For questions or further information, please contact the Office of Economic & Community Development at (570) 208-4138. Bid security, in an amount equal to ten (10%) of the total bid, exclusive of any deductions of salvage, shall be submitted with each Bid, in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. The successful Bidder will be required to furnish and pay for performance and payment bond or bonds. Qualified bidders must have a current City of Wilkes-Barre General or Demolition Contractor's License. The contractor must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, age, color, religion, sex, handicap, family status or national origin (EO-11246, as amended), and, to the greatest extent feasible, utilize project area businesses located in, or owned in substantial part by project area residents. In accordance with Executive Orders 11625 and 12138, the successful bidder must utilize, to the greatest extent feasible, minority and/or women-owned business concerns which are located within the municipality, county, or general trade area. The City of Wilkes-Barre reserves the right to reject any or all bids or portions thereof, and to waive any informality in the bidding. The selection of the successful bidder shall be made in the best interest of the City of Wilkes-Barre, as solely determined by the City, and bidders acknowledge this by submitting a bid. Bids may be held by the City of Wilkes-Barre for a period not to exceed ninety (60) days from the date of the opening of bids for the purpose of reviewing the bids, before awarding the Contract. In this period, no Bidder may withdraw their bid. The City of Wilkes-Barre does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, family and handicapped status in employment or the provision of services. Wilkes-Barre City Hall is a facility accessible to persons with disabilities. The project area of demolition is located at 129 Scott Street Wilkes-Barre City, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania as shown on the project drawings.