PURCHASING ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL ALABAMA To All Bidders: The attached Request for Proposal presents a cooperative proposal for the Purchasing Association of Central Alabama (PACA). The members of the Association at present are: City of Adamsville City of Bessemer Bessemer State Technical College Bibb County Firefighters Association Birmingham Library System Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center City of Brighton Town of Brookside Cahaba Heights Fire Department Cahaba Valley Fire & Rescue Center Point Fire District Concord Fire Department Eastern Valley Volunteer Fire Dept City of Fairfield City of Fultondale City of Gardendale City of Graysville City of Homewood City of Hoover Hoover Board of Education City of Hueytown City of Irondale Jefferson Cty Assoc. of Fire Districts Jeff. County Board of Education Jefferson County Commission Jefferson County Dept of Health Jefferson County Housing Authority Jefferson County Library Cooperative Jefferson State Community College Town of Kimberly City of Leeds City of Lipscomb McAdory Fire Department No. 1 McAdory Fire Department No. 2 McCalla Area Fire District City of Midfield Minor Heights Fire Department Town of Morris City of Mountain Brook Town of Mulga Mulga Fire Department Palmerdale Fire Department City of Pleasant Grove Rocky Ridge Fire/Rescue Shannon Fire Department Shelby County Board of Education Shelby County Commission Town of Sylvan Springs City of Tarrant Town of Trafford City of Vestavia Hills Vestavia Hills Board of Education Virginia Mines Fire Department WJAPA (Visionland) City of Warrior Other government entities and all school systems within Jefferson County and counties adjoining thereto may elect to participate in this cooperative bid. Vendors must agree that if any additional government entity, does join the Association, vendors shall honor prices on this Invitation to Bid for those additional entities that may join the Association. Commodity: CONTRACT - METAL OFFICE FURNITURE@ Request for Proposal No: 281-03 All questions regarding proposal specifications, quantities, etc., should be addressed to: Senior Buyer: Telephone: DON DENNIS 325-5384 The proposal award will be made by the Jefferson County Commission on behalf of the Association in accordance with the provision of the intergovernmental agreement between the Jefferson County Commission and the members of the Association. Each participating governmental entity of the Association will be responsible for issuing its own purchase orders, delivery instructions, invoicing, insurance requirements, and issue its own tax exemption certificates as required by vendors. This cover letter is considered an integral part of this Request for Proposal document and shall be included by reference into any contract. Acknowledged by ___________________________________ Vendor Name ______________________________________ Authorized Signature/Title CONTINUED ON SHEET 2 JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSION PURCHASING DEPARTMENT ROOM 830 * 716 RICHARD ARRINGTON JR. BLVD N BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35203 (205) 325-5384 PRINCIPAL BUYER: DON DENNIS JULY 15, 2003 BID NO: 281-03 SHEET NO: 2 INVITATION TO BID Sealed bids marked “CONTRACT - METAL OFFICE FURNITURE” will be received by the Purchasing Manager, Room 830 * 716 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd N, Birmingham, Alabama. Bids will be accepted until 5:00 P.M. central time (standard or daylight savings time, as applicable) on AUGUST 7, 2003. Bids submitted after this date and time will not be considered. Bids will be publicly opened at 2:00 P.M. on AUGUST 8, 2003. Contract for the period October 1, 2003 to October 1, 2004 with renewal, at County's option, each October 1, until 2006. CONDITIONS SPECIFICATIONS: Bid is acceptable only for the top line of your best grade of equipment in standard colors, unless otherwise requested. The following furniture is considered acceptable. Dealers in these lines are requested to limit bids to the lines listed below, unless an equal or superior quality in a matching style is offered. If dealer bids upon equipment other than the line listed, a written statement must be attached certifying that the substitute is equal to, or superior in quality to the line listed. ALL STEEL EQUIPMENT......................8000 Series Modular System Components 5900 Series Modular Desk Persona Series Lateral Files with Integral Pull Handle Pull Series Vertical Files Trooper Series chairs Desk and tables will be furnished with Plastic Laminated tops. All desks and returns will have modesty shields. Chairs will be furnished with top grade of fabric upholstery (ASE Grade A, or equal). Files must have premium grade steel bearing suspension. SPECIFICATIONS MAY BE SEEN IN PURCHASING DEPARTMENT, ROOM 830 COURTHOUSE. NAME OF YOUR COMPANY____________________________________________________ CONTINUED ON SHEET 3 JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSION PURCHASING DEPARTMENT ROOM 830 * 716 RICHARD ARRINGTON JR. BLVD N BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35203 (205) 325-5384 PRINCIPAL BUYER: DON DENNIS JULY 15, 2003 BID NO: 281-03 SHEET NO: 3 INVITATION TO BID (Contd.) In some instances, consideration will be given to matching furniture previously purchased. Bid on your nearest equivalent in the style and color indicated, and in accordance with the preceding instructions. Use of specific names, and numbers is not intended to restrict the bidding of any seller and/or manufacturer, but is solely for the purpose of indicating the type, size and quality of materials, products, service, or equipment considered best adapted to the County's intended use. Proprietary specifications may be waived for functional equivalents offered. SUCCESSFUL BIDDER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR VERIFYING STYLE, COLOR, ETC. WITH EACH USING DEPARTMENT BEFORE ENTERING ORDERS WITH FACTORY. SUCCESSFUL BIDDER MUST HAVE AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ORDERING DEPARTMENT INITIAL SELECTIONS AND RETURN TO PURCHASING DEPARTMENT TO CONFIRM STYLE/COLOR/PRICE OF ITEMS TO BE ORDERED. SUCCESSFUL BIDDER WILL BE REQUIRED TO FURNISH THE FOLLOWING AT NO ADDITIONAL COST: INSTALLATION OF FURNITURE, ARCHITECTURAL/DESIGN SUPPORT, PREPARATION OF DRAWINGS FOR NEW-INSTALLATIONS, AND FOR CHANGES MADE TO EXISTING CONFIGURATIONS. SUCCESSFUL BIDDER IS ALSO REQUIRED TO FURNISH MANUFACTURER FOOTPRINT AUDITS FOR VIABILITY AND CORRECTNESS OF LARGE INSTALLATIONS DELIVERY: MUST NOT EXCEED 60-DAYS A/R/O Will be to: Jefferson County Locations Purchase orders will be issued as deliveries are required. F.O.B. Destination via truck. NO DIRECT FACTORY SHIPMENTS will be accepted. Vendor will install and adjust in the offices as directed. NAME OF YOUR COMPANY____________________________________________________ CONTINUED ON SHEET 4 JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSION PURCHASING DEPARTMENT ROOM 830 * 716 BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35203 RICHARD ARRINGTON JR. BLVD N (205) 325-5384 PRINCIPAL BUYER: DON DENNIS JULY 15, 2003 BID NO: 281-03 SHEET NO: 4 INVITATION TO BID (Contd.) Failure to deliver as specified and in accordance with the bid submitted, including promised delivery will constitute sufficient grounds for cancellation of the order at the option of the County Commission. RIGHT TO TERMINATE: The Jefferson County Commission reserves the right to terminate this contract upon fifteen (15) days written notice if it deems the quality of product or the service poor. Vendor will be responsible for removing all furniture cartons from premises (including loading dock). All deliveries to the Birmingham Courthouse must be scheduled in such a way that the loading dock will not be blocked for more than one hour at a time. PRICES: Include transportation, handling, service charge and installation. TAX: Jefferson County is exempt from all tax. Provided however, bidder shall be responsible for payment of all sales, use, lease, ad valorem and any other tax that may be levied or assessed by reason of this transaction. Bidder agrees that Jefferson County will be charged no more for item(s) bid than the State of Alabama, and that in the event of a price reduction, the County will receive the benefit of such reduction on any undelivered portion of contract. EVALUATION: If requested by the Jefferson County Commission or its agent, bidder will deliver a model of each item on which he has bid to the Jefferson County Commission for evaluation within seven (7) days. Quantities shown are estimates, and is not a guarantee to buy in this amount. GUARANTEE: Bidder certifies by bidding, that he is fully aware of the conditions of service and purpose for which item(s) included in this bid are to be purchased, and that his offering will meet these requirements of service and purpose to the satisfaction of the Jefferson County Commission and its Agent. NAME OF YOUR COMPANY____________________________________________________ CONTINUED ON SHEET 5 JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSION PURCHASING DEPARTMENT ROOM 830 * 716 RICHARD ARRINGTON JR. BLVD N BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35203 (205) 325-5384 PRINCIPAL BUYER: DON DENNIS JULY 15, 2003 BID NO: 281-03 SHEET NO: 5 INVITATION TO BID (Contd.) PROTECTION DAMAGE: Contractor will be responsible for any damage to property of the County or others caused by him, his employees or sub-contractors, and will replace and make good such damage. The Contractor will maintain adequate protection to prevent damage to his work and property of others, and take all necessary precautions for the safety of his employees and others. The Contractor will comply with all safety laws and regulations in effect in the locality. BID BOND: Each bidder will furnish a bid bond, or cashier's check for five percent (5%) of bid, and hereby agrees that in case of failure to execute a contract and furnish a performance bond within 14 days after notice of award, the Jefferson County Commission will be paid by his bonding company the difference between the amount of the low bid as submitted, and the amount of the proposal of the next higher bid, or if no other bid is received, the full amount of the proposal guaranty will be recovered as liquidated damages for such default. PERFORMANCE BOND: Successful bidder will furnish a surety bond equal to the amount of contract at no cost to the County, to guarantee that all conditions and specifications of this Invitation will be fulfilled. Bond will be furnished to the Purchasing Agent not later than 14 days after receipt of purchase order. The award will be made on all or none basis. Bidder will quote on all items. GENERAL: The Jefferson County Commission expressly reserves the right to reject any or all bids, or parts of bids, and to make the award or awards as the best interest of the County appears. If mutually agreed upon, additional contracts may be executed, based upon this bid for the same item(s) or related types and/or sizes. _____________________ Don Dennis Principal Buyer NAME OF YOUR COMPANY____________________________________________________ CONTINUED ON SHEET 6 JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSION PURCHASING DEPARTMENT ROOM 830 * 716 RICHARD ARRINGTON JR. BLVD N BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35203 (205) 325-5384 PRINCIPAL BUYER: DON DENNIS JULY 15, 2003 BID NO: 281-03 SHEET NO: 6 INVITATION TO BID (Contd.) INSURANCE Successful bidder will maintain such insurance as will protect him and the County from claim under Workmen’s Compensation Acts, and from claims for damage and/or personal injury, including death, which may arise from operations under this contract. Insurance will be written by companies authorized to do business in Jefferson County, Alabama and shall include Jefferson County, Alabama as Added Additional Insured including a thirty (30) days written cancellation notice. Evidence of insurance will be furnished to the Purchasing Agent not later than seven (7) day(s) after Purchase Order/contract date. Insurance Minimum Coverage: Contracting party shall file the following insurance coverage and limits of liability with the County’s Risk Management Office and Purchasing Department before beginning work with the County. General Liability: $1,000,000-Bodily injury and property damage combined occurrence $1,000,000-Bodily injury and property damage combined aggregate $1,000,000-Personal Injury aggregate Comprehensive Form including Premises/Operation, Products/Completed Operations, Contractual, Independent contractors, Broad Form Property Damage and Personal Injury. Automobile Liability: $1,000,000-Bodily injury and property damage combined coverage: Any automobile including hired and non-owned vehicles. Workers Compensation and Employers Liability: $100,000-Limit each accident Umbrella Coverage: $1,000,000-Each occurrence $1,000,000-Aggregate Added Additional Insured: Jefferson County, Alabama 30 Days written cancellation notice NAME OF YOUR COMPANY____________________________________________________ CONTINUED ON SHEET 7 JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSION PURCHASING DEPARTMENT ROOM 830 * 716 RICHARD ARRINGTON JR. BLVD N BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35203 (205) 325-5384 PRINCIPAL BUYER: DON DENNIS JULY 15, 2003 BID NO: 281-03 SHEET NO: 7 BID (Bidder must use this form) Fill in all spaces Use same price list and discount on all items within each group. Bid on all items. The following quantities are estimates only to establish a pricing basis for your entire line of equipment. Varying discounts within a group will not be accepted. All desks to have center drawers and modesty panels, unless otherwise specified. ALL ITEMS OFFERED MUST BE FROM THE SAME MANUFACTURER. GROUP I NOTE: ALL CASE GOODS MUST BE COMPLETELY MODULAR WITH INTERCHANGEABLE COMPONENTS (NON-HANDED) ITEM 1: 60" X 30" DESK, consisting of: 5901K-884 desk shell, ASPSS-302I suspended file/file pedestal with integral pull and lock, ASPSS-303I suspended box/box/file pedestal with integral pull and lock, CSDC19 center drawer 10 each X $_______each = $________ approx. Name of Your Mfg. & Product Number_______________________________ NAME OF YOUR COMPANY____________________________________________________ CONTINUED ON SHEET 8 JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSION PURCHASING DEPARTMENT ROOM 830 * 716 RICHARD ARRINGTON JR. BLVD N BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35203 (205) 325-5384 PRINCIPAL BUYER: DON DENNIS JULY 15, 2003 BID NO: 281-03 SHEET NO: 8 INVITATION TO BID (Contd.) GROUP I CONTINUED ITEM 2: 30" X 72" DESK, consisting of: 5903K-884 desk shell, ASPSS-302I suspended file/file pedestal with integral pull and lock, ASPSS-303I suspended box/box/file pedestal with integral pull and lock, CSDC19 center drawer 10 each X $_______each = $________ approx. Name of Your Mfg. & Product Number_______________________________ ITEM 3: 66" X 30" DESK and RETURN, consisting of: 5902K-884 desk shell, ASPSS-303I suspended box/box/file pedestal with integral pull and lock, CSDC19 center drawer, 5935K-084 42" x 24" return with panel leg, ASPSS-242I suspended file/file pedestal with integral pull and lock 10 each X $_______each = $________ approx. Name of Your Mfg. & Product Number_______________________________ ITEM 4: TABLE 36" X 72" VINYL EDGE MR3672L or equal with MT26 BASE. 2 each x $________each = $__________ approx. Name of Your Mfg. & Product Number_______________________________ NAME OF YOUR COMPANY____________________________________________________ CONTINUED ON SHEET 9 JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSION PURCHASING DEPARTMENT ROOM 830 * 716 RICHARD ARRINGTON JR. BLVD N BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35203 (205) 325-5384 PRINCIPAL BUYER: DON DENNIS JULY 15, 2003 BID NO: 281-03 SHEET NO: 9 BID (Contd.) GROUP II FILE CABINETS NOTE: MUST HAVE STEEL BEARING SUSPENSION: ITEM 5: TWO DRAWER, LEGAL, VERTICAL FILE WITH LOCK (H292C) 10 each X $________each = $_______ approx. Name of Your Mfg. & Product Number ______________________________ ITEM 6: FOUR DRAWER, LETTER, VERTICAL FILE (H294) 10 each X $________each = $_______ approx. Name of Your Mfg. & Product Number ______________________________ ITEM 7: FOUR DRAWER, LETTER, VERTICAL FILE WITH LOCK (H294) 10 each X $________each = $_______ approx. Name of Your Mfg. & Product Number ______________________________ NAME OF YOUR COMPANY____________________________________________________ CONTINUED ON SHEET 10 JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSION PURCHASING DEPARTMENT ROOM 830 * 716 RICHARD ARRINGTON JR. BLVD N BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35203 (205) 325-5384 PRINCIPAL BUYER: DON DENNIS JULY 15, 2003 BID NO: 281-03 SHEET NO: 10 BID (Contd.) ITEM 8: FOUR DRAWER, LEGAL, VERTICAL FILE WITH LOCK (H294C) 10 each X $________each = $_______ approx. Name of Your Mfg. & Product Number ______________________________ Files (MUST HAVE STEEL BEARING SUSPENSION): ITEM 9: FIVE DRAWER FILE CABINET LEGAL, VERTICAL WITH LOCK (H295C) 10 each X $________each = $_______ approx. Name of Your Mfg. & Product Number ______________________________ GROUP III LATERAL FILES ITEM 10: 42" 5-HIGH LATERAL FILE WITH INTEGRAL PULLS WITH LOCK (PLF542NI) 10 each X $________each = $_______ approx. Name of Your Mfg. & Product Number ______________________________ NAME OF YOUR COMPANY____________________________________________________ CONTINUED ON SHEET 11 JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSION PURCHASING DEPARTMENT ROOM 830 * 716 RICHARD ARRINGTON JR. BLVD N BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35203 (205) 325-5384 PRINCIPAL BUYER: DON DENNIS JULY 15, 2003 BID NO: 281-03 SHEET NO: 11 BID (Contd.) ITEM 11: 30"5-HIGH LATERAL FILE WITH INTEGRAL PULLS WITH LOCK (PLF530NI) 10 each X $________each = $_______ Name of Your Mfg. & Product Number ______________________________ GROUP IV SEATING Chairs (to be furnished with 5-arm base unless otherwise noted, fabric upholstery must be 100% wool) ITEM 12: TASK CHAIR, MID BACK, ARMLESS, GRADE A, (TR-MAM204NP71) 10 each X $_______each = $_________ approx. Name of Your Mfg. & Product Number ______________________________ ITEM 13: TASK CHAIR, MID BACK WITH ARMS, GRADE A, (TR-MWM204NP71) 10 each X $_______each = $_________ approx. Name of Your Mfg. & Product Number ______________________________ NAME OF YOUR COMPANY____________________________________________________ CONTINUED ON SHEET 12 JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSION PURCHASING DEPARTMENT ROOM 830 * 716 RICHARD ARRINGTON JR. BLVD N BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35203 (205) 325-5384 PRINCIPAL BUYER: DON DENNIS JULY 15, 2003 BID NO: 281-03 SHEET NO: 12 BID (Contd.) ITEM 14: TASK CHAIR, HIGH BACK W/O ARMS, GRADE A (TR-HAM204NP71) 10 each X $_______each = $_________ approx. Name of Your Mfg. & Product Number ______________________________ ITEM 15: TASK CHAIR, HIGH BACK ALL ADJUSTABLE ARMS, ASYCHRONOUS ERGONOMIC MOTION WITH SLIDING SEAT PAN, GRADE A (TR-HWM-204NP71) 10 each X $________each = $________ approx. Name of Your Mfg. & Product Number______________________________ Side Chairs: ITEM 16: SIDE CHAIR WITHOUT ARMS, KEYSTONE, GRADE A (T-KLAP) 10 each X $_______each = $_________ approx. Name of Your Mfg. & Product Number ______________________________ ITEM 17: SIDE CHAIR WITH ARMS, KEYSTONE, GRADE A (T-KLOP) 10 each X $_______each = $_________ approx. Name of Your Mfg. & Product Number ______________________________ NAME OF YOUR COMPANY____________________________________________________ CONTINUED ON SHEET 13 JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSION PURCHASING DEPARTMENT ROOM 830 * 716 RICHARD ARRINGTON JR. BLVD N BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35203 (205) 325-5384 PRINCIPAL BUYER: DON DENNIS JULY 15, 2003 BID NO: 281-03 SHEET NO: 13 BID (Contd.) GRAND TOTAL, Groups I through IV.........$_______________ Attach a letter stating differences between County specifications and specifications of items(s) offered for all groups. DELIVERY FOR ALL ITEMS IS GUARANTEED NOT TO EXCEED_____DAYS A/R/O. Prices reflect ____________ % discount from price list current at time of bid (THE SAME PRICE LIST WILL BE USED FOR ENTIRE CONTRACT PERIOD). Maximum increase in price for the period 10-1-04 to 10-1-05, and 10-1-05 to 10-1-06, guaranteed not to exceed________% each year. The purpose of this Invitation to Bid is to establish a contract for a manufacturer's entire line of office and systems furniture. For purposes herein used, the term "entire line", shall include all office and systems furniture manufactured by bidder (or the bidder's supplier). Unit prices of items specifically listed on bid will be compared with price lists submitted, to determine if proportionate pricing can be established for every item of the manufacturer's entire line. IF PROPORTIONATE PRICING CANNOT BE DETERMINED, THE BID MAY BE REJECTED. NAME OF YOUR COMPANY____________________________________________________ CONTINUED ON SHEET 14 JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSION PURCHASING DEPARTMENT ROOM 830 * 716 RICHARD ARRINGTON JR. BLVD N BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35203 (205) 325-5384 PRINCIPAL BUYER: DON DENNIS JULY 15, 2003 BID NO: 281-03 SHEET NO: 14 BID (Contd.) Bidder agrees by bidding that he will furnish manufacturer's price lists current at time of bid (specifying any applicable discounts) with prices proportionate to those quoted herein for his entire line of office and systems furniture. Failure of successful bidder to furnish complete price lists at time of bid, will not relieve him of promptly delivering any item of his entire line proportionately priced to that quoted herein. Copies of price lists substantiating proportionate pricing will be furnished by successful bidder for any item of his entire line not included with the original bid. Prices for all items of office and systems furniture are included in the (manufacturer's name and price list number, or other designation) dated. We have allowed discount as shown for all groups from the price list, and will offer the same pricing basis for all items of our entire line of office and systems furniture during the contract period. Bidder agrees that he will deliver any items awarded to him, that such items will be manufactured to quoted specifications, that prices billed will be no higher than those quoted herein and that delivery will be made within the time specified herein or within a reasonable time, if not so specified. Bidder hereby guarantees delivery of all items awarded to him hereunder, without any qualification or limitation whatsoever. In making this guarantee, Bidder confirms that he has secured the subject items or has obtained guarantee of their availability sufficient to his satisfaction. Bidder further agrees that in the event Bidder fails to deliver any items awarded to him in accordance herewith for any reason whatsoever, Jefferson County may, at its option, accept the next lowest and best bid for such items, or rebid such items, or obtain substitute items elsewhere. Such substitutes may include later year models, where current year models are not reasonably available. Bidder agrees to pay Jefferson County the difference between the Bidder's bid for such items and the cost to Jefferson County to obtain the items elsewhere, if greater, and other incidental and consequential damages. Jefferson County may elect not to effect such cover, and may enforce all remedies authorized by law. State bidders will be granted preference over non-residents to the same extent as provided by laws of the state of domicile of the non-resident on all projects. NAME OF YOUR COMPANY____________________________________________________ CONTINUED ON SHEET 15 JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSION PURCHASING DEPARTMENT ROOM 830 * 716 RICHARD ARRINGTON JR. BLVD N BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35203 (205) 325-5384 PRINCIPAL BUYER: DON DENNIS JULY 15, 2003 BID NO: 281-03 SHEET NO: 15 BID (Contd.) The Jefferson County Commission, or its Agent, shall have the right to waive any informality or irregularity. Under certain limited conditions, the Purchasing Department may apply a local preference in determining the low bid for purchases of personal property. All provisions of this Invitation are accepted by bidder as part of any contract or purchase resulting therefrom. Please specify terms of payment below: Date:___________Company Name:___________________________________ Terms:______________Address:______________________City:_________ Phone:( )____________County:______________State:____Zip:______ If Jefferson County Business Licenses were issued to your company for the past twelve (12) months, please list numbers. __________________________________. Vendor's Federal I.D. Number ______________________________. I certify that___________________________has___has not___been in operation for one year at (Company Name) (Check one) locations(s) zoned for the type of business conducted by my company at the address stated above. _____________________________________ (Authorized Signature) _____________________________________ (Print Name) Toll Free Phone: _____________________________ Return original bid in enclosed envelope. Authorized signature of bidder must be in ink. Bids received in our office after the specified date and hour will not be considered. INDICATE THE FOLLOWING ADDRESSES IF DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE: 1. BID AWARD NOTICE ADDRESS 2. PURCHASE ORDER ADDRESS 3. REMITTANCE ADDRESS, (AND NAME IF DIFFERENT THAN ABOVE) ATTENTION ALL BIDDERS RETURN THE ENCLOSED BID IN A SEALED ENVELOPE TO: JACK C. COLLAR, PURCHASING MANAGER 716 RICHARD ARRINGTON JR BLVD N., ROOM 830 BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203 PLEASE MARK ON THE ENVELOPE: BID# 281-03 CONTRACT-METAL OFFICE FURNITURE RETURN BY 5:00 PM ON AUGUST 7, 2003 PRINCIPAL BUYER: DON DENNIS