Question Deadline 10/16/2023 at 5:00 PM ET The question and answer module of ProcureNow OpenGov IS being utilized for this solicitation. Respondents are instructed not to contact the initiating division directly. Untimely questions are unable to be submitted in the question and answer module, thereafter respondents raising critical concerns must email rolando.melo@ocfl.net. Critical clarifications may be made via addenda, however, untimely questions may not be considered. The question and answer module of ProcureNow OpenGov IS being utilized for this solicitation. Timely questions concerning this solicitation shall be submitted in accordance with the deadline for questions: Monday, October 16, 2023 at 5:00 pm EST. Respondents are instructed not to contact the initiating division directly. Untimely questions are unable to be submitted in the question and answer module, thereafter respondents raising critical concerns must email rolando.melo@ocfl.net. Critical clarifications may be made via addenda, however, untimely questions may not be considered. A Bid, Payment and Performance Bond are a requirement when the offer/contract amount exceeds $100,000. Respondents shall attach an electronic copy of their bid bond for responsiveness. Submission of the bid bond, along with a certified and effectively dated copy of the power of attorney, shall be completed and signed by all required parties and submitted on the form provided in the solicitation. Submittal of a bid bond less than 10% of the total estimated contract amount for base period, shall result in the bid being deemed non-responsive. The Board of County Commissioners, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informality concerning bid proposals whenever such rejection or waiver is in the best interest of the County CONCRETE SIDEWALKS, 4 INCH THICKNESS Construction of 4-inch concrete sidewalk and 6-inch concrete driveway shall conform to the FDOT Standard Specifications for Road & Bridge Construction and FDOT Standard except as modified below. Foundation Foundation material shall meet the specified densities and shall be saturated but free of standing water just prior to placing concrete. Contraction Joints Contraction joints shall be sawed. All joints shall be straight lines oriented at 90 degrees to the edge of sidewalk, radially if in a curve, or as directed otherwise. The minimum depth of joints shall be 1 1/2 inches or 1/4 the nominal thickness of concrete placed, whichever is greater. Joint installation shall proceed in the same direction and sequence as the concrete placement. Sawing shall begin as soon as the concrete has hardened to the degree that excessive raveling will not occur and before uncontrolled cracking begins. Every third transverse joint and all longitudinal joints shall be sawcut within 8 hours after finishing. Remaining transverse joints, shall be sawcut within 24 hours of placement. Construction Joints Construction joints shall be constructed at the end of all pours and at other locations where the concrete placement operations are stopped for as long as 30 minutes. They shall be placed at least 10 feet from any other transverse construction joint or end of pavement section. Metal keyways shall be installed at all construction joints in driveway crossings 6-inches and greater in thickness. Concrete thickness shall be increased by 2-inches for a minimum distance of 6- inches either side of construction joints. Curing Concrete shall be cured as provided in Section 520-8, except as modified herein or as approved by the Engineer. The Contractor shall ensure enough resources are available to meet the curing requirements. If using curing compound, follow the manufacturer's recommendations. Alternate methods may be used when preapproved by the Engineer. Equipment shall be maintained as necessary to ensure a uniform application of compound. Apply additional coats of compound when directed by the Engineer. Storage containers having greater than a five gallon capacity may be utilized only with prior approval of the Engineer. The Contractor shall submit the manufacturer's literature describing