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

Each bidder shall examine all bid documents and judge all matters relating to the adequacy and accuracy of such documents. Any inquiries, suggestions or requests concerning interpretation, clarification or additional information pertaining to this bid solicitation shall be in writing and submitted to the Purchasing Department prior to the scheduled bid opening. The County shall not be responsible for oral interpretations given by any county employee, representative or others. The issuance of written addendum/addenda is the only official method whereby interpretation, clarification or additional information can be given. It shall be understood and agreed by all interested parties that, unless amended (specifications modified and/or waived) by Steuben County, and only to the extent amended by the County, any and all information contained in this bid document is to be considered an essential component of the bid document and subsequent contract(s) AND that the bid document as published or amended represents the requirements acceptable to Steuben County. However, any and all requirements specified herein notwithstanding, it shall be understood and agreed by all interested parties that the following shall apply: Steuben County reserves as its right, the right to amend (modify and/or waive) specifications where such amendment; i. does not alter the essential nature and/or performance (the form, function, and utility) of the equipment, product, or service. ii. encourages the proffer of equivalent equipment, product, or service from interested vendors and manufacturers. The bidder shall include a fully executed original bid bond with its submittal. The bid bond shall be issued by a surety company authorized to do business in New York State. The bond shall be in the amount of five percent (5%) of the "Total Project Price Bid". A certified check, cashiers check, or a bank issued Irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit may be submitted in lieu of a bid bond. 2. The bid surety shall state the bid document title and document number. Said surety shall be made payable to: Steuben County Finance. Performance Surety: The awardee shall provide the County with a fully executed original performance bond for each project it has been awarded. Each performance bond shall be issued in the amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the dollar value of each award. The performance bond shall be issued by a surety company authorized to do business in New York State. The performance bond shall be submitted to Eric Rose, Commissioner, Department of Public Works on or within thirty (30) days of Notification of Award or prior to commencement of project; whichever occurs first. A certified check, cashiers check, or a bank issued Irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit, may be submitted in lieu of a performance bond.