The intent of this solicitation is to engage a qualified Contractor to provide Open and Closed Loop Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Chilled Water Treatment Services to the County. Questions regarding this bid must be received through written email or faxed inquiries directed to the designated Procurement Services Representative no later than October 20, 2023 A solicitation may be canceled, or any or all submittals in response to a solicitation issued by the County may be rejected, in whole or in part, without recourse, when it is in the best interest of the County in accordance with the Administrative Code, Chapter 3. The County reserves the right to reject any or all bids, or any part thereof, with or without cause, without recourse, to waive technicalities or irregularities, and to accept or reject the bids, or any part thereof, which, in its judgment, best serve the interest of the County. The County also reserves the right to reject the bid from a Bidder who has previously failed to perform properly, or complete on time contracts of a similar nature, or who investigation shows is not in a position to perform the contract. The cost of submittal of this bid is considered an operational cost of the Bidder and shall not be passed on to or be borne by the County. The Osceola County Board of County Commissioners has established a Minority and Woman-owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) Program with a combined 25% participation goal for LSBE and MWBE contractors and subcontractors. The purpose of this program is to promote and encourage the participation of MWBE as Contractor or Subcontractor on County awards. The LSBE will have three (3) business days to respond in writing to the County's match request. If the lowest LSBE does not elect to reduce its bid, then the next lowest LSBE will be given the opportunity to match the bid or quote using the process stated above, providing that bidder is also within five percent (5%) of the lowest bid or quote.