Renovation of an Existing ROTC Building on the C.E. King Middle School Campus in Sheldon Independent School District into a Health and Social Services Facility for Harris County Precinct 1 - UPIN 21289MF23B01 Question Deadline 10/18/2023 at 12:00 PM CT All questions submitted in writing prior to the deadline will be compiled and answered in writing via an Addendum. A copy of all questions and answers via Addendum will be published online and/or forwarded in an email to all firms. The County will not be bound by any information conveyed verbally. The submission of a Bid shall constitute an incontrovertible representation by Bidder that Bidder has complied with the IFB requirements and that without exception, the Bid is premised upon performing and furnishing the Work detailed in the Invitation for Bid Documents and that the provided documents are sufficient in scope and detail to indicate and convey understanding of all terms and conditions for performance and furnishing of the Work. The County reserves the right to extend the bid due date and time prescribed above. However, unless the County issues a written Addendum to this IFB that extends the Bid due date and time for all Bidders, the bid due date and time prescribed above shall remain in effect. If the Contract is for the construction of public works, or the Contract value is anticipated to exceed $100,000, Bidder must furnish a good and sufficient bid bond in the amount of five (5) percent of the total Contract price (LGC 262.032). A bid bond must be executed with a surety company authorized to do business in this state. Bid bonds must be submitted with the Bid package as follows: Individual bid bond payable to Harris County for 5% of the total amount of each separate bid (if applicable), or Bank cashier's check payable to Harris County for 5% of the total amount of each separate bid (if applicable). 1. Performance Bonds: Successful Bidder may be required to furnish a performance bond within ten (10) days after award of the Contract and receipt of performance and/or payment bond application form. a. If a contract is for a public works project and is expected to exceed $100,000, Bidders must furnish a performance bond to Harris County for the full amount of the contract (TGC 2253.021(1)) within ten (10) days after award of the contract and receipt of performance bond application form. The prescribed Performance Bond Form for public works contracts over $100,000 is found under Attachment I, and is the only form Harris County will accept. b. If a contract is not a public works project and is expected to exceed $50,000, Bidders must furnish a performance bond to Harris County for the full amount of the contract (LGC 262.032) within ten (10) days after award of the contract and receipt of performance bond application form. The prescribed Performance Bond Form for non-public works contracts over $50,000 is found under Attachment J, and is the only form Harris County will accept. c. The Performance Bond, if required, must be submitted within ten (10) days after award and prior to commencement of the actual work. The performance bond shall be in the amount equal to the amount of money to be paid by the County under the contract, unless otherwise stated, and shall be executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Texas. The performance bond is: i. Solely for the protection of Harris County; ii. In the full amount of the contract; and iii. Conditioned on the faithful performance of the work in accordance with the plans, specifications, and contract documents. 2. Payment Bonds: A payment bond is required on all public works jobs that exceed $25,000 (TGC 2253.021), or as required by Harris County. Harris County may require Payment Bonds for other contracts depending on the scope and use of subcontractors. Bidders must furnish payment bond within ten (10) days after award of the contract and receipt of payment bond application form. The prescribed Payment Bond form for public works contracts over $25,000 is found under Attachment K, and is the only form Harris County will accept. If the successful Bidder submits a bank cashier's check as guaranty, Harris County may elect to hold the check until all provisions of the Contract have been completed, and/or require Bidder to submit a performance and/or payment bond. The performance and/or payment bond shall be in the amount equal to the amount of money to be paid by the County under the Contract, unless otherwise stated, and shall be executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Texas.