Solid Waste and Recyclables Collection and Public Use Site Hauling Services All requests for additional information should be provided in writing by means of a Pre-Bid Question Form available within the IFB. The Pre-Bid Question Form must be sent to the Purchasing Assistant. All construction bids (including the Total Base Bid plus all Additive Bid items) shall be accompanied by a Bid Bond or Certified Check payable to the County as obligee in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid. A Bid Bond must be issued by a surety company which is legally authorized by the Virginia State Corporation Commission to do fidelity and surety business in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Such Bid Bond shall guarantee that the bidder will not withdraw his bid during the period of thirty (30) days following the opening of bids; that if his bid is accepted, he will enter into a formal contract with the County in accordance with the Contract included as a part of the IFB Documents; that he will submit a properly executed and authorized Standard Performance Bond and Standard Labor and Material Payment Bond acceptable in form and content to the County; and that in the event of the withdrawal of said bid within said period, or failure to enter into said contract and give said bonds within ten (10) days after he has received notice of acceptance of his bid, the bidder shall be liable to the County for the difference between the amount specified in said bid and such larger amount of which the County may contract with another party to perform the work covered by said bid, up to the amount of the bid guarantee. This amount represents the damage to the County on account of the default of the bidder in any particular hereof. The County reserves the right to cancel the Invitation to Bid and to reject all bids at its sole discretion when such rejection is in the interest of the County, or to reject the bid of any Bidder 7 who is determined to be not responsive or responsible. A statement justifying the decision to reject all bids will be placed in the procurement file. The County reserves the right to offer contract extensions to successful contractors with no increase in bid price or with pricing as specified within the bid package. The work to be performed under this Contract shall be commenced on February 1, 2023, and shall be completely performed for a period of five (5) years terminating on January 31, 2028, unless canceled sooner or extended as provided in these documents. A two-year extension will be at the same terms and conditions if agreed to by both parties.
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