The electronic versions of the College’s bids are intended to provide convenience to you, the supplier. However, you must submit responses to the Rio Hondo Community College Distict on the forms provided via sealed envelope only. The master printed copy of the bid as retained in the bid file shall be considered the original. Changes made by others will have no effect upon the specifications unless fully noted on the exception page(s) submitted with the bid.

Formal bids must be sealed and submitted according to the terms and conditions published in the bid and as follows:

1) Submitted in sealed opaque envelope (contents not visible), plainly marked with the bid number and equipment, supply and/or service description listed in the bid document.

2) Mailed or delivered as follows in sufficient time to ensure receipt by the Purchasing Director on or before time and date specified in the solicitation.

(a) Mailing address: Director Contract Management and Vendor Services, 3600 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, CA 90601.

(b) Hand delivery address: Director Contract Management and Vendor Services, 3600 Workman Mill Road, Administration Building Room A-103, Whittier, CA 90601.  When delivering your proposal, remember to take into consideration delays, traffic flow and parking.  Avoid being ticketed; stop at the Parking Control Booth at the entrance of the campus to receive a temporary parking pass and directions.

(c) It is the Contractor or Vendor’s responsibility to deliver their Bid or RFP to the Director of Contract Management and Vendor Services prior to the date and time sated for the opening of Bids.  All Bids and RFPs are time and date stamped.  Bids and RFPs not received by the time and date specified will be considered not responsible and not opened.