This is an invitation to submit a proposal to supply Effingham County with construction services as specified herein. The work will consist of an estimated 21.7 miles of roadway striping, RPM installation, rumble strips and traffic signage at various locations in the Unincorporated Area of Effingham County. All proposals shall be accompanied by a BID BOND in favor of the Effingham County Board of Commissioners in the amount of at least five percent (5%) of the BID for the complete work. The BID BOND shall be forfeited to the Effingham County Board of Commissioners as liquidated damages if the BIDDER fails to execute the CONTRACT and provide PERFORMANCE BOND and PAYMENT BOND within ten (10) calendar days after being notified that he has been awarded the Contract. Payment will be made on a monthly basis for work performed the previous month, less retainage. Until 50% of the value of the contract (including change orders and additions), or if the Contractor fails to maintain his construction schedule to the satisfaction of the Engineer, the County will retain 10% of the gross value of the completed work as indicated by the current estimate approved by the Engineer. After the contract (including change orders and additions) is 50% complete, there shall be no additional retainage withheld unless the work is determined to be unsatisfactory or has fallen behind schedule. The BIDDER is expected to examine the sites of the proposed work, the BIDDERS CHECKLIST, INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS, GENERAL CONDITIONS, SPECIFICATIONS and AGREEMENT forms before submitting a BID. The Effingham County Board of Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all Bids and to waive any informality in the bidding. Additionally Effingham County may issue change orders altering the original scope of work to address changes or unforeseen conditions necessary for the project completion. No Bids shall be withdrawn within 60 days after the actual date of the opening thereof. Bids from noncertified Bidders will not be considered. Question Submission Deadline October 16, 2023, 5:00pm. Any questions that arise after the pre-proposal conference must be made in writing electronically. Questions will only be answered if submitted through electronically. Questions will be answered via electronically and/or via an addendum posted electronically Question Response Deadline October 20, 2023, 5:00pm Addendum Deadline October 20, 2023, 5:00pm The Completion Date for this Contract shall be within 90 calendar days from receipt of Notice to Proceed. Contractor(s) shall post a Payment/Performance Bond, Certified Check, or Money Order made payable to the Effingham County Board of Commissioners, in the amount of 100% of the Bid price if awarded the contract or purchase. Bond(s) are due prior to contract execution as a guarantee that goods meet specifications and will be delivered in accordance with the contract document. Bond(s) will also guarantee quality performance of services and timely payment of invoices due any sub-contractors.