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DMG wants the contractors to bid on using various pieces of equipment <br /> on an hourly basis but does not guarantee that they will be used at all. <br /> Mobilization costs are not included. Also, 18 cubic yard trucks are difficult <br /> to find, expensive and may not negotiate certain roads. <br /> The bonding requirements are excessive. So long as payment to the contractor <br /> is conditioned on completion of satisfactory work, there is little or no risk to the <br /> state. The bonding requirements accomplish nothing, decrease the numbers of <br /> contractors interested in bidding, and increase the cost of the project <br /> DMG BID DOCUMENT <br /> A bid bond is required for this job. <br /> Page 2, Special Conditions. <br /> A performance bond and a labor and materials payment bond are required for <br /> this job. <br /> Page 3, Special Conditions. <br /> A bid bond is required for all jobs. A bid guarantee in an amount not less than <br /> five percent(596) of the total bid price must be submitted in the form of a firm <br /> commitment, such as a bid bond, bank money order, certified check or cashier's <br /> check. <br /> Page 21, General Conditions <br /> 6. PURCHASE ORDER CONTRACT AND BONDS <br /> The bidder whose bid is accepted will, within ten (10) calendar days after receipt <br /> of the notice of award, furnish labor and material payment and performance <br /> bonds in the amounts of 100 percent and 100 percent, respectively, of the <br /> original amount of the contract. . . . If a surety other than a bond is used, the <br /> State will hold fifty percent (509,o) of the surety until the final settlement date and <br /> fifty percent (50%) for six (6) months after the final settlement date. <br /> Page 22, General Conditions <br /> The cumbersome and voluminous nature of the bid request for a relatively small <br /> job under a tight time frame serves further to increase the ultimate bid prices, <br /> while narrowing the field of contractors willing to do the work. <br /> DMG Bid Document: <br /> 9.0 WORK PROGRESS <br /> The CONTRACTOR agrees ... that the stipulated performance time for <br /> completion of the work described is a reasonable time for completion of the <br /> work, taking into consideration all factors, including average conditions <br /> prevailing in the area. <br /> 10.0 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES <br /> If the CONTRACTOR shall neglect, fail or refuse to complete the work <br /> within the time agreed upon in this purchase order contract or any <br /> MCR Objections/DMG Bid <br /> Page 17 <br />