Sealed proposals for the following work will be received by Marion County Board of Education in the manner and on the date hereinafter specified for the furnishing of all labor, materials, supplies, tools, equipment, services, etc., necessary for the construction of Marion County High School Soccer Practice Field as set forth in the specifications and as shown on the drawings prepared by RossTarrant Architects, Inc., 101 Old Lafayette Avenue, Lexington, Kentucky 40502. No proposal shall be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date of bid opening. Pre-Bid Conference: No pre-bid conference will be held. Each bidder is encouraged to visit the site to review field conditions prior to submitting a bid. Addenda: The last date for the Architect to receive items to be addressed in any addenda is September 24, 2024 by 12:00 p.m. EDT. All requests must be submitted to the Architect in writing Method of Receiving Bids: Bids will be received from Contractors for a Total Lump Sum Amount. All phases of the work shall be bid to and through the Contractor submitting the proposal. Bid Security in the amount of five (5) percent of each proposal submitted must accompany each Proposal in accordance with the Form of Proposal. Right to Reject and Waiver: The Owner reserves the right to accept any bid, to reject any or all bids, to waive any informalities in bids received where such acceptance, rejection, or waiver is considered to be in the best interest of the Owner or to reject any bid where evidence or information submitted by the bidder does not satisfy the Owner that the bidder is qualified to cany out the details of the Contract Documents. Project Team: Marion County Board ofEducation, 755 East Main Street, Lebanon, Kentucky 40033 RossTarrant Architects, 101 Old Lafayette Avenue, Lexington, Kentucky 40502 It is most important that requesting firm identify the position ofthe firm as to prime bidder, miscellaneous Contractor, material supplier, or other. Please give name, address, telephone number and email address ofperson responsible for receiving Addenda material and general communication concerning this bidding. All copies made or distributed by contractors shall bear the copyright notice shown on the Instruments of Service. General Information: Federal Wage Rates are not applicable. State Wage Rates are not applicable. Conflicts of interest, gratuities and kickbacks are defined in KRS 45A.445 and as provided for in KRS 45A.455 are absolutely prohibited. Preference for resident bidders shall be given as outlined in KRS 45A.90 to 45A.94. The successful bidder must supply a 100% Performance and Payment Bond as outlined in the Project Manual. Project Location: 735 East Main Street, Lebanon, Kentucky 40033 Project Description: The project consists ofgrading and earthwork with excess soils located on site as well as hydroseeding across newly graded areas. Drainage improvements of the existing conditions are also included.