WA ST Dept of Commerce 10/15/2021

2.9 RESPONSIVENESS All proposals will be reviewed by the RFP Coordinator to determine compliance with administrative requirements and instructions specified in this RFP. The Applicant is specifically notified that failure to comply with any part of the RFP may result in rejection of the proposal as non-responsive. COMMERCE also reserves the right at its sole discretion to waive minor administrative irregularities. 2.10 MOST FAVORABLE TERMS COMMERCE reserves the right to make an award without further discussion of the proposal submitted. Therefore, the proposal should be submitted initially on the most favorable terms which the Applicant can propose. There will be no best and final offer procedure. COMMERCE reserves the right to contact an Applicant for clarification of its proposal. The Apparent Successful Contractor should be prepared to accept this RFP for incorporation into a contract resulting from this RFP. Contract negotiations may incorporate some, or all, of the Applicant's proposal. It is understood that the proposal will become a part of the official procurement file on this matter without obligation to COMMERCE. 2.11 CONTRACT GENERAL TERMS &CONDITIONS The apparent successful contractor will be expected to enter into a contract which is substantially the same as the sample contract and its general terms and conditions attached as Exhibit C. In no event is an Applicant to submit its own standard contract terms and conditions in response to this solicitation. The Applicant may submit exceptions as allowed in the Certifications and Assurances form, Exhibit A to this solicitation. All exceptions to the contract terms and conditions must be submitted as an attachment to Exhibit A, Certifications and Assurances form. COMMERCE will review requested exceptions and accept or reject the same at its sole discretion. 2.12 COSTS TO PROPOSE COMMERCE will not be liable for any costs incurred by the Applicant in preparation of a proposal submitted in response to this RFP, travel to or conduct of a presentation, or any other activities related to responding to this RFP 2.13 NO OBLIGATION TO CONTRACT This RFP does not obligate the state of Washington or COMMERCE to contract for services specified herein. 2.14 REJECTION OF PROPOSALS COMMERCE reserves the right at its sole discretion to reject any and all proposals received without penalty and not to issue a contract as a result of this RFP. 2.15 COMMITMENT OF FUNDS The Director of COMMERCE or delegate is the only individual who may legally commit COMMERCE to the expenditures of funds for a contract resulting from this RFP. No cost chargeable to the proposed contract may be incurred before receipt of a fully executed contract. COMMERCE RFP No.19-31440-1 Page 9 of 18