BID BOND REQUIRED: ADDRESSED IN THE SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION IF APPLICABLE.
6. AMOUNT OF PERFORMANCE BOND, IF REQUIRED: ADDRESSED IN THE SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION.
7. DESIRED DELIVERY: ADDRESSED IN THE SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION.
8. TO ASSURE CONSIDERATION OF YOUR BID, ALL BIDS AND ADDENDA SHOULD BE RETURNED IN AN ENVELOPE OR PACKAGE
CLEARLY MARKED WITH THE BID OPENING DATE AND THE BID NUMBER, OR SUBMITTED ONLINE VIA THE VENDOR PORTAL,
WHICHEVER IS APPLICABLE.
9. BIDS SUBMITTED ARE SUBJECT TO PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
L.R.S. 39:1551-1736; PURCHASING RULES AND REGULATIONS; EXECUTIVE ORDERS; STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS; SPECIAL
TERMS AND CONDITIONS; AND SPECIFICATIONS LISTED IN THIS SOLICITATION.
10. IMPORTANT: BY SIGNING THE BID OR SUBMITTING THE BID ONLINE VIA THE VENDOR PORTAL (WHICHEVER IS APPLICABLE) THE
BIDDER CERTIFIES COMPLIANCE WITH ALL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS, TERMS, CONDITIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND FURTHER
CERTIFIES THAT THIS BID IS MADE WITHOUT COLLUSION OR FRAUD. THIS BID IS TO BE MANUALLY SIGNED IN INK OR SUBMITTED
ONLINE VIA THE VENDOR PORTAL, WHICHEVER IS APPLICABLE, BY A PERSON AUTHORIZED TO BIND THE VENDOR. ALL BID
INFORMATION SHALL BE IN INK, TYPEWRITTEN, OR SUBMITTED ONLINE VIA THE VENDOR PORTAL, WHICHEVER IS APPLICABLE.
11. ADDRESS ALL INQUIRIES AND CORRESPONDENCE TO THE BUYER AT THE PHONE NUMBER AND ADDRESS SHOWN ABOVE.
12. CONFERENCE: ADDRESSED IN THE SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION IF APPLICABLE.
13. BID FORMS
ALL WRITTEN BIDS, UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, MUST BE SUBMITTED ON, AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH, FORMS PROVIDED
AND PROPERLY SIGNED (SEE NO.30). BIDS SUBMITTED IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED:
A. BID SUBMITTED ON PAPER CONTAINS NO SIGNATURE INDICATING INTENT TO BE BOUND;
B. BID FILLED OUT IN PENCIL; AND
C. BID NOT SUBMITTED ON THE STATE'S STANDARD FORMS.
BIDS MUST BE RECEIVED AT THE ADDRESS SPECIFIED IN THE SOLICITATION OR SUBMITTED ONLINE VIA THE VENDOR PORTAL,
WHICHEVER IS APPLICABLE, PRIOR TO BID OPENING TIME IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED. FAX ALTERATIONS, NOT INVOLVING
PRICING, TO BIDS RECEIVED BEFORE BID OPENING TIME WILL BE CONSIDERED PROVIDED BID FORM AND FAXED ALTERATION
HAVE BEEN RECEIVED AND TIME-STAMPED BEFORE BID OPENING. ALTERATIONS TO PRICE MUST BE RECEIVED IN A SEALED
ENVELOPE WITH THE BID NUMBER, OPENING DATE AND TIME DISPLAYED ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE ENVELOPE AND TIME STAMPED
BEFORE BID OPENING OR VIA THE ONLINE VENDOR PORTAL, WHICHEVER IS APPLICABLE. ENTIRE BID SHOULD BE RETURNED,
EXCEPT ITEM PAGES NOT BID.
14. STANDARDS OF QUALITY