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ARTICLE 18 - BIDS TO REMAIN SUBJECT TO ACCEPTANCE <br /> 18 . 01 All Bids will remain subject to acceptance for the period of time stated in the Bid Form , but <br /> OWNER may , in its sole discretion , release any Bid and return the Bid security prior to the end of <br /> this period . <br /> ARTICLE 19 - AWARD OF CONTRACT <br /> 19 . 01 OWNER reserves the right to reject any or all Bids , including without limitation , <br /> nonconforming , nonresponsive , unbalanced , or conditional Bids . OWNER further reserves the <br /> right to reject the Bid of any Bidder whom it finds , after reasonable inquiry and evaluation , to be <br /> non-responsible . OWNER may also reject the Bid of any Bidder if OWNER believes that it would <br /> not be in the best interest of the Project to make an award to that Bidder. OWNER also reserves <br /> the right to waive all informalities not involving price , time , or changes in the Work <br /> and to <br /> negotiate contract terms with the Successful Bidder. The County will not reimburse any Bidder for <br /> bid preparation costs . <br /> 19 . 02 More than one Bid for the same Work from an individual or entity under the same or <br /> different names will not be considered . Reasonable grounds for believing that any Bidder has an <br /> interest in more than one Bid for the Work may be cause for disqualification of that Bidder and the <br /> rejection of all Bids in which that Bidder has an interest. <br /> 19 . 03 In evaluating Bids , OWNER will consider whether or not the Bids comply with the <br /> prescribed requirements , and such alternates , unit prices and other data , as may be requested in <br /> the Bid Form or prior to the Notice of Award . It is the OWNER Is intent to accept alternates (if any <br /> are accepted ) in the order in which they are listed on the Bid form , but OWNER may accept them <br /> in any order or combination . <br /> 19 . 04 In evaluating Bidders , OWNER will consider the qualifications of Bidders and may <br /> consider the qualifications and experience of Subcontractors , Suppliers , and other individuals or <br /> entities proposed for those portions of the Work for which the identity of Subcontractors , <br /> Suppliers , and other individuals or entities must be submitted as provided in the Supplementary <br /> Conditions , <br /> 19 . 05 OWNER may conduct such investigations as OWNER deems necessary to establish the <br /> responsibility , qualifications , and financial ability of Bidders , proposed Subcontractors , Suppliers , <br /> individuals , or entities to perform the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents . <br /> 19 . 06 If the Contract is to be awarded , OWNER will award the Contract to the Bidder whose Bid <br /> is in the best interests of the Project. <br /> ARTICLE 20 - CONTRACT SECURITY AND INSURANCE <br /> 20 . 01 Article 5 of the General Conditions , as may be modified by the Supplementary Conditions , <br /> sets forth OWNER' s requirements as to performance and payment Bonds and insurance . When <br /> the Successful Bidder delivers the executed Agreement to OWNER , it must be accompanied by <br /> such Bonds , unless the Bonds have been waived due to the total contract being less than <br /> $50 , 000 . <br /> 00200 - Instructions to Bidders <br /> 00200 - 9 <br /> FAEngineering\Capital Projects10217-Powerline RoadlBid Documents\00200 - Instructions to Bidders.doc Rev. 05/01 <br />