Renovation of a municipal facility in Joplin, Missouri. Completed plans call for the renovation of a municipal facility.

Interior Renovations Joplin City Hall Question Deadline 01/06/2024 Every request for such interpretation should be in writing addressed to City Hall ATTN: Coty Pringle 4 th Floor, 602 S. Main Street, Joplin, MO 64801 or emailed to cpringle@joplinmo.org and to be given consideration must be received at least five (5) days prior to the date fixed for the opening of bids Subcontracts: The bidder is specifically advised that any person, or other party, to whom it is proposed to award a subcontract under this contract: a. Must be acceptable to the procurer Telegraphic Modification: Any bidder may modify his bid by telegraphic communication at any time prior to the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids, provided such telegraphic communication is received by the Owner prior to the closing time, and, provided further, the Owner is satisfied that a written confirmation of the telegraphic modification over the signature of the bidder was mailed prior to the closing time. The telegraphic communication should not reveal the bid price, but should provide the addition or subtraction or other modification so that the final prices or terms will not be known by the Owner until the sealed bid is opened. If written confirmation is not received within two days from the closing time, no consideration will be given to the telegraphic modification. Method of Bidding: The Owner invites the following bid(s): Unit Price submission for Interior Renovations at Joplin City Hall in compliance with project drawings, specifications and contract documents. Award of the contract shall be based upon the lowest responsive, responsible bid submitted for the Total Contract Bid Amount with the most Alternates included. The Total Contract Bid Amount shall be defined as the Total Base Bid Amount plus the total bid amount for each Alternate chosen. Qualifications of Bidder: The Owner may make such investigations as he deems necessary to determine the ability of the bidder to perform the work, and the bidder shall furnish to the Owner all such information and data for this purpose as the Owner may request. The Owner reserves the right to reject any bid if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of, such bidder fails to satisfy the owner that such bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the contract and to complete the work contemplated therein. Conditional bids will not be accepted. Bid Security: Each bid must be accompanied by a bid bond payable to the Owner for five percent (5%) of the total amount of the bid. As soon as the bid prices have been compared, the Owner will return all of the bonds except the three lowest responsible bidders. When the agreement is executed the bonds of the two remaining unsuccessful bidders will be returned. The bid bond of the successful bidder will be retained until the payment bond and performance bond have been executed and approved, after which it will be returned. A certified check may be used in lieu of a bid bond. Liquidated Damages for Failure to Enter into Contract: The successful bidder, upon his failure or refusal to execute and deliver the contract and bonds required within 7 days after he received notice of the acceptance of his bid, shall forfeit to the Owner, as liquidated damages for such failure or refusal, the security deposited with his bid. Time of Completion and Liquidated Damages: Bidder must agree to commence work on or before a date to be specified in a written "Notice to Proceed" of the Owner and to fully complete the project within Ninety (90) consecutive calendar days thereafter. Bidder must agree also to pay as liquidated damages, the sum of $100.00 for each consecutive calendar day thereafter as hereinafter provided in the General Conditions. Conditions of Work: Each bidder must inform himself fully of the conditions relating to the construction of the project and the employment of labor thereon. Failure to do so will not relieve a successful bidder of his obligation to furnish all material and labor necessary to carry out the provisions of his contract. Insofar as possible the contractor, in carrying out the work, must employ such methods or means as will not cause any interruption of or interference with the work of any other contractor. Questions received less than (5) days prior to the date for opening of bids may not be answered. Only answers issued by Addenda will be binding. Oral and other interpretations or clarifications will be without legal effect. Failure of any bidder to receive any such addendum or interpretation shall not relieve such bidder from any obligation under his bid as submitted. All addenda so issued shall become part of the contract documents. The City reserves the right to evaluate all bids, to reject any or all bids and re-bid at a later date. The City may waive any irregularities in the bid or negotiate variances from specifications and make awards that are in the best interests of the City. The City will have final decision in all matters regarding acceptance of bids and issuance of awards. The City encourages minority and female owned businesses to submit bids on all City purchases.