This is a public tender for the rehabilitation of a chlorine scrubber at the City of Ardmore's water treatment plant. The project involves acid washing to remove solids, supplying new caustic solution, and performing necessary inspections and repairs to restore full functionality. Bids are due by 2:00 PM local time on May 5, 2026, and will be publicly opened on the same day. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for April 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Bidders must submit a bid bond of 5% of the total bid amount. Performance, maintenance, and statutory payment bonds of 100% of the contract price will be required upon award. The contract duration is to be determined by the contractor, with a liquidated damages clause of **** per day for failure to complete the work within the stipulated period. Contract documents can be obtained from the City of Ardmore Purchasing Office. The contract may be subject to the Oklahoma Local Bidder Preference Law. A completed W9 form is required with the bid.
The contract duration is to be determined by the contractor, to be input by the bidder, and the project will be completed within the stipulated calendar days from receipt of the notice to proceed. The notice to proceed is expected within 10 days of contract execution, or a mutually agreed upon period.
The bid notice does not explicitly state the payment terms, but it mentions that payment shall be based on the unit price for the actual amount of work completed and/or material furnished.
The bid notice mentions a maintenance bond will be required, but does not specify the duration or terms of the warranty for the work performed.
The bid notice states that the owner will accept that bid deemed most advantageous for value received, and the low bidders will be selected by the lowest and best bid, considering all bids, which include selected alternate bids.
The city may choose to make investigations to determine the ability of the bidder to perform the work, and the bidder shall furnish all such information and data as the city may request. The city reserves the right to reject any bid if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of, such bidder fails to satisfy the city that such bidder is properly qualified.
The contract includes a provision for liquidated damages in the amount of five hundred dollars (****) per day if all work required under the base bid is not completed in 90 calendar days.
A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held at the Public Works Facility, 317 Veterans Blvd. , Ardmore, OK, at 10:00 AM on April 22, 2026. Bidders are also responsible for inspecting the site.
The bid notice does not specify a deadline for challenging the bid results.