Benton County
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clearly understood that any costs incurred by the Firm in responding to this request is at the
Firm’s own risk and expense as a cost of doing business. The County shall not be liable for
reimbursement to the Firm for any expense so incurred, regardless of whether or not the RFQ is
accepted.
D. If products, components, or services other than those described in this RFQ document are
proposed, the firm must include complete descriptive literature for each. All requests for
additional information must be received within five working days following request.
E. Any uncertainties shall be brought to the attention of Terry Lewis immediately via telephone
(479) 464-6168 or by e-mail at terry.lewis@bentoncountyar.gov. It is the intent and goal of
Benton County to provide documents providing a clear and accurate understanding of the scope
of work to be completed and/or goods to be provided.
F. Any inquiries or requests for explanation in regard to the County’s requirements should be made
promptly to Terry Lewis, Benton County, via e-mail at terry.lewis@bentoncountyar.gov or
telephone at (479) 464-6168. No oral interpretation or clarifications will be given as to the
meaning of any part of this request. Names of firms submitting any questions, clarifications, or
requests will not be disclosed until after a contract is in place.
G. At the discretion of the County, one or more firms may be asked for more detailed information
before final ranking of the Firms, which may also include oral interviews. NOTE: Each Firm
shall submit an “Authorized Negotiator Form” containing the signature of a duly authorized
officer or agent of the Firm’s company empowered with the right to bind and negotiate on behalf
of the Firm for the amounts and terms proposed.
H. Any information provided herein is intended to assist the Firm in the preparation of RFQ
necessary to properly respond to this RFQ. The RFQ is designed to provide qualified Firms with
sufficient basic information to submit specifications and/or test requirements, but is not intended
to limit the RFQ content or exclude any relevant or essential data.
I. Firm irrevocably consent that any legal action or proceeding against it under, arising out of or in
any manner relating to this Contract shall be controlled by Arkansas law. Firm hereby expressly
and irrevocably waives any claim or defense in any said action or proceeding based on any
alleged lack of jurisdiction or improper venue or any similar basis.
J. The successful Firm shall not assign the whole or any part of this Contract or any monies
due or to become due hereunder without written consent of Benton County. In case the
successful Firm assigns all or any part of any monies due or to become due under this Contract,
the Instrument of assignment shall contain a clause substantially to the effect that is agreed that
the right of the assignee in and to any monies due or to become due to the successful Firm shall
be subject to prior liens of all persons, firms, and corporations for services rendered or materials
supplied for the performance of the services called for in this contract.
K. The successful Firm’s attention is directed to the fact that all applicable Federal and State laws,
County and municipal ordinances, and the rules and regulations of all authorizes having
jurisdiction over the services shall apply to the contract throughout, and they will be deemed to
be included in the contract as though written out in full herein. The successful Firm shall keep
himself/herself fully informed of all laws, ordinances and regulations of the Federal, State,
County and municipal governments or authorities in any manner affecting those engaged or
employed in providing these services or in any way affecting the conduct of the services and of
all orders and decrees of bodies or tribunals having any jurisdiction or authority over same. If
any discrepancy or inconsistency should be discovered in these Contract Documents or in the
specifications herein referred to, in relation to any law, ordinance, regulation, order or decree,
he/she shall herewith report the same in writing to Benton County.