The Academy will select the Bid, if any, that it deems most qualified to serve the best interests of the Academy, in its sole and absolute discretion. The Academy, in its sole and absolute discretion, reserves the right to request post-Bid interviews from all, some or none of the entities submitting Bids. Evidence of the Contractors ability to provide adequate insurance coverages and bonds as required by this RFB and the Contract to protect the interests of the Contractor and the Academically Contractors must include bid security in the form of a bid bond from a qualified surety, a certified check or a cashiers check in the amount of five (5) percent of the Contractors total bid amount as a condition for consideration of award. Bid bonds shall be duly executed by the Contractor as principal and having as surety thereon, a company authorized to execute such in the State of Michigan. The location of the Academy where the Work is to be performed is set forth in APPENDIX A. The scope of the Work and specifications/components of the RTU replacement for the Academy are set forth in APPENDIX B, as well as the other Attachments to this RFB, which are all incorporated herein by reference. The purpose of this RFB is to promote competition. The Academy has included the various specifications and functions in APPENDIX B to ensure installation of the RTUs that provide the functionality desired by the Academy. Therefore, if there is any reference in this RFB or the Attachments or resulting contract to a particular product or brand name shall be deemed to include the phrase or substantial equivalent. All Contractors are responsible for verifying the accuracy of measurements and materials specified prior to submitting its Bid. Each Contractor is responsible for housing all equipment and materials to complete the Work until for installation. All materials are to be wrapped and stored indoors in a well-ventilated area, protected from weather, moisture and soiling. Deadline for written Requests For Clarifications 5:00 p.m. - July 20, 2023 The Project must comply with the prevailing wage requirements of 40 U.S.C. 3141 et seq. (the "Davis-Bacon Act") including the maintenance of records as may be necessary to enable compliance with the reporting requirements under the Davis-Bacon Act. All pricing submitted under Contractor's Bid must be based upon Federal Prevailing Wage.