The Project consists of the following major elements: storm water improvements at 10 sites throughout Catoosa County, Georgia. Sitework includes but is not limited to retaining walls, inlets, pipes, swales, endwalls, ditch regrading, and stabilization. Bidders must be listed on Engineer's list of planholders who have purchased the Contract Documents, Specifications, and Drawings. Engineer shall be provided with the following information: mailing address for U.S. Postal Service, physical delivery address, telephone and FAX numbers, name of contact person, and email address. A Bid Bond of 5% of the total project cost is to be included in the proposal package. The successful Bidder will be required to furnish performance and payment bonds with the executed Contract meeting the requirements of the Contract Documents and executed on the forms attached to the Contract. The terms and time for payment are set forth in the Contract. Surety and insurance companies must have an AM Best rating of A-10 or greater, be listed in the Federal Registry of Companies holding Certificates of Authority and Acceptable Sureties on Federal Bonds and be licensed by the Georgia Insurance Department and the Georgia Secretary of State to do business in the State of Georgia. Contractor must have minimum Worker's Comp and General Liability Insurance in full force and effect. No proposal will be considered unless it is accompanied by satisfactory evidence that the Bidder holds Georgia State Contractor's License of proper classification and in full force and effect, in compliance with the provisions of O.C.G.A. Sec. 43-14-2 et seq. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. 13-10-91, all contractors and sub-contractors performing work within the State of Georgia on a contract with a public employer must register and participate in a federal work authorization. Catoosa County will require certification for contractor that this requirement has been met. Each Respondent shall submit with its proposal a copy of current Business License and/or Occupational Tax Certificate issued in the state it resides. If bidder cannot prove this license, it will be required to obtain one from Catoosa County if it is the Awarded Respondent. Catoosa County reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals, to waive formalities, technicalities or irregularities and to re-advertise if necessary. The contract between Catoosa County and the selected responder shall be subject to the payment agreement drawn up between Catoosa County and the selected responder.