This request for proposals is for the selection of a vendor/provider to the University for products and/or services in accordance with the detailed specifications and requirements which follow. Chillit Chiller Service In addition, specific questions regarding the RFP should be submitted through the portal. Responses to the vendors questions will be posted through the portal as well. A list of exceptions, if any, describing any exceptions or deviations from the standards specified must accompany each item or service requested. Unless an exception to the specifications is clearly stated within your bid submission, the proposal will be expected to meet or exceed each specification, term, and condition. Any deviations from the minimum specifications will be evaluated by the end users. All proposals must be signed by an authorized agent of the seller. Prices, discounts or other financial considerations that address the requirements of this proposal described in the technical detailed section shall be fully enumerated in the response. It is the responsibility of the respondent to ensure that all required documentation, as enumerated above, arrives on time and at the designated location. Any submissions received after the stated date and time, or those that do not contain the required information as enumerated above, or the correct number of copies, will be considered incomplete and unresponsive, and will be disqualified. Award will be based on price and terms, delivery/availability, quality and durability, ease of use and suitability of equipment for the University's intended use, cost of installation, and judged reliability. References may be questioned in depth in an effort to determine satisfaction with operational performance and service. The proposal which offers the best combination of price, equipment options, delivery time, quality, serviceability, and reliability, in the opinion of Miami University, will be selected.