NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Orange County, Florida, henceforth referred to as the County is accepting sealed bids for Orange County Convention Center West Building Exhibit Halls D and E Improvements. A bid shall constitute an irrevocable offer for a period of one hundred twenty (120) days from the public opening date or until the date of award. In the event that an award is not made by the County within one hundred twenty (120) days from the public opening date, the respondent may withdraw their offer or provide a written extension without modification. 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. In order to be acceptable to the County, the Surety company issuing the Bid Bond shall meet and comply with the minimum standards described in #Bond Requirements, "Qualifications of Surety Companies". Failure to submit a Bid Bond from a Surety Company meeting these minimum standards shall result in rejection of the offer. Submittal of a Certified Check, or a Cashier's Check in an amount less than ten (10%) percent shall result in rejection of the Proposal. Certified checks or cashier's checks shall be drawn on a solvent bank or trust company to the order of the Board of County Commissioners, Orange County, Florida and shall have all necessary documentary revenue stamps attached, if required by law. Personal checks shall not be accepted and shall result in rejection of the Proposal. The County reserves the right to itemize these expenses in the fee schedule. Question Deadline 06/04/2024 at 4:00 PM ET The question and answer module of online being utilized for this solicitation. Timely questions concerning this solicitation shall be submitted in accordance with the deadline for questions