This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Morristown, Tennessee. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

General Conditions are included with this package and bid prices must include all permits, licenses, inspection fees, transportation fees and any other charges, as applicable. Verification of Tennessee Department of Transportation plant inspection may be required. Any questions regarding this bid should be directed to Barry Poole or Bob Gouge at (423) 586-3273. BIDS RECEIVED LATE: It is the bidder s responsibility to ensure that this bid is received by the Hamblen County Highway Department prior to the opening date and time specified above. Any bid received after the opening date and time will be promptly returned to the bidder unopened. The Hamblen County Highway Department will not be responsible for bids received late because of delays by a third party delivery service; i.e., U.S. Mail, UPS, Federal Express, etc. BID CALCULATION ERRORS: In the event there is a discrepancy between the total bid amount or the extended amounts and the unit prices bid, the unit prices will prevail and the corrected sum will be considered the bid price. PAST PERFORMANCE: All vendors will be evaluated on their past performance and prior dealings with the Hamblen County Highway Department (i.e., failure to meet specifications, poor workmanship, late delivery, etc.) WITHDRAWAL OF BID: No bid may be withdrawn for a period of 90 days after the scheduled time for receiving bids. A bid may be withdrawn prior to the bid opening date and time. Such a request to withdraw should be made in writing to the Hamblen County Highway Superintendent who will approve or disapprove of the request. COUNTY RESERVES THE RIGHT: The Hamblen County Highway Department reserves the right to waive minor informalities in any bid; to reject any or all bids with or without cause; and/or to accept the bid that in its judgment will be in the best interest of the Hamblen County Highway Department. ACCEPTANCE: The materials and/or services delivered under the bid shall remain the property of the Seller until a physical inspection and actual usage of the materials and/or services is found to be acceptable to the County. The materials and/or services are to be in compliance with the terms herein, fully in accord with the Bid Specifications and of the highest quality. In the event the materials and/or supplies furnished to the County are found to be defective, or do not conform to the Bid Specifications, the County reserves the right to cancel the order upon written notice to the seller and return such to the seller, at the seller s expense. QUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS: Bids will be considered only from firms normally engaged in the sale and distribution or provision of the services, as specified herein. Bidders shall have adequate organization, facilities, equipment and personnel to ensure prompt and efficient service to the Hamblen County Highway Department. The County reserves the right, before recommending award, to inspect the vendor s facility; or to take any other action necessary to determine that the vendor s ability to perform is satisfactory. The Hamblen County Highway Department reserves the right to reject bids where evidence submitted or investigation and evaluation indicates an inability of the bidder to perform. WAIVER OF CLAIMS: Upon final payment by the County or expiration of the contract term, the awarded vendor shall have no more than 30 days to present or file any claims against the Hamblen County Highway Department concerning this bid. After that time period, the County will consider the vendor to have waived any right to claims against the County concerning this bid. REQUIRED SUBMITTALS: Any submittals requested should be returned with the bid response. This information may be accepted after the bid opening, but no later than 7 calendar days after request. INSURANCE: As applicable, the insurance shall be provided as detailed in Bid Specifications.