TranSystems Corporation - LGM Construction

501070099 Federal Express Oakland Sort Expansion Issued for Bid 10/11
SECTION 00100 - INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
1.00 ARTICLE 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION
A. To be considered responsive, make Bid in accordance with the Bidding Requirements. Failure to
comply with the Bidding Requirements may result in Bid rejection.
B. Bidders note that blank forms are bound into the Project Manual as Exhibits to the Sections to
which they apply. This is done for the information and convenience of bidders. Do not remove
these forms.
C. The bid due date and time shall be as indicated on the Notice to Bidders.
D. Deliver bids in accordance with instructions provided in the Notice to Bidders.
2.00 ARTICLE 2 - SECURING BIDDING DOCUMENTS
Copies of the Contract Documents for bidding purposes are available as noted in the Notice to Bidders.
Bidder acknowledges that all information released to it by Federal Express concerning this Project is
proprietary information and the sole property of Federal Express. This information shall be used only for
Bid preparation.
3.00 ARTICLE 3 - LICENSING
A. Qualified bidders must be Licensed Contractors in the State of California. The name of the bidder,
the bidder’s license number, expiration date and license classification applying to the bid shall be
placed on the outside of the envelope containing the bid.
B. If the appropriate licensing information is not displayed on the outside of the Bid envelope, the Bid
may be returned unopened.
4.00 ARTICLE 4 - EXAMINATION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS & INSPECTION OF SITE
A. Before bid submission, Bidder shall carefully examine the Drawings and read the Project Manual.
B. At the mandatory Pre-Bid meeting, bidder shall visit the site of the proposed Project Work and
shall acquaint itself with the existing facilities, existing utilities, working conditions and limitations
under which the Work shall be performed. The Bid shall cover costs of every item necessary to
perform the Work.
C. Additional compensation will not be allowed for conditions not known for anticipated by the Bidder
at the time of Bid submission if the conditions could have been discovered through a thorough
examination of the Site and existing conditions. Bid submission will be construed as conclusive
evidence that the Bidder has made such an examination.
D. Bidder shall protect Federal Express’ personnel and property from injury or loss arising in
connection with Bidding on this Work. The Bidder shall remedy damage, injury or loss except that
caused directly or solely by agents or employees of Federal Express.
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