The County Commission reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities in awarding this bid to the lowest responsive bidder. Bidders are to state that bids submitted are firm and that no claims for errors will be made after bids are opened and subsequent thereof. If you have any questions concerning bid specifications, please contact Janice Phillips at jphillips@shelbyal.com. Bid submission info : All bidders must use our form for submitting their bid. All bids must be sealed and marked in the lower left-hand corner "BIDS - HARD STEEL ITEMS" with opening date and time. Late bids will not be opened. Bids will not include State Sales Tax or Federal Excise Tax. Please provide your bid response in triplicate, one original and two copies. METHOD OF AWARD The award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications for each item bid. It is not the policy of the Shelby County Commission to purchase on the basis of low bid only. Quality, conformity with specifications, purpose for which required, terms of delivery, and past service and experience are among the factors that may be considered in determining the responsive bidder. The Shelby County Commission reserves the right to award separate contracts for each item, each product, or any combination of products if in the best interest of the Shelby County Commission. Upon awarding of this contract and bid the Shelby County Commission reserves the sole right to end said contract at their sole discretion. CONTRACT PERIOD/PRICING The period of this contract will be for one hundred eight (180) days from date bid is awarded. This contract may be renewed for up to three (3) years from the initial award date upon the agreement of both parties. IMMIGRATION LAW By signing this contract, the contracting parties affirm, for the duration of the agreement, that they will not violate federal immigration law or knowingly employ, hire for employment, or continue to employ an unauthorized alien within the State of Alabama. Furthermore, a contracting party found to be in violation of this provision shall be deemed in breach of the agreement and shall be responsible for all damages resulting therefrom. DISQUALIFICATION OF BIDS Bids may be disqualified before awarding of the contract for any of the following: 1. Failure to mark envelope as required.2. Failure to sign or notarize the bid document.3. Failure to include requested information, samples when specified or other details of the bid.