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STATE OF ARKANSAS REQUEST FOR QUOTATION SAMPLE DRAFT 01

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State of Arkansas OFFICE OF STATE PROCUREMENT

1509 West 7th Street, Room 300 Little Rock, AR 72201-4222

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

Bid Number: DRAFT 01 Buyer: Howard Nesmith Commodity: Groceries Bid Opening Date: May Date: Bid Opening Time: MAILING ADDRESS AND BID OPENING LOCATION: Office of State Procurement 1509 West Seventh Street, Room 300 Little Rock, AR 72201-4223 THIS IS A FORMAL SEALED BID. FAXED BIDS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED. BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED BY THE OFFICE OF STATE PROCUREMENT UNTIL THE TIME AND DATE SPECIFIED ABOVE. THE BID ENVELOPE MUST BE SEALED AND SHOULD BE PROPERLY MARKED WITH THE REFERENCED TRACKING NUMBER, DATE, AND HOUR OF BID OPENING AND THE BIDDER’S RETURN ADDRESS. IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO RETURN “NO BIDS”. BID MUST BE SIGNED IN INK. UNSIGNED BID WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. BIDDER COMPANY NAME CONTACT NAME/TITLE (PRINT) ADDRESS SIGNATURE IN INK PHONE# FAX# EMAIL FEDERAL ID OR SS# FAILURE TO PROVIDE TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER MAY RESULT IN BID REJECTION Business Designation (check one): ___ Individual ___ Sole Proprietorship ___ Public Service Corporation ___ Partnership ___ Corporation ___ Government/Nonprofit


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DELIVERY OF BID: Vendors are responsible for delivery of their bid documents to the Office of State Procurement (OSP) prior to the scheduled time for opening of the particular bid. When appropriate, vendors should consult with delivery providers to determine whether the bid documents will be delivered to the OSP office street address prior to the scheduled time for bid opening. Delivery providers, USPS, UPS, FedEx, DHL, deliver mail to our street address, 1509 W. 7th Street, Room 300, Little Rock, AR 72201-4223, on a schedule determined by each individual provider. These providers will deliver to our offices based solely on our street address. NOTICE TO BIDDERS: Bids are posted on the Office of State Procurement(OSP) web site:

www.arkansas.gov/dfa/procurement/pro_index.html The bid worksheet is in Microsoft Excel format only. Prior to the bid opening date, vendors must submit one (1) signed signatory sheet showing vendors company name, address and signature, one (1) electronic version of the bid worksheet on CD or Floppy disc, one (1) hardcopy of each Zone (Zone tabs) the vendor is providing a bid for, one(1) copy of the Disclosure Forms (Disclosure Form tab), and one (1) copy of the vendor’s Equal Opportunity Policy. The hardcopy should be a print out from the electronic version of the worksheet to be submitted by the vendor for this bid solicitation. It is the vendor's responsibility to package and protect the CD or Floppy from being damaged. If the Office of State Procurement requests additional copies, they must be delivered within twenty-four (24) hours from notification of the request. The vendor tabulation workbook pricing document is in Microsoft Excel format. To submit a bid on a particular Zone(s) and line items, fill out all required information on that line item in the pricing workbook. ONLY BIDS THAT ARE SUBMITTED ON A CD OR FLOPPY DISK ALONG WITH THE COMPLETED HARD COPY OF THE BID WILL BE ACCEPTED. FAILURE TO PROVIDE A FLOPPY DISK OR CD WITH BID WILL RESULT IN A REJECTION OF BID. DO NOT ALTER THE WORKBOOK FORMAT IN ANY WAY. ANY ALTERATIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTION OF THE BID. ONLY PROVIDE REQUIRED INFORMATION IN THEIR APPROPRIATE POSITION. SCOPE OF BID: This is a Request for Quotation for Groceries for a two (2) year period. Using agencies are listed; however, an agency not listed may wish to purchase from this contract. If this occurs, the contractor will have the option to sell to that agency at the contract price. The Office of State Procurement objects to and shall not consider any additional terms or conditions submitted by a bidder, including any appearing in documents attached as part of a bidder’s response. In signing and submitting its bid, a bidder agrees that any additional terms or conditions, whether submitted intentionally or inadvertently, shall have no force or effect. Failure to comply with terms and conditions, including those specifying information that must be submitted with a bid, shall be grounds for rejecting a bid.


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ALTERATION OF ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS: The original written or electronic language of the RFQ/RFP shall not be changed or altered except by approved written addendum issued by the Office of State Procurement. This does not eliminate an Offeror from taking exception(s) to these documents, but does clarify that the Offeror cannot change the original document’s written or electronic language. If the Offeror wishes to make exception(s) to any of the original language, it must be submitted by the Offeror in separate written or electronic language in a manner that clearly explains the exception(s). If Offeror’s/Contractor’s submittal is discovered to contain alterations/changes to the original written or electronic documents, the Offeror’s response may be declared as “non-responsible” and the response shall not be considered. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY: In compliance with Act 2157 of 2005, the Office of State Procurement is required to have a copy of the bidder’s Equal Opportunity Policy prior to issuing a contract award. EO Policies may be submitted in electronic format to the following email address: [email protected] or as a hard copy accompanying the bid response. The Office of State Procurement will maintain a file of all vendor EO policies submitted in response to solicitations issued by this office. The submission is a one time requirement but vendors are responsible for providing updates or changes to their respective policies and of supplying EO policies upon request to other state agencies that must also comply with this statue. Vendors that do not have an established EO policy will not be prohibited from receiving a contract award, but are required to submit a written statement to that effect. MINORITY BUSINESS POLICY: It is the policy of the State of Arkansas that minority business enterprises shall have the maximum opportunity to participate in the state purchasing process. Therefore, the State of Arkansas encourages all minority businesses to compete for, win and receive contracts for goods, services, and construction. The state also encourages all companies to subcontract portions of any state contract to minority business enterprises. ACA 1-2-503 “Minority” defined: For terms of Arkansas law, “minority” means black or African American, Hispanic American, American Indian or Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander. Any business claiming minority business status must be registered with the Arkansas Department of Economic Development, Division of Minority Business Enterprise in accordance with Act 1456 of 2003. PAST PERFORMANCE: In accordance with provisions of The State Procurement Law, R7: 19-11-229 Competitive Sealed Bidding – Bid Evaluation paragraph (E)(i) & (ii): a vendor’s past performance with the state may be used in the evaluation of any offer made in response to this solicitation. The past performance should not be greater than three years old and must be supported by written documentation on file in the Office of State Procurement at the time of the bid opening. Documentation may be in the form of either a written or electronic report, VPR; memo, file or any other appropriate authenticated notation of performance to the vendor files.


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ADDENDUMS: Bidders are cautioned to ensure that they have received or obtained and responded to any and all amendments to the bid prior to submission. PRICING: Bid prices must be in US currency and bid must be in English language. Award prices are based on the unit price and are to be no greater than two (2) decimal points. In the event a price is greater that two (2) decimals the price will be rounded to the nearest penny. ANTICIPATION OF AWARD: After complete evaluation of the bid or proposal, the anticipated award will be posted on the OSP website:

http://www.arkansas.gov/dfa/procurement/pro_index.html and/or the legal section of a newspaper of statewide circulation. The purpose of the posting is to establish a specific time in which vendors and agencies are aware of the anticipated award. The bid results will be posted for a period of fourteen (14) days prior to the issuance of any award. Vendors and agencies are cautioned that these are preliminary results only, and no official award will be issued prior to the end of the fourteen day posting period. Accordingly, any reliance on these preliminary results is at the agency’s/vendor’s own risk. The Office of State Procurement reserves the right to waive this policy, the Anticipation to Award, when it is in the best interests of the State. Vendors are responsible for viewing the Anticipation to Award section of the OSP web site at: http://www.arkansas.gov/dfa/procurement/pro_intent.php CONTRACT PERIOD: This is a two (2) year contract, effective July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2008. SUMMARY REPORTS Awarded vendors will be required to report on purchases made by item number, brand, pack/size, quantity, and agencies. This report must be sent to the Office of State Procurement by October 1, 2007 to cover orders placed during the first 12 months of this contract. A second report, covering orders for the second period of this contract, will be required by October 1, 2008, after contract expiration. Both reports should be sent to the attention of Howard Nesmith, Buyer. MANDATORY USAGE This contract is mandatory for the agencies listed in this document and it shall be up to the successful contractors to extend cooperative participation to other state agencies not listed. GENERAL: Bidder must state brand name and pack on applicable items or bid will be rejected. Failure to bid in unit of measure requested may result in rejection of bid. Pack or weight, if different from requested size must be clearly indicated and is subject to approval by using agency.


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QUANTITIES: Quantities represented herein are estimates only for one (1) year and should not be construed as maximum or minimum requirements. Quantities are accurate to the best of our ability, but do not represent a minimum or maximum requirement. User agency population fluctuations may effect the total requirements for each line item. SAMPLES: The State reserves the right to request sample(s) as bid, on any or all items listed in the Request for Quotation. The sample submitted must be the exact item bid, and it must conform to the bid specifications for the specific line item. All samples, if requested, must be sent to the Office of State Procurement within seven (7) working days after notification. They shall be marked with our bid item number and the Nutrition Center code if provided. They shall have the vendor name and product information attached to each sample. All samples shall be submitted at no cost to the State. Samples will be evaluated for consistency, flavor, texture, yield and color. If the sample does not meet specification or found unacceptable, the award will not be made to that bidder. Failure to submit sample upon request may be cause for disqualification for that line item, or for the bid in its entirety. If tested, the vendor will be responsible for the cost of evaluation of test. SPECIFICATIONS: Agency receiving personnel shall check all products when delivered and notify the Office of State Procurement, Attn: Howard Nesmith, Buyer if they do not conform to specifications. Arrangements may be made for a State or Federal Inspector to examine the product to verify nonconformance. Drain weights, minimum weights for the items listed in the proposal shall conform to those specified in the applicable current federal standard for grade for the product. PRIVATE LABEL PRODUCTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED WHEN SPECIFIC BRANDS HAVE BEEN REQUESTED. PACKER BRAND IS NOT ACCEPTABLE AS SPECIFYING BRAND NAME. No distressed or salvaged food will be accepted. All products delivered shall be from the latest season’s pack. All products will be delivered in first-class condition. No damaged cans or bags will be accepted. Damaged packages, i.e., torn, crushed or otherwise exposed to the elements or damaged in a manner so as to lose eye appeal will be refused. Contractor will be responsible for replacement of any item so refused. SHELF LIFE OF FOOD: SIX MONTHS – Powdered milk, dried fruit and vegetables and crackers. ONE YEAR – Canned condensed meat and vegetable soups, canned fruits, fruit juice and canned vegetables, peanut butter, jelly, nuts. All other items must have a 60-day shelf life from the time of delivery. METHOD OF AWARD: Awards will be based on lowest price per ounce or pound. Bidders should bid as near as possible to the package size requested on commercial products. All alternate packaging is subject to agency approval. Bidders must complete all


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pricing requested on the bid. The State reserves the right to make awards by item; to reject any or all Bids and to reject any one or more items or part of the bid. AWARDS WILL BE MADE BY ZONE. WITHIN THE ZONES SOME GROUPING OF ITEMS WILL BE AWARDED “ALL OR NONE” WHERE INDICATED. BIDDER MUST BID BY LINE ITEM OR GROUPING AS INDICATED; BIDS FOR GROUPING OTHER THAN AS SPECIFIED WILL BE REJECTED. TERMINATION OF CONTRACT: In case of breach of contract, the Office of State Procurement reserves the right to terminate the line item in question of the contract. The Office of State Procurement may give the contractor an opportunity to cure the breach or explain how the breach is to be cured. This must be done within seven (7) working days after notification in writing detailing the contractors handling to cure the breach. If the contractor fails to cure the breach, the Office of State Procurement will issue a notice terminating the line item of the contract immediately. AUTHORIZATION FOR SHIPMENT: Purchase order from the using agency will authorize shipment. Orders from the agency shall be placed with the vendor seven (7) days prior to the specified delivery date. PACKAGING/TRANSPORTING: Products delivered shall be processed and packed in accordance with good commercial practice and shall conform to all applicable standards promulgated under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act in effect at time of shipment. Shipping cases shall be plainly marked on one end describing name and brand of product, quantity and weight of cartons. DELIVERY: DELIVERY IS F.O.B. DESTINATION PREPAID FREIGHT – INSIDE DELIVERY, AS SPECIFIED ON AGENCY PURCHASE ORDER TO VARIOUS FOB POINTS AS LISTED IN BID. All transportation expenses will be the responsibility of the contractor. DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS: The contractor shall deliver products in accordance with the contracted delivery times stated herein to the state agency upon receipt of an authorized order. Delivery shall include unloading shipments at the state agency’s dock or other designated unloading site as requested by the state agency. Some agency’s have special limitations as to truck size, delivery dock and material handling capabilities that must be adhered to. Such special instructions will be indicated on the agency’s purchase order. Actual examples of limitations include but are not limited to: Southeast Arkansas Community Corrections, Pine Bluff, AR has no delivery dock; Omega Center, Malvern, AR can not accept trucks larger than 48 foot; Arkansas School for the Blind, Little Rock, AR has no delivery dock, inside delivery location below ground level with very limited usage of elevator.


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“Working days” shall be defined as Monday thru Friday of each week exclusive of all official State holidays. All deliveries must be coordinated with the state agency. Vendors unable to make scheduled deliveries for any reason shall notify recipient agency in advance (preferably 24 hours, if possible) of delivery schedule problems. All purchase orders received on the last day of the contract must be shipped at the contract price. Any item listed herein that is not delivered in a timely manner or when delivered does not conform to the requirements of the purchase order, may be purchased on the open market by the using agency. The contract vendor may be charged for any product cost incurred by the state that is in excess of the contracted price. Damaged packages, i.e., torn, crushed or otherwise exposed to the elements or damaged in a manner so as to lose eye appeal will be refused. Contractor will be responsible for replacement of any item so refused. REIMBURSEMENT FOR DAMAGED (UNUSABLE) PRODUCTS: All returns, such as dented cans, broken cases or unusable product shall be picked up by the vendor within thirty days. After thirty days the agency may discard product. If replacement or credit is not made within thirty (30) days the credit will be deducted from the vendor’s unpaid invoice. PRICE ESCALATION: For the initial contract all prices quoted shall be firm through December 31, 2006. As an alternative to the provisions in Item #4 “PRICES” of the RFQ/RFP Standard Terms and Conditions, an opportunity for item(s) price escalation will be allowed during the term of contract. It should be noted that item(s) price decrease will be accepted at any time during the contract period. During the term of this contract the opportunity for item(s) price increases will be made available once every 6 months. The vendor must submit a written request for price increases during the time frame as outlined below for their effectiveness date to the Office of State Procurement, Attn: Howard Nesmith, Buyer. For price changes effective January 1, 2007 through June 30, 2007 requests must be submitted between December 1, 2006 through December 15, 2006. For price changes effective July 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007 requests must be submitted between June 1, 2007 through June 15, 2007. For price changes effective January 1, 2008 through June 30, 2008 requests must be submitted between December 1, 2007 through December 15, 2007. Price increase requests shall be supported by commodity price index documentation from an independent and industry accepted market report. The Producer Price Index, the Food Institute Report and Supply and Market Report, among others, are recognized as acceptable price index sources. Commodity


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pricing and futures can also be used when documentation includes the bid opening date as a base period. A price increase from your supplier alone is not sufficient documentation. In the event of a State or National Emergency, Natural Disaster or Weather Phenomenon price increase requests supported as above or by State or Federal Executive Order will be considered. Note: Vendors shall not delay or stop deliveries pending price change approval. Price changes will be effective on items with an order date after the effectiveness date. The order date is the date of the State issued purchase order to the vendor. Items that have an order date prior to the newest effectiveness date will be invoiced at the current effective price on the date of the purchase order regardless of when delivery is accepted. The State reserves the right to reject any price adjustment request within 30 days of the request. No further requests for item price increase adjustment shall be considered. If the price change is not acceptable due to any reason, price will then be negotiated with the Office of State Procurement.


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THE AGENCIES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

ZONE 1 ZONE 2 A Arkansas Department of Correction

Warehouse Dist. 7600 Correction Circle Pine Bluff, AR 71601

L Human Development Center Booneville Unit Hwy. 116 South Booneville, AR 72927

B Arkansas Health Center

6701 Hwy 67 Benton, AR 72015

ZONE 3 C Human Development Center

Alexander Unit Alexander, AR 72002

M Human Development Center 4701 Colony Drive Jonesboro, AR 72401

D School for the Blind

2600 W. Markham Little Rock, AR 72205

W Northeast Arkansas Community Correction Center 1351 Cyro Road Osceola, AR 72370

E School for the Deaf

2400 W. Markham Little Rock, AR 72205

ZONE 4 J Human Development Center

Conway Unit Siebenmorgan Road Conway, AR 72032

P Human Development Center Warren Unit #1 Center Circle Warren, AR 71671

K Hot Springs Rehab. Center

105 Reserve Hot Springs, AR 71902

ZONE 5 T Southeast Arkansas

Community Correction Ctr. 7301 West 13th Pine Bluff, AR 71602

R Human Development Center Arkadelphia Unit Hwy. 390 (Caddo Valley) Arkadelphia, AR 71923

U Central Arkansas

Community Correction Ctr. 4823 West 7th Little Rock, AR 72204

S Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy East Camden, AR 71701

X Omega Center

104 Walco Lane Malvern, AR 72104

V Southwest Arkansas Community Correction Center 506 Walnut Texarkana, AR 71854


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RFQ/RFP STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. GENERAL: Any special terms and conditions included in the invitation for bid override these standard terms and conditions. The standard terms and conditions and any special terms and conditions become part of any contract entered into if any or all parts of the bid are accepted by the State of Arkansas. 2. ACCEPTANCE AND REJECTION: The state reserves the right to accept or reject all or any part of a bid or any and all bids, to waive minor technicalities, and to award the bid to best serve the interest of the state. 3. BID SUBMISSION: Bids must be submitted to the Office of State Procurement on this form, with attachments when appropriate, on or before the date and time specified for bid opening. If this form is not used, the bid may be rejected. The bid must be typed or printed in ink. The signature must be in ink. Unsigned bids will be disqualified. The person signing the bid should show title or authority to bind his firm in a contract. Each bid should be placed in a separate envelope completely and properly identified. Late bids will not be considered under any circumstances. 4. PRICES: Quote F.O.B. destination. Bid the unit price. In case of errors in extension, unit prices shall govern. Prices are firm and not subject to escalation unless otherwise specified in the bid invitation. Unless otherwise specified, the bid must be firm for acceptance for thirty days from the bid opening date. "Discount from list" bids are not acceptable unless requested in the bid invitation. 5. QUANTITIES: Quantities stated in term contracts are estimates only, and are not guaranteed. Bid unit price on the estimated quantity and unit of measure specified. The state may order more or less than the estimated quantity on term contracts. Quantities stated on firm contracts are actual requirements of the ordering agency. 6. BRAND NAME REFERENCES: Any catalog brand name or manufacturer's reference used in the bid invitation is descriptive only, not restrictive, and used to indicate the type and quality desired. Bids on brands of like nature and quality will be considered. If bidding on other than referenced specifications, the bid must show the manufacturer, brand or trade name, and other descriptions, and should include the manufacturer's illustrations and complete descriptions of the product offered. The state reserves the right to determine whether a substitute offered is equivalent to and meets the standards of the item specified, and the state may require the bidder to supply additional descriptive material. The bidder guarantees that the product offered will meet or exceed specifications identified in this bid invitation. If the bidder takes no exception to specifications or reference data in this bid he will be required to furnish the product according to brand names, numbers, etc., as specified in the invitation. 7. GUARANTY: All items bid shall be newly manufactured, in first-class condition, latest model and design, including, where applicable, containers suitable for shipment and storage, unless otherwise indicated in the bid


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invitation. The bidder hereby guarantees that everything furnished hereunder will be free from defects in design, workmanship and material, that if sold by drawing, sample or specification, it will conform thereto and will serve the function for which it was furnished. The bidder further guarantees that if the items furnished hereunder are to be installed by the bidder, such items will function properly when installed. The bidder also guarantees that all applicable laws have been complied with relating to construction, packaging, labeling and registration. The bidder's obligations under this paragraph shall survive for a period of one year from the date of delivery, unless otherwise specified herein. 8. SAMPLES: Samples or demonstrators, when requested, must be furnished free of expense to the state. Each sample should be marked with the bidder's name and address, bid number and item number. If samples are not destroyed during reasonable examination they will be returned at bidder's expense, if requested, within ten days following the opening of bids. All demonstrators will be returned after reasonable examination. 9. TESTING PROCEDURES FOR SPECIFICATIONS COMPLIANCE: Tests may be performed on samples or demonstrators submitted with the bid or on samples taken from the regular shipment. In the event products tested fail to meet or exceed all conditions and requirements of the specifications, the cost of the sample used and the reasonable cost of the testing shall be borne by the bidder. 10. AMENDMENTS: The bid cannot be altered or amended after the bid opening except as permitted by regulation. 11. TAXES AND TRADE DISCOUNTS: Do not include state or local sales taxes in the bid price. Trade discounts should be deducted from the unit price and the net price should be shown in the bid. 12. AWARD: Term Contracts: A contract award will be issued to the successful bidder. It results in a binding obligation without further action by either party. This award does not authorize shipment. Shipment is authorized by the receipt of a purchase order from the ordering agency. Firm Contracts: A written state purchase order authorizing shipment will be furnished to the successful bidder. 13. LENGTH OF CONTRACT: The invitation for bid will show the period of time the term contract will be in effect. 14. DELIVERY ON FIRM CONTRACTS: The invitation for bid will show the number of days to place a commodity in the ordering agency's designated location under normal conditions. If the bidder cannot meet the stated delivery, alternate delivery schedules may become a factor in an award. The Office of State Procurement has the right to extend delivery if reasons appear valid. If the date is not acceptable, the agency may buy elsewhere and any additional cost will be borne by the vendor. 15. DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS: No substitutions or cancellations are permitted without written approval of the Office of State Procurement. Delivery shall be made during agency work hours only 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., unless prior approval for other delivery has been obtained from the agency. Packing memoranda shall be enclosed with each shipment.


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16. STORAGE: The ordering agency is responsible for storage if the contractor delivers within the time required and the agency cannot accept delivery. 17. DEFAULT: All commodities furnished will be subject to inspection and acceptance of the ordering agency after delivery. Back orders, default in promised delivery, or failure to meet specifications authorize the Office of State Procurement to cancel this contract or any portion of it and reasonably purchase commodities elsewhere and charge full increase, if any, in cost and handling to the defaulting contractor. The contractor must give written notice to the Office of State Procurement and ordering agency of the reason and the expected delivery date. Consistent failure to meet delivery without a valid reason may cause removal from the bidders list or suspension of eligibility for award. 18. VARIATION IN QUANTITY: The state assumes no liability for commodities produced, processed or shipped in excess of the amount specified on the agency's purchase order. 19. INVOICING: The contractor shall be paid upon the completion of all of the following: (1) submission of an original and the specified number of copies of a properly itemized invoice showing the bid and purchase order numbers, where itemized in the invitation for bid, (2) delivery and acceptance of the commodities and (3) proper and legal processing of the invoice by all necessary state agencies. Invoices must be sent to the "Invoice To" point shown on the purchase order. 20. STATE PROPERTY: Any specifications, drawings, technical information, dies, cuts, negatives, positives, data or any other commodity furnished to the contractor hereunder or in contemplation hereof or developed by the contractor for use hereunder shall remain property of the state, be kept confidential, be used only as expressly authorized and returned at the contractor's expense to the F.O.B. point properly identifying what is being returned. 21. PATENTS OR COPYRIGHTS: The contractor agrees to indemnify and hold the State harmless from all claims, damages and costs including attorneys' fees, arising from infringement of patents or copyrights. 22. ASSIGNMENT: Any contract entered into pursuant to this invitation for bid is not assignable nor the duties thereunder delegable by either party without the written consent of the other party of the contract. 23. OTHER REMEDIES: In addition to the remedies outlined herein, the contractor and the state have the right to pursue any other remedy permitted by law or in equity. 24. LACK OF FUNDS: The state may cancel this contract to the extent funds are no longer legally available for expenditures under this contract. Any delivered but unpaid for goods will be returned in normal condition to the contractor by the state. If the state is unable to return the commodities in normal condition and there are no funds legally available to pay for the goods, the contractor may file a claim with the Arkansas Claims Commission. If the contractor has provided services and there are no longer funds legally available to pay for the services, the contractor may file a claim.


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25. DISCRIMINATION: In order to comply with the provision of Act 954 of 1977, relating to unfair employment practices, the bidder agrees that: (a) the bidder will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, sex, color, age, religion, handicap, or national origin; (b) in all solicitations or advertisements for employees, the bidder will state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, handicap, or national origin; (c) the bidder will furnish such relevant information and reports as requested by the Human Resources Commission for the purpose of determining compliance with the statute; (d) failure of the bidder to comply with the statute, the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder and this nondiscrimination clause shall be deemed a breach of contract and it may be cancelled, terminated or suspended in whole or in part; (e) the bidder will include the provisions of items (a) through (d) in every subcontract so that such provisions will be binding upon such subcontractor or vendor. 26. CONTINGENT FEE: The bidder guarantees that he has not retained a person to solicit or secure this contract upon an agreement or understanding for a commission, percentage, brokerage or contingent fee, except for retention of bona fide employees or bona fide established commercial selling agencies maintained by the bidder for the purpose of securing business. 27. ANTITRUST ASSIGNMENT: As part of the consideration for entering into any contract pursuant to this invitation for bid, the bidder named on the front of this invitation for bid, acting herein by the authorized individual or its duly authorized agent, hereby assigns, sells and transfers to the State of Arkansas all rights, title and interest in and to all causes of action it may have under the antitrust laws of the United States or this state for price fixing, which causes of action have accrued prior to the date of this assignment and which relate solely to the particular goods or services purchased or produced by this State pursuant to this contract. 28. DISCLOSURE: Failure to make any disclosure required by Governor's Executive Order 98-04, or any violation of any rule, regulation, or policy adopted pursuant to that order, shall be a material breach of the terms of this contract. Any contractor, whether an individual or entity, who fails to make the required disclosure or who violates any rule, regulation, or policy shall be subject to all legal remedies available to the agency.

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