Sealed Bid Sale. Global Partners LP and its subsidiaries (“Seller”) is offering to sell nineteen (19) properties located in New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont (individually, a “Property” and collectively, the “Properties”) by sealed bid sale. Seller has retained NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC (“NRC”) to coordinate the offering and sale of the Properties.
Bid Deadline. Sealed bids are required to be received by NRC not later than April 7, 2020, at 3:00 p.m. Central Time (the “Bid Deadline”) and sent to:
NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC 445 W. Erie, Suite 210 Chicago, IL 60654 ATTN: SEALED BID SALE 2003
Offered Properties
COCO Properties. Seller is offering to sell six (6) company owned, company operated gas stations with convenience stores (individually, a “COCO Property” and collectively, the “COCO Properties”). All of the COCO Properties are operational. Each COCO Property includes the fee interest in the real property, and any improvements, fixtures and equipment owned by Seller (except as otherwise noted), plus petroleum and convenience store inventory (which are to be paid for separately as set forth below).
CLCO Property. Seller is offering to sell one (1) company leased, company operated gas stations with convenience store (the “CLCO Property”). The CLCO Property is operational. The CLCO Property includes an assignment of the underlying lease agreement, and any improvements, fixtures and equipment owned by Seller (except as otherwise noted), plus petroleum and convenience store inventory (which are to be paid for separately as set forth below).
CODL Properties. Seller is offering to sell two (2) company owned, dealer operated gas stations with convenience stores (individually, a “CODL Property” and collectively, the “CODL Properties”). All of the CODL Properties are operational. All CODL Properties include the fee interest in the real property. All CODL Properties include any improvements, fixtures and equipment owned by Seller (except as otherwise noted). Each CODL Property includes an assignment of the dealer lease and fuel supply agreement at each location. Inventory will not be sold with CODL Properties.
CLDL Property. Seller is offering to sell one (1) company leased, dealer operated gas station with convenience store (the “CLDL Property”). The CLDL Property is operational. The CLDL Property includes an assignment of the underlying lease agreement, and any improvements, fixtures and equipment owned by Seller (except as otherwise noted). The CLDL Property includes an assignment of the dealer lease and fuel supply agreement at each location. Merchandise and petroleum inventory will not be sold with the CLDL Property.
COCA Properties. Seller is offering to sell five (5) company owned properties currently being operated as (i) gas stations by commissioned agents on behalf of the Seller; and (ii) convenience stores by commissioned agents (individually, a “COCA Property” and collectively, the “COCA Properties”). All of the COCA Properties are operational. Each COCA Property includes the fee interest in the real property, and any improvements, fixtures and equipment owned by Seller (except as otherwise noted), plus petroleum inventory (which is to be paid for separately as set forth below). Each COCA Property includes an assignment of the convenience store lease and commission agent agreement for each property.
COV Properties. Seller is offering to sell three (3) company owned properties that are currently vacant and were most recently operated as gas stations with convenience stores (individually, a “COV Property” and collectively, the “COV Properties”). All COV Properties are offered with the fee interest in the real property, and any improvements, fixtures and equipment owned by Seller.
CLV Property. Seller is offering to sell one (1) company leased property that is currently vacant and was most recently operated as a gas station with convenience store (“CLV Property”). The CLV Property is being offered with the leasehold interest in the real property, and any improvements, fixtures and equipment owned by Seller.
Equipment leased by Seller or owned by third parties will not be sold with the Properties and will either be removed prior to closing or remain on site pursuant to the underlying lease agreement being assigned.
The Properties may be offered with or without a fuel supply agreement and prospective bidders may make their offers according to their preference. Although offers without a fuel supply agreement will be entertained, Seller’s preference is to sell all Properties with a fuel supply agreement subject to the terms of a 15-year fuel supply agreement to be provided by NRC which the prospective bidder should submit with its bid submittal. Dealer Tank Wagon (“DTW”) pricing is also preferred. Terms and conditions of the fuel supply agreement will be subject to credit approval, and the amount and type of collateral (including a personal guaranty) that the Seller will require to be posted by the purchaser of the Property will be dependent upon the creditworthiness of the purchaser. Please see the Property Specific Package (“PSP”) for each Property for specific details and additional terms.
Terms and Conditions of Sealed Bid Sale
Terms and Conditions. The offering and sale of the Properties in this sealed bid sale are subject to the terms and conditions defined in this agreement (the “Terms and Conditions”). Prospective bidders are advised to carefully review the Terms and Conditions. Failure to comply either as a participant in the sale or in the preparation or submission of a sealed bid, may, in the sole discretion of Seller or NRC with Seller’s consent, cause a sealed bid to be deemed non-conforming (a “Non-Conforming Bid”) and/or disqualified from consideration. NRC and Seller reserve the right to amend, supplement or modify these Terms and Conditions from time to time, without consent from or notice to prospective bidders. In the event the Terms and Conditions conflict with a provision of the Purchase and Sale Agreement (“PSA”) relating to a Property, the provision of the applicable PSA shall be controlling.
Referenced Materials. The Terms and Conditions are set forth in three places in the sealed bid sale materials; (i) on the NRC website at http://www.nrc.com/2003 and (ii) in each PSP, and are incorporated by reference in each PSA.
Confidentiality Agreement. Certain information that prospective bidders may receive in connection with this sealed bid sale is proprietary and non-public information that Seller considers confidential (“Confidential Information”), including, without limitation, Confidential Information contained in a PSP. Accordingly, each prospective bidder is required to sign and return a Confidentiality Agreement (“Confidentiality Agreement”) to NRC online, by mail or fax prior to receiving a PSP. A Confidentiality Agreement is available for download on the NRC website at http://www.nrc.com/2003 or by calling NRC at (800) 747-3342, ext. 2003.
Credit Process.Each prospective bidder who intends to submit a sealed bid for any Property is required to fully complete, sign and return to NRC a financial prequalification form with their bid. A prequalification form is included with the Bid Package (as defined below) contained in the PSP. Successful bidders for Properties sold with fuel supply will be required to complete Seller’s and/or Seller’s gas supplier’s credit processes to Seller’s satisfaction, prior to completing the purchase of their Properties.
Due Diligence
Pre-bidding Due Diligence. Prospective bidders are solely responsible for conducting their own due diligence on Properties prior to bid submission. PSAs submitted as sealed bids become immediately enforceable by the parties upon Seller’s execution and may be terminated only pursuant to the terms thereof. Seller shall have the right to retain the Earnest Money Deposit (defined below), in the event a successful bidder defaults on its obligations under the PSA.
Property Specific Packages. A PSP for each Property is available for download at http://www.nrc.com/2003. Each PSP contains, as available, physical, legal, environmental and financial due diligence information specific to the Property. A PSP may include, as applicable, tax bills, surveys or site plans, title commitments, UST information and remediation reports. Please call NRC at (800) 747-3342, ext. 2003 with any questions.
Property Inspections. Properties that are currently operating may be inspected during normal business hours from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time, Monday through Saturday. All pre-bid inspections are limited to non-invasive investigations. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES MAY PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS ASK QUESTIONS OF CUSTOMERS AT ANY PROPERTY, ANY EMPLOYEE WORKING AT THE PROPERTY, OR ANY DEALERS OR COMMISSION AGENTS AT ANY PROPERTY. BIDDERS VIOLATING THIS REQUIREMENT MAY BE DISQUALIFIED FROM BIDDING. All questions should be directed to NRC at (800) 747-3342, ext. 2003.
Sealed Bid Submission
Bid Deadline. Each sealed bid is required to be received by NRC as provided above by the Bid Deadline. A sealed bid received by NRC after the Bid Deadline is a Non-Conforming Bid.
Bid Package. The bid package (the “Bid Package”) for a Property includes bid submission instructions, the related PSA to be completed, signed and submitted with the sealed bid, and a pre-qualification form. The Bid Package for each Property is contained in or sent with the related PSP. To obtain a Bid Package for a Property, a prospective bidder is required to order the related PSP from NRC.
Purchase and Sale Agreement. A sealed bid for a Property must be made on the PSA contained in the related Bid Package. The PSA is required to be fully and accurately completed, without any modification and properly signed. A sealed bid received in any other format or on a PSA that is incomplete, incorrect or modified in any respect is a Non-Conforming Bid. Instructions on how to complete the PSA in compliance with the Terms and Conditions are contained in the Bid Package.
Bid Deposit. Each sealed bid is required to include an initial bid deposit (the “Bid Deposit”) equal to the greater of 2.5% of the bid price indicated on the accompanying PSA or $10,000.00. The Bid Deposit is required to be made by certified or cashier’s check made payable to NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC, as escrow agent or by wire transfer of immediately available funds to NRC’s escrow account (wire instructions may be obtained from NRC). Personal or company checks will not be accepted. A sealed bid that is submitted without a Bid Deposit that complies with this paragraph is a Non-Conforming Bid. If a bid is not accepted by Seller, the Bid Deposit will be returned to the bidder subject to the terms outlined below.
Non-conforming Bids. NRC reserves the right, with Seller’s consent, to disqualify from consideration and reject any Non-Conforming Bid. After a Non-Conforming Bid is rejected, NRC will return the related Bid Deposit by certified mail within seven (7) business days after the later to occur of (i) the date the bid is rejected and (ii) the date that the related funds have cleared NRC’s escrow account.
Sealed Bid Evaluation and Award
Evaluation and Award of Sealed Bids. NRC will present all sealed bids received by the Bid Deadline to Seller for consideration. Seller will review all sealed bids, other than rejected Non-Conforming Bids. Seller may accept or reject sealed bids, in its sole and absolute discretion. Seller may, in its sole discretion, negotiate separately with any bidder and/or terminate the sealed bid process with respect to any or all of the Properties. Seller and NRC reserve the right to request and review additional financial information relating to a bidder and/or other information confirming a bidder’s ability to close a sale. All bids are deemed final only upon acceptance and execution by Seller of the related PSA. Seller shall attempt to accept or reject all bids within twenty (20) business days of the Bid Deadline, after which time the initial Bid Deposits shall be returned to the unsuccessful bidders. Seller may, in its sole discretion, modify any portion of this sealed bid process.
Best and Final Bids. Seller reserves the right to solicit a best and final offer (“BAFO”) for any Property. NRC shall notify selected bidders of Seller’s intent to solicit a BAFO by facsimile or email. In that case, selected bidders will be given an opportunity to raise, but not lower or withdraw, their bids. If a selected bidder elects not to submit a BAFO, such bidder’s original bid amount remains in effect. If accepted by Seller, a BAFO will amend the purchase price of the related PSA.
Prohibition on Withdrawing Sealed Bids. Both sealed bids and BAFOs are purchase offers that, pursuant to this Paragraph, remain in effect for a period of twenty (20) business days following the Bid Deadline, in the case of sealed bids, and twenty (20) business days following the date the BAFO is received by NRC, in the case of BAFOs. Sealed bids and BAFO purchase offers during such periods are irrevocable and may not be withdrawn.
Effective Date of Award of Bid. The effective date of the award of a sealed bid is the date on which Seller countersigns the related PSA (the “Effective Date”). NRC will notify successful bidders of awards by facsimile or email; however, the awards are not legally binding or enforceable until the date on which Seller delivers a fully signed PSA to the successful bidder.
Additional Earnest Money Requirement. Within two (2) business days after receiving written notice from NRC of Seller’s acceptance of a sealed bid, a successful bidder is required to deposit sufficient additional funds (the “Additional Bid Deposit”) that, when added to the initial Bid Deposit, equals the greater of ten percent (10%) of the purchase price of the accepted sealed bid or $25,000. The Additional Bid Deposit is required to be made by certified or cashier’s check made payable to NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC, as escrow agent or by wire transfer of immediately available funds to NRC’s escrow account (wire instructions may be obtained from NRC). Personal or company checks will not be accepted. The Bid Deposit, together with the Additional Bid Deposit, is collectively referred to herein as the “Earnest Money Deposit”. The Earnest Money Deposit will be held by NRC for the benefit of the parties and without obligation to invest funds pursuant to the terms of the PSA. NRC reserves the right to allocate any of a bidder’s excess Bid Deposits on other Properties to the Earnest Money Deposit of an accepted sealed bid in connection with satisfying the Additional Bid Deposit requirement of this paragraph.
Seller’s Reservation of Rights. Seller expressly reserves the right, in its sole discretion, at any time and without giving reasons therefor, to decline any bid, postpone, extend, or cancel the Bid Deadline, or withdraw any Property from the sealed bid sale at any time without notice. Seller further reserves the right, in its sole discretion, without notifying any other bidder, without giving any bidder similar opportunity, or without re-offering a Property, to negotiate the terms of a bid, to overlook minor inconsistencies or nonconformance in a bid, to extend any deadlines or to accept any bid for any reason, whether or not such bid is the highest purchase price. Seller also reserves the right to terminate, at any time, further participation in the process by any party or all parties, to modify any of the rules or procedures set forth herein or any other procedures without prior notice or assigning any reason therefor, to reject any or all proposals, or to terminate the process contemplated hereby. Seller reserves the right to take any action, whether in or out of the ordinary course of business, which Seller, in its sole discretion, deems necessary or prudent in the conduct of its business. Seller may require verification of funds available to close on offers before accepting any bid.
Terms Specific to Dealer Properties Being Offered
Properties are to be Sold Subject to Existing Dealers. CODL Properties and the CLDL Property will be sold subject to the existing CODL and CLDL lease and fuel supply agreement along with all other agreements between the applicable dealer and Seller (the "Dealer Agreements"). In addition, Seller will provide a dealer with a forty-five (45) day right of first refusal ("ROFR") to purchase the related CODL Property or CLDL Property in accordance with the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act ("PMPA") or any State statute. A condition precedent to the consummation of the sale of that CODL Property and CLDL Property is that the then-current dealer must decline to exercise its ROFR or fail to consummate the acquisition of the property in accordance with the ROFR. For CODL Properties and the CLDL Property Seller owns the fee interest or has a leasehold interest in the real estate (as applicable), and owns or leases underground storage tanks, fuel dispensers, canopies, buildings, and certain other fixtures and equipment, as stated in the PSP. Any equipment, fuel storage inventory or other items owned by the dealer are not being offered for sale in the bid process, and bids should not refer to those items.
Break-up Fee Paid if Right of First Refusal Exercised for CODL Properties and the CLDL Property. Successful bidders who have entered into a PSA for a CODL Property and/or the CLDL Property will be paid a break-up fee of $10,000.00 in the event that the dealer exercises its ROFR to purchase the CODL Property or assume the underlying lease at the CLDL Property. Said payment is due and payable only upon Seller closing on the CODL Property or the CLDL Property with the dealer and Seller’s receipt of the purchase price.
Purchase and Sale Agreement Terms
Purchaser and Sale Agreement.The purchase of each Property will be subject and consummated pursuant to the provisions of the applicable PSA. Certain PSA provisions have been summarized herein for the benefit of prospective bidders, including, without limitation, certain environmental terms. These summaries do not restate the PSA provisions and are not intended to be full, complete and accurate descriptions thereof. Accordingly, bidders may not rely on these summaries as enforceable provisions. The summaries are for informational purposes only and any use of such summaries by a potential bidder will be at the bidder’s sole risk, and without any liability to Seller or NRC. The applicable PSA is the sole agreement relating to rights, remedies and obligations of each party in connection with the purchase of a Property.
Closing Dates and Transfer of Possession for CODL Properties and the CLDL Property. If the dealer declines to exercise the ROFR, if applicable, or if the dealer fails to consummate the acquisition of such Property in accordance with the ROFR, a successful bidder for a CODL Property or CLDL Property will be required to close escrow forty-five (45) days after the expiration of the ROFR period. Upon the close of escrow, the then-current dealer will continue in possession of the CODL Property or the CLDL Property, as applicable, under the existing Dealer Agreements until the expiration or non-renewal of the Dealer Agreements subject to any dealer rights under the PMPA.
Closing Dates and Transfer of Possession for COCO Properties, the CLCO Property, COCA Properties, CLCA Properties, COV Properties and the CLV Property. Successful bidders will be required to close escrow within forty-five (45) days of the Effective Date for the CLCO Property and CLCA Properties and sixty (60) days of the Effective Date for COCO Properties, COCA Properties, COV Properties and the CLV Property. For all Properties, Seller shall have the sole option of extending the closing date for as many as ninety (90) days if Seller determines, in its sole discretion, it necessary. Transfer will occur upon the escrow closing.
Transfer. All leased Properties will be conveyed via either an assignment or a sublease, and fee Properties will be conveyed by deed in substantially the same form of deed conveyed into Seller for the Property with marketable title. For fee Properties, Seller will convey title free and clear of monetary liens, except non-delinquent real estate taxes, and subject to standard permitted exceptions outlined in the title commitment. Seller shall furnish a title commitment issued by Stewart Title Guaranty Company. Purchaser may elect to purchase a title policy at the closing, at purchaser’s sole cost and expense. Purchaser shall also reimburse Seller for the costs of obtaining a title commitment. Real estate taxes will be current to the date of closing. All Properties will be conveyed “AS IS, WHERE IS, WITH ALL FAULTS,” regarding any conditions affecting the Properties, with no representations or warranties, except as may be otherwise set forth in the PSA. Purchaser shall pay all transfer taxes and recording fees. The PSA for each Property provides that Stewart Title Guaranty Company will be the escrow agent for the closing of the Property. Purchaser shall pay for the services provided by Stewart Title Guaranty Company as escrow agent under the PSA.
No Mortgage Contingency. The PSAs for the Properties do not contain a mortgage contingency. In the event that the purchaser is unable to secure purchase financing, the PSA may not be terminated on that basis.
Licenses, Permits and Authorizations. It is the purchaser’s sole responsibility to obtain, at its expense, any licenses, permits and authorizations (collectively, “Licenses”) required to acquire, manage, develop, and/or operate a Property. Purchaser’s procurement of these items is not a condition to closing. Please see the PSP for each Property for additional information.
Estimated Inventory Value. Purchaser will purchase non-petroleum and petroleum inventory, as applicable (excluding Seller’s proprietary items, commissioned agents’ non-petroleum inventory and dealers’ petroleum and non-petroleum inventory) (the “Inventory”) located at the Properties from Seller at closing. The Purchase Price for a Property does not include the Inventory, and Inventory shall be paid for separately by purchaser at closing. Not less than seven (7) days prior to the closing date for all sites where Inventory is being transferred, NRC shall deliver by facsimile or e-mail to purchaser an estimated value of the Inventory (the “Estimated Inventory Value”). See the PSA for specific details. Purchaser shall deposit with NRC one hundred ten percent (110%) of the Estimated Inventory Value at least five (5) days prior to the closing date by wire transfer of immediately available funds (the “Inventory Deposit”). Failure to make the Inventory Deposit as set forth herein shall be considered a default under the PSA and may result in the forfeiture of the Earnest Money Deposit, in Seller’s sole and absolute discretion.
Actual Inventory Value. A physical count of the Inventory on hand at the Property (the “Inventory Review”) shall be conducted by a third party counter designated by Seller at closing. Purchaser is required to purchase at closing the entire Inventory unless otherwise set forth in the PSA. The cost of the Inventory Review shall be paid for by purchaser at closing. On the day of closing, the third party counter will perform the Inventory Review and then calculate the purchase price of the Inventory as set forth in the PSA. Any difference between the Estimated Inventory Value and the final value of Inventory, as determined by the Inventory Review (the “Final Inventory Purchase Price”) may result in additional amounts due from Seller or purchaser, as the case may be. The appropriate party must remit such additional amounts at the closing. See the PSA for specific details. Inventory shall not include any out-of-code or damaged merchandise and Seller shall remove all out-of-code or damaged merchandise prior to conclusion of the Inventory Review at the Property. See the PSA for specific details.
De-Identification. Seller may elect to remove, in its sole discretion, any signage, advertising and other displays containing any of Seller’s trade names, trademarks or other intellectual property owned or licensed by Seller. In addition, any and all proprietary back office computers, POS systems and proprietary equipment will be removed prior to closing.
Buyers Premium. Each successful bidder will pay to Seller, in addition to the purchase price, an amount equal to two percent (2%) of the purchase price of the Property at closing (“Buyers Premium”).
Broker Participation. A fee equal to two percent (2%) of the purchase price of each fee Property, net of Buyers Premium, will be paid by NRC upon the closing of escrow of the sale of such Property pursuant to the PSA to any licensed broker or agent whose registered prospect consummates the sale. A fee equal to two percent (2%) of the purchase price of each leased Property, net of Buyers Premium will be paid by NRC upon the closing of escrow of the sale of such Property pursuant to the PSA to any licensed broker or agent whose registered prospect consummates the sale. A broker who REPRESENTS a current licensee oF a Property will not be eligible for this fee. Brokers must register their prospect(s) with NRC no less than three (3) days prior to the Bid Deadline by completing the Co-Op Broker registration in the form provided by NRC without modification, and faxing it to NRC at (312) 278-6900, referencing Sale 2003. All such Co-Op Broker registrations are not effective until accepted in writing by NRC and NRC shall have the authority to determine if any registration is accepted based upon the requirements of these Terms and Conditions and the Co-Op Broker registration document, in its sole judgment. No registration will be accepted by NRC and no commissions will be paid in connection with any prospect who has previously expressed interest in the Property with Seller or its agents or who has been contacted by NRC. No commissions will be paid on any Property to any broker participating as a principal in the purchase of the Property or who has a direct or indirect ownership interest in purchaser, and an affidavit may be required stating that the broker is acting solely as broker and not as purchaser and has no direct or indirect ownership interest in purchaser. NO OTHER FORM OR ORAL REGISTRATION IS PERMITTED.
Dual Agency Acknowledgment, Consent and Waiver. NRC is acting as the marketing and sealed bid sale coordinator for Seller in connection with any offering or sale of Properties pursuant to these Terms and Conditions and in no event is NRC representing purchaser as its agent in connection with any transaction contemplated or consummated in connection herewith. Notwithstanding the immediately preceding sentence, if it is determined that NRC is acting as an agent for purchaser hereunder, purchaser and all parties claiming by, through or under purchaser shall hereby affirm and acknowledge that NRC is not acting in any manner which shall result in a dual agency, and purchaser hereby consents to all such actions of NRC and disclaims, waives and forever releases NRC from any and all obligations that might be imposed on an agent in connection with any transaction hereunder and purchaser hereby consents to same. Purchaser further disclaims, waives, forever releases, indemnifies and holds Seller harmless from any liability, loss, cost or obligation arising from any acts or omissions of NRC.
Environmental Matters. Responsibility for environmental liabilities and indemnification for environmental matters for each Property is allocated as of closing as provided in the PSA for that Property. Please see the NRC website or PSP for each Property for additional information.
Disclaimer. Seller and NRC and their respective members, directors, officers, employees, agents, parents, subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively, “Representatives”) disclose that they may not have complete knowledge of the physical, environmental or economic characteristics of the Properties. Accordingly (except as otherwise specifically stated in a PSA), Seller and NRC and their Representatives disclaim any warranty, guaranty or representation, express or implied, concerning (a) the condition or state of repair of the Properties, including, without limitation, any condition arising in connection with the generation, use, transportation, storage, release, or disposal of petroleum products, toxic or hazardous substances, on and under, above, upon, or in the vicinity of the Properties, and its impact on water, soil and geology; (b) the suitability of the Properties and their water, soil and geology for any activities and use that the purchaser may elect to conduct; (c) the extent of any right of way, lease, possession, lien, encumbrance, easement, license, reservation, or condition in connection with the Properties; (d) the compliance of the Properties or their operation with any applicable laws, ordinances, or regulations of any government or other body, including without limitation, compliance with any land use, Americans with Disabilities Act, wetland, or zoning law or regulation, or applicable environmental or coastal laws, rules, ordinances, and regulations; (e) title to or the boundaries of the Properties; and (f) the physical condition of the Properties, including, without limitation, the structural, mechanical and engineering characteristics of the improvements to the Properties.
Except as set forth in the related PSA, the sale of each Property is on an “AS IS, WHERE IS, WITH ALL FAULTS,” basis. Neither Seller, NRC, nor any of their Representatives make any warranty or representation, express or implied, or arising by operation of law, including, without limitation, any warranty of condition, habitability, or merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, with respect to the Properties. Bidders will buy the Properties based solely on their own investigations. By accepting title to any Property, a bidder acknowledges that it has conducted any investigation that it has considered necessary or advisable and that it is not relying upon any representations of Seller, NRC or any of their Representatives. The materials and information concerning the Properties contained in the sales mailer, postcards, other brochures, the PSP and the Bid Package, and any other information provided by Seller or NRC or their Representatives, is based in part upon information and materials obtained from sources considered reliable, without independent verification. Bidders must not and should not base their bids upon that information or environmental studies, repair estimates, other studies, or pro-forma and financial information that Seller or NRC provides, but must rely solely on their own estimates and studies. No warranty or representation, express or implied, is made by Seller, NRC, or any of their Representatives, as to the accuracy or completeness of the information provided to bidders.