The work consists of interior renovation work. A combined bid for the work as shown on the plans and called for in the specifications, is to be submitted on the State Board of Accounts Form #96, Bid for Public Works. This form must be filled out in its entirety. Also to be submitted is the form "Work Schedule and Addendum Acknowledgment Form". The bidder must file with their sealed bid, a certified check or a bid bond in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total bid, said bond provided by an insurance company authorized to do business in the State of Indiana, payable to Dubois County Contractual Public Library, Jasper, Indiana. The above check or bond is to insure the execution of the contract on which such bids are made. The contractor to whom the work is awarded will be required to furnish, before commencing work, a performance, and payment bond in an amount equal to the bid price of the contract awarded to said contractor, and certificates of all insurance required in the specifications. No bidder may withdraw their bid for a period of forty-five (45) days following the date set for the receiving of bids. The Owner reserves the right to retain any and all bids for this period, and said bids shall remain in full force and effect during said time. The Owner further reserves the right to waive informalities, and the right to reject any and all bids. The following fully executed documents shall be submitted with the bid: a. State Board of Accounts Form #96, Bid for Public Works including non-collusion affidavit with Work Schedule and Addendum Acknowledgement Form. b. 5% Bid Bond or Certified Check. c. Certified financial statement containing the information required in Form 96. d. List of similar past projects. e. List of sub-contractors that contractor proposes to use on this project. Award will be made to the low, responsive, responsible bidder based on the total of the base bid amount and any alternate bids accepted. All applicable laws, ordinances, and the rules and regulations of all authorities having jurisdiction over construction of the project shall apply to the project throughout.
The plans and specifications are on file and may be examined at the following locations: Universal Design Associates, Inc., 910 Main Street / P.O. Box 99, Ferdinand, Indiana 47532 Ferdinand Branch Library Facility, 112 E. 16th Street, Ferdinand, Indiana, 47532 The plans and specifications together with all other necessary forms and documents will be available online through the project website. Prime Contractor wanting to bid through the project website shall contact Universal Design Associates, Inc. for a link to access the portal. All questions relating to the plans and specifications shall be addressed to Universal Design Associates, Inc., Ferdinand, Indiana, phone: 812-367-2831 or email: design@ udassoc.com. Contractors shall not include sales tax in their bids. Owner is exempt from sales tax. Owner will provide tax-exempt certificate. A No-Lien Affidavit, fully executed and notarized, shall be submitted with each monthly application for payment. Contractor and subcontractors shall agree to the Non-Discrimination Clause. Contractor and subcontractors shall maintain a drug-free workplace. Smoking or use of tobacco products in building is prohibited.
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