The contractor is responsible for all items required to complete the scope of services, those items being included in the scope of services even if not listed below. It is expected that the contractors will visit the school and observe actual conditions prior to placing their bid. The contractor's workmanship shall be equal to or exceed the workmanship of reputable contractors performing similar work in the Wilmington Metropolitan Service Area. Demo and dispose of all existing gutters, downspouts, hangers and all attached accessories. Fabricate and install new gutters, downspouts, hangers and soffit trim metal. The Contractor shall begin work July 6, 2022 and all work to be completed by September 8 th , 2022. Contractor shall erect barriers as needed, to prevent pedestrians from entering the work area (Caution Tape/Danger Tape will not be utilized as the barrier). All work to be performed per the following specifications and per all applicable codes. Contractor is to include a $1,000 Owner's General Contingency Allowance in their Base Bid amount. The allowance will be used for Owner requested and authorized, out-of-scope work. The contractor will invoice allowance amounts as a separate line item. Bids need to be valid for 60 days from bid date. Contract will go to the July 5, 2022 Board meeting for approval. Contract and PO anticipated to be sent to contractor on July 7, 2022. The Contractor shall work upon receipt of the Purchase Order, and expeditiously, produce approved Shop Drawings and submittals within 20 days from Purchase Order date. Substantial completion is to be obtained within 45 days from Purchase Order date. Should the Contractor fail to substantially complete the Work on or before the date stipulated for Substantial Completion, or such later date as may result from extension of time granted by Owner, he shall pay the Owner, as liquidated damages, the sum of one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each consecutive calendar day that terms of the contract remain unfulfilled beyond the date allowed by the Contract, which sum is agreed upon as a reasonable and proper measure of damages which the Owner will sustain per day by failure of the Contractor to complete the Work within the time as stipulated; it being recognized by the Owner and the Contractor that the injury to the Owner which could result from a failure of the Contractor to complete on schedule is uncertain and cannot be computed exactly. In no way shall the costs for liquidated damages be construed as a penalty on the Contractor. Projects will be awarded based on cost, adherence to Informal Bid Request requirements, contractor's ability to meet the schedule, and contractor's references. Contractor must be able to comply with Brunswick County Schools Terms and Conditions (attached). The Brunswick County Board of Education has a right to reject any or all bids, pursuant to NC Statute and Board of Education Policy, and to waive any or all informalities.
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