The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities and to reject any or all bids. With its bid, each Bidder must deposit security in the amount of Five Percent (5%) of the amount of the Bid, subject to the conditions stated in the Instructions to Bidders. Bidders should take particular note of the requirements concerning the conditions of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates to be paid under the Contract. Bidders must comply with the President's Executive Order Nos. 11246 and 11375, which prohibit discrimination in employment regarding race, creed, color, sex or national origin. Bidders must comply with 40 CFR 35.936-7, the Davis-Bacon Act, the Anti-Kickback Act, and the Contract Work Hours Standard Act. Bidders must certify that they do not, and will not, maintain or provide for their employees any facilities that are segregated on the basis of race, creed, color, or national origin. No bidder may withdraw his bid within Sixty (60) days after the actual date of the opening thereof. Document notes : Copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained for bidding purposes by general contractors at the website of the Architect free of charge. Addenda will be issued only to those parties obtaining documents directly from the Architect. Bidders not obtaining documents directly from the Office of the Architect do so at their own risk and will be held to the requirements of the documents and addenda as issued by that office. Questions regarding the Project or the Bid Documents must be in writing as required by the Instruction to Bidders. Questions must be written on this form and sent by email to the address listed below. Upon timely receipt, if appropriate, an Addendum will then be issued to all persons who have received Bid Documents from the Owner. The Architecture Collaborative Michael Houle, Assoc. AIA 6700 Baum Drive, Suite 23 Knoxville, Tennessee 37919 (865) 388-0302 mhoule@tac-45.com