All questions MUST be submitted by email to Richard Kotchko, Purchasing Officer, at rkotchko@westportct.gov. The Town of Westport reserves the right to waive any defects and informalities in the bidding or in any bid, to reject any or all bids for any reason whatsoever, and to accept that bid deemed to be in the best interest of the Town of Westport. The Owner may waive any informalities or minor defects or reject any and/or all Bids. Any Bid may be withdrawn prior to the above scheduled time for the opening of Bids or authorized postponement thereof. Any Bid received after the time and date specified shall not be considered. No Bidder may withdraw a Bid within 90 days after the actual date of the opening thereof. Should there be reasons why the contract cannot be awarded within the specified period, the time may be extended by mutual agreement between the Owner and the Bidder. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, tools, equipment, appliances, and materials as required, shown on the Contract Drawings, if applicable, and described in these specifications. The principal items of Work are as follows: a. The maintenance of traffic through the work zone during all paving and reconstruction operations through the use of certified flaggers or police personnel supplied by the Town as necessary. These persons shall coordinate the safe flow of traffic at all times and shall not be a part of the paving operation. All barricades, cones, advanced warning signs, and symbols necessary shall be provided by the contractor. b. Preparation of the roadway or parking lot prior to overlay. This shall include full depth reclamation where indicated, profile milling, milling of keys, shimming or leveling course required in the technical specifications. All areas to be paved shall receive a tack coat in accordance with the specifications. c. Placement of bituminous concrete pavement at the specified thickness' where indicated respectively, on town roads or parking areas inclusive of tack coat in accordance with the specifications. The work items described above do not define the complete list of work items required to complete the overlay improvements. The Contractor shall be responsible to perform all other associated work necessary for the completion of the project. In addition, the Contractor will be required to obtain all necessary licenses and permits required to construct the facilities, and assist others in conducting inspections related to the work.