The Project consists of, but is not necessarily limited to, the following: Construction of a new trailhead and pedestrian trail, including incidental items such as restroom building, parking lot, river overlook structure, concrete curb, pavement markings, signage, retaining walls, temporary and permanent erosion control measures, HMA/PCCP trails and sidewalks, bike racks, bollards, drainage culverts, landscaping, and lighting on the overlook structure. A bid bond or certified check in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount bid must be submitted with each bid. A one hundred percent (100%) performance and payment bond will also be required of the successful bidder . It is intended that actual construction of all work divisionsshall be started assoon as practicable, and each bidder shall be prepared to enter promptly into a construction contract, furnish performance and payment bonds, and begin work without delay in the event the award is received. The Board intends to award a contract for the Project in accordance with Ind. Code 36-1-12 et seq., to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder whose bid does not exceed the funds available for the Project. The Owner shall have the right to accept any alternates in any order or combination or accept on the basis of the Base Bid alone, unless otherwise specifically provided in the bidding NTB-2 Version 2020-06-17 documents and to determine the lowest responsible and responsive Bidder on the basis of the sum of the Base Bid and any alternates accepted. No bidder may withdraw any bid or proposal within a period of thirty (30) days following the date set for receiving bids or proposals. Carmel/Clay Board of Parks and Recreation reserves the right to hold any or all bids or proposals for a period of not more than sixty (60) days and said bids or proposal shall remain in full force and effect during said period. Carmel/Clay Board of Parks and Recreation reserves the right to reject and/or cancel any and all bids, solicitations and/or offers in whole or in part as specified in the solicitations when it is not in the best interests of the Board as determined by the Director. For special accommodations for individuals planning to attend the pre-bid conference or public bid opening meeting and in need of assistance, please call or notify Ben Deichmann at (317) 566- 0629 or bdeichmann@sjcainc.com at least forty-eight (48) hours prior thereto.