This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Port Lavaca, Texas. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

Bids are for a one (1) year period: January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024. It is the responsibility of the submitting vendor to ensure that the sealed Bid is received in a timely manner. Calhoun County does not accept faxed or emailed Bids. Calhoun County accepts no financial responsibility for any cost incurred by any entity in the course of responding to the Bid. Bids received after the deadline will not be opened and will not be considered for award, regardless of whether or not the delay was outside of the control of the submitting vendor. Calhoun County Commissioners Court reserves the right to waive any formality, technicality or irregularity, accept or reject any and or all Bids and to accept the Bid deemed most advantageous to and in the best interest of Calhoun County. The award of a Bid shall be made to the responsible vendor whose Bid is determined to be the most beneficial to Calhoun County, taking into consideration the relative importance of price and other factors set forth in the Invitation to Bid Packet. Calhoun County, Texas is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age or handicapped status in employment or the provision of services. Section 3 Residents, Minority Business Enterprises, Small Business Enterprises, Women Business Enterprises, and Labor Surplus Area Firms are encouraged to submit Bids. If the Bid, or RFP, requires submission of bid or proposal guarantee and performance bond, there will be a separate page explaining those requirements. Bids or RFPs submitted without the required bid bond or cashier's checks are not acceptable. Calhoun County shall have the right to cancel for default all or any part of the undelivered portion of an order and/or services if bidder/vendor breaches any of the terms hereof including warranties of bidder/vendor, or if the bidder/vendor becomes insolvent or files for protection under the bankruptcy laws. Such rights of cancellation are in addition to and not in lieu of any other remedies, which Calhoun County may have in law or equity. Calhoun County shall not incur any fees and/or charges related to the cancellation. The bidder/vendor shall be responsible for any fees and/or charges that are related to the cancellation. Proof (copy of bidder's/vendor's current insurance) of the below listed insurance may be required to be returned with the Bid, RFP, RFQ, and/or Contract. As additional security for Calhoun County and as separate obligations of bidder/vendor not in conjunction with any other provisions of the Bid, RFP, RFQ, and/or Contract, bidder/vendor agrees to carry and maintain during the term of the Bid, RFP, RFQ, and/or Contract the minimum insurance coverages stated below. Before commencing work, the successful bidder/vendor shall be required, at his own expense, to furnish the Calhoun County Auditor within ten (10) days of notification of award with a certificate(s) of liability insurance (Form ACORD 25 or equivalent) showing, at least, the following minimum insurance coverage to be in force throughout the term of the Bid, RFP, RFQ, and/or Contract. Higher rates and/or additional coverage may apply depending upon type of Bid, RFP, RFQ, and/or Contract. o General Liability ($100,000/$300,000 or greater) o Workers' Compensation (at Statutory Limits) o Employer's Liability ($1,000,000 or greater) o Auto Insurance ($100,000 BIPP/$300,000 BIPO/$100,000 PD or greater) o Professional Liability Insurance (if applicable) o Farm Liability Insurance (if applicable) Coverages shall apply on an occurrence basis. The certificate(s) must reflect, by policy endorsement, that Calhoun County, Texas is an additional insured on all required policies. Each certificate of liability insurance (Form ACORD 25 or equivalent) to be furnished by successful bidder's/vendor's insurance agent shall include, by endorsement to the policy, a statement that a notice shall be given to the Calhoun County Auditor by certified mail thirty (30) days prior to cancellation, material change, or non-renewal in coverage.