OPENING OF BIDS <br /> Bids received in response to this RFB will be opened by the City of Eugene on the date and at the <br /> . — time specified in the Schedule of Events. The bids will be read and recorded at that time. <br /> Information available as a result of the opening will be Bidders name, and summary purchase bid. <br /> No evaluation will be done at the opening, and no other information concerning the individual <br /> response will be given. No bid will be accepted after the opening begins. <br /> ACCEPTANCE OF BID <br /> The contents of the bid of the successful Bidder will become part of the final contract with the <br /> City. <br /> Failure of the selected Bidder to accept these obligations as a result of the award of the bid by <br /> contract, or similar acquisition instrument, may result in cancellation of the award. <br /> AWARD OF CONTRACT <br /> Award is anticipated to be made by April 7, 1995, by written notice to the Bidder whose proposal <br /> substantially complies with all prescribed requirements and specification. <br /> During the evaluation period, no changes in price of the bid will be allowed. The City reserves <br /> the right to sign any document necessary to protect prices, removal schedules, interest rates, or <br /> any other critical factor contained in a Bidder's proposal, provided that action is not binding on <br /> the City unless and until a contract is awarded to the Bidder. <br /> 5 <br />