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

The purpose of these specifica- tions is to provide Vinton County with asphalt products that meet or exceed the bid specifications. The bids submitted will be valid for the period from April 15, 2023 to April 14, 2024. The products offered are required to meet or exceed ODOT specifications. The criteria for awarding the successful bid shall be the lowest and best bid as determined by the Vinton County Engineer. The Vinton County Engineer, Roy A. DePue, or his designated representative, may sample material at any time and require testing by an approved laboratory, with all expenses paid by the success- ful bidder. Materials to be sampled and tested are various grades of liquid asphalt being supplied by the successful bidder of ensure compatibility. Performance in use is the primary concern of the Vinton Coun- ty Highway Department. The material test limits are designed to assist in the selection and use of the products which provide the most satisfactory service and which best meets the requirements of the Vinton County Engineer. Those firms wishing to supply Vinton County must be prepared to provide an ongoing, dependable supply of the products in the quantities required. Successful bidder must provide Material Safety Data Sheets for each type of material supplied. Any successful bidder not adhering to the above guidelines shall have their bid revoked, and any substandard materials will be re- jected without payment of any sort. The Engineer, upon revoking a successful bidder, will award the bid to the next lowest bidder, or rebid as necessary, to obtain quality materials. All bids are to be clearly marked "Asphalt Emulsion Bid 2023 on the outside of the envelope, and submitted to the Vinton County Board of Commissioners, 100 E Main St., McArthur, Ohio 45651. The Vinton County Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids. All items on the bid tab must be quoted or the bid will be unresponsive. Each bid for the 2023 Unit Prices for Asphalt Emulsion Unit Price Contract must be accompanied by a Bid Guaranty in accordance with Section 153.54 of the Ohio Revised Code. Bid security fur- nished in Bond form shall be $10,000. The bond must be issued by a Surety Company or Corporation licensed in the State of Ohio to provide said surety. Bid security furnished in the form of a certi- fied check or cashier's check, shall be for $10,000. Checks should be made payable to the Board of Vinton County Commissioners. Failure to submit a proper Bid Guaranty will automatically invalidate the bid