the bids will be compared as to quality, thoroughness, and cost by Wayne County Schools, and its Architect (McKinley Architecture and Engineering). The work in general consists of providing required Building Automation System work associated with the planned mechanical upgrades at Wayne Elementary iddle igh Schools, Tolsa High School, and Vinson Middle School A Bid Bond executed by the Bidder and issued by a surety company approved by and in favor of the Owner, in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the Bid, shall be submitted with each Bid, to guarantee the Bidder's entrance into a Contract, if given the award. No accepted Bid shall be waived or returned because the Bidder failed to or cannot comply with all requirements as set forth in Bidding Documents. Further, the successful bidder will be required to furnish and pay for a satisfactory 100% Performance and Labor and Material Payment Bond in the amount of the contract price. Bids may not be withdrawn for a period of ninety (90) days without the consent of the Owner. All Bidders and sub-bidder(s) as Contractor and Subcontractor(s) are required to utilize "local labor" pursuant to Chapter 21-Article 1C, the "West Virginia Jobs Act." Pursuant to Chapter 21-Article 11 of the "West Virginia Contractor Licensing Act" of 1991, all Contractors doing business in West Virginia must be licensed to perform work in the State; the Contractor's WV License number must be affixed to all submitted construction bids and fully executed and binding construction contracts or agreements. The work of the project is fully funded by Federal Grant and as such is subject to compliance with the following Federal requirements as further stipulated in the Bidding Documents: 1) Davis Bacon Act. (40 U.S.C. 3141 3144, and 3146 3148); 2) The Equal opportunity clause provided under 41 CFR 60 1.4 the Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to make selections from the bids that are solely in its own best interest