A. The work shall include furnishing, installing and testing the equipment and materials specified in other sections of the Mechanical Specifications and shown on the Drawings. It is the intent of these Specifications that the mechanical systems shall be suitable in every way for the intended usage. All material and all work which may be reasonably implied as being incidental to the work of this Division shall be furnished at no extra cost. B. Instructions to Bidders, General Conditions of the Contract, Supplementary General Conditions and Division 1 Specifications Sections bound herewith are a component part of Division 23 specifications. Comply with all provisions, details and instructions of these sections in the accomplishment of work covered under Division 23. C. Furnish all labor, materials and equipment and incidentals required to make ready for use complete mechanical systems as shown on the Drawings and specified herein. Bids will be received for single prime contract by Contractors with appropriate license(s) and/or registration. All proposals shall be lump sum. NOTE: The bidder shall identify on its bid proposal the minority business participation it will use on the project and its good faith efforts in that regard. Forms are included within the Proposal Form in the bid documents. Failure to complete these forms is grounds for rejection of the bid. (GS143-128.2(c)) General contractors are notified that Chapter 87, Article 1, General Statutes of North Carolina, will be observed in receiving and awarding general contracts. Plumbing and heating contractors are notified that Chapter 87, Article 2, General Statutes of North Carolina, will be observed in receiving and awarding plumbing and heating contracts. Electrical contractors are notified that provisions of Chapter 87, Article 4, General Statutes of North Carolina, will be observed in receiving and awarding electrical contracts. Payment will be made in accordance with section Requests for Payment of General Conditions. No proposal may be withdrawn after the scheduled time for opening of bids for a period of 30 days, except at the discretion of the Owner or as provided by General Statute G.S. 143-129.1. The owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities.