This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Port Republic, Maryland. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The Contractor shall not commence work under this Contract until it has obtained the insurance required under this section. All coverage shall be with insurance carriers licensed and authorized to do business in Maryland. Insurance companies providing insurance shall be acceptable to Calvert County Government. Selfinsured Contractors shall submit an affidavit attesting to their self-insured coverage. Prior to starting performance of the Contract and for each extension of the Contract, a certificate of insurance shall be furnished to Calvert County Government. Insurance companies providing insurance shall be acceptable to Calvert County Government. Contractor agrees to provide Calvert County Government a Certificate of Insurance evidencing that all coverage, limits and endorsements required herein are maintained and in full force and effect. If the Contractor receives a non-renewal or cancellation notice from an insurance carrier affording coverage required herein, or receives notice that coverage no longer complies with the insurance requirements herein, Contractor agrees to notify Calvert County Government within two (2) business days with a copy of the non-renewal or cancellation notice, or written specifics as to which coverage is no longer in compliance. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to make immediate notification to Calvert County Government if any changes are made to the policy. Initial Written Questions Shall Be Due On Or Before Monday, December 20, 2021 By 1:00 P.m. (Local Prevailing Time). Final Written Questions Shall Be Due On Or Before Thursday, December 30, 2021 By 1:00 P.m. (Local Prevailing Time). All Written Questions Shall Be Submitted To The Procurement Office At Charlotte.destephano@calvertcountymd.gov. Contractors shall use their own vehicles to follow Calvert County Government staff to locations. Contractors shall notify the Procurement Office no later than Wednesday, December 22, 2021 by 1:00 p.m. (Local Prevailing Time) of their intent to participate. Contractors shall carefully examine all documentation. In case doubt shall arise as to the meaning or intent of anything comprised in the specifications, inquiry shall be made to the Procurement Office before a bid is submitted. Written questions and inquiries shall be accepted from any Contractors. The Procurement Office shall be the sole point of contact for this solicitation unless otherwise instructed herein. Written requests for information related to this ITB shall be directed to the Procurement Office, Charlotte DeStephano, Procurement Specialist, by E-Mail: Charlotte.DeStephano@calvertcountymd.gov or Fax 410-414-3672. Unauthorized contact with other Calvert County Government staff regarding this ITB may result in the disqualification of the Contractor. Inquiries pertaining to this ITB shall give the ITB number, title, due date, and time. Initial written questions shall be due on or before Monday, December 20, 2021 by 1:00 p.m. (Local Prevailing Time) and final written questions shall be received on or before Thursday, December 30, 2021 by 1:00 p.m. (Local Prevailing Time). It shall be the responsibility of all Contractors to ensure they have received any addenda and other documents issued. Any addenda issued shall become a part of the Contract Documents and shall be fully considered by all Contractors during formation of Bids. The submission of a bid shall indicate the Contractor thoroughly understands the terms of all Contract Documents. Acceptance of bids by Calvert County Government employees other than employees of the Procurement Office or Mailroom shall not be deemed proper delivery. Where bids are sent by mail to the Calvert County Government Procurement Office, the Contractor shall be responsible for their delivery before the date and time set for the closing of bid acceptance. If the delivery is delayed beyond the date and hour set for the bid closing, such bids shall not be accepted. Changes to the Information for Contractors or Technical Specifications shall only be made in writing. Calvert County Government assumes no responsibility for verbal instructions or interpretations. Unless otherwise specified, all formal bids shall be binding for 120 calendar days following bid opening date, unless extended by mutual consent of all parties. Calvert County Government is tax exempt and all prices quoted shall be exclusive of any Federal or Maryland State Taxes. This includes Federal Excise Tax and any other Excise Tax applicable to any other equipment or accessories. However, taxes are required to be paid by the Contractor on all materials and equipment to be incorporated into the project. The Contractor is prohibited from using Calvert County Government's tax exempt number for any purchases. Contractors are warned against unbalancing their proposals as this will render them liable to rejection. The right is hereby reserved to reject any or all bids, and to waive informalities, as the interest of the Board of County Commissioners of Calvert County, Maryland may require.