Each bid for each project must be accompanied by a certified check on a solvent bank in the amount of 10% of the bid or a 100% Bid Bond, the same being payable to the City of North Olmsted as a guarantee that, if the bid is accepted, a Contract will be entered into and a Performance Bond satisfactory to said municipality in an amount equal to 100% of the total bid will be furnished. The deposit of the successful bidder will be retained until the Contract is properly executed and delivered. Deposits of all unsuccessful bidders will be returned following the award. The City reserves the right to accept all or any part of any bid and to reject any and all bids, and to waive any informality in the bids received, and to accept any bid, or combination of bids, which it deems lowest and best. Bidders must be a Registered Bidder of record with the City in order for their bid to be considered. The City of North Olmsted is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against the physically impaired. Each bidder must ensure that all employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, creed, color, sex, or national origin. The Brookpark Rd. I-480 Underpass Pedestrian Safety Improvements Project is partially funded by the Cuyahoga County Department of Development's Block Grant Program. A bidder/contractor will be deemed committed to the Department of Labor's goals and timetables for the Cleveland, Ohio area as specified in the Notice of Requirements for Affirmative Action to ensure Equal Employment Opportunity Order 11246 by submitting a properly signed bid. Each bidder must insure that all employees and applicants for the employment are not discriminated against because of their race, creed, color, sex or national origin. A copy of the Bid Specification package for the Brookpark Rd. I-480 Underpass Pedestrian Safety Improvements will be available for review by all potential bidders at the offices of the Cuyahoga County Department of Development located at 2079 East Ninth Street; Cleveland, Ohio 44115. Small Business Enterprises (SBE's) are encouraged to participate in this project. The goal for SBE participation is 35% oftotal contract award for this project. The estimated cost is $319,525.00