Renovation of an elderly care / assisted living facility in Copperas Cove, Texas. Completed plans call for the renovation of a elderly care / assisted living facility.

subject line containing bid number and description. There will be no exceptions. All responses to the questions will be sent to all known bidders. Any requests received after this date and time will not be responded to. Terms used in these Instructions to BIDDERS which are defined in the General Conditions of the construction contract shall have the same meanings assigned to them in these Instructions to BIDDERS. The term "successful BIDDER" means the lowest, qualified, responsible and responsive BIDDER to whom OWNER (on the basis of OWNER's evaluation as hereinafter provided), makes an award. The term "bidding documents" includes the ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS, the BID FORM and the proposed contract documents (including all addenda issued prior to receipt of bids). Each bid must be accompanied by bid security made payable to the OWNER, in an amount of five percent (5%) of the BIDDER's maximum bid price and in the form of a Bid Bond issued by an acceptable surety, cashier's check, or certified check. Provisions for liquidated damages, if any, are set forth in the Agreement. The number of days within which, or the date by which, the work is to be substantially completed and also completed and ready for final payment (the contract time) are on the Bid Form. The BIDDER must submit with the bid a list of any and all subcontractors to which it is proposed to subcontract 25% or more of the total bid amount. The identification is to be made in the form contained in these contract documents. For each subcontractor so identified, a separate Experience Record and Financial Statement must be submitted if requested by the ENGINEER. All employees directly employed on the work shall be paid not less than the established prevailing wage scale for work of a similar character in this locality. A prevailing wage determination for the work has been included with the contract associated with this project and is incorporated therein for all purposes. The Contractor shall pay not less than the general prevailing wages as established by the U.S. Department of Labor and shall keep accurate wage records accessible in accordance with Chapter 2258, Texas Government Code. Further information may be obtained from the Finance Department by calling 254-547-4221 x6215. All bids submitted must be plainly marked on the outside indicating the bid number, opening time and date. Award will be made at a later date. Any Bid received after closing time will be returned unopened. The City of Copperas Cove reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Question Deadline 04/14/2025 at 12:00 PM CT : Any questions or requests for clarification must be submitted to the Finance Office, in writing, prior to email to Stephanie Potvin, financedept@copperascovetx.gov. The City reserves the right to award the bid to either the lowest responsible bidder or to the bidder who provides goods or services at the best value for the City, in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code. BIDDER agrees that the Work covered by the Base Bid will be substantially completed within 75 calendar days after the issuance of the Notice to Proceed and run consecutively, and finally completed within 85 calendar days after commencement