Each bid must be accompanied by a Bid Guaranty in the form of either a Bid Guaranty and Contract Bond for the full amount of the bid (including all add alternates) or a certified check, cashier's check, or an irrevocable letter of credit in an amount equal to 10% of the bid (including all add alternates), as described in the Instructions to Bidders. Repair of sidewalk trip hazards from 1/4 " and up to 1 1/4 " in designated work areas by means of concrete cutting. Bids will not be accepted after this time. Subject to the right of the Owner to reject any or all bids, the Owner will award contracts to the bidder(s) submitting the lowest and best responsible bid(s). Question Deadline 08/03/2023 at 2:00 PM ET The City of Hamilton reserves the right to require the apparent low bidder to demonstrate the ability to meet all concrete cutting specifications by performing one complete cut at one of the locations listed in the bid documents. Should the apparent low bidder not be able to perform a demonstration cut that meets the specifications, the apparent low bidder will be disqualified and the next low bidder shall be considered for award. Specifications for Sidewalk Improvements Contractor must repair all sidewalk trip hazards from 1/4" and up to 1 1/4" in designated work areas. Contractor must be able to initiate work within 28 days of contract award from City of Hamilton, and must provide data from current and previous projects (as well as customer contact information for those projects) to demonstrate contractor's ability and experience with this type of work. Contractor must remove hazards completely, from one end of the raised sidewalk joint to the other if applicable, leaving an absolute zero point of differential between slabs. Contractor may not use any type of "fill" material that deteriorates or breaks apart over time. Contractor must not cause any damage to landscaping, opposing panels, retaining walls, curbs, sprinkler heads, utility covers or other objects adjacent to sidewalks. If the contractor and/or contractor's equipment does cause damage to above, the Engineer must be notified immediately and damages must be repaired at the contractor's expense within 24 hours of the time the damage occurred. The footprint of the equipment must fit a 3 to 4 foot wide sidewalk panel.