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

The purpose of these specifications is to provide Athens County and all villages and townships with limestone aggregate products that meet or exceed the bid specifi- cations. The bids submitted will be valid for the period from April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025. 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 Athens County Engineer. The limestone shall not contain flint, soapstone or sharp edges, and shall not contain dirt or other fine materials, shall be washed if necessary, and must meet or exceed ODOT specifications. The bid sheet will include separate pricing for material only, for truck- ing only, and for material delivered. The criteria for awarding the successful bid shall be based on the lowest and best price as de- termined by the Athens County Engineer. The price per ton shall cover all grades of limestone and shall include the cost of pickup and delivery to any point in Athens County specified by the Engi- neer or his representative at the time of the order. Delivery must begin within 24 hours of the order and be concluded within a rea- sonable time period acceptable to the Engineer or his representa- tive. Grades most often needed shall be #8, #57, #67, 617, 304 and Class C Rip Rap, but we will accept bids for all grades. Delivery sites shall most often be the Canaanville yard, but prices will also be received to deliver limestone aggregates to the Coolville and Redtown outposts. All applicable local, State and Federal laws regarding hauling per- mits and rules must be adhered to. Athens County shall continue to purchase small quantities of stone as needed for localized projects and special needs from various ven- dors. The successful bidder must haul legal loads according to State of Ohio laws, and must deliver materials of satisfactory quality, as determined by the Engineer or his representative. 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 "Stone Bid" on the outside of the envelope, and submitted to the Athens County Commissioners, 15 South Court Street, Athens, Ohio 45701. The Athens County Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids.