The purpose of this bid is to establish a price basis upon which Blanket Orders may be issued for the procurement and/or service(s) by the NHCC, of the merchandise and/or service(s) specified herein. It is the intent of the NHCC to properly describe by the specifications, terms and conditions an adequate method of providing. Award, if any, will be made to the lowest responsible bidder, who, in the opinion of the NHCC, meets the specifications and qualifications stated herein. The award will be in the form of a Blanket Order which, when issued and executed by the NHCC, will enable the successful bidder to perform the services specified herein for the period indicated and at the prices bid, upon the receipt of a signed Delivery Order. The purpose of this bid is to establish a price structure on which items and/or services listed herein will be purchased at once Shall be for 1 year from the date of issuance. NHCC reserves the right to extend the blanket order up to an additional four (4) year (s), at up to one (1) year options. However, the termination of the Blanket Order may be further extended up to two (2) months beyond the stated termination date. The maximum period of any Blanket Order as a result of this bid with renewal options applied shall be five (5) year(s), and if the further extension is applied, five (5) years and two (2) months. All extensions are subject upon the consent of both parties. The NHCC Purchasing Department reserves the right to call for new bids, whenever in the opinion of the Director, it is in the best interests of the NHCC to do so. Each bidder shall submit with their bid offer at the date and time scheduled for the bid opening, a CERTIFIED CHECK OR BID SECURITY, payable to the NASSAU HEALTH CARE CORP., for: . Upon receipt of the signed acknowledgment copy of any Purchase or Blanket Order by the Department of Purchase issued hereunder, bid security will be returned. The bid security of unsuccessful bidders will be returned after an award is made.