Each bid shall be submitted in a sealed envelope and shall bear the name and address of the bidder on the outside and the words "TRANS-FLORIDA RAILWAY TRAIL FROM FELLSMERE TO WEST OF I-95" and Bid No. 2024006. INDIAN RIVER COUNTY PROJECT NO. IRC-2115 INDIAN RIVER COUNTY BID NO. 2024006 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The proposed project includes the construction of a 12-foot Trail consisting of a coquina base and an asphalt surface. The project further includes some drainage improvements, trail signage and sod. All material and equipment furnished, and all work performed shall be in strict accordance with the plans, specifications, and contract documents pertaining thereto. All bidders shall submit one (1) original and one (1) copy of the Bid Proposal forms provided within the specifications. Please note that the questionnaire must be filled out completely including the financial statement. BID SECURITY must accompany each Bid and must be in the form of an AIA Document A310 Bid Bond, properly executed by the Bidder and by a qualified surety, or a certified check or a cashier's check, drawn on any bank authorized to do business in the State of Florida. Bid Security must be in the sum of not less than Five Percent (5%) of the total amount of the bid, made payable to Indian River County Board of County Commissioners. In the event the Contract is awarded to the Bidder, Bidder will enter in a Contract with the County and furnish the required 100% Public Construction Bond and certificates of insurance within the timeframe set by the County. If Bidder fails to do so, the Bid Security shall be retained by the County as liquidated damages and not as penalty. The County reserves the right to delay awarding of the Contract for a period of ninety (90) days after the bid opening, to waive informalities in any bid, or reject any or all bids in whole or in part with or without cause/or to accept the bid that, in its judgement, will serve the best interest of Indian River County, Florida. The County will not reimburse any Bidder for bid preparation costs. All questions about the meaning or intent of the Bidding Documents are to be submitted to PURCHASING (purchasing@ircgov.com)