Any bids received after the closing time will be returned unopened. Bidders are invited to be present when the proposals are opened. Minority and small business owners are encouraged to submit proposals. A cashier's check or a certified check on a solvent bank in Oklahoma or a bid bond in the amount of five percent (5%) of the bid shall accompany the proposal of each bidder. The check or bond shall be made payable to the Owner. All checks or bonds will be returned to the unsuccessful bidders. This check or bond shall be as a guarantee of contractor's ability to perform the contract bid upon, and that he will enter into a written contract with the Owner to perform said work and/or furnish said materials in accordance with said specifications and furnish the required bonds within ten (10) business days after the acceptance of his bid. No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of sixty (60) business days after the closing date for the receipt of bids.
Performance, Maintenance, and Statutory Payment Bonds in the amount of 100% of the contract price each with a Corporate Surety licensed in Oklahoma and approved by the Owner will be required for the faithful performance of the contract, and the bidder shall state in the proposal the name and address of the Surety or Sureties who will sign this bond in case the contract is awarded to him. Copies of acceptable bond forms are included in this packet. A Maintenance Bond guaranteeing the repair of all damage due to improper materials or orkmanship for a period of one (1) year after the acceptance of the work by the Owner will be required. Questions concerning this project should be addressed to the Public Works Director at (580)-470-2095. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive irregularities in any bid, and award a contract to the bidder who, in the opinion of the Owner, offers a proposal which appears to be in the best interest of the Owner.
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