This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Buffalo, New York. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

A bid bond, certified check, bank draft or letter of credit must accompany a bid under $250,000.00. If the total dollar amount of the bid exceeds $250,000.00, then only a bid bond is acceptable, otherwise, a certified check, bank draft or letter of credit shall be for ten percent (10%) of the amount bid. Bid bond running to the City of Buffalo to be executed by bidder as principal and by duly incorporated company authorized to guarantee performance of the contract, and to do business in the State of New York, as surety, in the penal amount of not less than ten percent (10%) of the bid, conditioned that if the bid accompanying the bond shall be accepted, the principal named in such bond will, whenever required, enter into a written contract for the performance of the contract in accordance with conditions as provided in the plans and specifications and will furnish the required security for the faithful performance of the contract as specified, and the penal sum of such bid bond, in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) shall be and become the minimum amount of the damages suffered by the City as liquidated damages, if the bidder whose bid is accepted shall fail to enter into a contract with the City and give security for the performance of the contract as required, upon notice to him as in said plans and specifications prescribed. The amount of the aforementioned bid bond, certified check, bank draft or letter of credit, shall be based on the total amount of the bid arrived at by the addition of the totals for all groups or units bid upon. Whenever bidder submits proposals for items aggregating less than $20,000.00, no security need accompany the proposal. For purposes of this bid, the dollar amount of the bid surety to be submitted with this proposal shall be based on 100 tons of 9.5mm and 100 tons of 12.5mm F2 top course picked-up by City-owned trucks. All inquiries during the question period only should be directed via e-mail only to: Laura Morrison, Division of Purchase: lmorrison@buffalony.gov. The City of Buffalo, Division of Purchase is requesting bids for the Division of Engineering to purchase 100 TONS OF 9.5MM and 100 TONS OF 12.5MM F2 TOP COURSE, and the following specifications. The City of Buffalo reserves the option to purchase additional quantities of the above units at the bid prices, under the same terms and conditions from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023. If agreeable to the successful vendor and if necessary funds become available, may renew an additional four (4) one (1) year periods with all terms the same and agreeable to both parties. For purposes of this bid, the dollar amount of the bid surety to be submitted with this proposal shall be based on 100 tons of 9.5mm and 100 tons of 12.5mm F2 top course picked-up by City-owned trucks. City of Buffalo reserves the right to reject any and all bids or parts of bids, to waive irregularities and technicalities and to request rebids. City of Buffalo also reserves the right to award the contract on such as the City deems will best serve its interests. City of Buffalo reserves the right to reject all bids and utilize pricing offered in current contracts with other governmental entities if determined advantageous and in the best interest of the City. Price quoted for delivered asphalt includes delivery to various locations in the City of Buffalo. For questions regarding these products or any other information contact Laura Morrison, Junior Buyer, Division of Purchase by email at lmorrison@buffalony.gov. Brand names used in these specifications are not intended to imply or denote a particular vendor and are not to be construed as restrictive in any way. All proposals that meet or exceed specifications will be considered.