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DocuSign Envelope ID: B49FB256 -4ADF- 4759- AF63- 134AD44FC239 <br />2. EXAMINATION OF CONDITIONS <br />It is understood and mutually agreed that by submitting a Bid the contractor acknowledges that it has <br />carefully examined the Bidding Documents pertaining to the work, the location, accessibility and <br />general character of the site of the work and all existing buildings and structures within and adjacent <br />to the site; and has satisfied itself as to the nature of the work, the condition of existing buildings and <br />structures, the conformation of the ground, the character, quality and quantity of the materials to be <br />encountered; the character of the equipment, machinery, plant and any other facilities needed <br />preliminary to and during execution of the work; the general and local conditions; the construction <br />hazards; and all other matters, including but not limited to, the labor situation which can in any way <br />affect the work under the Contract; and including all safety measures required by the Occupational <br />Safety Health Act of 1970 and all rules and regulations issued pursuant thereto. It is further mutually <br />agreed that by submitting a proposal, the Contractor understands the feasibility and meaning of the <br />plans, drawings, specifications, and other Contract Documents for the construction of the Work and <br />that it accepts all the terms, conditions and stipulations contained therein; and that it is prepared to <br />work in cooperation with the other Contractors performing work on the site. <br />3. ADDENDA <br />Any addenda to specifications issued during the time of Bidding will be sent to each Bidder, return <br />receipt requested and are to be considered covered in the Proposal and in closing a Contract they will <br />became part thereof. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to ascertain prior to Bid time the <br />issuance of any Addenda and see that its Bid includes any changes thereby required. <br />Should the Bidder find discrepancies in, or omissions from, these drawings or documents or should it <br />be in doubt as to their meaning, it shall at once notify the Designer, who may send written instruction <br />in the form of Addenda to all Bidders. Notification shall not be later than three (3) days from the <br />date set for receipt of Bids. Neither the Owner nor the Designer shall be responsible for any oral <br />instructions. <br />All Addenda shall be acknowledged by the Bidders (s) on the Proposal form, Failure to do so may <br />disqualify the Bid and may cause the Bid to be rejected. <br />4. BID SECURITY — NOT REQUIRED <br />Each proposal shall be accompanied by a cash deposit, or a certified check drawn on some bank or a <br />trust company insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, or a Bid Bond in an amount <br />equal to not less than five percent (5 %) of the Proposal, said deposit to be retained by the Owner as <br />Liquidated damages in event of failure of the successful Bidder to execute the Contract within ten (10) <br />days after the award or to give satisfactory Surety as required by law. <br />5. RECEIPT OF BIDS <br />All copies of the Bid, the Bid security, if any, and any other documents required to be submitted with <br />the Bid shall be enclosed in a sealed opaque envelope. The envelope shall be addressed to the party <br />receiving the Bids and should be identified with the Project name; Bid Number; time and date of Bid <br />Opening; the Bidder's narne and address; Bidder's license number and, if applicable, the designated <br />portion of the Work for which the Bid is submitted. If the Bid is sent by mail, the sealed envelope <br />shall be enclosed in a separate mailing envelope with the notation 'SEALED BID ENCLOSED" on <br />the face thereof. <br />Be advised that the contractor and the contractor's subcontractors must comply with the <br />requirements of Article 2 of Chapter 64 of the North Carolina General Statutes. <br />Page 2 of 4 <br />