A one hundred percent (100%) performance and payment bond will be required of the successful bidder. It is intended that actual construction of all work divisions shall be started as soon as practicable, and each bidder shall be prepared to enter promptly into a construction contract, furnish a performance bond, furnish a certificate of insurance, and begin work without delay. Proposals are required to include a Bid based on the Contract and Specifications as set forth in the RFP Documents but may also propose alternative contract terms and specifications for the Services. Any such alternative proposals should include a statement of the impact of each proposed alternative on the price. Proposals shall meet all submittal requirements as provided in the RFP Documents. Any Bid may be withdrawn prior to the scheduled closing time for receipt of Bids, but no Proposer shall withdraw its Bid within one hundred eight (180) days after the actual opening of the Bids. At the City's discretion, to further assist in its evaluation, one or more responding Offerors may be requested to participate in discussions or negotiations. The City may accept any Bid as submitted, or alternatively may negotiate with Offerors on the scope of services, specifications, contract terms, or any other aspect of the RFP. The City reserves the right to reject and/or cancel any and all Bids or Proposals, and/or to waive any informalities, solicitations and/or offers in whole or in part as specified in the solicitation when it is not in the best interests of the governmental body as determined by the purchasing agency in accordance with IC 5-22-18-2. The City of Columbus exclusively uses Ion Wave for the notification and dissemination of all solicitations. The receipt of solicitations through any other means may result in the receipt of incomplete specifications and/or addendums, which could ultimately render the bid/proposal non-compliant. The City of Columbus accepts no responsibility for the receipt and/or notification of solicitations through any other means. For special accommodations needed by physically challenged individuals planning to attend the public unsealing please call 812-376-2570 or TDD 812-375-2720 at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting. Questions Deadline: 9/20/2024 12:00 PM (ET) ***Bid Event: The Proposals will be publicly unsealed at the meeting of the Board of Public Works and Safety in the Council Chambers of Columbus City Hall and then taken under advisement.