Scope of Work. As more specifically described in the Bid Package, the Project includes furnishing all necessary labor, materials, equipment and other incidental and appurtenant Work to fabricate and install wayfinding signs throughout the city of Oxnard and remove existing signs as shown in more details in the plans and specifications. Prospective bidders are encouraged to ask questions, address problems, and other issues regarding this project during this meeting. All questions, other than those asked at the pre-bid meeting and not specifically addressed within the Contract Documents, must be submitted in writing at least five (5) Calendar Days before Bid opening, stating the Project Name and Specification number. All prime contractors, subcontractors, small, minority or women owned enterprises and other interested parties are invited to attend. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award. Bid Security and Bonds. Each Bid shall be accompanied by (a) cash; (b) a certified or cashier's check; or (c) a bidder's bond made payable to City of Oxnard in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the Total Bid Price as bid security. Said Bid Security shall be enclosed in the same envelope as the Bid Proposal and no bid shall be considered unless such Bid Security is enclosed therewith. The successful Bidder will be also required to furnish performance and payment bonds, each in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Total Contract Price. Upon Contract award, the successful Bidder shall provide both Payment and Performance Bonds-each at 100% of the Contract Price-in the name of the City and to the City Clerk or his or her designee. The bonds shall be in accordance with Greenbook Section 1-7.2 as modified by the City of Oxnard in the General Provisions and the Contract Documents. The Performance Bond shall include a one-year warranty period. Bonds must be on the forms in the Contract Documents unless other forms meet all of the City's requirements including that the Bond limit be automatically increased if the Contract amount is increased after execution of the Contract, and the City Attorney at his or her discretion approves the Surety's form. Whenever Bonds are submitted for this Project, Bidder must also submit a photocopy of each Bond. Award. Any contract for the Project will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible Bidder as determined by the City using the amount of the Total Bid Price for bid comparison purposes. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any irregularities or informalities in any bids or in the bidding process. Liquidated Damages. Contractor must complete all Work within one hundred thirteen (113) Working Days of the City's Notice to Proceed. There will be a $2,000 assessment for each Calendar Day that Work remains incomplete beyond the Project completion deadline. Prospective bidders are encouraged to ask questions, address problems, and other issues regarding this project during this meeting. All questions, other than those asked at the pre-bid meeting and not specifically addressed within the Contract Documents, must be submitted in writing at least five (5) Calendar Days before Bid opening, stating the Project Name and Specification number. Prospective Bidders desiring an explanation or interpretation of this solicitation, plans, specifications, etc., must request it in writing from the Public Works Department (by mail, email or personally delivered) by 6:00 p.m. on September 18, 2024at least five (5) Calendar Days before Bid opening, stating the Project Name and Specification number, in order to allow a reply to reach all prospective Bidders before the submission of their bids. O