Florence County, South Carolina is accepting bids from qualified vendors to furnish and deliver 23,314 Tons of MBC Stone to various roads in Florence County. Question Deadline 08/25/2023 at 3:00 PM ET For all bidders not meeting the criteria of "b" above, a deposit in the amount of five percent (5%) of the proposed total contract price shall accompany the bid.These deposits shall take the form of certified check, cashier's check or bond executed by a corporate surety licensed under the laws of this state. For all contracts submitted with costs exceeding thirty thousand dollars ($30,000.00), a Payment Bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price must be submitted by the Contractor with the proposed contract to the County. For all contracts submitted with costs exceeding thirty thousand dollars ($30,000.00), a Payment Bond guaranty in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price must be submitted by the Contractor with the proposed contract to the County. It is the policy of the County that minority business and women owned business enterprises (MBE/WBE) have an opportunity to participate at all levels of contracting in the performance of County projects to the extent practical and consistent with the efficient performance of the contract. Directions may be obtained by calling (843) 665-3018. Florence County will in no way be responsible for delays caused by any occurrence. The successful bidder, upon his failure or refusal to execute and deliver the contract required within twenty-one (21) calendar days after he has received ''Notice of Award'', shall forfeit to the Owner, as liquidated damages for such failure or refusal, the security deposited with his bid. Forfeiture of guaranty under this section may result in the bidder being subjected to Debarment or Suspension. Florence County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids received as a result of this request; to negotiate with any or all qualified proposers; or, to cancel in part or in its entirety this bid invitation, if it is in the best interest of the County to do so.
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