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New features:
- Connect to multiple controllers simultaneously
- Toggle LEDs and rumble
- New UI
- Extension controllers
New features:
- Connect to multiple controllers simultaneously
- Toggle LEDs and rumble
- New UI
- Extension controllers
Play games with a Wii remote on your Android device!
Incompatibility update: Android 4.2+ is not compatible with this app. The reason for this is that Google changed an essential bluetooth component in this version of Android. We are looking for a solution.
News, changelog and FAQ are on the dev's website. Link is below description.
Problems? Please read the FAQ on the dev's website before emailing.
This app doesn't work on phones with HTC Sense UI and most newer Samsung phones (Galaxy S included). More info on the website.
Website: http://android.ccpcreations.com/wiicontroller
This is NOT a bluetooth keyboard driver, it ONLY supports the devices listed above.
Analog input is supported but requires that the app you are using BluezIME with also supports it. Some of the major emulators support BluezIME analog input, setup your controller inside the emulator app instead of through the BluezIME interface if possible. If your favorite app does not support BluezIME analog input, please write the publishers and ask for it!
Confirmed to work with almost all devices from HTC, Samsung and Motorola.
Reported NOT working with any LG device with stock ROM:
Usage instructions:
1) Enable BluezIME (Settings, Language and Keyboard)
2) Select the device to use, and the device type
3) Turn on the Game Pad
4) Select BluezIME as the input method
You only need to perform step 1+2 for the first use.
This application does not use root access.
Check to see if it is possible to configure the controller from inside the app you want to use the controller with. If this is possible, it is the recommended way to do so. In this case you do not need to perform the steps above.
If you need help, go to the project homepage and create an issue. I cannot respond to messages left in comments. If you simply cannot create an issue, drop me a line: firstname.lastname@example.com
If you want Wiimote, iCade or Keyboard support, install the HID Enabler:
If you want to complain that Wiimote/iCade/Keyboard does not work with your device, see here first:
If you are a developer that wants to add gamepad controller input, look here:
Big thanks to Stefan Werner for many fixes.
For a correct working you first have to enable UDPWii in Dolphin and make sure the firewall is rightly configured and your Android device is running on the same network as the Dolphin Emulator. For more information see:
https://forums.dolphin-emu.org/Thread-patch-udpwii-use-iphone-as-wiimote-new-nunchuck-and-ir-support or
Source code is available under the GPLv3 license on https://github.com/irtimmer/dolphinmote
Copyright 2013, 2014 Iwan Timmer.
- Buttons
- Accelerometer
- Dolphin Multicast detection
Not working
- Nunchuck
- Nunchuck accelerometer
Not all devices are supported, therefore it is strongly recommended that you try the Sixaxis Compatibility Checker (available for free on Google Play) before purchasing this app.
Finally the wait is over... The ultimate gaming experience awaits! Now you can play games on your phone the way they were meant to be played! Sixaxis Controller allows you to use the following controllers in many of your favourite games and applications:
PlayStation 3:
Sixaxis Controller
DualShock® 3 Wireless Controller
PlayStation® Move Navigation Controller
PlayStation 4:
DualShock® 4 Wireless Controller (If pairing on a PC, you must use SixaxisPairTool 0.3.0+)
- ROOT access is required!!!
- Due to the way pairing is done with the controllers, you need to manually pair your controller with the PC utility 'SixaxisPairTool' (available on the website) and a mini-USB cable. Android 3.1+ users can also pair directly on their devices via USB.
- It is highly recommended that you use an ORIGINAL controller. Many after market controllers will not work with this app. If you get a 'Client connected: 1' message, but the lights on your controller continue to flash, it is almost certainly not an original Sony controller.
- The fake controllers that are most likely to work (though not guaranteed) are those made by Gasia. If you bought a fake that works but isn't made by Gasia, I'd love to hear from you so I can compile a list of known working controllers.
- Be sure to read the instructions in the help menu carefully.
- Up to four Sixaxis, DualShock 3, DualShock 4 and Navigation controllers supported at once.
- Support as a native gamepad in Android 3.1+ devices. Full support for analog sticks and analog triggers.
- Keyboard emulation. Map all buttons and sticks to almost any key available in Android.
- Mouse emulation. Configure a button to activate the mouse pointer on devices that support mice (most tablets, and many phones should work).
- Touch emulation allows you to map buttons and analog sticks to the screen. Play all your favourite games with full analog support, even those without built-in controller support!
This product is not affiliated with, nor authorized, endorsed or licensed in any way by Sony Corporation, its affiliates or subsidiaries. All trademarks are property of their respective holders.
For assistance, full instructions and FAQ, visit our website at http://www.dancingpixelstudios.com
BlockLauncher Pro is a custom Minecraft Pocket Edition launcher that wraps around Minecraft PE and provides loading of patches, texture packs, and server IPs.
(formerly known as MCPELauncher)
THIS APPLICATION MAY NOT WORK ON ALL DEVICES! Please try the free version before buying this version to make sure that the app is compatible.
Just choose Options on the main screen, then select mods. It is that easy!
This program loads libminecraftpe.so from the currently installed copy of Minecraft PE, so it should be compatiable with the mod patching features of PocketTool and QuickPatch.
Jelly Bean users: currently, this application cannot load original textures from copies of Minecraft installed by Google Play on Android 4.1 and above. The built-in texture pack will be used if no texture pack is selected.
- Patch an unlimited number of PTPatches and ModPE scripts
- Load textures from any Pocket Edition-compatiable texture pack
- Patch server IPs
This is the demo application of the Crouton library that is freely available at https://github.com/keyboardsurfer/Crouton
If you're having issues with the library, please open an Issue here: https://github.com/keyboardsurfer/Crouton/issues/new
The library offers a wide variety of customization options that have not been implemented in this Demo application yet.
All that's required to use Crouton is using the library within your Android application and the call "Crouton.makeText(Activity, CharSequence, Style).show();"
The icon has been created by Marie Schweiz.
Crouton is inspired by Cyril Mottier.
Free mobile application 4shared for Android is a convenient and fast way to access your account at 4shared.com, including all documents, photos, music, etc. directly from your Android device whenever you wish to.
The convenient public search option allows you to search for and find the file you need within the massive 4shared file database. It's also simple to define various search filters (upload time, size, type of file, etc.) to get the best results and add the necessary file to your own account at 4shared.com.
With 4shared for Android you can easily copy, move, rename, delete, upload and download any files from your account at 4shared.com on your smartphone or tablet and share them with your colleagues, relatives and friends.
4shared for Android enables:
• Fast and convenient access to 30,000,000+ files.
• User-friendly search within massive 4shared database with an option to instantly add the found files to your account.
• A possibility to manage your account at 4shared.com, listen to music and even watch videos directly on your Android device.
• Instant sharing of files from your 4shared account via the app.
This app will melt your face!
Just take a picture then warp, bend and distort it to your heart's content.
Make yourself skinnier, buff yourself up or enlarge any body parts that might need some enlargement ;) Or go crazy and have fun putting several pounds of fat on your friends or giving them the biggest cheese-eating grin you can imagine. With Photo Warp, you too can be an instant, super-cheap plastic surgeon! How hilarious can you be?
- Warp tool (Moves pixels around as you drag the cursor),
- Pinch and Bloat tools (Move pixels towards/away from the center of your brush)
- The unique Reconstruct brush (gradually resets the picture to its original state as you brush over it)
- Twirl clockwise and counterclockwise tools (rotates pixels around the center of brush)
- Set brush size and hardness
- Fast and responsive (real-time) manipulation even on older devices!
- Use any picture to warp whether it's from your camera or any photo from your device
- Save pictures to your device or SD card
- Share your creations online
- The much requested feature: you can now open pictures from the gallery app ;)
- Installing to SD card is supported
- Compatible with Honeycomb (Android 3.x) devices
- More to come soon!
BlockLauncher is a custom Minecraft PE launcher that wraps around Minecraft PE and provides loading of patches, texture packs, and mods.
(formerly known as MCPELauncher)
Just choose Options on the main screen, then select mods. It is that easy!
THIS MAY NOT WORK ON ALL DEVICES! If it crashes with your device, please post on the forum thread with your device model and your operating system version for support.
THIS APP REQUIRES THE FULL VERSION OF MINECRAFT PE TO RUN. The demo version or the J version is not supported.
This program loads libminecraftpe.so from the currently installed copy of Minecraft PE, so it should be compatiable with the mod patching features of PocketTool and QuickPatch.
Jelly Bean users: currently, this application cannot load original textures from copies of Minecraft installed by Google Play on Android 4.1 and above. The built-in texture pack will be used.
- Patch up to 3 patches
- Test the texture pack support with the built-in RepetiCraft texture pack
With MineSkins: Skins for Minecraft PE you can apply 1000 most popular awesome skins for Minecraft! Apply them in just one tap and play right away!
You can watch and rotate a 3D-model with selected skin before you apply it! Then just click "Apply" and you are all set!
Please note, BlockLauncher is needed (regular or pro) for this app to work!
MineSkins offers best Minecraft skins. Enjoy and share with your friends!
DISCLAIMER: This is an unofficial application for Minecraft Pocket Edition. This application is not affiliated in any way with Mojang AB. The Minecraft Name, the Minecraft Brand and the Minecraft Assets are all property of Mojang AB or their respectful owner. All rights reserved. In accordance with http://account.mojang.com/documents/brand_guidelines
Create amazing skins on the go with easy to use 3D editor!
★ 1.8. Skin Support!
★ 3D editor
★ Intuitive user interface
★ Straight playing from your Android device *
★ Straight uploading to PC version **
★ Pre made packs of skins for you to enjoy **
★ Copy skins from famous players
(*) requires in app purchase, full version of Minecraft and a plugin
(**) requires in app purchase
"Minecraft" is a trademark of Mojang AB.
We are not affiliated with Mojang AB but we adhere to the terms set out by Mojang AB at www.minecraft.net/terms
This app cannot add new items to Minecraft PE - it can only give you existing items.
Loads and saves Pocket Edition level.dat files
Allows editing of all item slots in Survival mode - edit type id, damage value, and amount!
List of item IDs built into the app - just click "Browse"!
One-click backup of levels into a .zip file. Backups saved in games/com.mojang/minecraftWorlds_backup/(world name)
This app will allow you to…
• Track and compare your achievements with your LIVE friends
• Change up your 3D avatar
• Message your Xbox LIVE friends
• Edit your LIVE Profile
This app requires an Xbox LIVE account to sign in. Available for most Android 2.2+ smartphones, with WGVA screen resolution or higher.
App Discussion Page : http://goo.gl/cFJVFO
Instructions for IPEGA BT Controller : http://goo.gl/AVPG6S
Frequently Asked Questions : http://goo.gl/7WxBjv
Greenrobotgamer.com : 8.7 out of 10.
Gameplay on Note 10.1 with Nyko PlayPad Pro : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2oy7dqzpIxE
Gameplay on Shield: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GezYsR1dGM
NEW : With the addition of Universal Touch Screen Driver the app is now compatible with All Tablets, Phones, Android Smart TV's, Android TV Sticks,Mini PC's(e.g Minix Neo X7),Android Consoles(e.g Ouya).
Tested Devices List: http://goo.gl/IvQder
Tested Game Controllers:-
Snakebyte iDroid
Green Throttle Atlas
Ouya Controller
Mad Catz Controller
Samsung Gamepad
Wired PS4 Dual Shock 4
Wired Xbox 360 Controller
Logitech Rumblepad
nVidia Shield's Gamepad
Wired PS4 & PS3 Controllers
All Moga Controllers including the New Moga Pro Power and Hero Power[HID MODE].
iPega Bluetooth
Nyko PlayPad/Pro
Gamestop Bluetooth
Logitech Dual Action & F710
Some Fake Dual Shock 3.
This is a Small list of some of the renowned Game Controllers compatible. This is NOT a COMPLETE list of All Compatible Gamepads. In General all Bluetooth/ USB Controllers are compatible.
Currently incompatible with the Wireless Xbox 360 Controller & Moga Pocket.
• A Simple and Easy to use UI- Very easily configurable.
•Support for All Generic Gamepads/Joysticks,as well as renowned Controllers such as DualShock 4, Xbox 360 Controller, Dual Shock 3, Moga Pro.
•A Touch Profile System which is very easy to manage-Allows you to make separate Touch Profiles for each game.
•Multi-Touch Emulation of upto 10 Simultaneous touch points On-Screen on ANY device.
•An Intricate but Simplified Touch Profile Editor with Reference background support.
•An Exclusive 8-Direction Swipe System - Use Controller buttons as Swipe/Drag On-Screen.
•Works with emulators e.g. Reicast, PPSSPP , FPSE, Drastic, N64oid , Mame4Droid, etc .
Follow me on Twitter : https://twitter.com/therealAnkitC
All game content present in the screenshots are property of their respective owners.
All trademarks are property of their respective holders.
[Credits to Fabian Cruz a.k.a Uber for the new graphics]
[Credits to wwjoshdew for the Tutorial video.]
Did You Know?
GameStop buys your games, electronics, and more for cash or credit. The GameStop team is pleased to introduce Trade Center. With Trade Center, you can look-up and save current trade value estimates right on your mobile.
And, if you're a PowerUp Rewards member, the GameStop app enables you to access and track membership benefits; such as your membership points balance, offers, discounts, and redeem those points for rewards. The GameStop app now presents members with an improved digital locker that provides access to the DLC codes purchased in stores. With the GameStop App, members can check-in at nearby GameStop stores to score PowerUp Rewards Points even faster.
The GameStop app makes it easier than ever to rapidly find information about our stores, including nearby locations, opening hours, phone numbers, and driving directions.
Made in Texas
Create, accessorize and share Android characters that look like you, your best friend, your Uncle Sal... anyone, really.
Now with:
- NBA gear! Jerseys and shorts for all 30 NBA teams.
- 9 new shareable animations for a total of 32 different animation choices.
- New clothes requested by you! (including additional dresses, sneakers and kids outfits.)
Now it's even more fun to share your animated Android characters in texts, posts or chats as emoticons, animated GIFs and pics.
And don't forget to submit your creations to the Androidify.com Gallery where they can hang with Android characters from around the world.
> Up to four controllers at a time
> Nunchuck and classic controller compatible
> Easily create, edit, and switch between profiles for different apps
This app is not compatible with devices that use Samsung's Touchwiz UI on Android versions < 3.0 and on HTC devices that use Sense UI. The only way to fix this is by flashing a custom rom such as Cyanogen.
Also not compatible with the Galaxy Nexus!


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Alberta Lamb Producers
Alberta Lamb Producers is a dynamic partner in building a sustainable, thriving industry for sheep producers.
Latest News
March 2015
ALP's 'Meet the Board' - April 11th, 1 to 4 pm
Canalta Hotel Stettler, 6020 50th Ave, Stettler, AB
This is a great chance to come out meet your ALP Board Directors and hear guest speaker Dr.Ileana Wenger's presentation on 'What you need to know about Lambing' Registration is free.
Contact the ALP office to reserve your spot.
March 2015
The Canadian Nuffield Farming Scholarship Trust is accepting applications for their 2016 program.
Applications are due by April 30, 2015 and forms can be downloaded from the Nuffield Canada website at http://www.nuffield.ca.
March 2015
Director Positions for Zones 1 & 2
Alberta Lamb Producers (ALP) Board of Directors has position openings for Interim Zone Directors in Zones 1 & 2.
March 2015
Project investigating causes of abortions, stillbirths and deaths in newborn in sheep and goats
March 2015
You're invited to the 2015 Livestock Care Conference
March 2015
View Upcoming Explore Local workshops and web
January 2015
January issue of N'ewesletter now available
In this issue:
- CSIP Tagging Reminders
- Predation Module Now Available
- Parasite Survey Results
January 2015
New ALP Predation Management module is now available
The intent of this manual is to provide practical predation management options, along with pertinent background information on the primary predator species sheep producers in Alberta encounter.
December 2014
New Executive Director for ALP
Welcome to Christa Winsnes, the new Alberta Lamb Producers Executive Director.

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Invitation For Bid (IFB) #TAC766 City of Tulsa, Description: Digital Voice Logging Recorder System Oklahoma Issued: June 7, 2006 Page 1 of 21 THE CITY OF TULSA, OKLAHOMA NOTICE OF INVITATION TO BID NOTICE is hereby given that the CITY OF TULSA, OKLAHOMA will receive sealed bids for the following: BID # TAC766 DESCRIPTION: Digital Voice Logging Recorder System You are invited to submit a bid to supply the Goods and/or Services specified above. Bids must be made in accordance with the Forms and Instructions herein. Bids must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. (CST) on July 5, 2006 at the CITY CLERK'S OFFICE, 200 CIVIC CENTER, ROOM 109, TULSA, OKLAHOMA 74103. Bids must be sealed and either mailed or delivered. No faxed or emailed bids will be considered. Original signatures are required on the attached forms. IMPORTANT NOTE: Write the Bid Number, Bid Description as listed above, and Bid Opening Date on the lower left corner of the outside of your bid envelope. You must return the complete Bid Packet with your Bid. Enclosed with this Bid Packet are the following Forms and Instructions: Use this checklist to ensure you have properly completed all Forms. You must return the complete Bid Packet. _____ Summary Sheet _____ Form #1: Bidder/Contractor Information Sheet. Must be completed. _____ Form #2: Bid/Purchase Agreement. Must be signed or your bid will be rejected. _____ Form #3: Interest Affidavit. Must be signed and notarized or your bid will be rejected. _____ Form #4: Non-Collusion Affidavit. Must be signed and notarized or your bid will be rejected. _____ Form #5: Affidavit of Claimant. Must be signed and notarized. _____ Form #6: Acknowledgment of Receipt of Addenda/Amendments. Must be completed and signed. _____ Form #7: Delivery and Pricing. Must be completed. _____ Instructions, Terms and Conditions For Bidders _____ Special Requirements (Offer Period; Insurance and Bonding; References) _____ Technical Specifications If you have questions or need additional information, contact the assigned Project Buyer, Bill Youngblood at: Telephone: (918) 596-7551 Fax: (918) 699-3153 Email: email@example.com 5526610a-376f-4dc2-8bd5-504ce0b88f49.doc Invitation For Bid (IFB) #TAC766 City of Tulsa, Description: Digital Voice Logging Recorder System Oklahoma Issued: June 7, 2006 Page 2 of 21 SUMMARY SHEET Sealed Offer due by 5:00 PM (CST) on Wednesday: Mail or deliver sealed Bids to: City of Tulsa-City Clerk July 5, 2006 200 Civic center, Room 109 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103 P Invitation For Bid documents are 1. Website: www.cityoftulsapurchasing.org 2. Fax-on-Demand: 918-596-1171 (Index of available documents) U available at: 3. Purchasing Office: City of Tulsa-Purchasing Division 200 Civic center Room 802 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103 (Phone: 918-596-7563) R Responses to this Invitation For Bid must be on these forms only. The ENTIRE Invitation For Bid packet must be C returned or your bid may be REJECTED. We require the following number of copies: 1- Original; 1- Purchasing copy; and 4 additional copies. Each copy H must be labeled on the front sheet with 1" letters indicating which copy it is. A Bidder's Notice of Intent to Submit a Bid Issuing of Addendums or Project Buyer S (City contact person): and Questions Regarding Bids: Amendments: E Bill Youngblood, You should email the Project Buyer Bidders who notify the City of their indicating your intent to bid. Indicate the IFB intent to bid will be sent notice of any Senior Buyer CPM, CPPB number on the subject line of the email. You addendum or amendments to the IFB, will receive an email response back verifying which will be made available in the Email: firstname.lastname@example.com your notice was received. N Fax: 918-699-3153 Use the same procedure to request same manner as the Invitation For Bid. Phone: 918-596-7551 E clarification of any point in the IFB. T If yes, date, time, and location will be shown here: NO Date: Date: PREBID CONFERENCE: Time: Time: Location: Location: If the Pre-bid is mandatory, two meeting options will be given. You must attend at least one. If the Pre-Bid is not mandatory, only one meeting option will be given and attendance is not required. BID OPENING - All bid openings are public and will take place at 8:30 a.m. the day after bids are due: Francis Campbell Council Meeting Room City Hall, 200 Civic Center, Plaza Level Tulsa, Oklahoma Published in the Tulsa Daily Commerce and Legal News(announcement only): June 12, 2006 NIGP CODE(S): 204-28 5526610a-376f-4dc2-8bd5-504ce0b88f49.doc Invitation For Bid (IFB) #TAC766 City of Tulsa, Description: Digital Voice Logging Recorder System Oklahoma Issued: June 7, 2006 Page 3 of 21 FORM #1 (PAGE 1 OF 1) BIDDER/CONTRACTOR INFORMATION SHEET INSTRUCTIONS: To be completed by all respondents to Invitations For Bids or Proposals Bidder's Exact Legal Name: (Must be Bidder's name as reflected on its organizational documents, i.e., not a DBA) List the U. S. State in which Bidder's Legal Entity is organized: Bidder's Type of Legal Entity: (check one) ( ) Sole Proprietorship ( ) Limited Liability Company ( ) Partnership ( ) Limited Liability Partnership ( ) Corporation ( ) Other: Bidder's Taxpayer ID No.: Bidder's Address: Street City State Zip Code Bidder's Website Address: Email Address: Project Manager: Legal Contact: Name: Name: Street: Street: City: City: State: State: Phone: Phone: Fax: Fax: Email: Email: Alternate Project Contact: Alternate Legal Contact: Name: Name: Phone: Phone: Fax: Fax: Email: Email: If you are not a registered supplier and would like notices of future opportunities, please register at: www.cityoftulsapurchasing.org. 5526610a-376f-4dc2-8bd5-504ce0b88f49.doc Invitation For Bid (IFB) #TAC766 City of Tulsa, Description: Digital Voice Logging Recorder System Oklahoma Issued: June 7, 2006 Page 4 of 21 FORM #2 (Page 1 of 3) BID/PURCHASE AGREEMENT INSTRUCTIONS: This document must be properly signed and returned or your bid will be rejected. This form constitutes your offer and if accepted by the City of Tulsa will constitute the Purchase Agreement under which you are obligated to perform. Your signature on this document indicates you have read and understand these terms and agree to be bound to them. THIS PURCHASE AGREEMENT is between the CITY OF TULSA, OKLAHOMA, a municipal corporation, 200 Civic Center, Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74103-3827 (the "City") and: _______________________________________________________________________________________________ (Company name – Must be the exact legal name as shown in organizational documents (i.e., not a DBA) (the "Seller"). WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the City has approved certain specifications and advertised for or solicited bids on the following goods or services: TAC766 Description: Digital Voice Logging Recorder System (the "Goods and/or Services"); WHEREAS, Seller desires to provide such Goods and/or Services to City and this document constitutes Seller's offer to provide the Goods and/or Services specified below, and if executed by the City's Mayor will become the Purchase Agreement for such Goods and/or Services. NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the terms, covenants and conditions hereinafter set forth, the parties hereto agree as follows: 1. Purchase and Sale. Seller agrees to sell City the Goods and/or Services set forth in Seller's Delivery and Pricing Form submitted with Seller's response to City's Invitation For Bid and incorporated herein ("Seller's Offer"). City agrees to pay Seller the price and amount in accordance with Seller's Delivery and Pricing Form, based on the quantity actually purchased, upon delivery of the Goods and/or Services to the City, the City's acceptance thereof, and upon Seller's submission and City's approval of a verified claim for the amount due. City shall not pay any late charges or fees. 2. Irrevocable Offer. Seller understands and acknowledges that its signature on this Agreement constitutes an irrevocable offer to provide the Goods and/or Services. There is no contract unless and until City's Mayor executes this Agreement accepting Seller's Offer. No City officer, employee or agent except the Mayor has the authority to award contracts or legally obligate the City to any contract. Any Goods and/or Services Seller provides to City before this Agreement is executed by City shall be at Seller's risk, and City shall have no obligation to pay for any such Goods and/or Services provided before this Agreement is executed by City. 3. Documents Comprising the Agreement. This Purchase Agreement includes the entire Invitation For Bid (i.e., the entire request for bid packet, which includes but is not limited to the (i) Affidavits, (ii) Instructions, Terms and Conditions For Bidders, (iii) Specifications, and (iv) any addenda or amendments, and (v) Seller's Offer, and such are incorporated herein as if set forth at length herein. In the event of conflicting or ambiguous language, the parties shall be governed first according to the Bid/Purchase Agreement, second according to the remainder of the documents comprising the Invitation for Bid, and third according to additional attachments submitted by Seller. 4. Term. The term of this Agreement shall be effective commencing the date of execution by the Mayor of the City of Tulsa, and continuing to and including one year from the date thereof. City in its sole discretion may offer Seller an opportunity to renew this Agreement for an additional four (4) one (1) year term(s). Seller understands and acknowledges that any future contracts or renewals are neither automatic nor implied by this Agreement. The continuing purchase by City of the Goods and/or Services set forth in this Agreement is subject to City's needs and to City's annual appropriation of sufficient funds in City's fiscal year (July 1 st to June 30th) in which such Goods and/or Services are purchased. In the event City does not appropriate or budget sufficient funds to perform this Agreement, this Agreement shall be null and void without further action by City. 5. Warranties. Seller expressly warrants that all Goods and/or Services covered in the Agreement will conform to the specifications attached and incorporated herein, and further warrants that the same shall be of good materials and workmanship and free from defects for either a minimum of one (1) year from the date of acceptance or installation by City, whichever is later, or as specified in the Special Requirements section of this bid. In no event shall Seller be allowed to disclaim or otherwise limit the express warranties set forth herein. 6. Warranty Remedies. City shall notify Seller if any of the Goods and/or Services fails to meet the warranties set forth above, and Seller shall promptly correct, repair or replace the same at Seller's sole expense. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if such Goods and/or Services shall be determined by City to be defective or non-conforming within the first thirty (30) days after the date of acceptance by City, then City at its option shall be entitled to a complete refund of the purchase price and, in the case of Goods, shall promptly return such Goods to Seller. Seller shall pay all expenses related to the return of such Goods to Seller. 7. Seller Bears Risk. The risk of loss or damage shall be borne by Seller at all times until the acceptance of the Goods, properly packed, by City. 5526610a-376f-4dc2-8bd5-504ce0b88f49.doc Invitation For Bid (IFB) #TAC766 City of Tulsa, Description: Digital Voice Logging Recorder System Oklahoma Issued: June 7, 2006 Page 5 of 21 FORM #2 (Page 2 of 3) BID/PURCHASE AGREEMENT 8. No Indemnification by City. Seller understands and acknowledges that City is a municipal corporation that is funded by its taxpayers to operate for the benefit of its citizens. Accordingly, and pursuant to Oklahoma law, City shall not indemnify nor hold Seller harmless for loss, damage, expense or liability arising from or related to this Agreement, including any attorneys' fees and costs. In addition, Seller shall not limit its liability to City for actual loss or direct damages for any claim based on a material breach of this Agreement and the documents incorporated herein. City reserves the right to pursue all legal and equitable remedies to which it may be entitled. 9. Indemnification by Seller. Seller agrees to indemnify, defend, and save harmless City and its officers, employees and agents from all suits and actions of every nature brought against them due to the use of patented appliances, products or processes provided by Seller hereunder. Seller shall pay all royalties and charges incident to such patents. 10. No Insurance by City. If City is leasing Goods herein, City shall not be required to obtain insurance for Seller's property. Seller shall be solely responsible for any insurance it deems necessary. City is self-insured for its own negligence, subject to the limits of the Governmental Tort Claims Act (51 O.S. § 151 et seq.). 11. No Confidentiality. Seller understands and acknowledges that City is subject to the Oklahoma Open Records Act (51 O.S. §24A.1 et seq.) and therefore cannot assure the confidentiality of contract terms or other information provided by Seller pursuant to this Agreement that would be inconsistent with City's compliance with its statutory requirements thereunder. 12. Non-Responsive Bids. Seller understands and acknowledges that if it adds terms and conditions to its Offer that are contrary to the terms set forth herein that the bid may be rejected as non-responsive. Furthermore, if City accepts Seller's Offer and awards a contract herein, City shall not be bound to any exceptions, changes or additions made by Seller, and any conflicting terms and conditions added by Seller will be void and of no force and effect because the parties will be governed according to the document precedence set forth above. 13. Compliance With Laws. Seller shall take the necessary actions to ensure its facilities and employment practices are in compliance with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Seller is responsible for any costs of such compliance. Seller shall be responsible for complying with all applicable federal, state and local laws. 14. Termination. City, by written notice, may terminate this Agreement, in whole or in part, when such action is in the best interest of City. If this Agreement is so terminated, City shall be liable only for payment for Goods accepted and Services rendered prior to the effective date of termination. 15. Price Changes. The parties understand and agree that the variables in Seller's cost of performance may fluctuate, but any change in Seller's cost of performance will not alter its obligations under this Agreement, nor excuse performance or delay on Seller's part. If City offers a price escalation/de-escalation clause in its Invitation for Sealed Bid, Seller may be able to revise the prices for its Goods and/or Services pursuant to the terms of that provision, but City will consider those terms when determining the bid award. 16. Right to Audit. The parties agree that books, records, documents, accounting procedures, practices, price lists or any other items related to the Goods and/or Services provided hereunder are subject to inspection, examination, and copying by City or its designees. Seller is required to retain all records related to this Agreement for the duration of the contract term and a period of three years following completion and/or termination of the contract. If an audit, litigation or other action involving such records begins before the end of the three year period, the records shall be maintained for three years from the date that all issues arising out of the action are resolved or until the end of the three year retention period, whichever is later. 17. Severability Provision. If any term or provision herein is determined to be illegal or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement will not be affected thereby. It is the intention of the parties that if any provision is held to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable, there will be added in lieu thereof a provision as similar in terms to such provision as is possible to be legal, valid and enforceable. 18. Governing Law And Venue. This Agreement is executed in and shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Oklahoma without regard to its choice of law principles, which shall be the forum for any lawsuits arising under this Agreement or incident thereto. The parties stipulate that venue is proper in a court of competent jurisdiction in Tulsa County, Oklahoma and each party waives any objection to such venue. City will not agree to binding arbitration of any disputes. 19. No Waiver. A waiver of any breach of any provision of this Agreement shall not constitute or operate as a waiver of any other provision, nor shall any failure to enforce any provision hereof operate as a waiver of the enforcement of such provision or any other provision. 20. Entire Agreement/No Assignment. This Agreement and any documents incorporated herein constitute the entire agreement of the parties and supersede any and all prior agreements, oral or otherwise. This Agreement may only be modified or amended in writing and signed by both parties. Seller may not assign this Agreement without City's prior written consent. Seller shall not be entitled to any claim for extras of any kind or nature. 21. The undersigned individual states that s/he has authority to bind Seller to this Agreement, that s/he has read and understands the terms of this Agreement, and that Seller agrees to be bound by this Agreement and its incorporated documents and Seller's Offer. 5526610a-376f-4dc2-8bd5-504ce0b88f49.doc Invitation For Bid (IFB) #TAC766 City of Tulsa, Description: Digital Voice Logging Recorder System Oklahoma Issued: June 7, 2006 Page 6 of 21 FORM #2 (Page 3 of 3) BID/PURCHASE AGREEMENT IMPORTANT NOTE: This document must be signed by the proper person as set forth in Instructions, Terms and Conditions for Bidders, paragraph 4. FAILURE TO SUBMIT PROPERLY AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE MAY RESULT IN YOUR BID BEING REJECTED AS NONRESPONSIVE. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been executed in multiple copies on the dates set forth below to be effective during the period recited above. Sign Here ► ATTEST: Printed Name: Title: Corporate Secretary Date: ________________ __________________________________________________ Company Name/Address [Please Print] Address City State Zip Code ( ) - ( ) - Telephone Number Fax Number Email Address CITY OF TULSA, OKLAHOMA, a municipal corporation, ATTEST: By: Mayor Date: City Clerk APPROVED: Assistant City Attorney 5526610a-376f-4dc2-8bd5-504ce0b88f49.doc Invitation For Bid (IFB) #TAC766 City of Tulsa, Description: Digital Voice Logging Recorder System Oklahoma Issued: June 7, 2006 Page 7 of 21 FORM #3 (Page 1 of 1) INTEREST AFFIDAVIT STATE OF ) )ss. COUNTY OF ) I, _____________________________________, of lawful age, being first duly sworn, state that I am the agent authorized by Seller to submit the attached bid. Affiant further states that no officer or employee of the City of Tulsa either directly or indirectly owns a twenty-five percent (25%) interest or more in the bidder's business or such a percentage that constitutes a controlling interest. Affiant further states that the following officers and/or employees of the City of Tulsa have less than a controlling interest, either direct or indirect, in Seller's business: ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ By: Signature Title: Subscribed and sworn to before me this ________day of ______________, 20____. Notary Public My Commission Expires: Notary Commission Number: County & State Where Notarized: The Affidavit must be signed by an authorized agent and notarized 5526610a-376f-4dc2-8bd5-504ce0b88f49.doc Invitation For Bid (IFB) #TAC766 City of Tulsa, Description: Digital Voice Logging Recorder System Oklahoma Issued: June 7, 2006 Page 8 of 21 FORM #4 (Page 1 of 1) NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT (Required by Oklahoma law, 74 O.S. §85.22-85.25) STATE OF ) )ss. COUNTY OF ) I, , of lawful age, being first duly sworn, state that: (Seller's Authorized Agent) 1. I am the authorized agent of Seller herein for the purposes of certifying facts pertaining to the existence of collusion between and among bidders and municipal officials or employees, as well as facts pertaining to the giving or offering of things of value to government personnel in return for special consideration in the letting of any contract pursuant to the bid to which this statement is attached. 2. I am fully aware of the facts and circumstances surrounding the making of Seller's Bid to which this statement is attached, and I have been personally and directly involved in the proceedings leading to the submission of such bid; and 3. Neither the Seller nor anyone subject to the Seller's direction or control has been a party: a. to any collusion among bidders in restraint of freedom of competition by agreement to bid at a fixed price or to refrain from bidding, b. to any collusion with any municipal official or employee as to quantity, quality, or price in the prospective contract, or as to any other terms of such prospective contract, nor c. in any discussions between bidders and any municipal official concerning exchange of money or other thing of value for special consideration in the letting of a contract. By: Signature Title: Subscribed and sworn to before me this ________day of ______________, 20____. Notary Public My Commission Expires: Notary Commission Number: County & State Where Notarized: The Affidavit must be signed by an authorized agent and notarized 5526610a-376f-4dc2-8bd5-504ce0b88f49.doc Invitation For Bid (IFB) #TAC766 City of Tulsa, Description: Digital Voice Logging Recorder System Oklahoma Issued: June 7, 2006 Page 9 of 21 FORM #5 (Page 1 of 1) AFFIDAVIT OF CLAIMANT STATE OF _______________) CONTRACT # ________ )SS. COUNTY OF______________) The undersigned person, of lawful age, being first duly sworn on oath, says that all invoices to be submitted pursuant to this agreement with the City of Tulsa will be true and correct. Affiant further states that the work, services or material furnished will be completed or supplied in accordance with the plans, specifications, orders, requests or contract furnished or executed by the affiant. Affiant further states that (s)he has made no payment directly or indirectly to any elected official, officer or employee of the City of Tulsa or of any public trust where the City of Tulsa is a beneficiary, of money or any other thing of value to obtain payment of the invoice or procure the contract or purchase order pursuant to which an invoice is submitted. Affiant further certifies that (s)he has complied with the terms of Title 5, Chapter 1, Section 110 of Tulsa Revised Ordinances relating to equal employment opportunity. Company: TIN: Remit to Address: City, State, Zip: Signature: Title: Phone: Subscribed and sworn to before me this _________ day of __________________ Notary Public My commission expires: ___________________ Commission Number _________________ THIS SIGNED AFFIDAVIT MUST BE RETURNED WITH THE AGREEMENT 5526610a-376f-4dc2-8bd5-504ce0b88f49.doc Invitation For Bid (IFB) #TAC766 City of Tulsa, Description: Digital Voice Logging Recorder System Oklahoma Issued: June 7, 2006 Page 10 of 21 FORM 6 (PAGE 1 OF 1) ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT OF ADDENDA/AMENDMENTS I hereby acknowledge receipt of the following addenda or amendments, and understand that same are incorporated into the Invitation For Bid and will become a part of any resulting contract. List Date and Title/Number of all addenda or amendments: (Write "None" if applicable). Sign Here ► Printed Name: Title: Date: 5526610a-376f-4dc2-8bd5-504ce0b88f49.doc Invitation For Bid (IFB) #TAC766 City of Tulsa, Description: Digital Voice Logging Recorder System Oklahoma Issued: June 7, 2006 Page 11 of 21 FORM #7 (PAGE 1 OF __) DELIVERY AND PRICING 1. Delivery. If your Bid is accepted and a contract is executed, state the number of days you need to deliver the Goods and/or Services: Number of days for delivery. If delivery is in stages, give the detail of what Goods and/or Services will be delivered at specific dates or milestones: You must be able to deliver the Goods and/or Services as specified in your Bid. Failure to do so may result in City terminating your contract or canceling the Purchase Order, pursuing collection under any performance bond, as well as any other damages to which it may be entitled in law and in equity. Pricing. You agree to sell City the following Goods and/or Services according to the fixed prices shown below. You must state the total cost necessary to provide all Goods and/or Services, including all shipping F.O.B. Tulsa, Oklahoma (prepaid freight), but excluding all federal excise and state sales taxes from which City is exempt. The pricing quotes need to be structured in a way that allows the City to buy additional systems with the appropriate number of channels and support for any anticipated growth. These systems could be smaller than the quote needed for this particular 64- channel system. Therefore, please quote minimum configuration size of system plus price per channel or minimum expansion size (8-channel card, etc.). Item Description QTY Unit Cost Extended Cost 1 Recording server as described in System Requirements item #1 1 Spare voice card configured for 24 analog channels. The intention is to use it for either system growth or for hardware 2 replacement. 1 Software licenses to allow supervisors to monitor system 3 concurrently. 12 Client software for on demand recording. 4 15 Additional software if needed to meet IFB requirements (attach 5 separate list if necessary) 6 7 Additional ancillary equipment if needed to meet IFB 8 requirements (attach separate list if necessary) Additional training per hour cost (training over and above whats 9 included in initial training) 10 11 System installation and testing Other charges not specifically addressed. Provide description 12 5526610a-376f-4dc2-8bd5-504ce0b88f49.doc Invitation For Bid (IFB) #TAC766 City of Tulsa, Description: Digital Voice Logging Recorder System Oklahoma Issued: June 7, 2006 Page 12 of 21 13A Training supervisors in using the solution and to train the clients 13B Train technical staff in all aspects of supporting solution Sub-Total (1 thru 13A & B) For the following (14 thru18), assume the system is kept with the initial configuration of size and services and with a maintenance package as earlier described. (Specific $ amount per year) First year warranty beginning after equipment passes System 14 Acceptance test 15 Second year support 16 Third year support 17 Forth year support 18 Fifth year support Sub-Total (13 thru 18) TOTAL COST NOT TO EXCEED: (All costs must be included or your bid will be disqualified ) $___________________ Annual Price Adjustment The prices bid for any Goods and/or Services shall not increase during the initial term of the contract. However, if you anticipate that you will not be able to maintain firm prices for any renewal period, a change in price is allowed if the following are met: a) You must limit any increase to one of the following (indicate your choice): a. The change in the Consumer Price Index from BLS Table 1 (web link below) from the prior year, as measured by the change in the CPI-U between the most recent month available and that same month in the prior year_____(place an "X" here if this is your choice) b. A fixed percentage you specify _______% b) You must notify City, in writing, no later than 30 days before the initial contract period ends, or any renewal period ends, of your intent to exercise the price change formula in your bid. Failure to so notify City may result in City denying any price increases. In no event can the proposed price change exceed that possible under the choice in your bid. Your notice can be sent by certified mail, fax or email. Note: Any price increase you choose will be included in evaluation of your bid. If you choose the CPI-U, the annual increase used for evaluation will be assumed to equal the change in the CPI-U for the prior year, as described above. Web Link: http://www.bls.gov/news.release/cpi.t01.htm 5526610a-376f-4dc2-8bd5-504ce0b88f49.doc Invitation For Bid (IFB) #TAC766 City of Tulsa, Description: Digital Voice Logging Recorder System Oklahoma Issued: June 7, 2006 Page 13 of 21 INSTRUCTIONS, TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR BIDDERS THESE INSTRUCTIONS, TERMS AND CONDITIONS, AND ANY SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THE SPECIFICATIONS ARE A PART OF YOUR OFFER. 1. PURCHASING AUTHORITY. City issues this Invitation For Bid pursuant to Tulsa City Charter, Art. XII, §14 and Tulsa Revised Ordinances, Title 6, Ch. 4, the provisions of which are incorporated herein. 2. EXAMINATION BY BIDDERS. You must examine the specifications, drawings, schedules, special instructions and these Instructions, Terms and Conditions For Bidders prior to submitting any bid. Failure to examine such documents, or any errors made in the preparation of such bid, is at your own risk. 3. BID SUBMISSION. These bid forms must be prepared in the name of Bidder and properly executed by an authorized person, signed in ink and notarized, with full knowledge and acceptance of all provisions. Bids may not be changed or withdrawn after the deadline for submitting bids (the "Bid Submission Date"). A bid is an irrevocable offer and when accepted by City (as evidenced by City's execution of the Bid/Purchase Agreement) shall constitute a firm contract. A. BIDS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLY ON THIS FORM AND SIGNED BY AN AUTHORIZED AGENT. THE ENTIRE INVITATION FOR BID PACKET MUST BE RETURNED AS RECEIVED INCLUDING ANY ATTACHMENTS NECESSARY TO COMPLETELY AND ACCURATELY RESPOND TO THE REQUEST. BIDS MUST BE IN STRICT CONFORMANCE WITH ALL INSTRUCTIONS, FORMS, AND SPECIFICATIONS CONTAINED IN THIS INVITATION FOR BID. B. Sealed bids may be either mailed or delivered, but must be received at: City of Tulsa – Office of City Clerk 200 Civic Center, Room 109 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103 C. Bids will be accepted at the above address from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday except for City holidays. City is not responsible for the failure of bids to be received by the City Clerk's Office prior to the due date and time. D. Late bids will be rejected. The Purchasing Agent, in his sole discretion, may make exceptions only for the following reasons: 1. City Hall closed for business for part or all of the day on the date the response was due; 2. If the City deems it appropriate due to large-scale disruptions in the transportation industry that may have prevented delivery as required. 3. If documented weather conditions caused the late delivery. You must provide documentation of such weather to the satisfaction of the Purchasing Agent. E. City will not accept faxed bids; nor will City accept bids faxed to the City Clerk, Purchasing, or any other City office or employee. F. City is not responsible for any of your costs in preparing the bid response, attending a pre-bid conference, or any other costs you incur, regardless of whether the bid is submitted, accepted or rejected. G. All bids must be securely sealed and plainly marked with the Bid Number, Bid Title, and Bid Opening Date on the lower left corner of the outside of the bid envelope. Your name and address must also be clearly indicated on the envelope. H. If submitting multiple responses to the Invitation, each will be considered separately requiring each response to be complete and accurate. Each Option must be clearly marked as Option 1 of 3, Option 2 of 3, etc. I. The number of copies you must submit is listed on the Summary Sheet in the front of the bid packet. However, at a minimum, there will be (1) an original, clearly labeled as such in 1" red letters on the bid packet cover page, and (2) a copy for City's Purchasing Division, clearly labeled as such in 1" red letters on the bid packet cover page. If binders are used, they must also be labeled. J. Multiple boxes or envelopes are permissible, but must not weigh more than 50 pounds. Each box must be labeled as instructed herein and numbered (i.e., Box 1 of 3; Box 2 of 3). The original must be in Box #1. K. The original and all copies (either paper or electronic) must be identical in all respects. Bids must be completed and submitted in ink or typewritten. Bids written in pencil will be rejected. Any corrections to the bids must be initialed in ink. 4. SIGNATURES. An agent who is authorized to legally bind the Bidder must sign all forms. For example: Corporations – the president, vice president, board chair or board vice chair can sign; others can sign if they have a (i) corporate resolution authorizing them and (ii) recent corporate secretary's certificate indicating the authority is still valid. General Partnerships – any partner can sign to bind all partners. Limited Partnerships – the general partner must sign. Individuals – no additional authorization is required, but signatures must still be witnessed and notarized. Sole Proprietorship – the owner can sign. Any other person can sign if s/he provides a recent Power of Attorney, signed by the owner, authorizing him/her to bind the sole proprietorship. 5526610a-376f-4dc2-8bd5-504ce0b88f49.doc Invitation For Bid (IFB) #TAC766 City of Tulsa, Description: Digital Voice Logging Recorder System Oklahoma Issued: June 7, 2006 Page 14 of 21 Limited Liability Company (LLC) – The manager as named in the Operating Agreement can sign. Any person authorized by the Operating Agreement or a member can sign providing the person submits a copy of the authorization with a certificate of the members indicating the authorization is still valid. 5. ADDENDA OR AMENDMENTS TO INVITATIONS FOR BID. City may addend or amend its Invitation For Bid at any time before the Bid Submission Date, and any such addenda or amendments shall become a part of this Agreement. City will attempt to send a notification (by fax or email) of any addenda or amendments to those Bidders who have responded to the City's Project Buyer of their intent to respond to the Invitation For Bid. However, it is your responsibility to inquire about any addenda or amendments, which will be available from the City's Purchasing Division, its website, and fax-on-demand. You must acknowledge receipt of any addenda or amendments by signing and returning the Acknowledgment of Receipt of Addenda/Amendments form attached to this Invitation For Bid with your Bid. City may reject any Bid that fails to acknowledge any addenda or amendments. 6. QUESTIONS REGARDING INVITATION FOR BID. Questions regarding any portion of this Invitation For Bid must be submitted in writing (sent by mail, fax or email) to the Project Buyer indicated on the Summary Sheet herein. You should submit questions as early as possible and preferably before the Pre-Bid Meeting. City will attempt to respond in writing to all timely submitted questions, but cannot guarantee a response to any question received within 10 working days of the Bid Submission Date. Any oral responses to questions before the contract is awarded are not binding on City. At City's discretion, any information or clarification made to you may be communicated to other Bidders that notified City of their intent to bid if appropriate to ensure fairness in the process for all Bidders. You must not discuss questions regarding the Invitation For Bid with anyone other than the Project Buyer or other Purchasing Division staff or your bid may be disqualified, any contract recommendation or acceptance may be rescinded, or any contract may be terminated and delivered Goods returned at your expense and City refunded any payments made. 7. ORAL STATEMENTS. No oral statements by any person shall modify or otherwise affect the provisions of this Invitation For Bid and/or any resultant contract. All modifications, addenda or amendments must be made in writing by City's Purchasing Division. 8. BID REJECTION OR WITHDRAWAL. A. City may reject any or all bids, in whole or in part. B. A bid may be rejected if it contains additional terms, conditions, or agreements that modify the requirements of this Invitation For Bid or limits your liability to the City. C. A bid may be rejected if you are currently in default to City on any other contract or have an outstanding indebtedness of any kind to City. D. City reserves the right to waive any formalities or minor irregularities, defects, or errors in bids. E. You may withdraw your bid before the Bid Submission Date by appearing in person at the City Clerk's Office by an authorized agent. Otherwise, bids are irrevocable offers and may not be withdrawn until 90 days after the Bid Opening Date. 9. BID RESULTS. A tabulation of bids received will be made available on the City's Purchasing Division website and by fax-on- demand generally within 5 working days after the Bid Opening Date. After a contract award is recommended to the Mayor, a copy of the bid summary will be available in the City Clerk's Office. Bid results are not provided in response to telephone or email inquiries. 10. CONTRACT AWARD. If a contract is awarded, it will be to the Bidder that City determines is the lowest secure bidder meeting specifications. Such bid analysis will consider price and other factors, such as bidder qualifications and financial ability to perform the contract, as well as operating costs, delivery time, maintenance requirements, performance data, history of contract relations with City, and guarantees of materials and equipment, as applicable. A complete list of the factors that are considered is set forth in Tulsa Revised Ordinances, Title 6, Ch. 4, §406E. Unless otherwise noted, City reserves the right to award a contract by item, one or more groups of items, or all the items in the bid, whichever is in City's best interest. 11. SPECIFICATIONS/DESCRIPTIVE TERMS/SUBSTITUTIONS. Unless the term "no substitute" is used, the City's references to a brand name, manufacturer, make, or catalogue designation in describing an item in this Invitation For Bid does not restrict you to that brand or model, etc. The City may make such references to indicate the type, character, quality and/or performance equivalent of the item desired. However, you are required to furnish the exact item described in your bid unless a proposed substitution is clearly noted and described in the bid. The parties recognize that technology may change during the period bids are solicited and subsequent contracts are performed. Therefore, City may at its option accept changes or substitutions to the specifications for Goods of equal or better capabilities at no additional cost to City. In the case of existing contracts, you shall give City 30 days advance notice in writing of any such proposed changes or substitutions. City shall determine whether such items are acceptable as well as any proposed substitute. 5526610a-376f-4dc2-8bd5-504ce0b88f49.doc Invitation For Bid (IFB) #TAC766 City of Tulsa, Description: Digital Voice Logging Recorder System Oklahoma Issued: June 7, 2006 Page 15 of 21 All Goods shall be new unless otherwise so stated in the bid. Any unsolicited alternate bid, or any changes, insertions, or omissions to the terms and conditions, specifications, or any other requirements of this bid, may be considered non-responsive and the bid rejected. 12. DELIVERY. All prices quoted shall be based on delivery F.O.B. Tulsa, Oklahoma or to any other points as may be designated in the Specifications, with all charges prepaid to the actual point of delivery. Bids must show the number of days required for delivery under normal conditions. 13. PRICES/DISCOUNTS. Prices shall be stated in the units of quantity specified in the Invitation For Bid. In case of discrepancy in computing the bid amount, you guarantee unit prices to be correct and such unit prices will govern. Prices shall include transportation, delivery, packing and container charges, prepaid by you to the destination specified in the Specifications. Discounts for prompt payment will not be considered in bid evaluations, unless otherwise specified. However, offered discounts will be taken if payment is made within the discount period. 14. TAXES. City is exempt from federal excise and state sales taxes and such taxes shall not be included in the bid prices. 15. PAYMENTS. Invoices should be mailed to: City of Tulsa – Accounts Payable ` 200 Civic Center, Room 905 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103 Payment will be made Net 30 days after receipt of a properly submitted invoice or the City's acceptance of the Goods and/or Services, whichever is later, unless City decides to take advantage of any prompt payment discount included in the bid. 16. NOTICE TO PROCEED/PURCHASE ORDER. If City accepts your Offer and executes the Purchase Agreement, you shall not commence work until authorized to do so by the Purchasing Agent or his representative. 17. DEFINITIONS. Wherever used in this Invitation For Bid, the following terms shall have the following meaning: "Acceptance" with respect to a bid shall mean the City's selection and award of a contract to the Bidder's/Seller's Bid. "Acceptance" with respect to delivery of Goods and/or Services provided under a Bid/Purchase Agreement shall mean City's written acknowledgement that Seller has satisfactorily provided such Goods and/or Services as required. "Addenda" "Addendum" or "Amendment(s)" shall mean a clarification, revision, addition, or deletion to this Invitation For Bid by City which shall become a part of the agreement between the parties. "Attachments" or "Additional Attachments" shall mean all documents or items submitted by Bidder/Seller as part of its response to the Invitation For Bid that are not a part of the Invitation For Bid Packet. "Bid" shall mean Bidder's offer to provide the requested Goods and/or Services. "Bid Submission Date" shall mean the last date by which the City will accept bids for an Invitation For Bid. "Bidder" shall mean a supplier or vendor that submits a bid for consideration by City in accordance with the Invitation For Bid. "City" shall mean the City of Tulsa, Oklahoma. "Contractor" shall mean the Bidder whose bid the City selected and awarded a contract. "Days" shall mean calendar days unless specified otherwise. "Fax-on-Demand" shall mean the City's facsimile number (918-596-1171) that Bidders can use to obtain documents or information. "Goods" shall mean those designated items City solicited to purchase in its Invitation For Bid and that Bidder/Seller offered and agreed to provide City in response thereto. "Offer" shall mean a Bidder's response to an Invitation For Bid or Invitation For Proposal. It may also be referred to as the Bid. "Primary Seller" shall mean the Seller whose bid City selected as the principal supplier of the Goods and/or Services required under this Agreement. "Project Buyer" shall mean the City's employee assigned to serve as the contact person for Bidders/Sellers responding to Invitations For Bid or completing contracts herein. 5526610a-376f-4dc2-8bd5-504ce0b88f49.doc Invitation For Bid (IFB) #TAC766 City of Tulsa, Description: Digital Voice Logging Recorder System Oklahoma Issued: June 7, 2006 Page 16 of 21 "Purchasing Division or Office" shall mean the City of Tulsa's Purchasing Division, located at 200 Civic Center, Room 802, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103 "Secondary Seller" shall mean the Seller whose bid City selected as a back-up supplier in the event the Primary Seller is unable to provide all the Goods and/or Services required. "Seller" shall mean the Bidder whose bid City selected and awarded a contract. "Services" shall mean those designated duties or labor City solicited to purchase in its Invitation For Bid and the Bidder/Seller offered and agreed to provide City in response thereto. "Solicitation" shall mean an Invitation For Bid (IFB) or a Request For Proposal (RFP). "You" or "Your" shall mean the Bidder responding to this Invitation For Bid or the Seller whose bid the City selected and awarded a contract. "Website" shall mean the City of Tulsa's website for the Purchasing Division: www.cityoftulsapurchasing.org. (THE REST OF THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK) 5526610a-376f-4dc2-8bd5-504ce0b88f49.doc Invitation For Bid (IFB) #TAC766 City of Tulsa, Description: Digital Voice Logging Recorder System Oklahoma Issued: June 7, 2006 Page 17 of 21 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/INSTRUCTIONS 1. Irrevocable Offer Period. You understand and acknowledge that the offer submitted as your bid is firm and irrevocable from the Bid Submission Date until ______ days (minimum of 90 days) after the Bid Opening Date. If blank, it will be understood between the City and Seller to be 90 days. 2. General Liability. You shall hold City harmless for any loss, damage or claims arising from or related to your performance of the Agreement herein. You must exercise all reasonable and customary precaution to prevent any harm or loss to all persons and property related to this Agreement. 3. Liens. Pursuant to City's Charter (Art. XII, §5), no lien of any kind shall exist against any property of City. You agree to indemnify and hold the City harmless from all claims, demands, causes of action or suits of whatever nature arising out of the services, labor, and material furnished by you or your subcontractors under the scope of this Agreement. 4. Insurance. If checked "Yes," the following insurance is required: No: Yes: X You (and any subcontractors) must obtain at your own expense and keep in effect during the term of the Agreement (including any renewal periods) policies of General Liability insurance in the minimum amounts set forth below and Workers' Compensation insurance in the statutory limits required by law. Personal injury, each person $ 175,000.00 Property damage, each person $ 25,000.00 Personal injury and property damage, each occurrence $ 1,000,000.00 Workers' Compensation (Statutory limits) Your policy must either state that the insurer cannot change or cancel coverage without the insurer first giving 30 days written notice to City of such change, cancellation or termination, or make City an additional named insured. You will have 10 days after notification that your Bid was selected for contract award by City to provide proof of such coverage on City's Certificate of Insurance Form included in these Specifications. The Certificate of Insurance must be completed with the following information: A. Your name B. Insurer's name and address (must be authorized to transact business in Oklahoma); C. Policy number; D. Liability coverage and amounts; E. Commencement and expiration dates; F. Signature of authorized agent of insurer; G. Invitation For Bid number. The completed Certificate of Insurance form should be sent to the assigned Project Buyer reflected on the Summary Sheet of this Invitation For Bid. 5. Bonding. A. Bid Bond. If the box is checked "Yes," the following Bid Bond is required: No: X Yes: If yes, Bid Bond Amount: If required, the Bid Bond must be enclosed with the Bid in the form of a Bid Bond, cash, certified or cashier's check in the amount indicated. If City selects your Bid and you fail to meet the obligations imposed herein, then City may retain the Bid Bond as its liquidated damages because it would be difficult and impracticable to determine actual damages. The City Clerk will return Bid Bonds to Bidders not awarded contracts, and to Bidders awarded contracts after receipt of their Performance Bonds. B. Performance Bond. If the box is checked "Yes," the following Performance Bond is required: No: X Yes: If yes, Performance Bond Amount: If required, the Performance Bond must be submitted within 10 days after you are notified that City selected your Bid for contract award in the form of a Performance Bond, cash, certified or cashier's check in the amount indicated. If you fail to adequately perform your obligations set forth in this Agreement, City shall have the right to proceed against the Performance Bond for any damages it incurs as a result. If you are awarded a contract as a Secondary Seller, the Performance Bond requirement may be waived until performance is required under the contract. 5526610a-376f-4dc2-8bd5-504ce0b88f49.doc Invitation For Bid (IFB) #TAC766 City of Tulsa, Description: Digital Voice Logging Recorder System Oklahoma Issued: June 7, 2006 Page 18 of 21 6. Warranty. You must furnish with your Bid copies of your warranty applicable to the Goods and/or Services being provided hereunder. You must expressly warrant that all Goods and/or Services being provided will conform to the Specifications and be of good materials and workmanship and free from defects for a period of (30) thirty days (if blank must be a minimum of one year pursuant to Bid/Purchase Agreement, Paragraph 5) from the date of acceptance or installation by City, whichever is later. 7. References. If the box is checked "Yes," References are required: No: Yes: X If yes, number required by City: 3 List three customers similar in size and type of service that the City may contact as references. Include: Company name, address, phone and email, and description of the installed equipment function and year installed in the organization. 8. Evaluation Criteria The City of Tulsa will conduct a comprehensive, fair, and impartial evaluation of all eligible and responsive Vendors submitting Bids in response to this IFB. The procurement will comply with applicable City policies. The City will evaluate bidders offerings using a point system with 40% of the points assigned to total cost (lowest bidder will receive all 40 points) and 60% of the points assigned in response to the bid specifications including quality and completeness of your response, references, etc. (non-price points) for a total of 100 possible points. The contract shall be awarded to the bidder with the highest number of points that meets specifications. Points for cost to be awarded as follows: The bidder with the lowest price will be awarded 40 points. Bidders with prices above the lowest price will have points deducted on a pro rata basis. See the example in the table below: VENDOR COST* MULTIPLIER COST POINTS A $100,000 1.0 x 40 = 40 points B $120,000 .80 x 40 = 32 points C $125,000 .75 x 40 = 30 points D $140,000 .60 x 40 = 24 points E $150,000 .50 x 40 = 20 points *Arbitrary cost for illustration purposes Non-price points (60) will be awarded at the sole discretion of the evaluation committee based on qualifications and experience, flexibility and detail of agent evaluation module, training, maintenance options/ease/flexibility, overall ease of use. Other elements may become apparent in the evaluation process and may be factored into the assessment. 9. Additional agreements: It is often times necessary for you to include additional agreements from the manufacturer or of the hardware or software developer. The City will allow those to be included to be considered by the City. Any conflicts to the terms of this IFB included in those agreements may result in your bid being rejected. 10. System Acceptance. A purchase order will be issued to start work on the project. Before any work begins, the City's project leader and the successful bidder's project coordinator will formalize in writing what constitutes acceptance of the project as described in this IFB. Both parties will sign and forward a copy to Purchasing. If an acceptable agreement is not possible, the City may notify the second low bidder to begin negotiations. The City will allow a minimum of ten (10) working days to develop an agreement. 11. Payment to be made within thirty days AFTER System acceptance. 5526610a-376f-4dc2-8bd5-504ce0b88f49.doc Invitation For Bid (IFB) #TAC766 City of Tulsa, Description: Digital Voice Logging Recorder System Oklahoma Issued: June 7, 2006 Page 19 of 21 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 1. Scope. You must furnish and supply the below listed Goods and/or Services in accordance with these additional terms, conditions and provisions set forth herein. Digital Voice Logging Recorder System Introduction and Scope It is the intent of this Invitation For Bid (IFB) to secure, on a competitive basis, a vendor to supply the City of Tulsa, Public Works Department, Utilities Services Call Center with a Digital Voice Logging Recording System. This system will record all phone calls coming in and going out of the Utilities Call Center, as well as other groups in Utilities such as Credit and Collections. The system will also provide a quality assurance module to help insure our phone conversations are monitored and scored. Background and Overview The City of Tulsa, Oklahoma invites responses from firms experienced in providing Digital Voice Logging Recorder systems for the replacement of the existing recorder/playback equipment. The City of Tulsa wishes a "state-of-the-art" fully operational Digital Voice Logging Recorder system. This includes software and hardware, installation, technical and operational training, and five (5) years support (includes warranty). The City of Tulsa currently records customer calls to the Utilities Services Call Center (operational Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM), the Credit & Collections Call Center (same hours), as well as some on-demand recording (Utilities staff that are not part of the ACD group, and do not always have direct interaction with customers). The system is not used for any radio traffic or other services. The City of Tulsa uses Centrex service from SBC for our ACD Call Center functionality. Therefore, there is NO PBX system, or any common equipment to interface with. All ACD telephones are digital Centrex lines using Meridian M5212 sets and will interface with the recording system by using the existing DEES CRI376 interfaces. The non-ACD telephones all use standard analog lines for service. Requirements The following describes the City's basic requirements of a new system. Explain how you will meet each of these requirements: 1. Recording: The capability to record 64 analog channels. The system must be local and have hot-swappable hard drives in a RAID 1 configuration. Each hard drive must be sized to hold up to 20,000 hours of recordings. The system also must have hot- swappable power supplies for added redundancy. Archiving is to be automatic to a City-supplied network storage device. 2. Real-Time Monitoring: The licenses required for up to 12 supervisors to simultaneously monitor calls on a real-time basis from their work station personal computer using the City's data network. 3. Playback Capabilities: The licenses required for up to 12 supervisors to concurrently search, retrieve, and listen to previously recorded calls using the City's data network. 4. Exporting: The ability to export voice recordings to CD or other media for playback to assist in customer disputes, employee coaching, etc. Exported recordings must be formatted for easy playback using CD or MP3 players; formats such as WAV or MP3. 5. System Health Monitoring: The system must be able to notify City staff when a maintenance issues occur. The system must have the ability to run diagnostic tests to help City staff pinpoint faults and effect resolution. 5526610a-376f-4dc2-8bd5-504ce0b88f49.doc Invitation For Bid (IFB) #TAC766 City of Tulsa, Description: Digital Voice Logging Recorder System Oklahoma Issued: June 7, 2006 Page 20 of 21 6. Agent Evaluation: For the purpose of quality assurance the City requires a module that will assist in reviewing and scoring an agent's performance based on City-defined parameters. Describe in detail your product, and include documentation. 7. On-Demand Recording: The system must be able to support on-demand recording that is activated and deactivated by the user. This is for analog non-Call Center telephones. 8. Training must include: On-site training for eight supervisors/ managers at the time of installation. On-site training for one system administrator at the time of installation. Provide system manuals on CD. Hard copy manuals are also desirable. 9. Maintenance Requirements: One-year warranty on the system. Software upgrades and patches. 8x5 telephone support. Hardware replacement via next-day delivery, if one-site service is not provided. Required Information The following is a list of questions broken down by topic. Please answer each of the questions as fully as possible and in detail. Provide brochures, technical specifications, white papers, and other information as appropriate for backup. If you would like the City to review a specific brochure, page #, paragraph, etc. to support your answer, be specific and cross reference the brochure back to the question. Recording Server 1. Does your system meet all of the requirements as listed above? 2. What operating system is used in your application? 3. Describe the different levels of system administration and access privileges. 4. What is the cost to add one supervisor license? 5. What is the cost to add one full voice card? Assume 24 channels. Ancillary Equipment 1. List any equipment beyond the main recording server other than supervisor's work stations that is needed to support all required applications. 2. Is the ancillary equipment needed readily available from other sources? If so, provide the minimum required specifications. System Configuration 1. Provide a detailed system configuration drawing that shows all hardware and connections needed to meet the City's requirements. Reliability 1. The City requires a system that operates with efficiency and reliability. Describe any attributes that the proposed system has that work towards this goal. Features 1. Can agents "log in" to the call logger, to identify which agent is using the associated channel? Describe in detail the methods and options available. 2. How does the system provide recording on demand? The City's preferred method is through the use of a desktop client. Describe in full how record-on-demand is accomplished. Installation / Testing 1. 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Lodge Cast Iron cookware
Anyone have any experience with this line of cookware. Is the seasoning process difficult and worth it? Thanks.
My understanding is that Lodge is already pre-seasoned. If not, seasoning isn't difficult, you coat with oil and bake in oven for an hour or so -- you can get more specific directions if need be.
There are those who swear by cast iron for certain things including Alton Brown. I really think it depends on what types of thiings you cook and your cooking surface -- i.e. cast iron is NOT recommended for smooth top ranges.
You can buy the preseasoned cookware or the kind you season yourself. At the lodge web site they give instructions on how to season a cast iron pan.
If you do decide to season the pan yourself, be sure and put foil down before you place the pan in the oven (and place the pan upside down). The foil keeps the oil that will drip off the pan from creating a mess in your oven.
The pre-seasoned is called Lodge Logic. I love it. There is no need to prepare the cookware, just start using it. I do coat it with a very thin coat of vegetable oil (not olive oil) after use. The pre-seasoned cookware is great, the cookware is inexpensive, and if you cook meat, you will have the best seared meat you can eat!!!!!
I have a few small pieces of pre seasoned Lodge cast iron. I do have a smooth top stove,and so far, havn't had a problem.I am very careful using it. I wouldn't use a real large skillet,or a deep fryer though. I mostly use a 7" or a 10"skillet to do scrambled eggs,or saute some onions. I get the pan hot for a minute or 2 on Med. heat,than lower it to very low til finished.
I have a bunch of cast iron cookware, including some that has been in the family since probably the 1870s or 1880s.
I love it, but I do find myself using teflon coated pans more often than not anymore.
I too have several pieces of cast iron cookware, including Lodge. The seasoning process is simple and straight forward. Cast iron is great, take care of it, and it will outlive your great grand childern.
Cast iron does have a couple of drawbacks such as it is not good for cooking anything acidic, and sometimes needs to be completely cleaned and re-seasonned if abused. Best cleaning method I have found if it has lost its seasonning is; place it in the oven, and operate the clean cycle, then re-season. But for pan-frying/grilling meats, shallow/deep fat frying, blackened meats, etc. nothing can compare to it.
Biggest tip is learn how to season it and care for it. For instance I have one 12-inch skillet that has never seen water for 20+ years. I use it strictly for pan broiling and fried eggs. Better than Teflon.
I have a Lodge Cast Iron griddle and I love it. It is a heavy "mutha" to lift but worth every penny.
It's funny, but since I originally posted in this thread in August, I've been using my cast iron cookware more and more. I'd forgotten how much I like cooking in it.
Its under rated I think partially because it's not a high profit item... not seen on any tv shows at all, the price would go way up.
I once was in a Fields Store in Chicago and over heard the rave of a German couple here on vacation who were scarfing up on cast iron cookware. The price/performance ratio is about the best of any kitchen item, IMHO. My mom bought much of hers on the Ojibwa Indian reservation in Northern WI, all used. She passed it down to me when it got too heavy for her to handle (in her seventies). It's all well seasoned. I'll be passing it on to my son who already loves cooking with it.. he loves those quesadias and fresh salsa cruda!
It's great stuff. The thing about not cooking acidic stuff (tomatoes) in ironware is this: The acid will pick up a trace of iron into the food.
Now if you're a woman of child-bearing age, or prone to being anemic, this is not necessarily a bad thing, but some people (men, and men of Irish or Scottish ancestry, of all things) build up too much iron in their blood, and too much isn't good.
It would take a long long long time of cooking nothing but vinegar in your Lodge pans, though, to damage the pans.
It's not hard to season the original version. It only takes an hour or so, and it continues to improve with age and repeated use.
We have three skillets that are 30 years old and still a delight to use.
The only down side is the weight. There's a reason you don't see much of it in commercial kitchens.


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Introducing an Advanced Investment Product Advisor Course at CFFP & a presentation focusing on financial planning, expectations and strategies for different generations.
Whether buying or selling a practice, asking the right questions up front can make all the difference. Use these guides as a starting point to...
Fail to provide it and customers immediately look to competitors who will do what you won't. Download this white paper for 9 strategies to improve...
Apr 23, 2015
Clients are sometimes shell-shocked when they look at long-term care investment options. Smart advisors must be able to effectively communicate the importance of long-term care...
Apr 16, 2015
ThinkAdvisor and The Investment Center, Inc. speak about where advisors currently go wrong, how they can improve, and uncover real examples and suggestions others have...
Apr 08, 2015
Seventy percent of consumers over the age of 65 will need long term care (LTC) at some point in their lifetime. In this 60-minute...
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