SECTION III VENDOR INFORMATION The objective of the Vendor Information section of this RFP is to provide Vendors with information required to respond to the RFP successfully. Interchangeable Designations The and are referenced throughout this RFP. Generally, terms “Vendor” “Contractor” references to the are used in conjunction with the proposing organization and “Vendor” procurement process leading up to the final RFP selection and award. The term denotes the role assumed, post-award, by the winning Vendor. “Contractor” Additionally, the terms of or may be used “State Mississippi,” “State” “ITS” interchangeably throughout this RFP to denote the political entity issuing the RFP and requesting responses from Vendors throughout these specifications. References to a specific agency, institution or other political entity represent the client or customer on whose behalf ITS is issuing the RFP. Responsibility to Examine RFP Vendor’s Vendors must examine all documents, forms, specifications, standard provisions, and instructions. Proposal as Property of State All written proposal material becomes the property of the State of Mississippi. Written Amendment to RFP Any interpretation of an RFP will be made by written amendment only. The State ITS will not be responsible for any other explanation of this RFP. A copy of any amendment will be posted on the website, together with the associated RFP specification. ITS Vendors are required to check the ITS website periodically for RFP amendments before the proposal opening date at: Any and all amendments will be posted no later than noon, seven days prior to the proposal opening date listed on the cover page of this RFP. If you are unable to access the ITS website, you may contact the ITS technology consultant listed on page one of this RFP and request a copy. Oral Communications Not Binding Only transactions which are in writing from ITS may be considered official. No negotiations, decisions, or actions shall be executed by any Vendor as a result of any discussions with any State employee. Responsibility for Delivery Vendor’s Vendors must ensure, through reasonable and sufficient follow-up, proper compliance with, and fulfillment of all schedules and deliverables specified within the body of this RFP. The State will not be responsible for the failure of any delivery medium for submission of information to or from the Vendor, including but not limited to, public and private carriers, U.S. mail, Internet Service Providers, facsimile, or e-mail.
SECTION III VENDOR INFORMATION The objective of the Vendor Information section of this RFP is to provide Vendors with information required to respond to the RFP successfully. Interchangeable Designations The terms “Vendor” and “Contractor” are referenced throughout this RFP. Generally, references to the “Vendor” are used in conjunction with the proposing organization and procurement process leading up to the final RFP selection and award. The term “Contractor” denotes the role assumed, post-award, by the winning Vendor. Additionally, the terms “State of Mississippi,” “State” or “ITS” may be used interchangeably throughout this RFP to denote the political entity issuing the RFP and requesting responses from Vendors throughout these specifications. References to a specific agency, institution or other political entity represent the client or customer on whose behalf ITS is issuing the RFP. Vendor’s Responsibility to Examine RFP Vendors must examine all documents, forms, specifications, standard provisions, and instructions. Proposal as Property of State All written proposal material becomes the property of the State of Mississippi. Written Amendment to RFP Any interpretation of an ITS RFP will be made by written amendment only. The State will not be responsible for any other explanation of this RFP. A copy of any amendment will be posted on the ITS website, together with the associated RFP specification. Vendors are required to check the ITS website periodically for RFP amendments before the proposal opening date at: Any and all amendments will be posted no later than noon, seven days prior to the proposal opening date listed on the cover page of this RFP. If you are unable to access the ITS website, you may contact the ITS technology consultant listed on page one of this RFP and request a copy. Oral Communications Not Binding Only transactions which are in writing from ITS may be considered official. No negotiations, decisions, or actions shall be executed by any Vendor as a result of any discussions with any State employee. Vendor’s Responsibility for Delivery Vendors must ensure, through reasonable and sufficient follow-up, proper compliance with, and fulfillment of all schedules and deliverables specified within the body of this RFP. The State will not be responsible for the failure of any delivery medium for submission of information to or from the Vendor, including but not limited to, public and private carriers, U.S. mail, Internet Service Providers, facsimile, or e-mail.
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