As of August 7, 2023, project was awarded to Bartow Paving Company, Inc., awarded amount is $335,304.93. A. Scope of Work to be Performed The Contractor will be required to perform prep work, removal, installation and cleanup for Pavement Preservation and Maintenance Services defined in this ITB. The majority of the work will occur on the Interstate and State Route system. The Contractor shall supply labor, equipment, tools, means of transportation, traffic control, and incidentals to perform work in accordance to specifications, and to ensure a safe work environment for employees and the traveling public within the time schedule specified. 1. Scope Work under this ITB consists of furnishing all labor, materials, tools, equipment, means of transportation, and incidentals necessary to perform the services. Contractor must furnish equipment in good operating condition and operated by properly trained and qualified personnel. The Contractor must make a good faith effort to furnish the Department the fully operational equipment needed to perform Pavement Preservation and Maintenance Services at such time, and at such location(s) as directed by the Engineer. Prior to start of work, Contractor must inspect equipment to ensure the equipment is fully operational for the performance of its intended purpose. The Contractor will also be responsible for any traffic control, licenses, and permits required to satisfy the duties required herein Deadline for Written Questions from Contractors 7/10/2023 2:00 PM Work must begin no later than: 30 Days After Prework Meeting Work must be completed no later than: 150 Days After Prework Meeting Bond Requirements Any and all bonds must be issued by a company that, at the time of issuance, is authorized by the Insurance Commissioner to transact the business of suretyship in the State of Georgia, is listed in the most current U.S. Treasury Circular No. 570, and has an A.M. Best rating of "A-" or better. Bonds given shall meet the requirements of the law of the State of Georgia including, but not limited to, O.C.G.A. 13-10-1 and 32-2-70 et seq. AIA (The American Institute of Architects) forms for any type of bonds are NOT acceptable. All bonds must be returned using the bond forms found in Appendices 6 and 7. Bid Bond or Proposal Guaranty Bid Bonds or Proposal Guarantys are no longer required Performance and Payment Bond A Performance Bond and a Payment Bond each equal to 100% of the Award Price, must be provided by the successful Bidder. The Department reserves the right to modify existing provisions or include additional provisions, which are not currently addressed herein and further reserves the right to reject any or all bids and/or Statements of Work, and to waive technicalities and informalities at its discretion.