§ 2-666. Responsibility for selection of methods of construction contracting management.

The procurement director shall issue regulations providing for as many alternative methods of oversight and supervision of construction contracts as are feasible; provided, however, that a determination setting forth the facts which led to the selection of a particular method of-construction oversight and supervision shall be included in the contract file in each instance.

(1)

When required. In the solicitation of construction services and any other services as determined by the procurement director, a bid bond or other form of bid guarantee satisfactory to the county shall be required when the contract to be awarded is expected to exceed $100,000.00 and such bond may be provided by a surety company authorized to do business in this state. For contracts less than $100,000.00, a bond shall not be required unless-specified in the invitation to bid.

(2)

Amount of bid guarantee. The official or using agency responsible for carrying out the construction project shall determine the bid guarantee amount adequate to protect the county from loss should the successful bidder fail to execute and deliver such further contract documents and bonds as may be required; provided, however, the percentage or amount shall not be less than two percent nor more than five percent of the bid price. If a bidder is permitted to withdraw a bid before award for mistake in the bid, no action shall be had against that bid bond.

(3)

Rejection of bids for noncompliance with bid guarantee requirements. When the solicitation requires that bids be supported by a bid bond, noncompliance requires rejection of the bid; provided, however, that the procurement director, may, by regulation, set forth exceptions to this provision which are in the best interest of the county.

(Ord. No. O-08-5-101, § 2(Exh. A), 6-23-08; Ord. No. O-10-11-101, § 1, 12-17-10; Ord. No. O-16-3-101 , § 1, 4-25-16)