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020 LATE BIDS <br /> The bid time will be and must be carefully observed. The responsibility of getting <br /> the bid to the City of Decatur Purchasing Division on or before the specified time <br /> and date is solely the responsibility of the bidder. Late bids received by the <br /> Purchasing Division atter the time and date specified for opening must be rejected <br /> unopened,except in those rare cases where a bid has been misplaced or mishandled <br /> after receipt. Late bids will be returned unopened to the bidder along with a letter <br /> notifying the bidder the bid was automatically disqualified because of being <br /> declared late. <br /> 021 CHANGES.ALTERATIONS&ERASURES <br /> All changes,alterations and erasures made by the bidder prior to submission of the <br /> bid must be initialed by the bidder in ink next to such change,alteration or erasure. <br /> 022 MISTAKES <br /> Bidders are expected to examine the specifications, delivery schedule, bid prices, <br /> extensions, and all instructions pertaining to supplies and services. In case of <br /> mistakes between unit price and the extension,the unit price shall govern. <br /> 023 BID ERRORS <br /> Your bid is your firm offer to enter into contract with the City of Decatur. However, <br /> if an error is discovered you must notify the Purchasing Supervisor immediately. <br /> Changes&Withdrawals Prior to Bid O�rung-If the bidder wants to withdraw the <br /> bid, a written request must be submitted prior to the specified bid opening. The <br /> written request must be specific as to the errors and under no circumstances will <br /> changes in the bid be allowed. <br /> Changes& Withdrawals After Bid Onenirig -After the bid opening,but before the <br /> awarding of a contract, a bidder may request withdrawal of its bid. This must be <br /> done in writing within two business days after the bid opening procedures.The bid <br /> can be withdrawn only on the grounds an obvious mistake can be documented by <br /> such things as vendor work sheets, supplier quotes, etc.If a bid bond was tendered <br /> with this bid, the City of Decatur will exercise its right of collection. If a bid is <br /> withdrawn in this manner,the award in turn would be awarded to the next lowest <br /> and best responsive and responsible bidder. <br /> 024 TIE BIDS <br /> A tie bid occurs when two or more bids received are for the same unit price and are <br /> of equal quality. In the case of a tie bid consideration will be given to past <br /> performance of the vendor,locality,delivery time,etc. <br />