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Emergency Household Hazardous Waste Removal and Related Services for Harris County (HC) (For one (1) year beginning approximately May 1, 2024) (FEMA) Bond Notes: If the Contract value is anticipated to exceed $100,000, Bidder must furnish a good and sufficient bid bond in the amount of five (5) percent of the total Contract price (LGC 262.032). A bid bond must be executed with a surety company authorized to do business in this state. Bid bonds must be submitted with the Bid package as follows: Individual bid bond payable to Harris County for 5% of the total amount of each separate bid (if applicable), or Bank cashier's check payable to Harris County for 5% of the total amount of each separate bid (if applicable). *NOTE: If Bidder is submitting Bid online through Bonfire and is electing to provide a cashier's check in lieu of a bid bond, the cashier's check must be physically dropped off in a sealed envelope referencing the Job No. from Bonfire before the due date of this IFB at the address provided on the IFB Cover Sheet. If submitting a cashier's check or certified check instead of a bid bond, Bidders must complete the Bid Check Return Authorization Form (Attachment H) and attach to bid check. Performance Bonds: Successful Bidder may be required to furnish a performance bond within ten (10) days after award of the Contract and receipt of performance and/or payment bond application form. a. If a contract is expected to exceed $50,000, Bidders must furnish a performance bond to Harris County for the full amount of the contract (LGC 262.032) within ten (10) days after award of the contract and receipt of performance bond application form. The prescribed Performance Bond Form for non-public works contracts over $50,000 is found under Attachment I, and is the only form Harris County will accept. Payment Bonds: A payment bond is required on all public works jobs that exceed $25,000 (TGC 2253.021), or as required by Harris County. Harris County may require Payment Bonds for other contracts depending on the scope and use of subcontractors. Bidders must furnish payment bond within ten (10) days after award of the contract and receipt of payment bond application form. The prescribed Payment Bond form is found under Attachment J, and is the only form Harris County will accept. Liquidity Damages: The Contractor specially binds and obligates itself to pay such Liquidated Damages to the County on demand, or at the County's option the County may withhold the amount thereof from any sums due the Contractor under this Contract.In the event of a failure by Contractor to satisfactorily perform the services specified herein and/or a default by Contractor in abiding by the other terms and conditions of the Contract, Harris County may terminate the Contract on written notice to Contractor and Contractor shall be liable for all damages, costs, and expenses (including attorney fees) incurred by County related to this default. Such termination is in addition to and not in lieu of any other remedies that Harris County may have in law or equity. Administrative remedies for non-performance, violation or breach of contract terms, or termination of contract for default may include suspension and debarment. Harris County may assess liquidated damages for failure to meet completion deadlines, contract breaches, or performance failures of the Contractor or its Subcontractors. Owner Rights: Harris County makes no guarantee that any products or services will be purchased as a result of this IFB and reserves the right to reject any and all Bids. All Bids and accompanying documentation will become the property of Harris County. By submitting a Bid, Bidders acknowledge and accept that reference checks and/or background investigation may be conducted as a part of the due-diligence process. Award will be made to the lowest, responsible, and responsive Bidder who submits a response to this IFB. Questions Due Date: Apr 12th 2024, 12:00 PM CDT