The work of this contract comprises the New Traffic Signal for Frontier Middle School. Construct the work under a stipulated sum contract. Not less than the prevailing hourly wage rates, as determined by the State of Missouri, Division of Labor Standards, shall be paid all workers employed on this project. The Board of Education reserves the right to waive technicalities, to select any contractor filing a proposal, and to reject any or all bids. NO PRE-BID MEETING The Bidder shall carefully examine the drawings, schedules, General Conditions, and specifications and inform himself fully as to all conditions and matters which can in any way affect the work or cost thereof. It is necessary that the Bidder or his representatives visit the site of this project in order to familiarize himself with all phases of the work described herein. Question Deadline 07/28/2023 at 5:00 PM CT. Requests for substitutions of materials must be made in writing. Requests submitted after that date will not be considered. All requests for clarifications to the Architects office shall be submitted in writing The Owner agrees to notify all Bidders as to the disposition of the award of the Contract within sixty (60) calendar days after the filing of bids The Owner reserves the right to accept any, or to reject any or all bids. The Owner reserves the right to enter into negotiations with any Bidder. The Owner reserves the right to make such changes in program or to change and adjust drawings and specifications as may be required to comply with the Owner's budgetary or other requirements. The Owner reserves the right to waive any breach of technicality or alleged technicality. The General Contractor shall provide an outlook construction schedule at each Bi-Weekly construction meeting. The low bidders, General Contractor (or Contractors), shall be available for contractor interviews with the Wentzville School District on Monday, August 14,2023, or Tuesday August 15, 2023, (Time TBD). Each contractor shall provide an outlined project schedule at this interview, outlining their approach to meet the Project Schedule outlined on the Form of Bid In lieu of a cashier's check, a surety company bid bond in the minimum amount of five percent (5%) of the total bid will be acceptable. The bond MUST be on AIA Form A310 to be accepted. The bid bond amount shall cover 5% of the TOTAL CONTRACT amount including performance and payment bond costs. Review Bids: August 14th and 15th Board Packet: August 16th Board Meeting to Award: August 24th Start Project: September 2023 Begin Construction: October 2023 Substantial Completion: April 2024