This Project Consists of a Lump Sum Bid for the Construction of a New 6,000 Square Foot Facility With Five Garage Bays, Meeting and Department Rooms, Site Access and Improvements, Utility Extensions, and Other Miscellaneous and Related Items. After review and award of a contract, the Owner will provide a "Notice to Proceed" to the Contractor. Contractor will then have 10 working days after said "Notice to Proceed" to commence construction and 270 days total to achieve substantial completion and an additional 30 days to complete all work for this project, for a total of 300 days after issuance of "Notice to Proceed" to project closeout. Substantial completion date is therefore anticipated to be July 14, 2025 and final completion date is therefore anticipated to be August 13th , 2025, based on a Notice to Proceed and Contract approval by October 17th , 2024. Contractor will be assessed $300.00 a day liquidated damages for any work remaining over and above either of the specified contract completion dates. Payment to be made on a standard monthly claim basis, with 10% retainage, and said retainage may be held up to three months after the successful completion of this contract. Each bid must be accompanied by a Bid Bond or Certified Check in a sum equal to 5% of the amount of the bid unless otherwise specified, and a completed Non-Collusion Affidavit. Bid prices must be firm for a period of ninety (90) days from the bid opening date. Should a successful bidder withdraw his bid, or fail to execute a satisfactory contract within ten (10) days after notice of acceptance of his bid, the owner may declare the Bid Security forfeited as liquidated damages, not as penalty. The successful bidder shall furnish a Performance and Labor and Materials Payment Bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract sum with an approved surety company. Said bond shall remain in full force and effect for a period of one (1) year after date of final acceptance of the work. The City of Seymour - Departmant of Public Works, Reserves the Right to Accept or Reject Any Bid and to Waive Any or All Formalities.