224-22 RFQ-ED Arborists.pdf

TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE 3.4 Submission Evaluation When the Township is in need of a particular service, the selection will be the most advantageous submission based on all of the evaluation factors set forth in this RFQ. Each submission must satisfy the objectives and requirements detailed in this RFQ. The successful respondent shall be determined by an evaluation of the total content of the qualifications submitted. The Township reserves the right to: Not select any of the submissions or select only portions of a particular Respondent's qualifications for further consideration (however Respondents may specify portions of proposal that they consider “bundled”). Award a contract for the requested services at any time within the 12 month time period or through December 31, 2022 whichever is sooner after review of the qualifications and approval by Township Council through resolution. Every submission shall be valid through this time period. 3.5 Submission Limitations This RFQ is not intended to be an offer, arder, or contract and should not be regarded as such, nor shall any obligation or liability be imposed on the Township by issuance of this RFQ. The Township reserves the right to refuse any submission. 3.6 Use of information Any specifications, drawings, sketches, models, samples, data, computer programs, documentation, technical or business information and the like, furnished or disclosed by the Township to the Respondent in connection with this RFQ, shall remain the property of the Township. When in tangible form, all copies of such information shall be returned to the Township upon request, Unless such information was previously known to the Respondent, free of any obligation to keep it confidential, or has been or is subsequently made public by the Township or a third party, it shall be held in confidence by the Respondent, shall be used only for the purposes of this RFQ and shall not be used for other purposes except upon such terms and conditions as may be mutually agreed upon in writing. 3.7 General Terms and Conditions The Township reserves the right to reject any or all submissions, if necessary, or waive any informality in the submission. In case of failure by the successful Respondent, the Township may procure the articles or services fram other sources, deduct the cost of the replacement from money due the Respondent under the

ion. In case of failure by the successful Respondent, the Township may procure the articles or services fram other sources, deduct the cost of the replacement from money due the Respondent under the contract and hold the Respondent responsible for any excess cost. Page | 10