Questions will be submitted in writing via e-mail to Mark van de Venne at m.vandevenne@gaiconsultants.com . THE ENGINEER WILL NOT RESPOND TO QUESTIONS AFTER 4:00 P.M. ON FEBRUARY 25, 2022. A certified check or bank draft, payable to the order of the Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation , negotiable U.S. Government bonds, or a satisfactory bid bond executed by the Bidder and an acceptable surety authorized to do business in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total amount bid shall be submitted with each bid. The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish an assurance of completion in the form of satisfactory performance and payment bonds, each in the amount of 110% of the Contract Price and Certificate of Insurance prior to award of the Contract. Notice is hereby given that the successful Bidders shall comply with the following: 1. Compliance is required with the PA Prevailing Wage Act of August 15, 1961, P.L. 987, as amended, August 9, 1963, 43 P.S. 165.1 through 165.17 2. Moreover, compliance is required by the prime contractor and all subcontractors with the document entitle Supplementary General Terms and Conditions that is included with the bid materials furnished, these Supplementary General Terms and Conditions to be incorporated by reference into all construction contracts between operating agency and contractor, contractor and subcontractor(s), and subcontractors(s) and lower tiered subcontractor(s). 3. Contractor agrees to comply with all applicable state statutes and regulations including, but not limited to, the Building Energy Conservation Act, the Steel Products Procurement Act, the Trade Practices Act, the Public Works Contractor's Bond Act of 1967, and the Flood Plain Management Act. The Contractor must also comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and agrees to minimize pollution and strictly comply with all applicable related laws and regulations. 4. The Contractor agrees to comply with nondiscrimination/sexual harassment provisions and will include such provisions in all contracts and subcontracts. 5. Contractor must ensure that no contractor or subcontractor is currently under suspension or debarment by the Commonwealth, any state, or the federal government. 6. Contractor and its subcontractors shall furnish progress reports, status reports, project account statements, certificates, approvals, etc. The WCIDC reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any informalities in the bidding, or to advertise for new proposals, if in the judgment of the WCIDC, it is in their best interest. No bidder may withdraw a bid within ninety (90) days after the actual date of opening thereof. Should there be reasons why the Contract cannot be awarded within the specified period; the time may be extended by mutual agreement between the WCIDC and the Bidder. Work under this Contract is subject to the requirements of the PA Prevailing Wage Act of August 15, 1961, P.L. 987, as amended, August 9, 1963, 43 P.S. 165.1 through 165.17. The Prevailing Wage Rates applicable to the Contract are included.
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