The purpose of the project is to renovate existing student bathrooms including but not limited to new fixtures, bathroom stalls, accessories, lighting, ventilation, heating, plumbing and finishes. It is the Board's intention to award the contract to the lowest qualified bidder in compliance with the specifications providing the required security who can meet the experience, technical and budget requirements. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive any informality and to accept such bid which, in the opinion of the Board, is in the best interests of the School District Each proposal submitted must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond, made payable to the "White Plains City School District", in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid, as a commitment by the bidder that, if its bid is accepted, it will enter into a contract to perform the work and will execute such further security as may be required for the faithful performance of the contract. Certification of bonding company is required for this bid, see Instructions for Bidders Bid date notes: Bids must be made on the standard proposal form in the manner designated therein and as required by the specifications that must be enclosed in sealed opaque envelopes bearing the name of the job and name and address of the bidder on the outside, addressed to: "PURCHASING AGENT, White Plains City School District", clearly marked on the outside, "GEORGE WASHINGTON TOILET ROOM RENOVATIONS, SED NO. 66-22-00-01-0-009-16". The School District is not responsible for bids opened prior to the bid opening if bid number and opening date do not appear on the envelope. Bids opened prior to date and time indicated are invalid. The bidder assumes the risk of any delay in the mail, or in the handling of the mail by employees of the White Plains City School District, as well as of improper hand delivery. questions must be received in writing at least ten (10) days prior to the date fixed for the opening of bids.