Chain Link Fencing, Gates, Backstops and other miscellaneous Fencing

The work includes providing all labor, materials, related accessories as required to make projects complete in all detail and in compliance with specifications and drawings and manufacturer's installation recommendation for the installation of new Chain Link Fencing, Gates and Backstops at various MCPS facilities throughout Montgomery County, Maryland Inquiries regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing, to Laly Bowers, Buyer II, Montgomery County Public Schools, 45 West Gude Drive, Suite 3100, Rockville, Maryland 20850, fax number 301-279-3173, or email to Laly_A_Bowers@mcpsmd.org. Questions must be received no later than four business days prior to bid opening in order for the bidder to receive a reply prior to submitting its bid. Security may be in the form of Certified Cashier's or Bank Treasurer's Check OR Bonds (AIA Documents A-311, A-312, or similar). The bonding firm must be licensed to do business in the State of Maryland. The successful bidder(s) shall deliver to MCPS Performance and Payment Bonds within five working days after receiving notification of award for individual projects with a contract value of $100,000.00 or more. This cost shall be included in the proposal. The term of contract shall be for one year as stipulated on the Invitation For Bid. However, the contract may not begin until one day after approval by the MCPS Board of Education, and will conclude as stated under the contract term. MCPS reserves the right to extend this contract at existing prices, terms and conditions for up to four additional one-year term. Written notice indicating MCPS' intention to pursue the extension of the contract will be issued to the successful contractor ninety days prior to the expiration of the original contract. The contractor shall have 10 days from date of notification to return the notice acknowledging its intent to accept or reject the extension. Once the response is evaluated, MCPS staff may make a recommendation to the MCPS Board of Education to extend the contract or decide to rebid.

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Exterior Improvements, Fences and Gates.