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

Proposals must be accompanied by security in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the amount of the bid as a guarantee that the successful bidder will enter into the required contract and in the form specified in MCA 18-1-203, for example: cash, cashier's check, certified check, bank money order, or bank draft, any of which must be drawn and issued by a national banking association located in the state of Montana or a banking association incorporated under the Laws of Montana; or a bid bond or bond executed by a surety corporation authorized to do business in the state of Montana. To demonstrate qualifications to perform the Work, each BIDDER may be asked to submit written evidence, such as financial data, previous experience in performing comparable work, business and technical organization, present commitments and other such data. Each Bid must contain evidence of BIDDER's qualification to do business in Montana or covenant to obtain such qualification prior to award of the contract. No BIDDER will be acceptable if they are engaged in other work which impairs their ability of meeting all requirements herein stipulated. 3.2 In determining the lowest responsible bid, the following elements will be considered: whether the BIDDER involved (a) maintains a permanent place of business; (b) has adequate plant and equipment to do the work properly and expeditiously; (c) has a suitable financial status to meet obligations incidental to the work; and (d) has appropriate technical experience. 3.3 Each BIDDER may be required to show that former work performed has been handled in such a manner that there are not just for proper claims pending against such work. No BIDDER will be acceptable if they are engaged on any other work which impairs their ability to finance the contract. The BIDDER shall demonstrate their ability by meeting all requirements herein stipulated, if asked for them. 4.0 EXAMINATION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND SITE 4.1 It is the responsibility of each BIDDER to (a) examine the Contract Documents thoroughly, (b) consider federal, state and local Laws and Regulation that may in any manner affect cost, progress, performance or finishing of the Work, (c) notify OWNER of all conflicts, errors or discrepancies in the Contract Documents. 4.2 The submission of a Bid will constitute an incontrovertible representation by BIDDER that BIDDER has complied with every requirement of this Article 4, that without exception the Bid is premised upon performing and furnishing the Work required by the Contract Documents and the means, methods, techniques, sequences or procedures of construction as may be indicated in or required by the Contract Documents, and that the Contract Documents are sufficient in scope and detail to indicate and convey understanding of all terms and conditions for performance and furnishing of the Work. Each Bid shall be accompanied by Bid Security made payable to OWNER in an amount of ten percent (10%) of the BIDDER'S maximum Bid price and in the form of cash, a cashier's check, bank money order, or bank draft, in any case drawn and issued by a national banking association located in Montana or by any banking corporation incorporated under the laws of Montana; or a Bid Bond (on form attached if a form is prescribed) issued by a surety authorized to do business in Montana. Bid Bonds shall be countersigned by a Resident Montana Agent. 6.2 All such Bid Security shall be returned to the respective BIDDERS within three (3) days after bids are opened except those of the three (3) low BIDDERS which may be retained for a period not to exceed forty-five (45) days or until the successful bidder has executed the contract. Thereafter, all remaining guarantees, including the guarantee of the successful bidder, will be returned. Should the successful bidder fail or refuse to enter into the contract in the form prescribed, with legally responsible sureties, within ten (10) days after the award is made by the Commissioners, his proposal guarantee will be forfeited to Missoula County as liquidated damages. 7.0 CONTRACT TIME 7.1 Delivery date will vary based on the ability of local hot plants to operate within the Missoula County Air Stagnation zone during calendar year 2022