Specifications

alleged errors in the award recommendation. The purchasing officer shall conduct a review and, within three
working days of receipt of the protest, issue a determination. Full text of the protest and appeal procedures,
as well as the protest form, can be downloaded from the Borough’s web site at www.matsugov.us, resting on
“Quick Access”, then selecting “Forms”, then selecting “Purchasing”. A copy can also be obtained by
contacting the purchasing division at [phone].
In order to receive notice of the apparent successful bid, the Bidder must provide the borough with a facsimile
number. It is the responsibility of the Bidder to follow the selection process and stay apprized of the bid or
proposal due date, the date notice of apparent successful bidder is issued and the period in which protests can
be filed.
16. MATANUSKA-SUSITNA BOROUGH BUSINESS LICENSE
Matanuska-Susitna Borough Code, Chapter 3.36, requires that all businesses conducting business within the
boundaries of the Borough have a current business license issued by the Borough. Prior to any award as a
result of this solicitation, the Contractor may be required to provide proof that they have a current Matanuska-
Susitna Business License or proof that they have applied for one. Copies of this borough code and instructions
on obtaining a business license may be obtained at the Collection Counter, Finance Department, or by calling
907-745-9632. MSB '3.36.040.
17. PROCEDURES FOR AWARD
Purchase Order(s) shall be awarded by written notice issued by the Purchasing Officer to the lowest qualified,
responsive, and responsible Bidder, provided that, if the lowest bids are approximately equal, local bidder
preference may be applied.
18. LOCAL BIDDER PREFERENCE
Purchase orders shall be awarded to the lowest qualified, responsive and responsible Bidder, provided that, if
the lowest bids are approximately equal, that is, within the lesser of $2,000 or 5 percent of each other,
preference may be given to local Bidders who maintain and operate businesses within the boundaries of the
Borough. MSB 3.08.240
19. QUALIFIED AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER
The Borough reserves the right to require the Bidder to submit information pertaining to its products, service,
reputation, and experience, in order to determine, at the Borough’s sole discretion, if the Bidder is a qualified
vendor. Past dealings with the Borough and other government agencies will be considered in determining if
the Bidder is a responsible vendor.
20. THIRD-PARTY FINANCING AGREEMENTS AND/OR ASSIGNMENTS OF PAYMENT NOT
ALLOWED
Because of additional administrative and accounting time required of borough departments/divisions when
third party financing agreement and/or assignments of payment are permitted, they will not be allowed under
any agreement resulting from this Invitation to Bid.
21. LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
All Contractors, and sub-contractors must comply with state of Alaska requirements regarding licensing.
Reference the state of Alaska’s licensing requirements for performing work under this contract.