The bidder shall submit with the Proposal a certified or cashiers check or a bid bond for an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the proposal to guarantee the bidder, if successful, will enter into contract and obtain bond in agreement with the requirements of the Specifications. The check shall be payable to the order of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority. Cash will not be accepted. No bids which are tied to, or contingent upon, other work with the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority will be accepted. Bidders shall familiarize themselves with the conditions and shall understand that full cooperation in executing the requirements of the Specifications and Special Provisions is expected. The Proposal shall be prepared as directed by the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority 2010 Standard Specifications for Turnpike Construction. The work to be performed under Contract Number KPM-22 consists of: mowing and trimming of designated right-of-way, interchanges, toll plaza areas, picnic areas, and median areas, to include hand trimming around bridges, guardrail, bridge headers, sign structures, trees and drop inlets as required. Contract area will include 436 clear zone acres and 391acres outside the clear zone from mile 130 to mile 149, all located on the Kickapoo Turnpike in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. THE CONTRACT WILL BE FOR THE INITIAL ONE (1) YEAR WITH TWO (2) ONE-YEAR OPTIONS TO EXTEND. THE AUTHORITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REQUEST INCIDENTAL MOWING WITHIN THESE AREAS. In awarding the contract, the Authority reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive informalities, and to act for the best interests of the Authority without technicalities as to procedure. All contractors that desire to provide the OTA with manual service work are required by state statute to complete an employee E-Verify Form. Policies of insurance will not be canceled without first giving the OTA 30 calendar days advance notice. This statement must be on the Description of Operations section of the Certificate of Insurance. Upon award of contract to a successful bidder, the contract will be completely and correctly executed by the contractor and returned to the Authority within twenty (20) calendar days from the date of award. The Authority will have thirty (30) working days from the date of award to complete its execution of the contract.
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