TAB and HVAC Repairs at Carson Middle School

The purpose of the pre-bid meeting is to provide potential Bidders an opportunity to ask questions and obtain clarification about any aspect of this Invitation for Bid. Any changes or clarifications resulting from this pre-bid meeting will be issued in a written addendum. It is important that all Bidders have a clear understanding of the specifications, scope of work, and requirements of this solicitation. Attendance at the pre-bid meeting will be a pre-requisite for submitting a Bid; attendance will be evidenced by the Contractor's signature on the meeting roster. Bidders who do not attend the pre-bid meeting will not be permitted to submit a Bid. If a Bidder submits a Bid and did not attend the mandatory pre-bid meeting, the Bid will be returned unopened by U.S. Mail to the Bidder. Bid will be inclusive of all labor, material, equipment, permits and sales or use taxes required to complete the work in its entirety. Prospective bidders are encouraged to visit the site prior to submitting bid. INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE This solicitation is subject to all state and local laws, policies, resolutions, regulations, and all accepted rules, regulations and limitations imposed by legislation of the Federal Government. Should you have any questions concerning type of extent of work required, you may contact Gary Graff at (703) 283-2117 or Angela Mylechraine at (703) 764-2457. Bidders shall submit with their bid, proof of proper licensing as required by Title 54, Chapter 11, Code of Virginia, as amended, as listed below: Class "A" Contractors License - for projects totaling $120,000 or more Code of the County of Fairfax, Virginia, 1976, Chapter 4, Article 7, entitled "Business, Professional and Occupational Licensing (BPOL) Tax" (703-222-8234). Contractor shall carry insurance coverage in the amount not less than the following, which shall also apply to any subcontractors engaged in the project. Proof of insurance shall be submitted prior to commencing work. Discrimination prohibited: In the solicitation or awarding of contract, the Fairfax County School Board shall not discriminate because of race, religion, color, sex, or national origin of the bidder or offeror. It is mandatory that you indicate on your bid whether your firm is or is not a Small Business Firm or a Minority Business Firm. This information is for statistical purposes only. All firms tendering bids will receive equal consideration for award. Contractor must comply with Fairfax County Construction Safety Resolution adopted by the Board of Supervisors, as modified December 8, 2003. Liquidated damages in the amount of $500.00 per calendar day will be imposed if job is not completed by the specified date. Indicate on the envelope that this is a bid for: TAB and HVAC Repairs at Carson Middle School.

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Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Air Distribution, Central HVAC Equipment.