Reconfiguration of the roadway intersection of Blue Jay Road and McCall Road in Effingham County, Georgia, including roadway demolition, pavement leveling, approximately 0.6 miles of full depth new paved roadway, grading, drainage, striping and signage, and erosion control. Any questions that arise after the pre-proposal conference must be made in writing and must be received at the office of the Purchasing Agent no later than 5.00pm (Eastern Time) on Monday, March 29, 2021. No response will be given to any questions received after 5.00pm (Eastern Time) on Monday, March 29, 2021. Questions may be faxed to 912-754-8413; emailed to abruton@effinghamcounty.org or mailed to the address above. If questions are mailed, please DO NOT put the bid number on the outside of the envelope. All proposals shall be accompanied by a BID BOND in favor of the Effingham County Board of Commissioners in the amount of at least five percent (5%) of the BID for the complete work. The BID BOND shall be forfeited to the Effingham County Board of Commissioners as liquidated damages if the BIDDER fails to execute the CONTRACT and provide PERFORMANCE BOND and PAYMENT BOND within ten (10) calendar days after being notified that he has been awarded the Contract. Payment will be made on a monthly basis for work performed the previous month, less retainage. Until 50% of the value of the contract (including change orders and additions), or if the Contractor fails to maintain his construction schedule to the satisfaction of the Engineer, the County will retain 10% of the gross value of the completed work as indicated by the current estimate approved by the Engineer. After the contract (including change orders and additions) is 50% complete, there shall be no additional retainage withheld unless the work is determined to be unsatisfactory or has fallen behind schedule. The Effingham County Board of Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all Bids and to waive any informality in the bidding. Additionally Effingham County may issue change orders altering the original scope of work to address changes or unforeseen conditions necessary for the project completion. No Bids shall be withdrawn within 60 days after the actual date of the opening thereof. Bids from noncertified Bidders will not be considered. The Completion Date for this Contract shall within 200 calendar days from receipt of Notice to Proceed
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