Bids are solicited for septic system repair/replacement for individual homeowners under CDBG Project **** are due by 2:00 PM on July 9, 2026, and can be submitted electronically via BidNet or in a sealed envelope. Vendors must examine bid documents, consider all applicable laws, and visit the site. Communications must be solely through the purchasing department. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on technical qualities, reliability, ability, understanding of needs, and price. Bids must be firm for 45 days. The contract term is three months, renewable for one additional three-month period. Bonding is required for public works projects, including a faithful performance bond, labor and material payment bond, and a bid bond (5% of bid). The scope includes furnishing labor, materials, and equipment for septic system repair/replacement as per engineered plans. Homeowners are responsible for a 10% contribution. Payment schedule is negotiable for completed work; payment is not made in advance. The county reserves the right to cancel the contract or terminate for vendor failure to perform.
Bids are due on or before 2:00 p. m. , July 9, 2026. Bids are due on or before 2:00 p. m. , july 9, 2026.
Payment schedule is negotiable for completed work. Oswego County does not pay in advance. Payment schedule is negotiable for completed work. . . . Oswego county does not pay in advance.
The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on technical and esthetic qualities, reliability, vendors ability, facilities, understanding of needs, and price. The contract, if awarded, will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder or bidders who, in part or in total, meet all the terms and conditions of the specifications.
The county may investigate vendor qualifications and reserves the right to reject any bid if the vendor is not properly qualified or able to carry out contract obligations. The county may make such investigation as it deems necessary to determine the qualifications and ability of a vendor. . .
If the vendor fails to perform, meet specifications, or make satisfactory progress, the contract may be terminated, and the county may withhold payments to determine damages. If the vendor fails to perform under the contract, fails to meet specifications, or fails to make satisfactory progress so as to endanger the overall contract performance, they may be determined to be in breach. . .
Vendors are responsible for visiting the site and examining schematics to become familiar with local conditions. visit the site and examine schematics to become familiar with local conditions that may affect the bid.
Unauthorized communications may result in bid rejection. Failure to meet specifications or make satisfactory progress can lead to contract termination. Unauthorized communications may result in the rejection of the bid.
