This is a public tender for the annual purchase of readymixed portland cement concrete for the City of Claremore and Claremore Public Works Authority. The contract duration is from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. Sealed bids are due by May 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM and will be opened publicly at the same time and date. Bidders must submit signed and completed bid forms, noncollusion affidavit, interest affidavit, company questionnaire, indemnification statement, notarized sworn statement, and W9. The City of Claremore is exempt from federal, state, and municipal sales and use taxes. Prices quoted shall be for concrete delivered FOB at various locations throughout the city and must remain firm for the contract duration. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Questions regarding the bid should be directed in writing to Dalton Wade at ***@***. *. * contract may be renewed for up to two additional one-year terms, subject to City needs and appropriation of funds. Award of the contract will be to the lowest responsible bidder, and multiple vendors may be awarded.
The contract is expected to commence on July 1, 2026, and be in effect until June 30, 2027. The bid price is for concrete delivered FOB at various locations throughout the City of Claremore. The City reserves the right to purchase material from another supplier if the chosen supplier cannot deliver on a day the City needs it.
The City of Claremore shall pay all invoices net 30, pursuant to 62 O. S. , section 41. 4a, et seq. Payment will not be made on invoices submitted later than six months (180 days) after delivery of goods.
The bidder acknowledges the right of the City of Claremore to accept that bid, in whole or part, deemed to be the lowest responsible bid after all bids have been examined and evaluated. Award of contract must be approved by City Council, City Manager, and Mayor. The winning bidder will be notified in writing. Multiple vendors may be awarded and utilized for this contract contingent upon material availability. If the lowest responsible bidder cannot meet the schedule needs, the next lowest responsible bidder will be utilized.
Bids must be made in accordance with the instructions contained herein. Bid forms shall be completely filled out either typewritten or written legibly. Proposals shall be submitted on the forms furnished by the City of Claremore in a sealed package, plainly marked, with the bidder's name, address, and the notation: **** Annual Readymixed Concrete Bid. Any bid not containing the signed documents listed in the submission requirements shall be nonconforming and shall be rejected.
In case of default by the successful bidder, the City of Claremore may procure the articles or services from other sources and may deduct from any unpaid balance due the successful bidder any increase in cost to the City as a result of said default, or may collect against the bond or surety for excess costs so paid. The City of Claremore reserves the right to cancel the contract if the bidder fails to perform the work required in the bid specifications after efforts to resolve any problems that have been unsuccessful.
Awarded vendors will be required to submit approved mix designs prior to use. Mix designs shall be less than one year old.
Should a bidder find discrepancies or ambiguities in, or omissions from documents, or should they be in doubt as to their meaning, they shall, at once, and in any event, not later than seven 7 days prior to bid due date, notify the City of Claremore, who will, if necessary, send written addendum to all bidders.