(A) For every contract the county enters into, time is of the essence; accordingly, a time frame for delivery or completion shall be established and incorporated into the contract between the county and the contractor. This time limit shall set the completion date of work provided by the contractor. In the event that the contractor fails to perform the stated work within the time frame, liquidated damages may be assessed by the county as indicated in the contract.
(B) In solicitation for bids, proposals, or qualifications, the county shall specify that the contractor shall provide in his or her bid document a time frame for completing the project, and that time is of the essence in completing the contract. The county shall specify in its requests for proposals, requests for qualifications, or in its invitations for bids that time is of the essence and shall specify a time frame for the completion of the work. If the contractor cannot provide the work in that time frame, he or she shall so indicate in his or her bid or his or her proposal, and the county shall take that into consideration. Any agreements reached between the contractor and the county shall be so stipulated in the contract agreement between the parties.
(Ord. 01-02-04, passed 1-7-2004)