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ALLEGANY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

CUMBERLAND, MARYLAND

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

for

Contract No. AC-CH-26-01 Allegany County Courthouse – Window Painting/Rehabilitation

August 2026

Allegany County Department of Public Works 701 Kelly Road, Suite 300 Cumberland, MD 21502

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Minority Business Enterprises are encouraged to respond to this solicitation notice.

Professional Certification:

I hereby certify that these documents were prepared or approved by me, and that I am a duly licensed professional engineer under the laws of the

State of Maryland.

License No.: 44893 | Expiration Date: 12-22-2027

INFO ONLY - NOT FOR BID

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Contract No. AC-CH-26-01 Allegany County Courthouse – Window Painting/Rehabilitation

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Description/Section Page

Advertisement for Bids Information for Bidders

Bid Proposal Bid Bond

Affidavit of Qualification to Bid Agreement

Performance Bond Payment Bond

Notice of Award Notice to Proceed

Change Order Waiver of Liens

Affidavits by General-Prime Contractor Certification of General Prime

Contractor General Conditions Technical Specifications

Contractor’s Qualification Statement

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OT FOR BID

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

ALLEGANY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

ALLEGANY COUNTY, MARYLAND

Contract No. AC-CH-26-01 Allegany County Courthouse – Window Painting/Rehabilitation

Sealed bids for construction of Contract No. AC-CH-26-01 consisting of window painting and rehabilitation at the Allegany County Courthouse on Washington Street in Cumberland, Maryland will be received by the County Commissioners of Allegany County, Cumberland, Maryland, until ____________________________________, local time, in the Commissioners’ Office, Allegany County Office Complex, 701 Kelly Road, Suite 407, Cumberland, Maryland 21502. Said bids will then be opened and publicly read aloud at __________________________________ in the Allegany County Commissioners’ Meeting Room.

The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be examined at the Allegany County Department of Public Works, 701 Kelly Road, Cumberland, Maryland 21502.

Copies of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be obtained at the above office between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., daily except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays upon payment of $50.00 for each set. Information is also available at http://alleganygov.org/Bids.aspx. Bidders must purchase the Contract Documents directly from Allegany County to submit a bid for consideration.

Each bidder must furnish with their bid an acceptable bid bond or certified check as bid guarantee, in an amount not less than five (5) percent of the bid, payable to the Allegany County Commissioners.

No bidder may withdraw a bid within 90 days after the actual date of the opening thereof. Should there be reasons why the contract cannot be awarded within the specified period, the time may be extended by mutual agreement between the Owner and the Bidder.

It is the stated policy of the Allegany County Commissioners to encourage Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) participation on the bid.

All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope and addressed to Allegany County Commissioners, 701 Kelly Road, Suite 407, Cumberland, Maryland 21502 and marked

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CONTRACT NO. __________________________________________________________ ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS PAGE 2 OF 2

“Contract No. AC-CH-26-01 – Allegany County Courthouse – Window Painting/Rehabilitation” on the outside of the envelope.

A Pre-Bid meeting for the purpose of answering or obtaining answers to questions of parties interested in contracting for the work will be conducted at the Washington Street Library, 31 Washington Street, Cumberland, MD on ________________________________. Bidder attendance is encouraged but not mandatory.

Please direct any project questions to Daniel S. DeWitt, P.E., County Engineer, via e-mail (ddewitt@alleganygov.org).

The County Commissioners of Allegany County, Maryland reserve the right to reject any or all bids or to select the bidder best suited for performing and completing the work.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

ALLEGANY COUNTY, MARYLAND

Jason M. Bennett, CPA, County Administrator

POSTED:

• Cumberland Times-News: ________________

• Allegany County Government – Bids: http://alleganygov.org/Bids.aspx

• eMarylandMarketplace

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Contract No. AC-CH-26-01

Allegany County Courthouse – Window Painting/Rehabilitation

INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS

BIDS will be received by Allegany County Commissioners (herein called the “OWNER”), at 701 Kelly Road, Suite 407, Cumberland, Maryland 21502 until __________________________________ and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud.

Each BID must be submitted in a sealed envelope, addressed to Allegany County Commissioners at 701 Kelly Road, Suite 407, Cumberland, Maryland 21502. Each sealed envelope containing a BID must be plainly marked on the outside as BID for _________________________________________. The envelope should bear on the outside the BIDDER’S name, address, and license number if applicable, and the name of the project for which the BID is submitted. If forwarded by mail, the sealed envelope containing the BID must be enclosed in another envelope addressed to the OWNER at Allegany County Commissioners, 701 Kelly Road, Suite 407, Cumberland, Maryland 21502.

All BIDS must be made on the required BID form. All blank spaces for BID prices must be filled in, in ink or typewritten, and the BID form must be fully completed and executed when submitted. Only one copy of the BID form is required.

The OWNER may waive any informalities or minor defects or reject any and all BIDS. Any BID may be withdrawn prior to the above scheduled time for the opening of BIDS or authorized postponement thereof. Any BID received after the time and date specified shall not be considered. No BIDDER may withdraw a BID within 90 days after the actual date of the opening thereof. Should there be reasons why the contract cannot be awarded within the specified period, the time may be extended by mutual agreement between the OWNER and the BIDDER.

BIDDERS must satisfy themselves of the accuracy of the estimated quantities in the BID Schedule by examination of the site and a review of any/all applicable specifications and drawings (including any issued ADDENDA). After BIDS have been submitted, the BIDDER shall not assert that there was a misunderstanding concerning the quantities of WORK or of the nature of the WORK to be done.

The OWNER shall provide to BIDDERS prior to BIDDING, all information which is pertinent to, and delineates and describes, the land owned and rights-of-way acquired or to be acquired.

The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS contain the provisions required for the construction of the PROJECT. Information obtained from an officer, agent, or employee of the OWNER or any other person shall not affect the risks or obligations assumed by the CONTRACTOR or relieve the CONTRACTOR from fulfilling any of the conditions of the CONTRACT.

Each BID must be accompanied by a BID BOND payable to the OWNER for five percent of the total amount of the BID. As soon as the BID prices have been compared, the OWNER will return the

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BONDS of all except the three lowest responsible BIDDERS. When the AGREEMENT is executed, the bonds of the two remaining unsuccessful BIDDERS will be returned. The BID BOND of the successful BIDDER will be retained until the PAYMENT BOND and PERFORMANCE BOND have been executed and approved, after which it will be returned. A certified check may be used in lieu of a BID BOND.

The NOTICE TO PROCEED shall be issued within ten (10) days of the execution of the AGREEMENT by the OWNER. Should there be reasons why the NOTICE TO PROCEED cannot be issued within such period, the time may be extended by mutual agreement between the OWNER and CONTRACTOR. If the NOTICE TO PROCEED has not been issued within the ten (10) day period or within the period mutually agreed upon, the CONTRACTOR may terminate the AGREEMENT without further liability on the part of either party.

The OWNER may make such investigations as deemed necessary to determine the ability of the BIDDER to perform the WORK, and the BIDDER shall furnish to the OWNER all such information and data for this purpose as the OWNER may request. The OWNER reserves the right to reject any BID if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of, such BIDDER fails to satisfy the OWNER that such BIDDER is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the AGREEMENT and to complete the WORK contemplated therein.

The PROJECT will be executed with the involvement and oversight of the State Historic Preservation Office (the Maryland Historical Trust, “MHT”). MHT holds a preservation easement on the property, which restricts alterations to the exterior and grounds.

The PROJECT will be partially funded through a grant from MHT, and the CONTRACTOR will be required to carefully document and submit project expenses with each request for payment. It may take 30-45 days or more to process requests for payment in order to allow for review and processing by MHT.

All applicable laws, ordinances, and the rules and regulations of all authorities having jurisdiction over construction of the PROJECT shall apply to the contract throughout.

Each BIDDER is responsible for inspecting the site and for reading and being thoroughly familiar with the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. The failure or omission of any BIDDER to do any of the foregoing shall in no way relieve any BIDDER from any obligation in respect to its BID.

Further, the BIDDER agrees to abide by the requirements under Executive Order No. 11246, as amended, including specifically the provisions of the equal opportunity clause set forth in these Specifications.

A pre-bid meeting for prospective BIDDERS will be held at _______________ on ____________________________ at the Washington Street Library, 31 Washington St, Cumberland, Maryland in the __________________________.

The ENGINEER is Allegany County Department of Public Works. The ENGINEER’s address is 701 Kelly Road, Suite 300, Cumberland, Maryland 21502.

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Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Public Meeting Room

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CONTRACT NO. ___________________________________________________ BID PROPOSAL FORM PAGE 1 OF 2

BID PROPOSAL

Proposal of _______________________________________________________________________________________________ (insert name of firm)

(hereinafter called “BIDDER”), organized and existing under the laws of the State of ___________________ doing business as __________________________________________________________________________.

(insert “a corporation”, “a partnership”, or “an individual” as applicable)

To the ALLEGANY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, 701 Kelly Road, Suite 407, Cumberland, Maryland

(hereinafter called “OWNER”). In compliance with the Advertisement for Bids, BIDDER hereby proposes the _____________________________________________________________________________________________ (insert Contract Number/Name) in strict accordance with the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, within the time set forth herein, and at the prices stated below.

By submission of this BID, each BIDDER certifies, and in the case of a joint BID each party thereto certifies as to its own organization, that this BID has been arrived at independently, without consultation, communication, or agreement as to any matter relating to this BID with any other

BIDDER or with any competitor.

BIDDER acknowledges receipt of the following ADDENDUM/ADDENDA:

Addendum # Date Issued

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BIDDER agrees to perform all the work described in the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS for the following unit prices or lump sum:

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Bid Schedule Item # Item Description Qty Unit Unit Price Total Price

1 Clean & Paint Courthouse Windows & Doors 1 LS $ $

2 Wood Repair (contingent) 2000 SQ IN $ $

GRAND TOTAL (Items 1 & 2) $

NOTE: BID shall include sales tax and all other applicable taxes and fees.

BASIS OF AWARD

1. AWARD recommendation shall be based on lowest responsive, responsible bid price for GRAND TOTAL.

2. OWNER shall have the right to eliminate work from the project based on available funding.

BID SIGNATURE & SUBMITTAL

NAME OF FIRM

Authorized Signature: _______________________________________________

Name: _______________________________________________

Title/Position: _______________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________________

Phone Number: _______________________________________________

Fax Number: _______________________________________________

E-mail Address: _______________________________________________

License No. (if applicable): ______________________

SEAL (if BID is by a corporation)

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CONTRACT NO. __________________________________________________________ BID BOND PAGE 1 OF 2

BID BOND

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS that:

NAME & ADDRESS OF FIRM

a ___________________________________________ , hereinafter called PRINCIPAL, and __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

NAME OF & ADDRESS OF SURETY FIRM

hereinafter called SURETY, are held and firmly bound unto

NAME OF & ADDRESS OF OWNER

hereinafter called OWNER, in the penal sum of _____________________________________________________________________ in lawful money of the United States, for the payment of which sum well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, successors, and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by the presents.

THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION is such that whereas, the PRINCIPAL has submitted a certain BID, attached hereto and hereby made a part hereof, to enter into a CONTRACT in writing, for:

CONTRACT NO./NAME: _____________________________________________________________________

NOW, THEREFORE,

(a) IF said BID shall be rejected, OR

(b) IF said BID shall be accepted and the PRINCIPAL shall execute and deliver a contract in the form of CONTRACT attached hereto (properly completed in accordance with said BID) and shall furnish a BOND for faithful performance of said CONTRACT, and for the payment of all persons performing labor or furnishing materials in connection therewith, and shall in all other respects perform the agreement created by the acceptance of said BID, THEN this obligation shall be void, otherwise the same shall remain in force and effect; it being expressly understood and agreed that the liability of the Surety for any and all claims hereunder shall, in no event, exceed the penal amount of the obligation as herein stated.

PROVIDED FURTHER, that said SURETY for value received hereby stipulates and agrees that no change, extension of time, alteration or addition to the terms of the CONTRACT or to the WORK to be performed thereunder or the SPECIFICATIONS accompanying the same shall in any wise affect its obligation to the BOND, and it does hereby waive notice of any such change, extension of time, alteration or addition to the terms of the CONTRACT or to the WORK or to the SPECIFICATIONS.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this instrument is executed in _____________ counterparts, each one which shall be deemed an original, this the _________________ day of _____________________ , __________.

Allegany County Commissioners, 701 Kelly Rd, Ste 400, Cumberland, MD 21502

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CONTRACT NO. __________________________________________________________ BID BOND PAGE 2 OF 2

EXECUTION OF BID BOND

NAME OF PRINCIPAL FIRM

Authorized Signature: _______________________________________________

Name: _______________________________________________

Title/Position: _______________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________________

ATTEST (Witness to PRINCIPAL)

Authorized Signature: _______________________________________________

Name: _______________________________________________

Title/Position: _______________________________________________

NAME OF SURETY FIRM

Authorized Signature: _______________________________________________

Name: _______________________________________________

Title/Position: _______________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________________

ATTEST (Witness to SURETY)

Authorized Signature: _______________________________________________

Name: _______________________________________________

Title/Position: _______________________________________________

NOTE: If CONTRACTOR is Partnership, all partners should execute BOND.

IMPORTANT: Surety companies executing bonds must appear on the Treasury Department’s most current list (Circular 570 as amended) and be authorized to transact business in the State where the PROJECT is located.

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CONTRACT NO. __________________________________________________________ AFFIDAVIT of QUALIFICATION to BID PAGE 1 OF 2

AFFIDAVIT of QUALIFICATION to BID

I hereby affirm that:

1. I am the _____________________________________ and the duly authorized representative of the firm (Title) of __________________________________________________ whose address is (Name of Corporation)

____________________________________________________________________ and that I possess the legal (Address of Corporation) authority to make this affidavit on behalf of myself and the firm for which I am acting.

2. Except as described in paragraph 3 below, neither I nor the above firm, nor to the best of my knowledge, any of its officers, directors, or partners, or any of its employees directly involved in obtaining contracts with the State or any county, bi-county or multi-county agency, or subdivision of the State have been convicted of or have pleaded nolo contendere to a charge of, or have during the course of an official investigation or other proceeding admitted in writing or under oath acts of omissions which constitute bribery, attempted bribery, or conspiracy to bribe under the provisions of Article 27 of the Annotated Code of Maryland or under the laws of any state or the federal government (conduct prior to July 1, 1977 is not required to be reported).

3. State "none" or, as appropriate, list any conviction, plea, or admission described in paragraph 2 above, with the 1) date, 2) court, official, or administrative body, 3) the individuals involved and their position with the firm, and 4) the sentence or disposition, if any.

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CONTRACT NO. __________________________________________________________ AFFIDAVIT of QUALIFICATION to BID PAGE 2 OF 2

I acknowledge that this affidavit is to be furnished to the Allegany County Commissioners and, where appropriate, to the Board of Public Works and to the Attorney General under section 16D of

Article 78A of the Annotated Code of Maryland. I acknowledge that, if the representations set forth in the affidavit are not true and correct, the Allegany County Commissioners may terminate any contract awarded and take any other appropriate action. I further acknowledge that I am executing this affidavit in compliance with section 16D of Article 78A of the Annotated Code of Maryland, which provides that certain persons who have been convicted of or have admitted to bribery, attempted bribery, or conspiracy to bribe may be disqualified, either by operation of law or after a hearing, from entering into contracts with the State or any of its agencies or sub-divisions.

I do solemnly declare and affirm under the penalties or perjury that the contents of the affidavit are true and correct.

EXECUTION OF AFFIDAVIT

NAME OF FIRM

Authorized Signature: _______________________________________________

Name: _______________________________________________

Title/Position: _______________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________________

ATTEST

Authorized Signature: _______________________________________________

Name: _______________________________________________

Title/Position: _______________________________________________

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CONTRACT NO. ___________________________________________________ AGREEMENT PAGE 1 OF 2

AGREEMENT

CONTRACT NO./NAME: _____________________________________________________________________

This AGREEMENT, made this ___________ day of _______________________ , ___________ , by and between the

__________________________________________ , hereinafter called “OWNER”, and _______________________________________ , doing business as a corporation, hereinafter called “CONTRACTOR”.

WITNESSETH That for and in consideration of the payments and agreements hereinafter mentioned:

1. The CONTRACTOR will commence and complete the construction of ______________________________________

2. The CONTRACTOR will furnish all of the material, supplies, tools, equipment, labor and other services necessary for the construction and completion of the PROJECT described herein.

3. The CONTRACTOR will commence the work required by the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS within ten (10) calendar days after the date of the NOTICE TO PROCEED and will complete the same within

______________________________________ consecutive calendar days unless the period for completion is extended otherwise by the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.

4. The CONTRACTOR agrees to perform all of the WORK described in the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS and comply with the terms therein for the sum of _______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________ (as shown in the BID schedule).

5. The term "CONTRACT DOCUMENTS" means and includes the following:

(A) ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

(B) INVITATION FOR BIDS

(C) BID

(D) BID BOND

(E) AGREEMENT

(F) PERFORMANCE BOND

(G) PAYMENT BOND

(H) NOTICE OF AWARD

(I) NOTICE TO PROCEED

(J) CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS

( ___________ TOTAL SHEETS)

(K) ADDENDUM: No. _______, issued

(L) SUPPLEMENTAL/SPECIAL PROVISIONS

6. The OWNER will pay to the CONTRACTOR in the manner and at such times as set forth in the General

Conditions such amounts as required by the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.

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CONTRACT NO. ___________________________________________________ AGREEMENT PAGE 2 OF 2

7. This Agreement shall be binding upon all parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed or caused to be executed by their duly authorized officials, this Agreement in ________________ original copies, each of which shall be deemed an original on the date first above written.

EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT

OWNER

Authorized Signature: _______________________________________________

Name: _______________________________________________

Title/Position: _______________________________________________

ATTEST

Authorized Signature: _______________________________________________

Name: _______________________________________________

Title/Position: _______________________________________________

NAME OF FIRM

Authorized Signature: _______________________________________________

Name: _______________________________________________

Title/Position: _______________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________________

ATTEST

Authorized Signature: _______________________________________________

Name: _______________________________________________

Title/Position: _______________________________________________

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CONTRACT NO. __________________________________________________________ PERFORMANCE BOND PAGE 1 OF 2

PERFORMANCE BOND

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS that:

NAME & ADDRESS OF FIRM

a ___________________________________________ , hereinafter called PRINCIPAL, and __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

NAME OF & ADDRESS OF SURETY FIRM

hereinafter called SURETY, are held and firmly bound unto

NAME OF & ADDRESS OF OWNER

hereinafter called OWNER, in the penal sum of _____________________________________________________________________ in lawful money of the United States, for the payment of which sum well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, successors, and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by the presents.

THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION is such that whereas, the PRINCIPAL entered into a certain CONTRACT with the OWNER, dated the _________ day of ___________________, ________, a copy of which is hereto attached and made a part hereof for the construction of:

CONTRACT NO./NAME: _____________________________________________________________________

NOW, THEREFORE, if the PRINCIPAL shall well, truly and faithfully perform its duties, all the undertakings, covenants, terms, conditions, and agreements of said CONTRACT during the original term thereof, and any extensions thereof which may be granted by the OWNER, with or without notice to the SURETY and during the one year guaranty period, and if he shall satisfy all claims and demands incurred under such CONTRACT, and shall fully indemnify and save harmless the OWNER from all costs and damages which it may suffer by reason of failure to do so, and shall reimburse and repay the OWNER all outlay and expense which the OWNER may incur in making good any default, then this obligation shall be void; otherwise to remain in full force and effect.

PROVIDED FURTHER, that said SURETY for value received hereby stipulates and agrees that no change, extension of time, alteration or addition to the terms of the CONTRACT or to the WORK to be performed thereunder or the SPECIFICATIONS accompanying the same shall in any wise affect its obligation to the BOND, and it does hereby waive notice of any such change, extension of time, alteration or addition to the terms of the CONTRACT or to the WORK or to the SPECIFICATIONS.

PROVIDED FURTHER, that no final settlement between the OWNER and the CONTRACTOR shall abridge the right of any beneficiary hereunder, whose claim may be unsatisfied.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this instrument is executed in _____________ counterparts, each one which shall be deemed an original, this the _________________ day of _____________________ , __________.

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CONTRACT NO. __________________________________________________________ PERFORMANCE BOND PAGE 2 OF 2

EXECUTION OF PEFORMANCE BOND

NAME OF PRINCIPAL FIRM

Authorized Signature: _______________________________________________

Name: _______________________________________________

Title/Position: _______________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________________

ATTEST (Witness to PRINCIPAL)

Authorized Signature: _______________________________________________

Title/Position: _______________________________________________

NAME OF SURETY FIRM

Title/Position: _______________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________________

ATTEST (Witness to SURETY)

Authorized Signature: _______________________________________________

NOTE: Date of BOND must not be prior to date of CONTRACT. If CONTRACTOR is Partnership, all partners should execute BOND.

IMPORTANT: Surety companies executing bonds must appear on the Treasury Department’s most current list (Circular 570 as amended) and be authorized to transact business in the State where the PROJECT is located.

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CONTRACT NO. __________________________________________________________ PAYMENT BOND PAGE 1 OF 2

PAYMENT BOND

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS that:

NAME & ADDRESS OF FIRM

a ___________________________________________ , hereinafter called PRINCIPAL, and __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

NAME OF & ADDRESS OF SURETY FIRM

hereinafter called SURETY, are held and firmly bound unto

NAME OF & ADDRESS OF OWNER

hereinafter called OWNER, in the penal sum of _____________________________________________________________________ in lawful money of the United States, for the payment of which sum well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, successors, and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by the presents.

THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION is such that whereas, the PRINCIPAL entered into a certain CONTRACT with the OWNER, dated the _________ day of ___________________, ________, a copy of which is hereto attached and made a part hereof for the construction of:

CONTRACT NO./NAME: _____________________________________________________________________

NOW, THEREFORE, if the PRINCIPAL shall promptly make payment to all persons, firms, SUBCONTRACTORS, and corporations furnishing materials for and performing labor in the prosecution of the WORK provided for in such CONTRACT, and any authorized extension or modification thereof, including all amounts due for materials, lubricants, oil, gasoline, coal and coke, repairs on machinery, equipment and tools, consumed or used in connection with the construction of such WORK, and all insurance premiums on said WORK, and for all labor, performed in such WORK whether by SUBCONTRACTOR or otherwise, then this obligation shall be void;

otherwise to remain in full force and effect.

PROVIDED FURTHER, that said SURETY for value received hereby stipulates and agrees that no change, extension of time, alteration or addition to the terms of the CONTRACT or to the WORK to be performed thereunder or the SPECIFICATIONS accompanying the same shall in any wise affect its obligation to the BOND, and it does hereby waive notice of any such change, extension of time, alteration or addition to the terms of the CONTRACT or to the WORK or to the SPECIFICATIONS.

PROVIDED FURTHER, that no final settlement between the OWNER and the CONTRACTOR shall abridge the right of any beneficiary hereunder, whose claim may be unsatisfied.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this instrument is executed in _____________ counterparts, each one which shall be deemed an original, this the _________________ day of _____________________ , __________.

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CONTRACT NO. __________________________________________________________ PAYMENT BOND PAGE 2 OF 2

EXECUTION OF PAYMENT BOND

NAME OF PRINCIPAL FIRM

Title/Position: _______________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________________

ATTEST (Witness to PRINCIPAL)

Authorized Signature: _______________________________________________

NAME OF SURETY FIRM

Title/Position: _______________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________________

ATTEST (Witness to SURETY)

Authorized Signature: _______________________________________________

NOTE: Date of BOND must not be prior to date of CONTRACT. If CONTRACTOR is Partnership, all partners should execute BOND.

IMPORTANT: Surety companies executing bonds must appear on the Treasury Department’s most current list (Circular 570 as amended) and be authorized to transact business in the State where the PROJECT is located.

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CONTRACT NO. ___________________________________________________ NOTICE OF AWARD PAGE 1 OF 1

NOTICE OF AWARD

ISSUED TO: __________________________________________________________________

The OWNER has considered the BID submitted by you for all applicable WORK for the above-referenced CONTRACT in response to its ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS dated ________________________________________.

You are hereby notified that your BID for the WORK has been accepted in the amount of:

You are hereby required by to execute the AGREEMENT and furnish all required BONDS (PERFORMANCE BOND, PAYMENT BOND, and CERTIFICATE(S) OF INSURANCE) within ten (10) calendar days from the date of this NOTICE OF AWARD to you.

If you fail to execute said AGREEMENT and to furnish said BONDS within ten (10) calendar days from the date of this NOTICE OF AWARD, said OWNER will be entitled to consider all your rights arising out of the OWNER'S acceptance of your BID as abandoned and as a forfeiture to your BID BOND. The OWNER will be entitled to such other rights as may be granted by law.

You are hereby required to return an acknowledged copy of this NOTICE OF AWARD to the OWNER.

Dated this ______________ day of _________________________ , _________.

OWNER

ACCEPTANCE OF NOTICE OF AWARD

Receipt of the above NOTICE OF AWARD is hereby acknowledged:

Dated this ______________ day of _________________________ , _________.

NAME OF FIRM

Title/Position: _______________________________________________

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CONTRACT NO. ___________________________________________________ NOTICE TO PROCEED PAGE 1 OF 1

NOTICE TO PROCEED

ISSUED TO: __________________________________________________________________

In accordance with the AGREEMENT (dated ________________________________) for the above-referenced CONTRACT, you are hereby notified to commence WORK on or before _________________________________________________________.

You are to complete the WORK within _____________________________________ consecutive calendar days thereafter.

The date of completion of all WORK is therefore _________________________________________________________________.

You are hereby required to return an acknowledged copy of this NOTICE TO PROCEED to the OWNER.

OWNER

ACCEPTANCE OF NOTICE TO PROCEED

Receipt of the above NOTICE TO PROCEED is hereby acknowledged:

NAME OF FIRM

Title/Position: _______________________________________________

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CONTRACT NO. __________________________________________________________ CHANGE ORDER No. _______________________ PAGE 1 OF 1

CHANGE ORDER

Change Order No. _____________________ Date: ________________________

Original Agreement Date: ______________________________________________

CONTRACT NO./NAME: _____________________________________________________________________

OWNER:

CONTRACTOR:

DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE ORDER

The following changes are hereby made to the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: _________________________________ Justification:

Change to CONTRACT PRICE

Original CONTRACT PRICE: $

Current CONTRACT PRICE adjusted by previous CHANGE ORDER(s) $

CONTRACT PRICE due to this CHANGE ORDER will be (increased) (decreased) by: $

The new CONTRACT PRICE including this CHANGE ORDER will be $

Change to CONTRACT TIME The CONTRACT TIME will be (increased) (decreased) by _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ calendar days.

The new date for completion of all work will be (Date).

REQUIRED APPROVALS:

Requested by:

Name/Position/Agency Signature Date

Recommended by:

Name/Position/Agency Signature Date

OWNER Acceptance:

Name/Position Signature Date

CONTRACTOR Acceptance:

Name/Position Signature Date

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CONTRACT NO. __________________________________________________________ WAIVER OF LIENS PAGE 1 OF 2

WAIVER of LIENS

SUBCONTRACTOR or SUPPLIER FIRM

FIRM NAME

FIRM ADDRESS

PRIME/GENERAL CONTRACTOR

FIRM NAME

FIRM ADDRESS

CONTRACT NO./NAME: _______________________________________________________________________________

We, the undersigned, are general/prime, subcontractors, or sub-subcontractors, materialmen or other persons furnishing services or labor or materials, as indicated under our respective signatures below, in the construction or repair of improvements upon real estate owned by Allegany County for the above-referenced Contract No./Name and more particularly described as follows:

In consideration of the sum $1.00 to us in hand paid, receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged and other benefits accruing to us we do hereby waive, release and quit-claim all right that we, or any of us may now or hereafter have to a lien upon the land and improvements above described by virtue of the laws of the State of Maryland, or any amendments of said laws; and we do further warrant that we have not and will not assign for payment, nor our right to perfect a lien against said property and that we have the right to execute this Waiver and Release thereof.

The subscriber to this instrument warrants that all laborers employed upon the aforesaid premises have been fully paid, and that none of such laborers have any claim, demand or lien against said premises; and further, that no chattel mortgage, conditional bill of sale or retention of title agreement has been given or executed by said owner or any general contractor or other party or any of us, for or in connection with any material, appliances, machinery, fixtures or furnishings placed upon or installed in the aforesaid premises by any of us.

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It is understood and agreed that any and all signatures hereto are for all services rendered, work done and material furnished heretofore and hereafter by the signers in any and all capacities, and are not understood to be only for the brief description listed as Phase of Prime Contract.

Witness the following signature(s) and seal this day of , 20

Phase of Prime Contract:

Amount of Claim Paid $____________or Unpaid $_____________

EXECUTION OF WAIVER OF LIENS

NAME OF FIRM

Authorized Signature: _______________________________________________

Name: _______________________________________________

Title/Position: _______________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________________

ATTEST

Authorized Signature: _______________________________________________

Name: _______________________________________________

Title/Position: _______________________________________________

NOTE: Firm indicated above shall include authorized signatures and accompanying attestations for ALL applicable firm representatives (Principal (if an Individual Partnership), Partners (if a Co-Partnership), or

President (if a Corporation). Attach additional sheets, if needed.

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CONTRACT NO. __________________________________________________________ AFFIDAVIT BY GENERAL/PRIME CONTRACTOR PAGE 1 OF 2

AFFIDAVIT BY

GENERAL/PRIME CONTRACTOR

PRIME/GENERAL CONTRACTOR

FIRM NAME

FIRM ADDRESS

CONTRACT NO./NAME: _______________________________________________________________________________

State of Maryland, County of Allegany, to Wit:

I, , having been first duly sworn, doth now depose and say:

That the persons, firms and corporations who have executed the Waivers of Liens attached being:

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CONTRACT NO. __________________________________________________________ AFFIDAVIT BY GENERAL/PRIME CONTRACTOR PAGE 2 OF 2 are all of the persons, firms and corporations who have furnished services, labor or materials in the construction or repair of improvements on the real estate described in said waivers, and that, as of the date of this Affidavit, such work has been fully completed.

INDIVIDUAL PRINCIPAL

(SEAL)

CO-PARTNERSHIP PRINCIPAL

(Name of co-partnership)

(SEAL)

(Partner)

(SEAL)

(Partner)

(SEAL)

(Partner)

(SEAL)

(Partner)

CORPORATE PRINCIPAL

(Name of Corporation) Affix Corporate

(Principal) Seal

(Title)

Subscribed and sworn to be before the undersigned, a Notary Public for the State of _____________________________________, County of ________________________, on this ___________ day of ______________ , ____________.

NOTARY PUBLIC: ______________________________________________

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CONTRACT NO. __________________________________________________________ CERTIFICATION OF GENERAL/PRIME CONTRACTOR PAGE 1 OF 2

CERTIFICATION OF

GENERAL/PRIME CONTRACTOR

GENERAL/PRIME CONTRACTOR

FIRM NAME

FIRM ADDRESS

CONTRACT NO./NAME: _______________________________________________________________________________

State of Maryland, County of Allegany, to Wit:

I, , having been first duly sworn, doth now depose and say:

1. I am __________________________________________________________________________ of ___________________________________________________________________ , (Name) (Firm) acting as ____________________________________________________________________________________ (hereinafter called “Contractor”).

(an individual principal, a co-partnership of principals, or a corporation)

2. Contractor heretofore entered into a contract with Allegany County (hereinafter called "owner"), to furnish materials, machinery and equipment and/or to perform labor necessary for the construction of buildings and/or repair or alteration of buildings, structures or machinery and equipment and/or construction or installation of facilities, all as more specifically described in said contract on the land and property of the owner located at

3. In connection with the request of said contractor for a final payment, it is hereby certified that all work, labor, materials, machinery and equipment furnished by the contractor have been fully paid for by the contractor and that there are no amounts unpaid in favor of any sub-subcontractor, subcontractor or materialman or any other person furnishing labor and materials to said contractor and utilized in the performance of the obligations of the contractor under the aforementioned contract on the basis of which any lien (commonly called a mechanic's or materialman's lien) has been or can be filed for work done or materials, machinery or equipment furnished in said buildings, structures, machinery, equipment, property or facilities or any part thereof of the owner.

4. It is further certified that all federal and state taxes required to be withheld from employees have been withheld in the manner provided by law.

5. All vouchers, receipts and other evidence of payment with respect to claims of third persons against the contractor, arising out of, connected with or resulting from performance of the contractor of his obligations under the contract documents or which relate to a lien against the project or any part thereof or any other property of the owner include any and all claims of any description, kind or nature up to and including the date of this affidavit.

6. Receipt by the contractor of the final payment under the aforementioned contract, shall constitute a full release and discharge by the contractor to the owner of any and all claims of the contractor against the owner, arising out of, connected with or resulting from performance of the obligations of the contractor pursuant to the contract documents.

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CONTRACT NO. __________________________________________________________ CERTIFICATION OF GENERAL/PRIME CONTRACTOR PAGE 2 OF 2

INDIVIDUAL PRINCIPAL

(SEAL)

CO-PARTNERSHIP PRINCIPAL

(Name of co-partnership)

(SEAL)

(Partner)

(SEAL)

(Partner)

(SEAL)

(Partner)

(SEAL)

(Partner)

CORPORATE PRINCIPAL

(Name of Corporation) Affix Corporate

(Principal) Seal

(Title)

Subscribed and sworn to be before the undersigned, a Notary Public for the State of _____________________________________, County of ________________________, on this ___________ day of ______________ , ____________.

NOTARY PUBLIC: ______________________________________________

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CONTRACT NO. ___________________________________________________ GENERAL CONDITIONS PAGE 1 OF 8

GENERAL CONDITIONS

1. DEFINITIONS

2. ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS AND DETAIL DRAWINGS

3. SCHEDULES, REPORTS AND RECORDS

4. DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS

5. SHOP DRAWINGS

6. MATERIALS, SERVICES AND FACILITIES

7. INSPECTION AND TESTING

8. SUBSTITUTIONS

9. PATENTS

10. SURVEYS, PERMITS, REGULATIONS

11. PROTECTION OF WORK, PROPERTY, PERSONS

12. SUPERVISION BY CONTRACTOR

13. CHANGES IN THE WORK

14. CHANGES IN CONTRACT PRICE

15. TIME FOR COMPLETION AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

16. CORRECTION OF WORK

17. SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS

18. SUSPENSION OF WORK, TERMINATION AND DELAY

19. PAYMENTS TO CONTRACTOR

20. ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL PAYMENT AS RELEASE

21. INSURANCE

22. CONTRACT SECURITY

23. ASSIGNMENTS

24. INDEMNIFICATION

25. SEPARATE CONTRACTS

26. SUBCONTRACTING

27. ENGINEER'S AUTHORITY

28. LAND AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY

29. GUARANTY

30. TAXES

1. DEFINITIONS

A. Whenever used in the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated which shall be applicable to both the singular and plural thereof:

1. ADDENDA – Written or graphic instruments issued prior to the execution of the Agreement which modify or interpret the CONTRACT

DOCUMENTS, DRAWINGS and SPECIFICATIONS, by additions, deletions, clarifications or corrections.

2. BID – The offer or proposal of the BIDDER submitted on the prescribed form setting forth the prices for the WORK to be performed.

3. BIDDER – Any person, firm or corporation submitting a BID for the WORK.

4. BONDS – Bid, Performance, and Payment Bonds and other instruments of security, furnished by the CONTRACTOR and his surety in accordance with the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.

5. CHANGE ORDER – A written order to the CONTRACTOR authorizing an addition, deletion or revision in the WORK within the general scope of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, or authorizing an adjustment in the CONTRACT PRICE or CONTRACT TIME.

6. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS – The contract, including ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS, BID, BID BOND, AGREEMENT, PAYMENT BOND, PERFORMANCE BOND, NOTICE OF AWARD, NOTICE TO PROCEED, CHANGE ORDER, DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS, and

ADDENDA.

7. CONTRACT PRICE – The total monies payable to the CONTRACTOR under the terms and conditions of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.

8. CONTRACT TIME – The number of calendar days stated in the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS for the completion of the WORK.

9. CONTRACTOR – The person, firm or corporation with whom the OWNER has executed the Agreement.

10. DRAWINGS – The part of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS which show the characteristics and scope of the

11. WORK to be performed and which have been prepared or approved by the ENGINEER.

12. ENGINEER – Allegany County Department of Public Works or their designated representative.

13. FIELD ORDER – A written order effecting a change in the WORK not involving an adjustment in the CONTRACT PRICE or an extension of the

CONTRACT TIME, issued by the ENGINEER to the CONTRACTOR during construction.

14. NOTICE OF AWARD – The written notice of the acceptance of the BID from the OWNER to the successful BIDDER.

15. NOTICE TO PROCEED – Written communication issued by the OWNER to the CONTRACTOR authorizing him to proceed with the WORK and establishing the date of commencement of the WORK.

16. OWNER – Board of County Commissioners of Allegany County, Maryland.

17. PROJECT – The undertaking to be performed as provided in the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.

18. RESIDENT PROJECT REPRESENTATIVE – The authorized representative of the OWNER who is assigned to the PROJECT site or any part thereof.

19. SHOP DRAWINGS – All drawings, diagrams, illustrations, brochures, schedules and other data which are prepared by the CONTRACTOR, a

SUBCONTRACTOR, manufacturer, SUPPLIER or distributor, which illustrate how specific portions of the WORK shall be fabricated for installed.

20. SPECIFICATIONS – A part of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS consisting of written descriptions of a technical nature of materials, equipment, construction systems, standards and workmanship.

21. SUBCONTRACTOR – An individual, firm or corporation having a direct contract with the CONTRACTOR or with any other SUBCONTRACTOR for the performance of a part of the WORK at the site.

22. SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION – That date as certified by the ENGINEER when the construction of the PROJECT or a specified part thereof is sufficiently completed, in accordance with the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, so that the PROJECT or specified part can be utilized for the purposes for which it is intended.

23. SUPPLEMENTAL GENERAL CONDITIONS – Modifications to General Conditions required by a Federal agency for participation in the PROJECT and approved by the agency in writing prior to inclusion in the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, or such requirements that may be imposed by

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CONTRACT NO. ___________________________________________________ GENERAL CONDITIONS PAGE 2 OF 8 applicable state laws.

24. SUPPLIER – Any person or organization who supplies material or equipment for the WORK, including that fabricated of a special design, but who does not perform labor at the site.

25. WORK – All labor necessary to produce the construction required by the CONSTRUCTION…