Site Directions: NKWD Service Area The restoration of topsoil areas in the Owner's service area in accordance with specifications prepared by the Northern Kentucky Water District. These restoration areas are locations where the Owner or the Owner's contractor has made repairs to the water main or other appurtenances in non-paved areas within the Owner's service area. Normal restoration areas average approximately 5 feet X 5 feet, but can range from 1 square foot to larger. The topsoil restoration involves removing any materials which are not suitable and placing and leveling shredded topsoil, seed, and mulch to the damaged area. Bids are to cover the estimated quantities of topsoil restoration for a one-year period. The estimated quantities are for Bid comparison only. The Owner shall issue Work Orders for specific restoration work, and payment to the successful Bidder shall be based on the quantity of work actually performed. After registration is complete, an On-Line Bid ID code must be created by clicking on "My Account", then the "User Info" tab. A prospective bidder will create this code in the designated field per requirements noted. To be considered a Planholder, a bidder must complete registration and download the Proposal Documents in digital form at no charge. There will be no charge to submit a bid. Bids will be received on a unit price basis as described in the Bidding Documents. AWARD: Evaluation of Bids and the awarding of a final contract are subject to the reciprocal preference for Kentucky resident bidders pursuant to KRS 45A490 to 45A.494 and (KAR 200 5:400). Each Bid must contain evidence of Bidder's qualifications to transact business in the State of Kentucky or covenant to obtain such qualifications prior to award of the Agreement. The Bidder's Organization Number from the Kentucky's Secretary of State and principal place of business as filed with Kentucky's Secretary of State must be included where applicable. Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, including without limitation the right to reject any or all nonconforming, non-responsive, incomplete, unbalanced, or conditional Bids, to waive informalities, and to reject the Bid of any Bidder if Owner believes that it would not be in the best interest of Owner to make an award to that Bidder. Owner also reserves the right to negotiate with the selected Bidder to such an extent as may be determined by Owner, and/or to make multiple or partial awards. Minority Bidders are encouraged to bid. Bids shall remain subject to acceptance for 60 days after the day of bid opening or for such longer period of time to which a Bidder may agree in writing upon request of the Owner. If a contract is to be awarded, the Owner will give the successful Bidder a Notice of Award during the period of time which the successful Bidder's Bid remains subject to acceptance.