All bids in excess of $10,000 MUST BE accompanied by a "Bid Bond" executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Ohio or a certified check, cashier's check or money order, drawn on a solvent bank or savings and loan association in the amount of five percent (5%) of the bid, and made payable to Cleveland Metroparks, as a guarantee that if the bid is accepted, a contract will be entered into, its performance properly secured and shall be in a form the same or similar to the attached. Bids submitted in excess of $10,000 without proper bonding requirements will be disqualified from consideration. Written questions must be submitted via electronically by Wednesday, April 6, 2022 by 2:00 p.m. (EST). Questions received shall be answered by Cleveland Metroparks by Thursday, April 7, 2022 by 2:00 p.m. (EST), The total cost to design, assemble and deliver to Euclid Creek Reservation, Welsh Woods picnic area located near 850 Euclid Creek Parkway. Award of this contract will be made to the most responsive and best bid/value, not necessarily the lowest, as determined by Cleveland Metroparks, in relation to the amount, materials being offered, compliance with the specifications, warranties on the materials, qualifications of the bidder, including commitment to Cleveland Metroparks' core values, and the anticipated delivery timeframe. Additionally, Cleveland Metroparks reserves the right to split awards for the purpose of assembling a complete award of all items listed in a bid In the event that the bidder cannot satisfy the bid after Cleveland Metroparks awards the bid, the award will be given to the next successive bidder as identified by Cleveland Metroparks and the difference in cost and all related costs to the difference will be assumed by the original bidder and/or its surety. The deposit of the successful bidder will be retained until the contract is properly executed and delivered. Bid guaranties of all unsuccessful bidders will be held until a proper contract is entered into or until all bids are rejected, as the case may be, and will be returned immediately thereafter. In the performance of all contracts, contractors will comply with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to Equal Employment Opportunities. Cleveland Metroparks is a governmental agency exempt from all local, state and federal taxes. No bid may be withdrawn for at least sixty (60) days after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids. Cleveland Metroparks reserves the right to reject any or all bids and parts of any and all bids and may waive technicalities, which are not substantive components of the bid.
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