Final questions and requests for information are due by the close of business on Monday, September 16, 2024. An addendum will be released no later than September 19, 2024. Scope of the project is to include all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, insurance, permits, shipping costs, inspections, taxes, disposal, and all other items necessary for the successful completion of the project. The Work generally consists of site improvements to include, but not limited to: earthwork/grading for a new playground (playground equipment and surfacing by others), fencing, concrete paving, pavement striping and a small retaining/seat wall. Lee County Government reserves the right to reject any or all bids, any part of a bid, and to waive informalities, minor irregularities and technicalities in the bidding procedure. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of opening. Liquidated Damages (refer to General Conditions for additional information): $1,000 per calendar day that the undersigned together with the undersigned's surety shall pay the owner for each calendar day or part thereof that expires after the date specified for the Substantial completion of the work and until the work is Substantially complete. By bidding, the undersigned hereby agrees to be responsible for such liquidated damages. Based upon a Notice to Proceed within SIXTY (60) calendar days from the opening of the bid, Work included in this contract shall be substantially completed no later than ONE HUNDRED TWENTY (120) calendar days and finally complete no later than thirty (30) calendar days thereafter. The goal for participation by minority firms as subcontractors on this project has been set at 10%. A bid bond, cash deposit or certified check is being provided as specified in the Instructions to Bidders in the amount equal to not less than five percent (5%) of the Total Base Bid specified herein must be attached with this proposal. Performance and payment bonds of 100% of the contract price will be required from the winning bidder.