GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR BIDSYNC: It is the responsibility of all Bidders to: The term "Bid" refers to any solicitation including RFB, RFP, and RFO. The term "Bidder" refers to any vendor responding to any of these solicitation types. Acknowledge Attachments (open, save, and/or print documents) which are located on the Documents tab, which are necessary for preparing the Bid. Enter pricing, if indicated. Complete other required information, if indicated; and Submit with attachments by the Bid closing date and time. Contract duration: 1 year ELECTRONIC RESPONSE: Unless otherwise specified, this Bid must be responded to electronically by submitting the required information and uploading any required documents as instructed or in the attached documents. No other method of delivery will be permitted unless an exception has been approved in writing by the Water Authority Chief Procurement Officer at least five (5) calendar days prior to the deadline for receipt of offers (i.e. "Bid Ends" herein). The individual submitting the Bid certifies that he/she is authorized to submit the electronic response for the Bidder. The Bidder understands that it has an obligation to, and accepts responsibility for, safeguarding the vendor user identification ("ID") and password against unauthorized use and that the Water Authority has the right to rely on the authenticity of any Bids submitted through the vendor user ID and password. The Bidder understands that a Bid submitted electronically has the same force and effect as an originally signed document and that it is bound by any Bid submitted electronically through the vendor user ID and password. ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF FORMS: To submit forms electronically (e.g. Preference Eligibility Application Form, Unfair Business Practices Disclosure Form, Campaign Contribution Disclosure Form, etc.): Click the "Documents" tab and select the file name of the document. A new window with the web form will appear. Fill in all relevant information and sign using your vendor username and password. Click the "Save" button. Repeat for all documents. NOTE: Documents that do not contain fillable fields (e.g. the Bid Bond, Proposal Bond, etc.) will need to be downloaded, filled out and signed, and uploaded with the offer. Terms and Conditions documents need to be acknowledged before an offer can be placed, but does not need to be signed or uploaded with the offer.