In-place Paving

This Request for Bids/Proposals is issued pursuant to applicable provisions of the Kenton County Purchasing Ordinance. Bids/Proposals must be submitted on the bid/proposal form when provided and all information and certifications called for must be furnished. Bids/Proposals submitted in any other manner, or which fail to furnish all information or certificates required, may be summarily rejected. Bids may be modified or withdrawn prior to the time specified for the opening of bids/proposals. Bids/Proposals shall be filled out legibly in ink or typewritten with all erasures, strikeovers and corrections initialed in ink by the person signing the bid. The bid shall include the legal name of the bidder, the complete mailing address, and be signed in blue ink by a person or persons legally authorized to bind the bidder/offeror to a contract. Name of person signing should be typed or printed below the signature. Envelopes containing bids/proposals must be sealed and addressed to the Kenton County Purchasing Department. The title of the bid/proposal as specified in the RFB/RFP document must be shown on the outside of the envelope. It is the intent of Kenton County to award a contract to the lowest responsible bidder/offeror meeting specifications. Kenton County reserves the right to determine the lowest responsible bid/offer on the basis of an individual item, groups of items, or in any way determined to be in the best interests of Kenton County. Award will be based on the following factors (where applicable): (a) adherence to all conditions and requirements of the bid/proposal specifications; (b) price; (c) qualifications of the bidder/offeror, including past performance, financial responsibility, general reputation, experience, service capabilities, and facilities; (d) delivery or completion date; (e) product appearance, workmanship, finish, taste, feel, overall quality, and results of product testing; (f) maintenance costs and warranty provisions; and (g) repurchase or residual value. Bids/proposals accepted by the Kenton County Fiscal Court will be available to all members of the Northern Kentucky Governmental Purchasing Association. Kenton County will not be liable for any costs incurred by bidders/offers in replying to this Request for Bids/Proposals. The price quoted for each item is the full purchase price, including delivery to destination, and includes all transportation and handling charges, premiums on bonds, material or service costs, patent royalties and all other overhead charges of every kind and nature. Unless otherwise specified, prices shall remain firm for the contract period. Kenton County is not subject to Federal Excise tax. Per Kentucky Administrative Regulation 103 KAR 30:225E, Kenton County is exempt from state and local taxes. Materials or equipment purchased are subject to inspection and approval at Kenton County's destination. Kenton County reserves the right to reject and refuse acceptance of items which are not in accordance with the instructions, specifications, drawings or data of Seller's warranty (express or implied). Rejected materials or equipment shall be removed by, or at the expense or, the seller promptly after rejection. A Bid Bond amounting to five (5%) percent of the proposed bid/proposal price must be provided with the response. The Bid Bond may be in the form of a surety bond, cashier check or other form of surety satisfactory to the county attorney. If the contract is awarded to the bonded bidder, the bidder will accept the contract as bid, or else the surety will pay the Fiscal Court a specific amount because of default on part of the bidder. The term of this Contract shall be for one (1) year beginning July 27, 2022 and ending July 26, 2023. This contract is not eligible for an extension. Either the Bidder or the County may cancel this bid with a thirty (30) day written notice. Termination of the Contract(s) shall be understood to be July 26, 2023 and any and all items or portions of items not delivered on or prior to that date shall be considered cancelled after that date. There will be no claim for damages allowed by reason of cancellation thereof. Kenton County reserves the right at any time and for any reason to cancel this Request for Bids/Proposals, accept or reject any or all bids/proposals or any portion thereof, or to accept an alternate bid/proposal. Kenton County reserves the right to waive any immaterial defect in any bid. Kenton County may seek clarification from any bidder/offeror at any time and failure to respond promptly is cause for rejection.

Division 01 -	General Requirements, Vehicular Access and Parking, Traffic Control, Temporary Barriers and Enclosures.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Operation and Maintenance of Exterior Improvements, Flexible Paving, Asphalt Paving, Rigid Paving, Concrete Paving, Paving Specialties, Pavement Markings.
Division 33 -	Utilities, Storm Drainage Utilities, Storm Drainage Structures.
Division 34 -	Transportation, Operation and Maintenance of Transportation.