* Bids rejected. Re-bid pending. After opening, the bids will be compared as to quality, thoroughness, and cost by the Owner, and Architect/Engineer (ZMM ARCHITECTS ENGINEERS). Lump sum bids are being solicited for Work included in the above referenced Bid Item for the Project indicated. The contract documents may be reviewed for bidding purposes without charge during business hours at the Blacksburg office of the Architect Engineer or at the locations provided below. All questions prior to bid must be made through Greg Goetz of ZMM at ggoetz@zmm.com. Contractors may purchase additional sets of drawings from Charleston Blueprint at their own expense. Contractors purchasing additional bidding documents are also responsible for obtaining and purchasing copies of any and all addenda, including any shipping or handling costs. All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Bond, executed by the Bidder and an acceptable Surety, in an amount equal to 5% of the bid. The successful bidder will be required to furnish and pay for a 100% Performance and Material Payment Bond in the amount of the bid, as described in the Instructions to Bidders. Each bidder shall ensure that all employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex, or national origin. No bidder may withdraw his bid within thirty (30) days after the bid opening. The Owner reserves the right to conduct such investigation as necessary to determine the responsibility of a bidder, and to the extent permitted by state law; Monroe County Schools reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to make selections from the bids that are solely in the best interest of Monroe County Schools Contractors shall comply with all applicable national and state codes and regulations listed in the General and Supplemental Conditions. 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 Contractors WV License number must be affixed to all submitted construction bids and fully executed and binding construction contracts and agreements This is a Single Prime Contractor project