The Bidder should be prepared to accept this RFP for incorporation into a contract resulting from this RFP. Contract negotiations may incorporate some or all of the Bidder’s proposal. It is understood that the proposal will become a part of the official procurement file on this matter without obligation to DRS. The “Best and Final Offer” is an option available to DRS under the RFP process allowing one or more Bidders to submit a best and final offer. Bidders may be contacted asking that they submit their best and final offer. Bidders should not submit a best and final offer unless contacted by DRS. DRS reserves the right to negotiate with the ASB for any type or combination of fee structures. NO OBLIGATION TO CONTRACT This RFP does not obligate the of Washington or DRS to contract for services specified herein. The ASB is advised that the contract is valid and enforceable only if sufficient funds have been appropriated by the state Legislature. Additionally, the contract is subject to any additional restrictions, limitations, or conditions enacted, which may affect the provisions, terms, or funding of the contract. PUBLICITY No informational pamphlets, notices, press releases, research reports, and/or similar public notices concerning this procurement may be released by the ASB without obtaining prior written approval from DRS. RECORDS RETENTION DRS will retain one master copy of each unsuccessful proposal for a period of (3) years following the date of contract execution. DRS will retain the proposal from the successful Bidder for a period of six (6) years following expiration of the contract resulting from this procurement. SITE SECURITY Any contractors on-site must comply in all respects with physical, fire, and other agency security regulations as well as complying with all agency practices, standards, and policies. For example, contractors must use all state resources appropriately as identified in agency and state policies.
The Bidder should be prepared to accept this RFP for incorporation into a contract resulting from this RFP. Contract negotiations may incorporate some or all of the Bidder’s proposal. It is understood that the proposal will become a part of the official procurement file on this matter without obligation to DRS. The “Best and Final Offer” is an option available to DRS under the RFP process allowing one or more Bidders to submit a best and final offer. Bidders may be contacted asking that they submit their best and final offer. Bidders should not submit a best and final offer unless contacted by DRS. DRS reserves the right to negotiate with the ASB for any type or combination of fee structures. NO OBLIGATION TO CONTRACT This RFP does not obligate the of Washington or DRS to contract for services specified herein. The ASB is advised that the contract is valid and enforceable only if sufficient funds have been appropriated by the state Legislature. Additionally, the contract is subject to any additional restrictions, limitations, or conditions enacted, which may affect the provisions, terms, or funding of the contract. PUBLICITY No informational pamphlets, notices, press releases, research reports, and/or similar public notices concerning this procurement may be released by the ASB without obtaining prior written approval from DRS. RECORDS RETENTION DRS will retain one master copy of each unsuccessful proposal for a period of (3) years following the date of contract execution. DRS will retain the proposal from the successful Bidder for a period of six (6) years following expiration of the contract resulting from this procurement. SITE SECURITY Any contractors on-site must comply in all respects with physical, fire, and other agency security regulations as well as complying with all agency practices, standards, and policies. For example, contractors must use all state resources appropriately as identified in agency and state policies.
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