Alternative Renewable Diesel

The County of Orange, Department Name , (hereinafter referred to as County) is requesting competitive bids from qualified vendors (hereinafter referred to as Bidder) for Project Title . The awarded Contract, (hereinafter referred to as Contract) will be between the County and awarded Bidder, (hereinafter referred to as Contractor) in accordance with the model contract terms, conditions and scope of work. This is a fully electronic solicitation – only electronic bids submitted through the County’s online bidding system will be allowed; no other form of bid submittals will be accepted. Prior to submitting a bid, Bidders are advised to carefully read the instructions below, including the model contract and any solicitation attachments and/or exhibits. Frequently specifications in bid solicitations state “brand name or equal.” “Brand name” refers to the identification of products by manufacturer, make, and model. Any references to brand names and/or numbers in the solicitation is intended to be descriptive, but not restrictive, unless otherwise specified. Bids offering equivalent items meeting the standards of quality specified in the solicitation may be considered, unless otherwise specified, providing the bid clearly describes the article offered and how it differs from the specified brand. Unless Contractor specifies otherwise, it is understood that the Contractor is offering the brand item as specified in the solicitation. If Contractor bids an “equal”, product, Contractor must state the brand name and must submit complete specifications and/or provide samples with the bid. Determination of equality shall be at the sole discretion of the County, and the County reserves the right to request a sample for determining equality with the specified brand. If it has been determined by the requesting agency/department and/or a County standards committee that only one brand can meet the County’s requirements, “no exceptions” shall be noted in the specifications. All questions or requests for interpretations must be received within this solicitation's Question & Answer section by Question Submission Date , before Question Submission Time as specified in the solicitation. Respondents are not to contact other County personnel with any questions or clarifications concerning this solicitation.