Purchase, delivery and installation of two 5-ton Bard AC Units at the Freedom Florence Gymnastics Center. Question Deadline: 01/18/2024 at 5:00 PM ET, Questions concerning this invitation to bid should be directed to the City Purchasing Agent, Lynwood F. Givens in writing by e-mail at lgivens@cityofflorence.com The City of Florence under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes ensures that no person shall on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, and age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity it administers The City of Florence reserves the right to engage in discussions with any or all responsible bidders who submit bids which appear to be eligible for award, for the purpose of clarification to assure full understanding of and responsiveness to the Invitation to bid requirements herein. This solicitation does not commit the City of Florence to award a contract/purchase order, to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of a bid, or to procure or contract for services. The City of Florence reserves the right to reject any and all responses, to cancel this solicitation, and to make an award deemed in its own best interest. Minority Business Owners (minority or woman owned businesses) will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex or national origin in consideration for an award. It is the policy of the City that minority business and women owned business enterprises (MBE/WBE) have an opportunity to participate at all levels of contracting in the performance of City projects to the extent practical and consistent with the efficient performance of the contract. It is required that all firms and all subcontractors awarded a contract agreement with the City of Florence, either secure a business license or update their current business license for the contract amount for any work that is to be done inside the city limits. The successful firm and all subcontractors shall be required to contact the Business License Coordinator, City Center 324 W. Evans Street, 4th Floor, Florence, S.C. prior to commencement of work. The Business License Coordinator's phone number is (843) 665-3173. FAX (843) 665-3171. The City of Florence pays SC Sales Taxes in the amount of 8%. However, the City of Florence is exempt from Federal Excise Taxes and will issue exemption certificates, if requested. INCLUDE ALL APPLICABLE TAXES IN YOUR PROPOSAL COSTS.