Scope of Work for Annual Sprinkler & Fire Alarm Testing At each specified location, Perform annual Testing and Inspection of the Sprinkler System, Backflow preventers, Fire pumps, and all related devices currently connected to the fire sprinkler system. Provide a written report detailing the test results. At each specified location, Perform annual Testing and Inspection of the Fire Alarm system and related devices currently connected to the facility fire alarm system. Provide a written report detailing the test results. Submit pricing for each individual location and service. The County may split up the work to obtain the best pricing combination. Bid pricing needs to include 2 inspectors. Basis of bid award: award may be made on an item-by-item basis to the lowest and best bidder(s) or award may be made to the lowest and best bid total, whichever provides the greatest value to the county from the standpoint of suitability to purpose, quality, service, previous experience, price, ability to deliver, or any other reason deemed to be in the best interest of the county. Quantities stated herein represent an estimate for the period stated. Orders shall be placed for actual requirements as needed. The county may reject any or all bids for any reason and may waive any informality. Bids submitted from a missouri state contract shall include a copy of the state contract with the bid. Bid award does not constitute an order or obligation to order by the county. The issuance of a purchase order number shall be construed as acceptance of a contract with all terms, conditions, and prices firm during the length of the agreement terms. 1.3 bid award: it is further agreed that the contract shall not be valid and binding upon the county until approved by the county counselor, as to legal form and is subject to the ordinances, resolutions and orders of jefferson county, missouri, and state and federal law. If no bid or bids have been awarded by the county council within forty-five (45) days following the opening of the bids then all bids will be deemed rejected. 1.4 bid preparation: 1. Bidders are responsible for examination of drawings, specifications, schedules and instructions. Failure to do so will be at the bidder's risk. 2. Each bidder shall furnish the information required by the invitation. The bidder shall sign all required documents. All deletions and erasures shall be initialed 3. Alternate bids for supplies or services other than specified shall not be considered unless authorized by invitation. 4. Bidder shall state a definite time for delivery of goods or for performance of services unless otherwise specified in the invitation for bid. 5. When specified, samples must be timely submitted and at no expense to the county. 6. Failure to adhere to all requirements may result in the response being disqualified as non-responsive. Modification or withdrawal of bids: bids may be modified or withdrawn prior to the exact hour and date specified for receipt of bids, provided the modification or withdrawal is in writing and is delivered in the same manner as a bid submission. 1.6 late bids: it is the responsibility of the bidder to deliver his bid or bid modification on or before the date and time of the bid closing to the department of the county clerk. Bids received late will be rejected and returned unopened to the bidder. 1.7 bid deposits/bonds: bid deposits/bonds are not required unless specified in the specifications. Bid deposits/bonds must be in the exact amount as stipulated in the bid.