**As of April 19, 2023 this project has not yet been awarded. A timeline for award has not yet been established.** Where bids are sent mail by any method to Calvert County Governments Procurement Office, the Contractor shall be responsible for their delivery before the date and time set for the closing of bid acceptance. If the delivery is delayed beyond the due date and hour set for the bid closing, bids shall not be accepted. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit shall be held on March 7, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. (Local Prevailing Time) at the specified meeting location on Exhibit B at Dunkirk District Park, 10750 Southern Maryland Blvd, Dunkirk, MD 20754. All prospective bidders shall attend the meeting. A virtual bid opening will be held on March 21, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. (Local Prevailing Time). The public may participate through Zoom as follows: 1.2 Acceptance of bids by Calvert County Government employees other than the Calvert County Government Procurement Office shall not be deemed proper delivery. If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Calvert County Government processes so that bids cannot be received at the Calvert County Government Procurement Office by the exact time specified in this ITB and urgent Calvert County Government requirements preclude amendment of the bid opening date, the time specified for receipt of bids shall be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in this ITB on the first work day on which normal Calvert County Government processes resume. Contractors shall carefully examine all documentation, including but may not be limited to Drawings and Specifications, and shall make a personal examination of the location and nature of the proposed work. In case doubt shall arise as to the meaning or intent of anything shown on the Drawings or comprised in the Specifications, inquiry shall only be made to the Calvert County Government Procurement Office before a bid is submitted. Written questions and inquiries shall be accepted from all Contractors. The Procurement Office shall 1.3 be the sole point of contact for this solicitation unless otherwise instructed herein. Written requests for information pertaining to this ITB shall be directed to the Procurement Office, Taylor Smith, Procurement Specialist, by e-mail: Taylor.Smith@calvertcountymd.gov. Unauthorized contact with other Calvert County Government staff or any contractors regarding this ITB may result in the disqualification of the Contractor. Inquiries pertaining to this ITB shall give the ITB number, title, due date, and time. Initial written questions shall be received on or before March 2, 2023 by 3:00 p.m. (Local Prevailing Time) and final written questions shall be received on or before March 9, 2023 by 3:00 p.m. (Local Prevailing Time). It shall be the responsibility of all Contractors to ensure they have received any and all addenda and other documents issued. Any addenda issued shall become a part of the Contract Documents and shall be fully considered by all Contractors during formation of Bids. The submission of a bid shall indicate the Contractor thoroughly understands the terms of all Contract Documents. Each bid shall be accompanied by a Bid Bond for five percent (5%) of the bid price. A certified check for five percent (5%) of the bid price, payable to the Calvert County Treasurer shall be accepted in lieu of a Bid Bond. Bids submitted without a Bid Bond or certified check shall not be considered. The Bid Bond or check of the Contractor to whom the Contract is awarded shall be forfeited to Calvert County Government as liquidated damages in case the Contract and surety are not executed within ten (10) business days after receiving the Contract for execution. The Contractor shall be required to post Security for both a Labor and Material Bond (Payment) and a Performance Bond for this Contract in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract value each posted to Calvert County Government in accordance with this ITB. new concrete walk, see detail #5 on site details. new concrete curb and gutter, see detail #6 on site details. new 2' nose down curb, see detail #7 on site details. new 3' curb opening, see detail #8 on site details. new 4" parking striping, see detail #9 on site details. new ada accessible parking striping, see detail #10 on site details. new pedestrian ramp, see detail #11 on site details. new ada accessible parking sign, see detail #12 on site details. new concrete wheel stop, see detail #13 on site details. new 10' high athletic court fencing, see detail #14 on site details. new 6' high athletic court fencing, see detail #14 on site details. new 3' high athletic court fencing, see detail #14 on site details. new athletic court swing gate, see detail #15 on site details. new tennis net post, see detail #16 on site details. new cross-walk, see detail #17 on site details. new concrete stairs, see detail #18 on site deta The project consists of the construction of a new tennis court complex, restroom building, park access road, surface parking lot, and sidewalks. The project includes, but is not limited to, the following work; clearing and grubbing, site demolition, grading, paving, stormwater management facilities, storm drain piping, on-site septic system, domestic water, site lighting, electric, sediment and erosion control measures, landscaping, and other work indicated in the Contract Documents. Taylor.Smith@calvertcountymd.gov