This project qualifies for the Sales Tax Saving Program and the Owner intends to implement this program. This project is Federally assisted, and the Contractor must adhere the terms and conditions of the Owner's American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) terms and conditions, included in this Project Manual. Pursuant to State Law a cashier's check or bid bond payable to the Owner in an amount not less than five (5) percent of the amount of the bid, but in no event more than $10,000.00, must be enclosed with the bid to secure the bid for at least 30 days. Conditional bids will be rejected. A list of major subcontractors must be submitted as indicated in the Supplemental Instructions to Bidders. Performance and Payment Bonds and evidence of specified insurance are pre requisites of contract award. The right is reserved by the Awarding Authority to reject all bids and to waive irregularities. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive technical errors if, in the Owner's judgment, the best interests of the Owner will thereby be promoted. NEW SALLY PORT AT THE BALDWIN COUNTY COURTHOUSE FOR THE BALDWIN COUNTY COMMISSION, BAY MINETTE, ALABAMA The work includes renovations to approximately 2,850 sf of existing space in the Courthouse Basement for holding areas and approximately 1,920 sf of new construction for a new sally port building separated, but adjacent to the Courthouse, with all trades incorporated in the contract. Official interpretations will be based on complete, full-size sets. Bid documents may be used only for the purpose of bidding and constructing this project. Documents may not be copied in whole or in part by electronic or other means. Anyone placing an order for plans and specifications will be notified of all addenda by e-mail. The architect retains all copyrights and ownership of the documents. Award will be made only to competent and responsible bidders as mandated by Title 39 of the Code of Alabama respondents who have the experience and other qualifications as set forth in the bid documents. Pre-bid qualification is not required. All bidders must be licensed under Title 34 of the Code of Alabama and evidence thereof must appear on the proposal envelope (outside in clear view) or it will not be opened.