<br /> 3.4 Any written addendum issued which includes changes, corrections, additions, <br />interpretations, or information and issued more than forty-eight (48) hours before the <br />scheduled closing time for filing proposals, shall be binding upon the offeror. <br /> <br /> 3.5 Proposals may be modified by written notification on company letterhead signed by an <br />authorized person, stating that the new document supersedes or modifies the prior <br />proposal. <br /> <br /> 3.6 Proposals may be withdrawn by written notification on company letterhead signed by an <br />authorized person and received prior to the time and date set for closing. <br /> <br /> <br />4.0 CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSALS <br /> 4.1 It is the intent of the City to award a contract based on evaluation factors contained in <br />the proposal, provided the proposal has been submitted in accordance with the <br />requirements of the request for proposal documents and does not exceed the funds <br />available. <br /> <br /> 4.2 The City shall have the right to reject any proposal that attempts to change any contract <br />term or condition, or that does not evidence the offeror’s intent to abide by the <br />specifications, or that does not otherwise comply with all requirements set forth in the <br />request for proposal documents or in the Oregon Public Contracting Code. <br /> <br /> 4.3 The City may in its discretion, reject any or all proposals and/or cancel or delay or <br />suspend the request for proposal or award at any time prior to execution of the contract <br />upon the City’s determination that it is in the public interest to do so. <br /> <br /> <br />5.0 EQUIPMENT PURCHASES <br /> 5.1 The price offered must be exclusive of any sales, purchaser, or consumer tax. Tax <br />exemption certificates will be furnished upon request. Packing and transportation <br />expenses are the responsibility of the offeror. All prices quoted must be F.O.B. <br />Destination, Freight Prepaid and Allowed, delivered and unloaded at delivery address <br />listed. <br /> <br /> 5.2 Include complete standard warranty information and factory specifications on the <br />equipment offered. For the warranty, include the length of time, covered components, <br />repair site (city or contractor site) and availability of parts and service not covered under <br />the warranty. If an extended warranty is available, include the details of the extended <br />warranty. <br /> <br /> 5.3 The City shall give preference to materials and supplies manufactured from recycled <br />materials when available at a cost no greater than five (5) percent above the cost of <br />comparable products manufactured from virgin materials. Subsequent contract or <br />purchase order award will be based on these criteria and may contain applicable <br />standard contract provisions as required by law. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />