The procedure for withdrawal of bids shall be according to Chapter 43, Title 11, Section 2.2-4330 (i) of the Code of Virginia, 1950 as amended. The General contract is to be awarded on a lump sum basis and includes all work as defined in the Contract Documents Drawings and Specifications may be seen at the following locations: A&E Reprographics Drawings and Specifications may also be seen at the office of the Architect, HBA Architecture & Interior Design (HBA), One Columbus Center, Suite 1000, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462, (757) 490-9048. A bidders bond or certified check will be required in the amount of not less than five percent of the Base Bid. The bid bond shall be executed on AIA Document A310, or in the same form, and for a period of not less than 60 days after the bid opening date. Bond or check shall be payable to the School Board of the City of Virginia Beach. Contract Payment and Performance Bonds, in an amount equal to or no less than the total contract amount The Owner reserves the right to waive informalities and to reject any or all bids. Unless canceled or rejected, a responsive bid from the lowest responsible bidder shall be accepted as submitted, except that if the bid from the lowest responsible bidder exceeds available funds, the Owner may negotiate with the apparent low bidder to obtain a contract price within available funds, as authorized by Section 2.2-4318 of the Code of Virginia. Bidders attention is invited to the requirements of Title 54.1, Chapter 11, of the Code of Virginia pertaining to Registration. The building will be open for inspection daily Monday through Friday, August 14, 2023 through August 25, 2023 from 7:30am to 4:00pm. Contractors must sign in and obtain a visitor pass prior to any interior or exterior building or site review. The School Board of the City of Virginia Beach does not discriminate against faith-based organizations. If you are physically disabled, hearing or visually impaired and need assistance with the bidding process, please call 711 (TDD-Telephone Device for the Deaf) for further assistance. Bidder questions may be directed to Mel Vinson, AIA, HBA Architecture & Interior Design: Melv@HBAonline.com or call (757) 490-9048.