B20003 - Removal of Underground PBS Tank and Installation of Above Ground PBS Tank

NOTICE TO BIDDERS
 
 
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the County of Ontario (the “County”), will receive sealed bids for Removal and Closure of Underground PBS Tank and Installation of Above Ground PBS Tank (B20003). Such sealed bids must be filed with the Ontario County Purchasing Director, 20 Ontario Street, Canandaigua, New York 14424, PRIOR TO_Thursday, March 19, 2020 at 3:00 PM at which time said bids will be publicly opened and read.
 
There will be a pre-bid meeting held on Friday, March 6, 2020 at 10:30 AM. Said meeting will be held at the DPW Conference Room at 2962, County Road 48, Canandaigua, New York. All interested parties are strongly urged to attend. This will be the only opportunity to view the site.
 
Bid forms and specifications may be obtained at the office of the County Purchasing Director at the above mentioned address, the Ontario County Website ( www.co.ontario.ny.us/purchasing ), or the Empire State Purchasing Group (https://www.bidnetdirect.com/new-york ) (Telephone: 585-396-4442). Vendors requesting arrangements other than U.S. Mail shall be responsible for making such arrangements and all associated costs.
 
Each bid shall include a bid bond in the amount of 5% of the total bid offered by the vendor.  Said bid bond shall be in the form of a certified check, bond or irrevocable line of credit and is required to be included with the bid submittal.
 
NOTE: The County shall not be held responsible for the completeness or accuracy of any bid documents received by a vendor that were not directly issued to that vendor by the County Purchasing Department. Any vendor submitting a bid based on incomplete or inaccurate information resulting from documentation received from any third party, shall not have cause for relief from award or completion of a contract in accordance with the official documents on file with the County Purchasing Department.
It is HIGHLY suggested that all vendors interested in participating in this bid, contact the County Purchasing Department directly at the above address or telephone number to assure they have received the most accurate and up to date material concerning this contract.
The County does not offer or supply anyone the list of people that have obtained a copy of these bid specifications or cost estimates for the project prior to the opening of the bid. NO EXCEPTIONS ARE MADE TO THIS POLICY.
 
The County reserves the right to reject any or all bids.