Steel Sign Posts

PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
COUNTY OF STEUBEN
BID DOCUMENT
Legal Notice
Notice is hereby given that the Public Works Committee of the Steuben County Legislature and the
Commissioner of Public Works will receive sealed bids per specifications for:
Title: Steel Sign Posts
Document Number: PW-26-037-B2
Bid documents are available, as of this date, at the Purchasing Department, 3 East Pulteney Square, Bath, New
York. Telephone number: 607-664-2484. These documents are also available on the internet; Steuben
County website at www.SteubenCountyNY.gov.
Interested parties assume all responsibility to acquire bid information and forms.
To be considered, bids must be submitted on Steuben County bid forms and delivered in a sealed opaque
envelope. Bids will be received at the Purchasing Department until 1:30 P.M. local time on Thursday, July 23,
2026; at which time bids will be opened and read publicly.
Dated: July 8, 2026
___________________
Jean A. Peterson
Director of Purchasing
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GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. Objective:
(R042208)
This bid document is published in order to obtain competitive prices for: Steel Sign Posts.
2. Acquisition of Bid Documents:
(R042208)
a. Bid documents are available, as of this date, at the Steuben County Purchasing Department, 3
East Pulteney Square, Bath, New York. The office is open Monday - Friday, 8:30 A.M. - 4:30
P.M., except holidays. Telephone number 607-664-2484. These documents are also available
on the internet; Steuben County website at www.SteubenCountyNY.gov.
b. Each bidder bears sole responsibility for acquisition of bid documents. Request for bid
documents to be forwarded is neither a guarantee nor an incurred obligation on the part of
Steuben County to ensure requestor's receipt of bid documents; timely or otherwise.
c. Receipt of these bid documents, unsolicited or otherwise, shall not be construed a pre-
determination of your company's qualifications to receive a contract award. Nor shall said receipt
of these bid documents be interpreted an endorsement that the recipient's equipment, materials,
products, and/or services are in compliance with the bid specifications.
3. Document Number:
(R042208)
a. This document has been assigned the following number: PW-26-037-B2.
b. Relevant award(s), contract(s), agreement(s), correspondence, etc. shall reference the assigned
document number.
c. It shall be understood by all interested parties that unless amended by, and only to the extent
amended by, the Commissioner of Public Works or the Director of Purchasing, this document (as
well as all requirements set forth herein) shall become an integral component of any and all
relevant contract(s)/purchase order(s)/agreement(s).
4. Examination, Interpretation, Correction of Bid Documents:
(R042208)
Each bidder shall examine all bid documents and judge all matters relating to the adequacy and accuracy
of such documents. Any inquiries, suggestions or requests concerning interpretation, clarification or
additional information pertaining to this bid solicitation shall be in writing and submitted to the
Purchasing Department prior to the scheduled bid opening. The County shall not be responsible for oral
interpretations given by any county employee, representative or others. The issuance of written
addendum/addenda is the only official method whereby interpretation, clarification or additional
information can be given.
5. Requirements:
(R051908)
a. Prevailing Law -
To all interested parties - any and all requirements specified herein notwithstanding, it is Steuben
County's intent that, in all instances and under any circumstance, the law of the land shall be in
force. Steuben County does not knowingly request nor does it knowingly authorize action(s)
which are contrary to the laws, regulations, mandates and all such statutes which are in force at
any time during the term of any contract awarded as a result of this bid solicitation. Laws,
regulations, mandates and all such statutes as promulgated by authorized government entities
shall prevail.
b. Requirements -
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It shall be understood and agreed by all interested parties that, unless amended (specifications
modified and/or waived) by Steuben County, and only to the extent amended by the County, any
and all information contained in this bid document is to be considered an essential component of
the bid document and subsequent contract(s) AND that the bid document as published or
amended represents the requirements acceptable to Steuben County.
However, any and all requirements specified herein notwithstanding, it shall be understood and
agreed by all interested parties that the following shall apply:
Steuben County reserves as its right, the right to amend (modify and/or waive) specifications
where such amendment;
i. does not alter the essential nature and/or performance (the form, function, and utility) of the
equipment, product, or service.
ii. encourages the proffer of equivalent equipment, product, or service from interested vendors
and manufacturers.
c. Unless amended (specifications modified and/or waived) by the County, and only to the extent
amended by the County, this document (all information, terms and conditions, requirements,
specifications, and addendum/addenda) shall prevail. If amended, said document as amended
shall prevail.
i. Award of a bid shall not be construed as approval, by the County, for the awardee to deviate
from this document; regardless of whether said deviation(s) is stated in the bidder's
attachment(s) to its bid.
ii. Further, the County shall not be bound by the contents and language expressed in the
bidder's bid attachment(s) to its bid; including any attachment(s) submitted to the bidder by
manufacturers, sub-contractors, suppliers, and other parties.
6. Preparation of Bid Documents:
(R042208)
Bids must be submitted on the forms provided in the bid documents and prepared in the following
manner:
a. All bid forms shall be legibly completed using a permanent medium (e.g. ink, typewriter, laser
printer, etc.).
i. If the submittal of unit price(s) is a requirement, said unit price(s) shall prevail.
ii. All mathematical functions (extensions, additions, etc.) are subject to audit.
iii. In the event of a discrepancy between the price in words and that in figures, the lower price
shall be considered the price bid.
iv. Each price bid shall be expressed as a numerical dollar value; indicators such as ditto marks,
arrows, etc. are not acceptable.
b. All forms requiring the bidder's signature shall be signed by the bidder or the bidder's authorized
representative. Erasures and/or alterations shall be initialed by the individual whose signature
appears on the bid forms.
c. The bidder shall submit the bid in accordance with the bid documents and shall not make any
changes in the wording of the bid forms or make any stipulations or qualify the bid in any
manner.
d. Unless otherwise specified by Steuben County, all bids are required to be: FOB Destination,
freight allowed. Destination to be designated by the County.
e. All bids shall be firm for a period of forty-five (45) days from the bid opening date; during which
time the County shall render its decision.
7. Non-Collusive Bidding Clause and Certificate:
(R041811)
a. Clause -
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"By submission of this bid, each bidder and each person signing on behalf of any bidder certifies,
and in the case of a joint bid, each party thereto certifies as to its own organization, under penalty
of perjury, that to the best of knowledge and belief:
1. The prices in this bid have been arrived at independently without collusion,
consultation, communication or agreement, for the purpose of restricting
competition, as to any matter relating to such prices with any other bidder or with
any competitor;
2. Unless otherwise required by law, the prices which have been quoted in this bid
have not been knowingly disclosed by the bidder and will not knowingly be
disclosed by the bidder prior to opening, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder
or to any competitor; and
3. No attempt has been made or will be made by the bidder to induce any other person,
partnership or corporation to submit or not to submit a bid for the purpose of
restricting competition."
b. The bidder shall submit a signed and dated Non-Collusive Bidding Certificate with its bid. Said
certificate is mandated by Section 103-d of the General Municipal Law. Reference the "NON-
COLLUSIVE BIDDING CERTIFICATE" form included in this bid document.
8. Hold Harmless Clause and Form:
(R041811)
a. Clause -
"HOLD HARMLESS. The Agent shall at all times defend, indemnify and hold harmless the
County of Steuben and its employees from any and all claims, damages or judgments or for the
defense or payment thereof, based on any claim, action or cause of action whatsoever, including
any action for libel, slander, or personal injury, or any affiliated claims, by reason of any act or
failure to properly act on the part of Agent and in particular as may arise from the performance
under this contract. Such obligation to the County shall not be construed to negate, abridge or
reduce other rights of indemnity which would otherwise exist. This provision shall supersede
any other provision in this Agreement deemed to be in conflict, unless specifically stated
otherwise. In the event of an injury by the subcontractor or its employees, they shall cause
notice to be served upon the County within twenty-four (24) hours of any such injury."
b. The bidder shall submit a signed and dated Hold Harmless Clause form with its bid. Reference
the "HOLD HARMLESS CLAUSE" form included in this bid document.
9. Iranian Energy Sector Divestment Certification:
(05/31/12)
Contractor/proposer hereby represents that said contractor/proposer is in compliance with New York
State General Municipal Law Section 103-g entitled "Iranian Energy Sector Divestment".
a. By submission of this bid, each bidder and each person signing on behalf of any bidder certifies
and in the case of a joint bid, each party thereto certifies as to its own organization, under penalty
of perjury, that to the best of its knowledge and belief, that each bidder is not on the list created
pursuant to NYS Finance Law Section 165-a (3) (b).
b. The bidder shall submit a signed, notarized and dated Iranian Energy Sector Divestment
Certification with its bid.
Said certificate is mandated by Section 103-g of the General Municipal Law. Reference the
Iranian Energy Sector Divestment Certificate form included in this bid document.
10. Prevention of Sexual Harassment:
(R100920)
Contractor hereby represents that said contractor is in compliance with New York State Labor Law
Section 201-g entitled "Prevention of Sexual Harassment".
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The Agent offering to provide services pursuant to this contract, as a consultant, joint venture consultant,
subcontractor, attests that its performance of the services outlined in this contract has a written policy
addressing sexual harassment prevention in the workplace and provides training, which meets the New York
State Department of Labor's model policy and training standards, to all employees on an annual basis.
Furthermore, by submission of this Expression of Interest procurement document, each agent and
each person signing on behalf of any agent certifies, and in the case of a joint submission each party thereto
certifies its own organization, under penalty of perjury, that the submitter has and has implemented a written
policy addressing sexual harassment prevention training to all of its employees. Such policy shall at minimum
meet the requirements of Section Two Hundred One - g of the New York State Labor Law (NYS Labor Law
201-g).
11. Required Insurance(s) and OSHA Training:
(R041811)
a. This bid document includes an information sheet entitled: STEUBEN COUNTY STANDARD
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS AND CERTIFICATE OF NYS WORKER'S
COMPENSATION INSURANCE COVERAGE. These requirements establish the minimum
insurance(s) which the awardee(s) shall have in effect prior to entering into a contract to do
business with Steuben County. Said insurance(s) are required to remain in effect throughout the
term of the contract(s). In the event that the awardee's insurance lapses during the term of the
contract, the County reserves, as its right, the right to cancel the awardee's contract(s) and to
purchase the contracted product(s)/service(s) on the open market; with any increase in cost(s) to
Steuben County being charged to the awardee. Credit shall not be issued to the awardee where
open market cost(s) to the County are less than the cost(s) contracted with the awardee.
b. Additional Insured, Certificate Holder, and Bid Document Number -
i. Steuben County shall be named* as an "Additional Insured" in the contractor's policy
for all intents and purposes of contract(s) issued as a result of an award of this bid.
*Note: "Additional Insured" shall read - Steuben County, 3 East Pulteney Square, Bath,
NY 14810; reference 9.b.iii, herein.
ii. "Certificate Holder" shall read - Steuben County, 3 East Pulteney Square, Bath, NY
14810; reference 9.b.iii, herein.
iii. With regard to "Additional Insured" and "Certificate Holder"; unless specified to the
contrary herein, the following shall not be acceptable to Steuben County:
Other designations such as "Steuben County Legislature"
Specific departments (committees, sub-groups, etc.) such as "Department of Public
Works"
Other entities (public or private) and named individuals such as "ABC" Township,
"XYZ" Corporation, "John and Mary Doe", etc.
iv. The Bid Document Number and the Bid Title shall be referenced in the
"Description..." / "Additional Comments" section of the Certificate of Insurance form.
c. Each awardee shall submit an original of its Certificate of Insurance and NYS Worker's
Compensation Insurance Coverage form (which indicates the contractor's compliance with
the above sections a. and b.) to the following: Steuben County Department of Public Works,
Attention: Debbie Mess, Senior Acct. Clerk Typist, 3 East Pulteney Square, Bath, New York
14810 (607) 664-2460.
d. The Certificate of Insurance and NYS Worker's Compensation Insurance Coverage form
must be approved by the County Risk Manager prior to the contractor's acting on and/or
performing any of the obligations it incurred as a result of the award and/or contract.
e. Self-employed persons must carry such Worker's Compensation coverage as directed by the
Steuben County Risk Manager.
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f. Workers' Compensation Insurance Exemption-
Contractors claiming to be exempt from the requirement to carry/provide Workers'
Compensation Insurance shall submit a fully executed CE-200 form; the form to be complete,
notarized, and stamped as received by the New York State Workers' Compensation Board.
g. OSHA Training-
Wherein a contractor and Steuben County are both parties to a contract involving a public works
project with an aggregate dollar value of two hundred and fifty thousand dollars
($250,000.00) or more; said contract shall be understood, by all parties, to include "the
provisions that all of the contractor's and sub contractors laborers, workers, and mechanics shall
be certified as having successfully completed a ten (10) hour OSHA approved course in
construction safety and health." Such requirement having been mandated by the New York State
Laws of 2007, chapter 282.
In those instances where a Bid/RFP submittal is required, said certification(s) shall be included
with the bidder's/proposer's submittal. The contractor shall not allow participation in the
contracted work by its non-certified staff; i.e. all of the contractor's non-certified laborers,
workers, and mechanics.
12. Sales Tax Exemption:
(R042208)
The County is exempt from payment of sales and compensating use taxes of the State of New York and
of cities and counties within the State of New York.
13. NYS Labor Law; "Prevailing Wage and Supplements":
(R040809)
a. The attention of each and all bidders is directed to Articles 8 and 9 of the New York State Labor
Law in general, but also specifically with regard to - "Prevailing Wage and Supplements".
Steuben County does, in good faith, identify those projects/services it believes to be -
"Prevailing Wage and Supplements" projects/services. The failure of Steuben County to
accurately assess the wage status of a particular project/service shall not relieve the awardee of
its responsibility to perform in accordance with the above referenced articles. Interested parties
are directed to contact the NYS Department of Labor, Binghamton District Office at (607) 721-
8005 for a determination of project/service status.
b. All interested parties (including, but not limited to, bidders, contractors, and sub-contractors)
shall note, understand and comply with the following:
In the event the New York State Department of Labor amends the "Prevailing Wage Rate
Schedule" applicable to contracts entered into as a result of an award of this bid solicitation
document, said interested party(ies) that are required to pay "Prevailing Wages and
Supplements" shall be required to pay said "Prevailing Wages and Supplements" in accordance
with the most current, applicable "Prevailing Wage Rate Schedule" in effect at the time the
work is performed.
c. The General Provisions of Laws Covering Workers; NYS-DOL requires as follows:
"Every contractor and subcontractor shall submit to the Department of Jurisdiction (i.e. Steuben
County), within thirty (30) days after issuance of its first payroll and every thirty (30) days
thereafter, a transcript of the original payrolls, subscribed and affirmed as true under penalty of
perjury. The Department of Jurisdiction (i.e. Steuben County) shall receive and maintain such
payrolls." As provided for, by the above referenced provisions, Steuben County is authorized to
withhold payment(s) to contractors who are not in compliance with all NYS Department of
Labor Law(s); with specific attention to Articles 8 and 9. Therefore, Steuben County shall
withhold payment(s) to contractors who have not submitted the initial "Certified Payroll"
and the periodic "Certified Payroll(s)" as required herein.
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14. Wicks Law Projects under $500,000.
(041811)
Pursuant to Section 101 of the General Municipal Law, bidders on a public works contract, where the
preparation of separate specifications is not required, shall submit with its bid a separate sealed list that
names each subcontractor that the bidder will use to perform work on the contract, and the agreed-upon
amount to be paid to each, for: (a) plumbing and gas fitting, (b) steam heating, hot water heating,
ventilation and air conditioning apparatus and (c) electric wiring and standard illuminating fixtures.
After the low bid is announced, the sealed list of subcontractors submitted with such low bid shall be
opened and the names of such subcontractors shall be announced, and thereafter any change of
subcontractor or agreed-upon amount to be paid to each shall require the approval of the public owner,
upon showing presented to the public owner of legitimate construction need for such change, which
shall be open to public inspection. Legitimate construction need shall include, but not to be limited to, a
change in project specifications, a change in construction material costs, a change to subcontractor status
as determined pursuant to paragraph (e) of subdivision two of section two hundred twenty-two of the
labor law, or the subcontractor has become otherwise unwilling, unable or unavailable to perform the
subcontract. The sealed lists of subcontractors submitted by all other bidders shall be returned to them
unopened after the contract award.
15. Equivalents:
(R042208)
Where, in the bid documents, one certain kind, type, brand, technology or product manufacturer is
named, it shall be regarded as the required standard of quality. It is not meant to exclude competition in
any way. Similar equipment, products, or service, which are equal in quality, performance,
compatibility and equally adaptable for the intended purposes, as determined by the County, and are
submitted as specified in the bid documents, will be considered and may be accepted. The decision of
the County as to equal will be final.
16. Supportive Documentation:
(R042208)
In addition to specifications stated herein, all equipment/material/products/services shall meet or exceed
current standards of the industry. All technical tolerances, ratings, power outputs or any technically
specified criteria contained within these specifications are considered to be within the current state of the
art and are currently being met by commercially available equipment/material/products/services. The
fact that a manufacturer chooses not to produce equipment/material/products to meet these specifications
shall not be considered sufficient cause to adjourn these specifications as restrictive. Bidder shall offer
the equipment/material/products/services which comes closest to meeting these specifications. Where
deviation(s) from the specifications contained herein is necessary, the bidder shall note such
deviation(s). Bidder shall include supportive documentation that clearly indicates the
equipment/material/products/services they bid is equivalent to that specified herein. Failure to
detail all such deviations will comprise sufficient grounds for rejection of the entire bid.
17. Protection from Claim Against "Or Equal":
(R042208)
In the event of any claim concerning or relating to the issue of "equal or better" or "equal", the awardee
agrees to hold the County of Steuben free and harmless from any and all claims for loss or damage
arising out of this transaction for any reason whatsoever. The County is to be free and harmless for any
and all legal fees and court costs.
18. Addendum/Addenda:
(R041811)
a. If an addendum has been issued prior to the County's receipt of bids; Steuben County shall attempt
to notify potential bidders known to have received the bid documents and whose contact
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information is on file with the County. Steuben County does not ensure the potential bidder's
receipt of addendum. It shall be the responsibility of each bidder, prior to submitting its bid, to
contact the Director of Purchasing (607) 664-2484, to determine if an addendum has been issued.
b. Addendum shall be available for review and/or copy at the Purchasing Department, Room No. 217
of the Steuben County Office Building located in Bath, New York.
c. It is a requirement that the bidder sign, date, and include the addendum with its bid submittal.
Failure to do so may result in rejection of bid.
19. Multiple/Alternate Bid Submittal(s):
(R042208)
For those bidders intending to submit multiple/alternate bids in response to this bid solicitation; the
bidder is required and shall submit a completed bid documents packet for each bid submitted. Note:
However, if there is a bid surety requirement, one (1) bid surety instrument, written for the highest
required amount, shall suffice.
20. Submittal of Bid(s):
(R042808)
a. For each bid it submits, the bidder shall submit two (2) sets of its bid; including all required
documents (e.g. signed clauses, statements, forms, bonds, insurance, manufacturer's specifications,
etc.)
i. One (1) set shall be stamped (or otherwise indicated) as being the "ORIGINAL."
ii. One (1) set shall be stamped (or otherwise indicated) as being the "DUPLICATE" or
"COPY."
iii. Information presented in the "ORIGINAL" set of the bid submittal shall prevail.
b. Requirements for Addressing the Bid Submittal Envelope :
i. The bid shall be submitted in a sealed opaque envelope marked on the outside with: the
bidder's name and address and the designation: "Sealed Bid - Steel Sign Posts."
ii. The envelope shall be addressed to Jean A. Peterson, Director of Purchasing, Steuben
County Office Building, 3 East Pulteney Square, Bath, New York 14810.
c. Bids shall be received at the Purchasing Department, Room #217 of the Steuben County Office
Building, until 1:30 P.M. local time on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at which time bids shall be
opened and read publicly.
d. Facsimile transmitted bids are not acceptable and shall be rejected.
e. Security procedures are in effect at the Steuben County Office Building. Interested parties,
especially respondents who intend to hand deliver bids and/or conduct business with the Steuben
County Purchasing Department should allow sufficient time for any delay which may arise as a
result of security procedures. To be considered "delivered on time," a bid submittal must be
received at the Purchasing Department by the appointed hour.
21. Foil Request:
(R100920)
All proposals will become property of the County once the advertised date and time of the proposal
opening has arrived. The County will have the right to disclose all or any part of a proposal to public
inspection based on its determination of what disclosure will serve the public interest. Prospective
offerors are further advised that, except for trade secrets and certain personnel information (both of
which the County has reserved the right to disclose), all parts of proposals must be disclosed to those
members of the general public making inquiry under the New York State Freedom of Information Law
(NYS Public Officers Law, Article 6).
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Should an offeror wish to request exemption from public access to information contained in its proposal,
the offeror must at the time of submission of its offer, specifically, identify in their submission the
information and explain in detail why public access to the information would be harmful to the offeror.
22. Late Bids:
(R042208)
Bidders shall bear sole responsibility for the delivery of their bid in a timely manner. Reliance upon the
U.S. Postal Service or other carriers is at the bidder's risk. Late bids shall not be considered and shall be
returned unopened.
23. Right of County to Seek Clarification, Accept or Reject Bid(s), etc.:
(R042208)
a. Steuben County reserves as its right, the right to require clarification from bidders for the purpose
of assuring a full understanding of the bidder's responsiveness to the solicitation requirements.
b. Steuben County reserves as its right; the right to accept or reject any and all bids (or separable
portions thereof), the right to waive irregularities and technicalities, and the right to request
resubmittal of bids (re-bid).
24. Civil Rights:
(R042208)
The County of Steuben, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
and New York State Labor Law; Article 8 - Public Work, Section 220e hereby notifies all bidders that it
will affirmatively ensure that any contract awarded as a result of this bid solicitation will be awarded
without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, sex or national origin.
25. Award of Bid:
(R042208)
a. For the purposes of this bid and subsequent award(s), it is intended that award(s) be made to the
lowest:
i. "Total Extended Line Item Price Bid" for:
Sign Posts and Related Parts; shall be an "all inclusive purchase" for all line items and in
the quantities specified.
ii. "Extended Line Item Price Bid" for:
"Z" (ZEE) Stringers
b. Award(s) shall only be made to bids submitted by qualified, responsive, and responsible bidders
who sufficiently meet the terms, conditions, and specifications stated herein. However, under all
circumstances and all statements to the contrary notwithstanding, Steuben County reserves as its
right, the right to determine award(s)/awardee(s) in accordance with the best interest of Steuben
County.
c. Award of bid is not made at the bid opening. All bids are subject to final review and acceptance
by the appropriate committee(s) of the Steuben County Legislature before any award may be
made. Receipt of bids by the County shall not be construed as authority to bind the County.
26. Executory Clause:
(R041811)
Steuben County shall have no liability under any contract or contracts to any awardee or to anyone else
beyond funds appropriated and available for the purposes of this bid document and resultant contract(s).
27. Assignability:
(R042208)
The awardee shall not assign, transfer, convey, sub-contract, sublet or otherwise dispose of all or
portions of the contract (and/or work to be performed as a result of the contract) or its right, title or
interest therein, or its power to execute such contract, or its responsibility therein to any other person,
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company or corporation, without the prior written consent of the Commissioner of Public Works and the
Steuben County Public Works Committee.
28. Authorized Purchase(s):
(R042208)
The County's assumption of responsibility for any and all purchases made on its behalf is in the form of
a Purchase Order which is numbered, dated, complete, and bears the signature of the Director of
Purchasing or other official; as designated by the Steuben County Legislature. Steuben County shall not
be responsible for unauthorized purchases.
29. Awardee's Failure to Comply:
(R042208)
The awardee's failure to perform in compliance with the bid award shall result in a withholding of
payment. The payment shall be withheld until such time as the awardee fulfills its responsibilities.
Compliance shall be determined by and to the satisfaction of Steuben County. Such action would not
necessarily preclude further initiatives on the part of Steuben County to protect and preserve its interests.
30. Sufficient Inventory, Equipment, and Staff:
(R042208)
Awardee is required to have sufficient inventory, equipment and staff available and/or have guaranteed
access to sufficient inventory, equipment and staff to fulfill its responsibility as a result of receiving the
bid award.
Failure of the awardee to fulfill its responsibility shall be sufficient cause for and entitle Steuben County
to:
a. Damages
and/or
b. Purchase the contracted product(s)/service(s) on the open market; with any increase in cost(s) to
Steuben County being charged to the awardee. Credit shall not be issued to the awardee where
open market cost(s) to the County are less than the cost(s) contracted with the awardee.
31. Cancellation of Contract:
(R042208)
Steuben County reserves, as its right, the right to cancel the contract(s) resulting from an award of this
bid solicitation at any time during the contract period, without penalty to Steuben County and without
stated reason, by delivering a written ten (10) day notice of intent to the awardee(s) or its
representative(s). Said notification mailed to the awardee or its representative via the US Postal Service;
First Class Mail shall be considered sufficient and delivered.
32. Standard(s):
(R070208)
It shall be understood by all parties that;
a. Where in this bid document, compliance with a certain standard (or standards) is required, the
awardee shall be required to comply with said standard(s) in its most recent revised form; i.e. the
most current revision. The term "standard(s)" shall include, but is not limited to, all laws,
mandates, regulations, etc. established by government bodies, as well as established industry and
professional standards.
The following are by way of example only and shall not be considered "all-encompassing":
Standard: Established By:
ASTM American Society for Testing Materials
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