Site work for a water / sewer project in Canton, Ohio. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

The Deadline to Ask Questions is hereby extended to 3:00 PM ET, Monday, May 12, 2025 AGENCY CONTACT PERSON : Anthony De Tota, Director, Procurement & Purchasing Telephone: (330)454-8051 x347 E-Mail: adetota@starkmha.org TTY: (800)750-0750 Approximate Delivery Date / Start Date: 06/01/2025 Reject any or all bids, to waive any informality in the IFB process, or to terminate the IFB process at any time, if deemed by the Agency to be in its best interests. Bonds. As this solicitation pertains to public works or construction, the bonds that are required include (each required for construction bids and/or contracts in excess of $50,000): 3.4.1 Bid Bond. The bid bond or guarantee shall be included in the bid package submitted by each bidder for any proposed fee that is greater than $50,000 (please see the preceding Section 3.1.1.1.3 herein). This bond ensures that if awarded the contract, the bidder will accept and perform the work under the contract. It also ensures that the bidder will not attempt to withdraw or otherwise not fulfill the contract. Finally, the bid bond ensures that the bidder will execute the contractual documents that are required within the time specified in the solicitation or forfeit all or part of the guarantee. A certified check, bank draft, U.S. Government Bonds at par value, bid bond secured by an acceptable surety company, or other negotiable instrument may be accepted as a bid guarantee. If the successful bidder refuses to sign the contract after award, the bid bond is forfeited, and the award will then go to the next lowest responsive and responsible bidder. If a bid bond or guarantee is not submitted with the bid, the Agency will reject the bid as non-responsive. The Agency anticipates that it will not return any bid bonds until the contract has been awarded and the required performance and payments bonds have been furnished until all bids have been rejected; or the time specified for acceptance of bids has expired. In fairness to the other bidders, the Agency may also choose to return the bid bonds if the Agency has a firm and reasonable assurance that the responsive and responsible bidder who submitted the lowest cost will execute the contract. 3.4.2 Performance Bond. The performance bond is meant to ensure that the contract is successfully completed. The performance bond guarantees that if the Contractor is unable to complete the contract, the surety company will step in to finish the work. In the case of a letter of credit or cash escrow, the Agency may use these funds to complete the contract work. 3.4.3 Payment Bond. The payment bond is a method of ensuring that the Contractor pays the subcontractors and suppliers. By requiring payment bonds, the Agency avoids becoming entangled in disputes concerning payment of subcontractors and suppliers by the general contractor. The surety underwriting the payment bond ensures the contractors and suppliers will be paid. Often, performance and payment bonds are combined into a single document. Failure to pay subcontractors for work performed in commercial contracts may often lead to the subcontractor filing a mechanic's lien against the property owners to obtain payment for services rendered. The Agency contract requires the payment bond to prevent this problem and ensure that no lien will be filed against any Agency building or lot of ground. As a reminder, Clause 24 of form HUD5370, General Conditions of the Contract for Construction (Attachment G1 attached hereto) clearly forbids the placement of any liens and is binding on any contractor, subcontractor, and material supplier.