The project consists of partially replacing the existing HVAC rooftop units and associated
accessories and utilities as required.
This project is funded by ESSR funds and will have to follow all requirements including Davis
Bacon Wage Rates. Proposals shall be submitted on proposal forms provided with the specifications and must be
accompanied by Proposal Security in the form of Certified Check or acceptable Bid Bond in the
amount equal to at least five percent (5%) of the Base Bid: such security to be forfeited as liquidated
damages, not penalty, by any bidder who fails to carry out the terms of the proposal, execute contract
and post Performance Bond in the form and amount within the time specified. The Bid Bond, if used,
shall be payable to the Owner.
Bids on the Project must be received on or before the period scheduled for the project and no bid
withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for the project for a period of forty-five (45) days.
All bids submitted in excess of $50,000.00 by a Prime or Subcontractor to do any erection, building,
construction, repair, maintenance, or related work must comply with the Mississippi Contractors Act of
1985, by securing a Certificate of Responsibility from the State Board of Contractors. If the Districts Superintendents Office is closed for any reason, including but not limited to inclement
weather, an emergency situation or any other act of nature, for which closure prevents the opening of
bids at the originally advertised date and time, all bids received shall be publicly opened and read
aloud on the next business day that the District's Superintendents Office shall be open for business at
the previously advertised time. The new date and time of bid opening, as determined in accordance
with this paragraph, shall not be advertised. Any plan holders will not be notified of such change.
Desoto County Schools shall not be held responsible if plan holders fail to comply or misses this
rescheduling due to no fault of the district. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids on any or all projects and to waive
informalities
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