**As of December 26, 2023, bids were canceled. No definite date for the rebid.** Scope Of Work: The Lee County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) desires to obtain services from skilled and qualified CONTRACTOR to provide labor and materials as required for the vegetation removal, fence repair, and replacement as listed on Ten (10) sites for Lee County properties that sustained damage due to Hurricane Ian. A site visit may follow the pre-bid conference. TERM From the Notice to Proceed or the Purchase Order date, whichever applies: 270 calendar days to substantial completion, 60 calendar days from substantial completion to final completion (total days 330) Any inquiries, suggestions or requests concerning interpretation, clarification or additional information pertaining to the solicitation shall be submitted in writing prior to 5:00 PM at least eight (8) calendar days prior to the date when the submission is due Bid Bond/Security: The Procurement Management Department shall determine if a Bid Bond shall be required for any Competitive Procurement. Each Bidder shall submit not less than five percent (5%) of the proposed dollar amount (including applicable Alternates) as Bid Bond/Security. Payment and Performance Bond: In accordance with F.S. 255.05 and Lee County Ordinance 22-06, a Public Payment and Performance Bond is to be issued in a sum equal to one hundred (100%) percent of the total awarded contract amount by a surety company considered satisfactory by Lee County and otherwise In accordance with the terms set forth in the Agreement, for each consecutive calendar day of delay in achieving Substantial Completion as set forth herein, the Contractor shall be liable to the County for liquidated damages in the amount of $300.00 per calendar day. The County reserves the right to make award(s) by individual item, group of items, all or none, or a combination thereof. The County reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to waive any minor irregularity or technicality in the bids received.
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