The work consists of clearing & grubbing, erosion & sediment control best management practices, asbestos abatement and building demolition, grading, gravity sanitary sewer lines & appurtenances, water lines, storm drainage systems, underground stormwater detention systems, asphalt & concrete pavement, parking lot striping, signage, concrete walks, chain-link fencing, landscaping & irrigation as described in the Contract Drawings and Specifications Under no circumstances shall failure to obtain clarifications and/or addenda relieve a bidder from being bound by any additional terms and conditions in the clarifications and/or addenda, or from considering additional information contained therein in preparing their bid. Furthermore, failure to obtain any clarification and/or addendum shall not be valid grounds for a protest against award(s) made under this request for bids. Bids Must Be Accompanied by a Bid Bond Made Payable to the Columbia County School District in the Amount Not Less Than Five Percent (5%) of the Lump Sum Bid for the Complete Work; Such Bid Bond Representing That the Bidder, if Awarded the Contract, Will Promptly Enter Into a Contract Agreement and Furnish a Performance Bond and Payment Bond, as Provided by Law and Approved by the Attorney for the Columbia County School District. Each Bond Shall Be Equal to One Hundred Percent (100%) of the Contract Amount. The Bid Bond Will Be Forfeited to the Columbia County School District as Liquidated Damages if the Bidder Fails to Execute the Contract and Provide Performance and Payment Bonds Within Ten (10) Days After Being Notified That He Has Been Awarded the Contract. Certified Checks or Letters of Credit Are Not Acceptable. A Surety Company Licensed to Do Business in the State of Georgia and Listed in the Department of the Treasury Circular 570, Latest Edition, Must Execute Bonds. The Surety Company Shall Have an a. M. Best Company Rating of "a" With a Financial Size of Vii "7" or Better. Bonds Must Be Accompanied by a Letter Stating Bonding Company's Current Rating for Verification Prior to Acceptance by the Owner and Execution of the Formal Owner/contractor Agreement. Contractor and Subcontractor Shall Require the Attorneyin-fact Who Executes Bonds on Behalf of Sureties to Attach a Certified Current Copy of His Power of Attorney. The Owner reserves the right to award the project on whatever basis is in the interest of the Owner and to accept or to reject any or all bids and to waive technicalities and informalities. Any objections to the Bid Documents/Specifications as presented should be filed in writing prior to bid opening date.
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