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

For Asphalts Oils and Emulsions. The specifications are not intended to eliminate any potential bidder from bidding; however, they are intended to outline the quality and service desired. If "exception" is the response, an explanation of the exception must be noted in the section provided. Failure to complete any sections may be considered as a non-responsive bidder. Any questions or requests for clarification must be submitted to the Bell County Auditor's Office, in writing, to ammy.james@bellcounty.texas.gov and tina.adams@bellcounty.texas.gov prior to 2:00 P.M. CST on June 8, 2022. Please indicate "Bid 12-23 Questions" in the subject line of your email. There will be no exceptions. All responses to the questions will be sent to all known bidders who have expressed interest in this bid. Unauthorized contact regarding this Invitation to Bid with any Bell County employees or contractors may result in disqualification. Any oral communications will be considered unofficial and non-binding for this bid. All bidders should rely on written statements only. A bidder may withdraw a bid that has been submitted at any time up to the bid opening due date and time. To accomplish this, a written request signed by an authorized representative of the bidder shall be submitted to the bid contacts listed within this bid. Once the bids are opened, all bids shall be valid for a period of sixty (60) days after the bid opening The bid award(s) are anticipated to be made within ninety (90) days after the bid opening date. The Commissioners Court may reject or award a bid on a per item basis. Results may be obtained by contacting the purchasing contact, Ammy James at (254) 933-5112. Contract term shall commence on October 1, 2022 and shall continue through September 30, 2023, and may be extended for a four (4) additional one-year period(s) if so agreed to by awarded bidder and approved by the Commissioners Court. If the County or awarded bidder should decline any renewal period or after the exhaustion of the entire contract term, the County may request up to an additional sixty (60) days past any contract term to advertise and award a new bid for such items without any pricing adjustments. All bids may be awarded or rejected in total or in part at the sole discretion of the Commissioners Court. The Commissioners Court may waive any informality or irregularity. Bids may be awarded or rejected in any combination the Commissioners Court selects as the lowest and best bid(s) for the County, taking into consideration direct and indirect costs, including transport, maintenance, reliability, life cycle, warranties and customer service after the sale.