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Section 0035 INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS 1. Defined Terms. Terms used in these Instructions to Bidders which are defined in the Standard General Conditions of the Construction Contract, NSPE-ACEC Document 1910-8, CSI 56465 (1978 editions) have the meanings assigned to them in the General Conditions. The term "Successful Bidder" means the lowest, qualified, responsible Bidder to whom Owner (on the basis of Owner's evaluation as hereinafter provided) makes an award. 2. Copies of Bidding Documents. 2.1 Complete sets of the Bidding Documents in the number and for the deposit sum, if any, stated in the Advertisement or Invitation may be obtained from Engineer (unless another issuing office is designated in the Advertisement or Invitation to Bid). The deposit will be refunded to Bidders who submit a bona fide Bid and return the Documents in good condition within ten days after opening of Bids. %" 2.2 Complete sets of Bidding Documents shall be used in preparing Bids; neither Owner nor Engineer assume any responsibility for errors or misinterpreta- tions resulting from the use of incomplete sets of Bidding Documents. ti 2.3 Owner and Engineer in making copies of Bidding Documents available M cn the above terms do so only for the purpose of obtaining Bids on the Work and do not confer a license or grant for any other use. Y. . 3. Qualifications of Bidders. 3.1 The Owner reserves the right to consider the competency and responsibility of a Bidder ii. making an award. This consideration may include, but is not No limited to, (i) pToof of financial responsibility, (ii) quality of similar work, (iii) Amount of experience with similar projects, (iv) facilities, personnel and oft equipment, (v) reputation for performance, including service after substantial bw completion, (vi) capability to complete the work on time, and (vii) integrity of the Bidder. F. 3.2 The Owner reserves the right to make any investigations necessary to M satisfy itself that the Bidder is properly qualified to perform the Work. To demonstrate qualifications to perform the Work, ea_h Bidder must be prepared tc ►' submit within five (5) days of Owner's request written evidence of financial • responsibility, ;previous experience, facilities, personnel and equipment, and evidence of authority to conduct business in the jurisdiction where the Project is located. Each Bid must contain evidence -)f Bidder's qualification to do business in the state where the Project is located, or covenant to obtain :,uch qualification prior to award of the contract.