The official and preferred option is set forth in Section 17.01. Anyone attending the bid opening in-person must adhere to the following: a. A mask must be worn by all individuals at all times. An individual electing not to wear a mask will be denied entry to the facility. Similarly, an individual who removes their mask will be asked to leave the bid opening. b. Individuals experiencing COVID symptoms should find a replacement to attend the bid opening. c. Attendees should adhere to any special directions regarding seating or other requirements as stated by the Procurement Officer. This contract consists of an undetermined number of individual projects consisting of water infrastructure rehabilitation and/or replacements, which will be assigned by the Project Engineer. Owner complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide Bidding Documents in alternative format upon a 72-hour written request. Reasonable accommodations and auxiliary aids will also be provided upon a 72-hour written request. Addenda, clarifications, and all other related information will be posted on Charlotte Water's Vendor and Contractor Opportunities electronically. Prospective Bidders are responsible for checking the Charlotte Water website to obtain the latest information. Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with Article 8 of the Instructions to Bidders. The City provides equal opportunity and encourages small business participation in contracts. The Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Established Goal for this project has been set at 2.00% and the Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Established Goal for this project has been set at 8.00%. For questions concerning MBE and SBE participation on this project, or to obtain copies of the CBI policy, call 704-336- 4138 or visit electronically North Carolina laws and regulations apply.
The right is reserved to reject any or all bids.
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