Question Deadline 07/26/2023 at 2:30 PM ET Calvert County Government reserves the right, prior to Substantial Completion, to occupy, or use, any completed part or parts of the Work, providing these areas have been approved for occupancy by Calvert County Government Unless otherwise expressly provided for in this contract, Calvert County Government shall furnish to the Contractor all surveys necessary for the execution of the work. Calvert County Government shall procure and pay for all permits, licenses, and approvals necessary for the execution of his contract. The Contractor shall comply with all laws, ordinances, rules, orders, and regulations relating to the performance of the work, the protection of adjacent property, and the maintenance of passageways, guard fences or other protective facilities. The project consists of managing the removal and replacement of the existing generator and associated equipment necessary to install a new operational generator system capable of providing the CCDC full operation in the event of primary power failure. The CCDC will need to have minimal disruption to primary power and backup generator service. 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. In addition, a Maintenance Bond in the amount of at least ten percent (10%) of the Total Base Bid Price must be submitted upon completion of the Project and shall remain in force for two (2) full years from the date of acceptance. The Maintenance Bond shall be delivered to the Procurement Agent before the final payment is issued. Failure to do so shall delay final payment or Calvert County Government shall observe the right to keep the retainage in reserve.