All additional questions (if any) shall be submitted in writing and sent by email to meldredge@harwich-ma.gov by close of business Friday, August 18, 2023. The work to be performed under this contract includes all materials, equipment and labor to provide aluminum treatment at Skinequit Pond to control sedimental nutrients as detailed in the IFB. Any questions should be directed to John Rendon at: jrendon@harwich-ma.gov Contractors shall be required to comply with all applicable Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30, and all other applicable Massachusetts General laws. All bids for this project are subject to applicable public bidding laws of Massachusetts, including, but not limited to M.G.L. c. 30B. Full compliance with Federal, State and Municipal wage laws is required of all work done for the Town of Harwich. Minimum wage rates as determine by the Commissioner of Department of Labor and Industries under the provision of the Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 149, Section 26 to 27D as amended, apply to the project. It is the responsibility of the contactor, before bid opening, to request, if necessary, any additional information on Minimum Wage Rates for those trades people who may be employed for the proposed work under this contract. Minimum Wage Rates are provided in the bid specifications and are applicable to this project. Selection of the contractor will be based upon bidder qualifications, including evidence of past performance in similar projects, and bid price. The contract will be awarded to the bidder deemed by the awarding authority to be the lowest responsible and eligible bidder. The bidder agrees that its bid shall be good and may not be withdrawn for a period of 30 days, Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays excluded, after opening of the bids. The Town reserves the right to waive any informalities, to accept or reject, in whole or in part any or all bids, or take whatever other action may be deemed to be in the best interest of the Town