Bid security in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the bid must accompany each bid in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. Bid security shall be a certified check or bid bond. All certified checks and bid bonds shall be made payable to Bartholomew County Treasurer. Bartholomew County reserves the right to assign any portion of the bid or bids to a holding company. No emailed or faxed bids will be accepted. The Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any bid and to waive any irregularities in bidding. No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of sixty (60) calendar days after the date set for bid opening. Bidders shall submit their Employer Identification Number (E.I.N.) to the Owner on the bid form. In the absence of an E.I.N., Bidder must submit their Social Security Number. An out-of-state contractor and/or subcontractor will be obligated to show proof that they are registered with the Indiana Secretary of State to conduct business in the State of Indiana. The successful bidders will be required to furnish Contract Performance and Payment Bonds for 100% of their contract amount prior to execution of contracts. Bonds shall be maintained in accordance with IC 36-1-12-13.1 and 36-1-12-14. Bonds shall be in full force and effect for a period of at least twelve (12) months after the date of final completion of the Contract. Should the contractor's bonding company give notice of cancellation; the contractor will be responsible for securing new bonds prior to termination. Bid proposals, including non-collusion affidavit, shall be properly and completely executed on Indiana State Board of Accounts Form No. 96 (Rev. 2013) which is provided in Section 004113, Bid Form, of the Bidding and Contract Documents, and shall be in sealed envelope marked, "Bartholomew County Jail - Mechanical Upgrade" together with all other documents required.
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