Contract, if awarded, will be on a stipulated sum basis for the project listed above. No bids may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after date of opening. Bids must be accompanied by a bid bond payable to Gwinnett County Board of Education, in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the base bid, (certified checks are NOT acceptable). Performance Bond, and Labor and Material Payment Bond, each in amounts equal to 100% of the Contract Sum, will be required of the successful bidder. These bonds are to be executed by a Surety Company licensed to do business in the State of Georgia be listed on the "Department of Treasury" Circular 570, and have an A. M. Best Company rating of minimum Class "A" , with financial size VI or better. A Payment Bond and a Performance Bond, in the amount 100% of the value of the respective subcontractor's work, will be required of the Fire Proofing, Mechanical/HVAC, Plumbing, Sprinkler, Electrical, and Roofing Subcontractors. Submit all questions about the Drawings and Specifications to the Architect, in writing. Replies will be issued to all bidders of record as Addenda to the Drawings and Specifications and will become part of the Contract. The Architect and Owner will not be responsible for oral clarifications. Bidders are required to be licensed General Contractors. All bidders must be licensed in the State of Georgia and furnish to the Architect a completed Contract's Qualification Statement (AIA Document A305) to be evaluated by Owner and Architect prior to obtaining bidding documents. Plans and Specifications will not be released prior to approval. The Owner reserves the right to disqualify bids, before or after opening, upon evidence of collusion with intent to defraud or other illegal practices upon the part of the bidder. Owner reserves the right to disqualify bids submitted without bid security. A written Notice to Proceed will be issued after the Pre-Construction Conference upon acceptance and approval of all Contracts, Bonds, Insurance, etc. Contractor shall mobilize within ten (10) days of the date of the written Notice to Proceed. The start date for the work will be May 23, 2024. All work outlined in the Contract Documents must be substantially complete by July 19, 2024.