All questions must be submitted through the Procurement Portal no later than 12:25 pm on Friday, October 11, 2024. A Bid Tabulation Will Be Posted On The Procurement Portal After Bid Opening. BID ACCEPTANCE AND DELIVERY (Prices bid must be firm for a minimum of 90). In compliance with the Invitation, and subject to all conditions thereof, the Offeror agrees, if this bid is accepted within (90) days from date of opening, to furnish any or all items quoted on at prices as set forth after the item and to make delivery within N/A after receipt of order with transportation cost included and prepaid. Unless otherwise stated and accepted herein, the Offeror agrees to complete this proposed contract in less than thirty (30) calendar days after issue date of purchase order. All Bids shall be accompanied by a Bid Bond drawn in favor of the Beaufort County Treasurer of Beaufort County, Beaufort, South Carolina, in the amount of at least five percent (5%) of the bid for the complete work: such Bid Bond representing that the Bidder, if awarded a contract, will promptly enter into a contract and furnish Performance Bond and Payment Bond as provided by law and approved by the attorney for Beaufort County, South Carolina. Each bond shall be equal one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount. A copy of the Bid Bond or Certified Check must be electronically sent with your bid documents through the Procurement Portal, as indicated in the Vendor Questionnaire Section. The original Bid Bond or Certified Check must be received by the Procurement Services Department within 10 days after the bid due date. Failure on the bidder's part to provide a copy of the Bid Bond or Certified Check by the Bid closing date and time will be considered as a nonresponsive bid and rejected by the County. The Bid Bond shall be forfeited to the County Council of Beaufort County, South Carolina as liquidated damages if the Bidder fails to execute the contract and provide Performance and Payment Bonds within fourteen (14) days after being notified that he has been awarded the Contract. The successful bidder shall secure and pay for necessary approvals, permits, assessments, and changes required for the construction and installation of this project as required by local, state, and federal regulations. County permits shall be required as applicable, but the fee shall be waived. This waiver shall apply to the Beaufort County permit fee only and not to any "City or Town" permit fee and/or licenses, when applicable. Bidders must comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Anti-Kickback Act, the Contract Work Hour Standard Act, and the National Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. Bidders must certify that they do not and will not maintain or provide for their employees any facilities, which are segregated on the basis of race, color, creed, or national origin. The Beaufort County Council reserves the right to reject all Bids and waive any formalities. Any claims for cost incurred by any bidders in preparation of any part of, or total package for this project will not be handled for reimbursement by Beaufort County or their representatives. Bid opening will be held at the Procurement Services Department. There will be no Public Bid Opening. A Bid Tabulation will be posted on the Procurement Portal.