Removal and disposal of grass, excavation, and off haul of soil, forming and pouring Concrete Slab. The project includes, without limitation, furnishing all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and other incidental and appurtenant work necessary to satisfactorily complete the Project, consists of and includes removal and disposal of grass, excavation, and off haul of soil, forming and pouring Fitness Court(R) slab per the Construction Documents. The quantity of work to be performed and materials to be furnished are approximations only, being given as a basis for the comparison of Bids. Actual quantities of work to be performed may vary at the discretion of the Public Works Director. All services/workmanship must meet or exceed industry standards. Contractor must comply with all local, state, and federal laws, including federal labor laws and wage decisions. Contractor must also adhere to all local permit requirements, if any. Site Location The location for this project is at the address below. Please call/email Reginald McBeth for more information: City of Chester Aquatic and Fitness Center 157 Columbia St Chester, SC 29706 A bid bond is required for all contracts that exceed $100,000. Award shall be made to the "lowest responsible bidder, whose bid meets the requirements and criteria set forth in the invitation for bids, taking into consideration quality, performance, and the time specified in the proposal for the performance of the contract. The City reserves the rights to accept or reject any or all bids in whole or in part and to award a contract that is in the best interest of the City. Bidder must also make positive effort to use small and minority -owned business and to offer employment, training, and contracting opportunities in accordance with Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968. Any prospective bidder, offeror, contractor, or subcontractor who is aggrieved in connection with the solicitation of this contract may protest to the City in accordance with Section 11-35-4210 of the SC Code of l1-35-4210 of the SC Code of Laws 15 days of the date of issuance of the Notice of Intent to Award. The City of Chester requests that all bidders respond with an actual bid or with a written "No Bid." This provision guards against receiving an insufficient response to the Advertisement of Bids. The owner reserves the right to waive any irregularities, or to reject any or all bids. The City of Chester encourages participation by women, minority, disadvantaged and Section 3 businesses. Bid submittals from minority and women owned businesses are encouraged. No bidder may withdraw his bid within 90 days after the actual date of the opening thereof. Work should begin within 30 days of Notice to Proceed and must be completed within 120 days. Warranty Contractor shall provide warranty information if the work does not come with a warranty the exception must be noted in the proposal.