The Project shall generally consist of the remodeling of the existing Town Hall for the Town of Southern Shores. The design will include new security doors, a new conference room, new reception room, new handicapped ramp, renovated public toilet room and enlarged file storage room. Bids shall be on a lump sum price basis. All Contractors submitting bids shall possess a valid North Carolina Contractors License and may be required to provide evidence satisfactory to the Town of Southern Shores, in its sole judgment, of qualifications and experience sufficient for the successful accomplishment of a project of this nature and size within the time requirements set forth in the Contract Documents. In accordance with N.C.G.S.143-129(b); 143-132 a Bid must be accompanied by Bid security made payable to Owner in an amount of 5% percent of Bidder's maximum Bid price. The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Construction Payment and Construction Performance Bond for 100% of the contract amount as security for the faithful performance and the payment of all bills and obligations arising from the performance of the Contract. Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, including without limitation the rights to reject any or all non conforming, nonresponsive, unbalanced, or conditional Bids, and to reject the Bid of any Bidder if Owner believes that it would not be in the best interest of Owner to make an award to that Bidder .After determination of the Successful Bidder based on this comparative process and on the responsiveness, responsibility, and other factors, the award may be made to said Successful Bidder on its Bid for which Owner determines funds will be available at the time of award and in the interest of the Town of Southern Shores. Owner also reserves the right to waive informalities or minor defects and to reject any or bids. Bidders are encouraged to engage in efforts to recruit HUB participation for construction projects. Historically Underutilized Businesses, (HUB) is defined as a business that is at least owned and managed by a minority or socially and economically disadvantaged persons. A "minority person" is a citizen or lawful permanent resident who is either (i) African American; (ii) Hispanic; (iii)Asian American; (iv) American Indian; (v) handicapped; or (vi)female. A "socially and economically disadvantaged person" is someone who qualifies as such under federal law. Each firm or individual submitting a bid shall not discriminate on any basis prohibited by applicable Federal or State law in employment or provision of services. The selected bidder shall certify that it has no knowledge of any circumstances which will cause a conflict of interest in providing services and that contingent fees have been paid for soliciting or securing the contract. The bidder to whom this project is awarded shall have until March 3, 2025 to Substantially Complete the Project. Other provisions as to time of Full Completion, project milestones, Liquidated Damages, etc. are set forth in the Contract Documents. Last day for questions regarding this project will be October4, 2024 at 4:00 PM EDT. All bids must be submitted on the Town provided bid form, which is available at Electronically. No bids shall be considered unless all required information is included as specified. The Town of Southern Shores reserves the right to reject any and all bids.