BID - Erosion Control, Landfill 2004

This document is an invitation to bid for a project titled "Sediment and Erosion Eastern Sanitary Landfill" in Baltimore County, Maryland. The document includes various terms and conditions that contractors must comply with in order to participate in the bidding process and potentially be awarded the contract. Some key points mentioned in the document are as follows: 1. Contractors must provide releases or receipts in full for all liens arising out of the contract. If any subcontractor refuses to provide such releases or receipts, the contractor may furnish a bond to indemnify the County against any lien. 2. Invoices must be submitted in duplicate, showing a full description and price of the work performed. Authorization to pay invoices will be given by the using agency prior to payment. 3. Cash discounts will be computed either from the date of delivery and acceptance of goods or the date of receipt of correct and proper invoices. No interest will be paid. 4. The contractor may submit progress payments on a monthly basis for work satisfactorily performed and goods/materials/equipment delivered to the work site. Retainage of up to 10% may be withheld by the County and paid with the succeeding progress payment or upon completion of all work. 5. The contractor may suspend work with written permission from the Manager, either wholly or in part, for unfavorable weather conditions or other unfavorable conditions for work. Temporary structures should be erected if necessary, and materials should be stored in a manner that does not obstruct or damage public areas. 6. All work performed under the contract must comply with the General Conditions and Specifications, as well as the "Baltimore County Standard Specifications for Construction and Materials" and "Standard Details for Construction" dated February 2000. 7. Each successful bidder must comply with minority business enterprise (MBE) participation requirements as defined by the Baltimore County Executive Order. MBE participation schedule certificates must be completed and returned with the bid. 8. The successful bidder must provide a certificate of insurance and performance and payment bonds each equal to 100% of the contract value. 9. A bid deposit of 2% of the bid amount is required, either in the form of a certified/cashier's/treasurer's check or a bond provided by the County. 10. The contract resulting from the solicitation must be approved by the Baltimore County Administrative Officer, which typically takes four weeks from the identification of the successful contractor. The document also mentions that drawings and maps are provided as part of the specifications, specifically Section 02920. Bidders may use these drawings as guides for estimating.