The work of this contract includes Access Drive Rehabilitation and Switch Access Road Construction, as described below and in the attached plans and specifications. * The Contractor shall procure and maintain, at its sole cost and expense, the following insurance coverages naming the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority ("NNEPRA") as insured, in forms and with companies and coverage limits satisfactory to NNEPRA: o Comprehensive General Liability Insurance protecting against liability from bodily injury or property damage arising out of the Project. o Workers Compensation and Occupational Disease Insurance, as required by law. o Automobile Liability Insurance covering all motor vehicles used about or in connection with the Project. All work for this contract shall be completed no later than December 15, 2023. All questions must be received no later than October 11, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. local time to be considered. NNEPRA will issue an addendum, if needed, by October 13, 2023 answering questions received prior to the deadline. All questions regarding this quote must be made in writing by email only and directed to: Catherine Davidson, Grant Program & Compliance Specialist Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority 75 West Commercial Street, Suite #104, Portland, Maine 04101 catherine@nnepra.com Phone calls will not be accepted. All quotes shall be valid for 30 days. * Portions of this project are being funded by Federal Funding Sources and State of Maine. * Compliance with attached Federal Clauses is required. * Compliance with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates is required on this federally funded project. The Contractor will be required to submit certified payroll reports to confirm compliance. The applicable wage rates are attached (General Decision Number ME20230046 for Cumberland County, ME). * NNEPRA encourages their contractors to investigate the full extent of services offered by financial institutions owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals in the community and to make reasonable efforts to use these institutions. Contact NNEPRA for further information or assistance. * NNEPRA intends to provide a purchase order within five business days of the Request for Quotes due date to the lowest quoted price that is responsive to the requirements and is a responsible Contractor. * NNEPRA has a dispute and protest policy. Contact the NNEPRA for more information. * NNEPRA reserves the right to reject any or all Quotes, to waive any technical or legal deficiencies, and to accept any Quote that it may deem to be in the best interest of the Authority. The successful Contractor shall supply the required insurance certificates and begin execution of this contract within ten (10) calendar days after a Purchase Order has been issued.