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INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS <br /> For a Proposal to be considered , it must be made in accordance with the following instructions . <br /> L PROPOSALS <br /> Proposals must be made in strict accordance with the " Form of Proposals " provided therefore , and all <br /> blank spaces for Bids , Alternates and Unit Prices shall be properly filled in . When requested Alternates <br /> are not bid , the Proposals may be considered incomplete . The Bidders agree that Bids on Forms of <br /> Proposals detached from specifications will be considered and will have the same force and effect as if <br /> attached hereto . Numbers shall be stated both in writing and in figures for Base Bids and any Alternates . <br /> Any Modification to the Form of Proposal ( including Alternates and/or Unit Prices ) may disqualify the <br /> Bid and may cause the Bid to be rejected . <br /> The Contractor shall fill in the Form of Proposal as follows : <br /> A . If the documents are executed by a sole Owner , that fact shall be evidenced by the word " Owner " <br /> appearing after the name of the person . <br /> B . If the documents are executed by a Partnership , that fact shall be evidenced by the work " Co - Partner " <br /> appearing after the name of the partner executing them . <br /> C . If the documents are executed on the part of a Corporation, they shall be executed by either the <br /> President or the Vice - President and attested by the Secretary or Assistant Secretary in either case , and <br /> the title of the office of such person shall appear after their signatures . The seal of the Corporation shall <br /> be impressed on each signature page of the documents . <br /> D . If the Proposal is made by a Joint Venture , it shall be executed by each member of the Joint Venture <br /> in the above form for sole Owner , Partnership , or Corporation , whichever form is applicable . <br /> E . All signatures shall be properly witnessed . <br /> F . Proposal shall be addressed as indicated and shall be delivered enclosed in an opaque sealed <br /> enveloped, marked " Proposal " and bearing the name of Project , name and address of the Bidder , the <br /> Bidders ' s license number and , if applicable , the designated portion of the Work for which Bid is <br /> submitted . <br /> G . It shall be the specific responsibility of the Bidder to deliver this Bid to the proper official at the <br /> appointed place and prior to the announced time for the opening of Bids . Late delivery of a Bid for any <br /> reason, including delivery by the United States Mail, shall disqualify the Bid . <br /> H . Modifications of previously deposited Bids will be acceptable only if delivered in writing to the <br /> place of the Bid opening prior to the time for opening Bids . <br /> I . Unit prices quoted in the Proposal shall include overhead and profit and shall be the full compensation <br /> for the Contractor ' s cost involved in the work . <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 /> Page 1 of 4 <br />