NELSON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, LOVINGSTON, VIRGINIA INVITATION FOR BIDS

ISSUE DATE: 1/6/2016 IFB #2016-01 TITLE: INDOOR TELESCOPING BLEACHERS Sealed Bids will be received until January 29, 2016 at 2:00 PM. for furnishing the goods described herein. Late, facsimile and/or electronic bids will not be accepted. All inquiries must be directed to: Mr. Tim Rutherford, Maintenance Supervisor Phone: (434) 263-5095

Fax: (434) 263-7115

E-Mail: [email protected] BIDS SHALL BE DELIVERED TO: Nelson County Public Schools P.O. Box 276 84 Courthouse Square Lovingston, Virginia 22949 IFB # 2016-01 Nelson County Public Schools does not discriminate against faith-based organizations in accordance with the Code of Virginia, §2.2-4343.1 or against any Bidder because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law relating to discrimination in employment. Name and Address of Firm/Individual Submitting Bid: Date: ______________________________ By:

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Signature in Ink: _____________________ Print/Type: __________________________ Telephone: _________________ Fax: _________________ E-mail Address: ______________________ Tax ID # ____________________ How did you hear about this IFB? (Check all that apply) ___ Newspaper (Which One?_____________________),___ eVA, ___ Web Site, ___ Other (Explain_____________________________________________________)

MANDATORY PRE-BID Meeting – Friday, January 15, 2016 at 10:00 AM at Nelson County High School Office – 6919 Thomas Nelson Highway, Lovingston, VA 22949. Phone: 434-263-8317 Questions: All questions must be submitted in writing directly to the Tim Rutherford, Maintenance Supervisor at the address referenced above no later than 4:00 PM, January 22, 2016. Questions may be sent by fax or email. Nelson County Public Schools is a public school division of the Commonwealth of Virginia, herein referred to as NCPS, and desires to obtain bids for the goods as described herein. This Invitation for Bids (IFB), plus the resulting contract/Purchase Order shall be consistent with and governed by the Nelson County Purchasing Policy and Procedures Regulation and has been prepared in accordance with the Virginia Public Procurement Act. 1.0 PURPOSE: The Purpose and Intent of this Invitation for Bid is to establish a firm fixed price, from qualified sources, for the procurement of Indoor Telescoping Bleachers for Nelson County High School, herein referred to as NCHS, in accordance with the specifications, terms and conditions stated herein. The proposal should maximize seating capacity including the needed Handicapped Seating Capacity for ADA Compliance for the space designated as Nelson County High School Gymnasium with a maximum occupancy of 800 in the gymnasium. The project should include the following: a. Furnishing dumpster(s) for the disposal of existing bleacher materials b. Covering and protecting the gym floor with masonite prior to commencing demolition of existing bleachers c. Dismantling, demolishing, and disposing of existing bleacher materials into dumpsters d. Hauling and disposing of bleacher materials offsite. e. Cleaning floor to make it ready for new bleacher installation Please note that the demolition and dismantling of the existing bleachers must occur prior to March 30, 2016 so that the gymnasium can be readied for the installation of the new bleacher system. 2.0 COMPETITION INTENDED: It is NCPS’s intent that this IFB permit competition. It shall be the Bidder’s responsibility to advise the Finance Director, in writing, if any language, requirement, specifications, etc., or any combination thereof, inadvertently restricts or limits the requirements stated in this IFB to a single source. Such notification must be received by the Finance Department no later than five (5) business days prior to the date set for bids to close 3.0 PERIOD OF CONTRACT: The period of this contract shall be from date of original Purchase Order issuance through June 30, 2016. Bidders submitting bids for less than the contract period specified will not be accepted. 4.0 DELIVERY: Complete delivery of required items shall be to Nelson County High School, 6919 Thomas Nelson Hwy, Lovingston, VA 22949. The Maintenance Department MUST be phoned (434263-5095) PRIOR to delivery of ALL items. A member of the maintenance staff MUST be present to accept all deliveries. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure that appropriate equipment (lift gate, etc.), and a sufficient number of personnel are available to offload the delivery trucks. NCPS shall not be responsible for costs incurred if such personnel are not provided. All items ordered shall be delivered F.O.B. destination. Ownership will not be accepted until items are received, and inspected. All packages or shipping containers must bear the Purchase Order Number and the Ship-To-Location as indicated on the Purchase Order. NCPS reserves the right to cancel orders, or any part thereof, without obligation, if delivery is not made by the time specified and committed to unless otherwise authorized, in writing, by the Finance Director.

NCPS may authorize, in writing, the Vendor to make arrangements to expedite delivery for a critical item through air freight, UPS, transit bus or other, on an exception basis. The cost of special shipping will be borne by NCPS. The price for the item shall not be increased for expedited shipping service. Bidders shall indicate the timeframe in which delivery may be expected upon issuance of a purchase order. Delivery times (in days) shall be noted on the Bid Form. This will be a factor in making an award. 5.0 AWARD: The award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for each item, or group of related items indicated on the Bid Form. NCPS reserves the right to make a separate award for each item, a group of items, or all items, and to make awards either in whole or in part, whichever is deemed by NCPS to be in its best interest. NCPS reserves the right to reject any or all bids/bids, in whole or in part, to waive any informality and to delete items prior to making the award(s), whenever it is deemed in the sole opinion of NCPS to be in its best interest. NCPS reserves the right to make the sole determination of whether the brand/make/model and/or options offered meet the minimum specifications and is acceptable in accordance with the specifications attached. NCPS’s decision shall be final. 6.0 IFB AND BID CLAFICATION NCPS reserves the right to request clarification of information submitted in response to this IFB and to request additional information of one or more bidders. All requests for additional information will be in writing and generated by the NCPS Finance Director. Please Note: All inquires, suggestions, or requests pertaining to this IFB MUST be in writing and submitted to the Finance Director at the address listed. NCPS will not be responsible for oral interpretations/information given by any employee, agent, or other representative of NCPS. The issuance of a written IFB Addendum signed by the NCPS Finance Director is the only official method whereby interpretation, clarification, or additional information can be issued. If any Addenda are issued to this IFB, NCPS will notify all prospective bidders who have given NCPS written notice of their intent to bid. 7.0 SPECIFICATIONS A. Structural Performance 1. Design, fabricate and install bleacher units to support the following loads as specified in NFPA 102, Chapter 5: a. Seating: 100 pounds per square foot live load. b. Seatboards and footboards: 120 pounds per linear foot live load. c. Sway force parallel to seats: 24 pounds per linear foot. d. Sway force perpendicular to seats: 10 pounds per linear foot.

8.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Work shall be performed by an experienced specialty installer, regularly engaged in the installation of telescoping bleachers. B. Installer shall be an authorized installer of the approved manufacturer, with a minimum of five (5) years experience in installing telescoping bleachers similar to those required by this Section. C. Welding: Welding processes and operators shall be qualified in accordance with AWS D1.1 and D1.3 for welding of steel components. 9.0 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01340: 1. Product data for each type of telescopic bleacher unit, including major components, power system, and accessories. 2. Shop drawings indicating the following: a. Layout of telescopic bleacher units, with dimensions and locations coordinated with Drawings and field verified measurements. (Indicate total number of seats and accessible (wheelchair) viewing positions. b. Seat heights, row spacing, rise, and aisle widths. c. Overall unit dimensions in open and closed position. d. Typical connection details and interface with adjoining surfaces. 3. Wheel-Load Diagrams: Provide diagrams showing the load applied to each wheel supporting the bleacher system. Furnish drawings which identify and locate the vertical understructure frames and wheel locations of each bleacher section. 4. Structural computations, material characteristics and other analyses signed and sealed by a registered professional engineer licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia, demonstrating compliance with applicable codes and jurisdictional requirements. 5. Manufacturer's standard recommended installation procedures, which shall form the basis for acceptance or rejection of the telescopic bleacher installation. 6. Manufacturer's operating and maintenance manuals, including detailed instructions for proper operation and maintenance of each type of telescopic bleacher unit and accessory required. 7. Manufacturer's standard colors on sample of actual material. Include color name and number imprinted on each sample. Minimum sample size shall be 6” x 6”.

10.0 PROJECT CONDITIONS Check actual dimensions of surrounding work by accurate field measurements prior to fabrication, and indicate on shop drawings. 11.0 WARRANTIES A. Warranty the bleacher units against defects in material and workmanship for a period of ten (10) years, to include annual inspection of units (each year of warranty period) and callback service. Call back service shall include maintenance and repair required to correct damage due to abuse, vandalism, improper operation as well as normal "wear and tear." Provide inspection reports indicating conditions that would render bleacher units unsafe for use. Catastrophic occurrences shall exclude the contractor from warranty responsibility. 1. The repair service provider shall be located within 200 miles of Lovingston, VA, in order to ensure timely service response. 2. Response time for callback service shall be as follows:

a. 24 hours or less for non-emergency repairs b. Owner shall establish the status of the call response (emergency or non-emergency).

12.0 APPROVED MANUFACTURERS A. Provide products of the following: 1. Interkal Telescopic Seating System (www.interkal.com), subject to the requirements of this Section. 2. Folding Bleacher Company Telescopic Bleacher, Subsidiary of Irwin Seating Company, (www.irwintelescopicseating.com) subject to the requirements of this Section. 3. Hussey Seating Company (www.husseyseating.com) 4. Pre-bid approved manufacturer. 12.01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS A. Bleacher units shall comply with all of the following requirements. 1. Seat height: 17" minimum. 2. Fully encapsulated closed deck. 3. Steel nose beam on seat modules. 4. Contoured seat modules, sloped at front and curved at rear; one-piece construction. 5. Continuous Wheel Channel: wheel channels shall consist of a one piece formed steel channel welded to the base of a vertical column. Each wheel channel shall be fitted with not less than eight (8) wheels under each moving row for rows 1 to 10, ten (10) wheels under each moving row for rows 11 – 15, and twelve (12) wheels starting with row 16. 6. Wheels: 3-1/2” diameter with 1-1/8” non-marring soft rubber face with rounded edges designed to protect wood or synthetic floor. Provide ½” diameter axle for all wheels. 7. Columns: Electrically welded closed rectangular steel tube, 2” x 3” minimum size, 14 gauge steel fitted with a rear welded gusset at the wheel channel. 8. Row Interlocks: Join each row structure front to rear by means of two (2) interacting steel connections, plus automatic gravity row locks where Engineering determines they are required. 9. Lower: Lower track guides shall be an external superslide rod to guarantee positive engagement of vertical supports without binding and assures smooth operation over uneven floor conditions. 12.02 CONSTRUCTION A. Contoured Seat Modules

1. Provide one of the following: a. High impact, structural polyethylene foam. b. Blow molded, double walled, high density, impact resistant linear polyethylene 2. Full perimeter, structural interlock to progressively engage modules in each row. 3. Mounting hardware shall be concealed and tamper-proof. 4. Each seating row shall have closed ends. 5. Seating depth: 10" 6. Individual seat and row numbering shall be recessed into module. 7. Finish: Textured; Color shall be selected by Owner from Bleacher Manufacturer’s standard colors. B. Footrest panels: Each row shall be enclosed at the footrest level with panels encapsulated by structural beams at the front and rear of the row. Panels shall be continuous across beam joints to create a continuous horizontal truss along entire row length. C. Nose beam: Rigid aluminum front structural beam with continuous lateral mounting slot for modules and to support footrest level aisles. D. Aisles: Footrest level only; walking surface to be smooth, with no exposed hardware or other protruding components. E. Deck: Not less than 5/8" nominal APA "CD" grade with solid crossband; full platform, closed deck. Finish shall be vinyl. F. Understructure: Fully enclosed main support columns made from rectangular structural steel tubing. Each column shall have no less than eight (8) 3 1/2" diameters, 1" wide soft rubber wheels with sintered iron bearings. G. Wall attachment: Construct units to allow for permanent attachment of understructure to wall or floor construction. H. Row spacing and rise: Where units are to replace existing units, match existing spacing and rise. Rise: 10 1/2" unless noted otherwise. Row spacing shall be as noted on drawings (22", 24", 31" or 33" are standard). I. Provide intermediate steps where risers are 8” or greater. J. Each row shall open and close using a telescopic action, with free floating frames on a vertical column post type understructure. K. Accessibility: Provide recoverable truncated rows to provide the required number of accessible seating positions. Refer to bleacher layout on the Drawings. L. Row Interlocks: Join each row structure front to rear by means of two (2) interacting steel connections, plus automatic gravity rowlocks.

1. Lower: The lower track guides shall be an external superslide rod, to guarantee positive engagement of vertical supports without binding and assures smooth operation over uneven floor conditions. 2. Upper: Upper track guides shall completely interlock adjacent understructure support. A welded stop to ensure correct extension of bleacher unit on deck support. Use of bolt and nut stops are not acceptable. M. Heavy duty metal moving support frame. N. Heavy-duty vertical boxed steel column support with diagonal sway braces. O. Accessories 1. Self-Storing end rails: 16-gauge plated square steel tubing, 42" high, with intermediate rails spaced at 4" intervals. 2. End Panels: Provide at all exposed ends of seating banks to cover ends in the closed position. Panels shall be 5/8" APA "AC" grade plywood with manufacturers standard steel support structure. Finish: Modified urethane paint. End panels shall be manufactured to conform to the contours of the seating when the bleachers are in the closed position. 3. Rear fillers (including supports) for closing gaps between top row and rear wall of adjoining construction. 4. Aisle rails: Provide non-removable aisle rails, permanently attached to the mounting pocket to all rails to fold within the deck. 5. Front rails: Provide front rails at "notch outs" where accessible seating is indicated and at locations of truncated bleacher sections. 6. End rails: Provide end rails at both ends of each bank. End rails shall be self-storing. 13.0 EXECUTION REMOVAL OF EXISTING BLEACHERS A. Existing bleachers including all accessories, anchorages and debris shall be removed and legally disposed of by the Contractor. B. The Contractor shall provide protection to the floors, doors, and frames, walls and the general path of travel during the removal of the bleachers. C. The Contractor shall be responsible for patching and repairing holes in the walls resulting from removal of anchoring devices associated with the removal of the existing bleachers. 13.01 INSPECTION AND INSTALLATION A. Inspect conditions under which work is to be performed and verify that such conditions are acceptable for commencement of work. Notify Owner of any unsuitable conditions. Do not proceed until such conditions have been corrected. B. Field verify actual dimensions of surrounding work to establish compatibility with installation.

C. Install telescoping bleacher units, including all accessories in accordance with Manufacturer's instructions and approved shop drawings. D. Provide all other secondary components such as anchors, fasteners, inserts, hardware and other items necessary for a complete functioning installation, including permanent attachment of bleacher units to adjoining walls or other construction. E. Protect gymnasium floor during installation of bleachers. Make any repairs to flooring damaged as a result of the Work of this Section. Protect walls, doors and frames, other adjacent surfaces and equipment during installation. F. Bleachers to be installed between June 1 – June 30, 2016. Should bleachers be delivered earlier than this timeline, the vendor will be responsible for securing and storing said bleachers until job is completed. 13.02 ADJUSTMENT AND CLEANING A. Upon completion of installation and when work of other trades will not adversely affect unit operation and condition, lubricate, test and adjust each bleacher unit to ensure ease of operation, in accordance with Manufacturer's specifications. B. Clean all exposed and semi-exposed surfaces in accordance with manufacturer's recommendation. C. Touch-up factory finishes to restore soiled, marred, scratched or otherwise superficially damaged surfaces. 13.03 PROTECTION A. Protect and maintain bleachers units in a manner acceptable to Manufacturer and Owner, in order to ensure proper operation and condition of bleacher units at time of substantial completion and final acceptance. Replace, repair, or adjust damaged or defective components. 13.04 OPERATION AND CARE A. Instruct Owner's personnel in the proper operation and normal care of telescoping bleachers, as outlined in the manufacturer's operating and maintenance data. B. Schedule demonstration of telescopic bleacher operation to Owner’s personnel after completion of installation and performance of all cleaning and adjustments. C. Provide operation and maintenance manuals in accordance with Section 01730. 13.05 CLEANUP A. Remove all debris, excess materials, packaging, and other items associated with the Work of this section from the project area, and dispose of legally offsite. 13.06 EXTRA STOCK A. Deliver stock of maintenance materials to Owner. Furnish materials from same manufactured lot as installed bleacher system, enclosed in manufacturer's original packaging with intact identification labels. B. Provide a minimum of six (6) contoured seat modules, in color matching modules installed in bleacher system.

BID FORM – IFB #2016-1 The bidder shall agree to provide delivery of the items, FOB Destination, as identified below, at the following firm fixed delivered unit price, in accordance with the specifications and terms and conditions identified herein. Shipping and Handling charges must be included in unit price. Extra charges are not permitted. Bids submitted with extra charges will be considered non-responsive and eliminated from further consideration. Deviations from the specifications or product substitutions may be considered. Any deviation from the specifications, or product substitution, must be clearly identified on the bid submission. The quantities specified are estimates only to be used in evaluation of bid responses. These quantity estimates are representative of NCPS needs, and not necessarily to be purchased under any resulting Purchase Order. If requirements do not result in an order in the quantities described as “estimated”, that fact shall not constitute the basis for an equitable price adjustment. NCPS will only be obligated, under this award, to the extent of purchase orders issued and items received.

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Date: ___________________ Firm/Individual Submitting Bid (Print) _______________________________________________ Federal Identification Number:______________________________________ A W-9 must be submitted with your bid. Failure to do so may be cause for rejection of bid as nonresponsive.

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. This procurement is subject to the terms and conditions of Nelson County’s Purchasing Policy and Procedures Regulation and any revisions thereto. 2. By accepting a Purchase Order resulting from this solicitation, vendor warrants that goods or services delivered will be strictly in accordance with bid or quote referred to and shall not deviate in any way from terms, conditions or specifications of the bid. If no specifications are given, goods and services shall conform to reasonable standards of quality. Vendor agrees this warranty shall survive acceptance of the merchandise. NCPS will not be bound in any manner for goods delivered or services rendered except on the basis of Purchase Orders issued and all conditions contained thereon. By accepting a Purchase Order, the vendor understands and agrees that any terms and conditions contained on vendor's acknowledgement or other forms that are in conflict with those contained herein are null and void. 3. Equipment, materials and/or supplies delivered shall be subject to inspection and testing upon receipt. If rejected, same shall remain the property of the vendor. Vendor will bear the cost of inspecting rejected merchandise and the return thereof. 4. Purchase Order number shall be shown by vendor on all related invoices, delivery memoranda, bills of lading, packages and/or correspondence. 5. A separate invoice for each shipment thereon shall be rendered immediately following shipment. All copies shall be forwarded direct to the designated shipping address. 6. NCPS is exempt from local, State and Federal taxes. Such taxes must not be charged or included in the price. If tax is included, the amount thereof will be deducted from the invoice. Tax Exempt certificates will be furnished upon request. 7. In the absence of other contractual terms, payment shall be due 45 days after receipt of proper invoice, or material/service, whichever is the later. 8. Discount terms shall be as stated on the face of this Purchase Order. If discount for prompt payment is allowed, the discount period will begin on the date of receipt of proper invoice, or material, whichever is the later. 9. In case of default by the successful bidder, or failure to deliver the supplies or services ordered by the time specified, NCPS after due notice (in writing), may procure them from other sources and hold vendor responsible for any excess cost occasioned thereby. 10. No substitution, change or deviation shall be made without written authority from the Purchasing Office by letter or formal change order. 11. Vendors providing goods to NCPS herewith assure NCPS that they are conforming to the provision of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, as well as the Virginia Fair Employment Contracting Act of 1975 as amended, where applicable. 12. Vendor certifies that they do not and will not during the performance of a contract resulting from this solicitation employ illegal alien workers or otherwise violate the provisions of the Federal Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. 13. Any resulting Purchase Order/Contract shall be governed in all respects, whether as to validity, construction, capacity, performance or otherwise by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. 14. All prices unless otherwise specified are net F.O.B. Destination with transportation charges prepaid.

15. If shipment is made by freight or express and charges added to invoice, the original bill of lading properly receipted shall accompany invoice. All charges must be prepaid. 16. Vendors performing work on NCPS’s owned or leased facilities or property shall, during the entire term of the contract, maintain at a minimum, the insurance coverage as listed in the Purchasing Manual and any revisions thereto. 17. NCPS reserves the right to cancel this order, without cost or obligation, if not filled within the time specified herein. 18. By accepting a resulting Purchase Order, it is understood and agreed that no indications of sale to NCPS will be used in any way in product literature or advertising. 19. NCPS does not discriminate against faith-based organizations as defined in the Code of Virginia section2.2-4343.1 or against a bidder or Bidder because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis prohibited by state law relating to discrimination in employment. 20. By accepting a Purchase Order, vendor warrants that the merchandise or services rendered will not infringe any valid patent or trademark, and that the vendor will, at his own expense, defend any and all actions or suits charging such infringement, and will save NCPS harmless in the case of such infringement. 21. The vendor hereby binds himself and his successors to indemnify, defend, and save harmless NCPS, its officers, agents or employees, from all suits and actions of every name and description brought against it or them, and all costs or damages to which it or they may be put, on account of, or by reason of any injury or alleged injury to the person or property of another, resulting from or on account of the negligent acts, errors or omissions, recklessness or intentionally wrongful conduct of the vendor or his agents in the performance of the contract; of the vendor or his agents; and that the whole or so much of the moneys due to the vendor under and by virtue of this Contract, as such or may be considered necessary by NCPS, shall and may be retained until all such suits and claims for damages as aforesaid shall have been settled, and evidence to that effect furnished to the satisfaction of NCPS. The said Vendor further agrees to indemnify and save harmless NCPS against any and all claims, suits or demands that may accrue to, be suffered by, or adjudicated against it by reason of any injury sustained by any of the Vendor's employees in and about the said work, under and pursuant to the provisions of the Workman's Compensation Law or any amendments thereto, and the vendor shall produce certificates or other satisfactory evidence of ample protection against such liability. 22. Ethics in Public Procurement: By submitting their bid, Bidders certify that their bid is made without collusion or fraud and that they have not offered or received any kickbacks or inducements from any other Bidder, supplier, or manufacturer in connection with their bid, and that they have not conferred on any public employee having official responsibility for this procurement transaction any payment, loan, subscription, advance, deposit of money, services or anything of more than nominal value, present or promised, unless consideration of substantially equal or greater value was exchanged. By submitting their bid, Bidders certify that they have familiarized themselves with Article 4 of Title 11 of the Virginia Public Procurement Act, Section 11-72 through 11-80, Virginia Code Annotated, and that all amounts received by it, pursuant to a Contract resulting from this solicitation are proper and in accordance herewith. 23. Official Not To Benefit: Each Bidder shall certify upon signing a bid/bid that to the best of his/her knowledge no NCPS official or employee having official responsibility for the procurement transaction or member of his/her immediate family has received or will receive any financial benefit of more than nominal or minimal value relating to the award of this contract. If such a benefit has been received or will be received, this fact shall be disclosed with the bid or as soon thereafter, as it appears that such a benefit will be received. Failure to disclose the information prescribed above may result in suspension; debarment, recession of the contract made, or affects payment pursuant to the terms of the contract.

Whenever there is reason to believe that benefit of the sort described in the paragraph above has been or will be received in connection with the bid or contract and that the Contractor has failed to disclose such benefit or has inadequately disclosed it, NCPS, as a prerequisite to payment pursuant to the Contractor, or at any time may require the Contractor to furnish, under oath, answers to any interrogatories related to such possible benefit. In the event the Bidder has knowledge of benefits as outlined above, this information should be submitted with the bid. If the above does not apply at time of award of contract and becomes known after inception of a contract, the Bidder shall immediately disclosure of such facts to the NCPS Finance Director. 24. W-9 Form: Each Bidder shall submit a completed W-9 form with their bid in the event of contract/Purchase Order award. This information is required in order to issue purchase orders and payments to your firm. A copy of this form can be downloaded from http://www.irs.gov/pub/irspdf/ fw9.pdf. 25. Force Majeure: Vendor is not responsible for damages or delay in performance caused by conditions beyond its control including, but not limited to, Acts of God, wars, and natural disasters. In any such event, CONTRACTOR’S fee and schedule shall be equitably adjusted. 26. Addendum and Supplement to Invitation: If it becomes necessary to revise any part of this IFB, or if additional data is necessary to enable an exact interpretation of the provisions of this invitation, an addendum will be issued. It is the responsibility of the Bidder to ensure that he/she has received all addendums prior to submitting a bid. All addenda can be downloaded from www.nelson.k12.va.us. 28. Inclement Weather/Closure of NCPS Offices: If NCPS offices is closed for business at the time scheduled for bid acceptance; sealed bids will be accepted and opened on the next scheduled business day, at the originally scheduled time. 29. Certification regarding Sex Offenses: As a condition of awarding a contract for the provision of services that require the contractor or his employees to have direct contract with students on school property during regular school hours or during school-sponsored activities, the school board requires the contractor to provide certification that all persons who will provide such services have not been convicted of a felony or any offense involving the sexual molestation or physical or sexual abuse or rape of a child 30. Unauthorized Aliens: As a condition of awarding a contract for the provision of goods or services, the contractor must certify that they do not knowingly employ any unauthorized aliens as defined in the federal Immigration Reform & Control Act of 1987. 31. Discrimination by Contractor Prohibited: During the performance of this contract, the contractor agrees as follows: a. The contractor will not discriminate against any employee, or applicant for employment because of religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other basis prohibited by state law relating to discrimination in employment, except where there is a bona fide occupational qualification reasonably necessary to the normal operation of the contractor. The contractor agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices setting forth the provisions of this nondiscrimination clause. b. The contractor, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the contractor, will state that such contractor is an equal opportunity employer. c. Notices, advertisements, and solicitations placed in accordance with federal law, rule or regulation shall be deemed sufficient for the purpose of meeting the requirements of this section.