If the bid is sent by mail or delivery service, ensure that the outside of the envelope is marked clearly that a sealed bid is enclosed. Also, include in the sealed envelope one original and one copy of the bid. The Preble County Commissioners reserve the right to accept or reject any or all bids; to waive any irregularities in bidding; and to enter into a contract(s) with the bidder or bidders who in their consideration offered the lowest and best bid. Each bid must be accompanied by cashier's check or certified check issued by a responsible bank or trust company and payable to the order ofthe Preble County Commissioners or by a bid bond acknowledged by the bidder, as principal, and by a surety company qualified to do business in the State ofOhio and satisfactory to the owner, as surety. The cashier's check or certified check shall be in the sum often (10%) percent ofthe bid as per section 307.88 ofthe Ohio Revised Code. Once the bid is awarded, the successful bidder agrees to furnish a performance and payment bond for the total amount ofthe project. Ifbid is accepted, Contractor will be required to add Preble County Commission to its insurance policy as an additional insured. The bid security shall be in the sealed envelope containing the bid. Encouraging Diversity, Growth, and Equity (EDGE) requirements as set forth in the Ohio Revised Code 123.152, Shall be required. Steel made in the United States of America, Section 153.011 and Section 5525.21 of the O.R.C. shall be required. Only Odot Pre-qualified Contractors Are Eligible to Submit Bids for This Project. Prequalification Status Must Be in Force at the Time of Bid, at the Time of Award, and Through the Life of the Construction Contract. Any Contract Entered Into as a Result of This Bid Shall Be Subject to All Applicable State Laws and Regulations. Project Must Use Prevailing State Wage Rates That Are Included With Bid Packet. EDGE GOAL = 5%
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