Site work and paving for a road / highway in Salisbury, North Carolina. Completed plans call for site work for a road / highway; and for paving for a road / highway.

Questions regarding the specifications on this bid should be referred to Darrell Riley at drile@salisburync.gov by Wednesday 4/17/2024 at 4:00 PM. GENERAL: All bids are subject to the provisions of the attached General Contract Terms and Conditions. All bid responses will be controlled by the Terms and Conditions included by the City of Salisbury. Bidder terms and conditions included as a part of published price lists, catalogs, and/or other documents submitted as a part of the bid response are waived and will have no effect either on the bid, or any contract which may be awarded as a result of this bid. The attachment of any other terms and conditions may be grounds for rejection. Bidder specifically agrees to the conditions set forth in this paragraph by signature of the "BID" contained herein. Pursuant to G.S. 143-48 and Executive Order No. 77, the City invites and encourages participation in this procurement by a business owned by minorities, women, and the handicapped. BID EVALUATION: The City of Salisbury reserves the right to reject any and all bids on the basis of the function, compatibility with user requirements, as well as cost. The City of Salisbury reserves the right to award this contract to a single overall bidder on all items, or to make award on the basis of individual items or groups of items, whichever shall be considered by the City of Salisbury to be most advantageous or to constitute its best interest. Bidders should show unit prices, but are requested to offer a lump sum price. The City of Salisbury will not be bound by oral discussions during evaluation process. Responsible purchasing agent should approve all contact regarding this award. CANCELLATION: The City of Salisbury may terminate/cancel this contract at any time by providing written notice to the bidder at least thirty (30) days before the effective date of termination/cancellation. SAFETY: See attached General Terms & Conditions #10. BID RESULTS: For bid results call (704) 638-5200 TABULATIONS: Verbal tabulations of open market bids and award information can be obtained by contacting the Purchasing Department. TRANSPORTATION CHARGES: FOB SALISBURY, NORTH CAROLINA WITH ALL TRANSPORTATION CHARGES PREPAID AND INCLUDED IN BID PRICE UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE IN BID. AWARD CRITERIA: As provided by Statute, award will be based on the lowest responsive, responsible bidder(s), considering quality, performance, and the time specified for performance. AWARD OF CONTRACT: It is the general intent to award this contract to a single overall bidder on all items. The right is reserved; however, to make awards on the basis of individual items or groups of items, if such shall be considered by the City to be most advantageous or to constitute its best interest. Sample Contract in Section IV. The City reserves the right to reject any and/or all proposals as deemed to be in the best interest of the City. SCOPE: It is the intent of this Invitation for Bids to establish a vendor to provide grounds maintenance services per specifications included in Section III. DEVIATIONS: Any deviations from specifications and requirements herein must be clearly pointed out by bidder. Otherwise it will be considered that equipment or goods offered are in strict compliance with these specifications and requirements; a successful bidder will be held responsible therefore. Deviations must be explained in detail. However, the City makes no implication that deviations will be acceptable. Bidder is advised that the response (or lack thereof) on this question does not take precedence over specific responses or non-responses provided elsewhere in this bid. SALES TAX: DO include sales tax in bid amount. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION: Proposals shall be submitted on the forms of proposal attached hereto. All requested information shall be provided.