This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Bay Minette, Alabama. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

Provision of Fiber Optic Network-Maintenance and Locates Bidders shall carefully read all parts of the invitation package with its accompanying schedules and attachments, if any. Bidders shall direct all requests for explanation or additional information concerning the meaning or interpretation of the conditions or attached specifications of this invitation to Wanda Gautney in writing or e- mail (wgautney@baldwincountyal.gov) in sufficient time for reply before submission date of bids. The Commission cannot and does not guarantee that inquiries sent by mail or e- mail will be received or responded to on or before the submission date and time as indicated. It is the responsibility of the bidder to contact the Purchasing Director, Wanda Gautney at (251) 580-2520 if a reply is not received. It is the intent of the Baldwin County Commission to award this contract for a twelve (12) calendar month period. However, the Baldwin County Commission may, at their option and in agreement with the Successful Bidder, renew the contract for up to two (2) additional years (2023 and 2024), in twelve (12) month increments. The Baldwin County Commission will, in writing, notify the Contractor thirty (30) days prior to expiration of the 2022 contract with its intend to extend the contract. The prices for 2022 shall also apply to the extension period(s). The Baldwin County Commission reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any informality in bids, and to accept in whole or in part, such bid or bids, solely at its discretion. I F THE TOTAL PROPOSED BID AMOUNT EXCEEDS $10,000.00, A B ID G UARANTEE OF AT LEAST 5% OF THE PROPOSED BID AMOUNT , NOT TO EXCEED $10,000.00, WILL BE INCLUDED WITH THE BID. Such bid guarantee shall be a bid bond (individual or annual, provided, that bonding is available for such services, equipment or materials), postal money order, certified check, cashier's check, Letter of Credit, or certain bonds or note of the United States. This is required by the Alabama Competitive Bid Law. No exceptions will be allowed.