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

he purpose of these specifications is to provide Athens County and all villages and townships with asphalt products that meet or exceed the bid specifications. The bids submitted will be valid for the period from April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026. 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 Athens County Engineer, Jeff Maiden, or his designated representative, may sample material at any time and require testing by an approved laboratory, with all expenses paid by the successful 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 Athens County 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 Athens County Engineer. Those firms wishing to supply Athens 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 rejected 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 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.