Site work for a water / sewer project in Okeechobee, Florida. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

As of Oct 15,2019 project was awarded to Go Underground Utilities LLC amount of $598,400.00 . Project has an approx start date which is Nov 2 ,2019 and will be completed by May 2020 . The Work is generally described as follows: The SE 8th Avenue area currently is served by a combination of sizes and materials of water main, including 6-inch asbestos cement and PVC, 4-inch asbestos cement and galvanized steel, and 2-inch galvanized steel water mains. The project will include the installation of approximately 6,800 linear feet of new water mains to replace the existing distribution system within the SE 8th Avenue neighborhood. The new water distribution system with new services and fire hydrants will be designed, constructed, and connected to the OUA system. The project will also include either the grouting and abandoning in place of approximately 3,400 linear feet of 4-inch and 6-inch asbestos cement pipe, or the proper, removal and disposal in accordance with all applicable work standards, local, state, and federal regulations, and safety precautions. Bidders with questions concerning the bid process or bid documents should contact the engineer in writing in accordance with the instructions to bidders by request to christine.miranda@holtzconsulting.com. The Bid is a Unit Price Contract. A cashier's check or a Bid Bond in a sum not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid, made payable to Okeechobee Utility Authority ("Bid Security") shall accompany each Bid as a guarantee that the BIDDER will not withdraw from the bid process after the opening of Bids. The sureties for the Bid Bond must be an entity included in the most recent United States Department of Treasury list of acceptable sureties and be authorized to issue surety bonds in the State of Florida. Bid Security shall be in a single acceptable instrument. If Bid Security is made by cashier's check, the conditions contained in the Bid Bond shall nonetheless apply to the cashier's check as they relate to forfeiture or damages. No Bids may be withdrawn for a period of ninety (90) days after the day of Bid opening. The cost of Bid preparation is considered an operational cost of Bidders and shall not be passed on or borne by the OWNER. The Successful Bidder, who is awarded the contract, will be required to furnish a Public Construction Bond in full contract amount in accordance with Florida Statute Section 255.05, and to submit a Certificate of Insurance demonstrating conformance with the Contract Documents. Failing to do so shall be grounds to reject the bid and shall result in the OWNER retaining the Bid Security to the full extent of OWNER'S damages. Bids shall be prepared, addressed and submitted in compliance with detailed instructions as set forth in the Instructions to Bidders. All forms and questionnaires must be filled out completely as instructed. Failure to complete the bid forms as instructed and provide the requested information, or to fully execute the bid, may be grounds for rejection of the bid and may result in the OWNER retaining the Bid Security to the full extent of OWNER'S damages. OWNER reserves the right to reject any or all Bids in whole or in part, with or without cause, to waive irregularities, variances, deviations, technical errors and informalities to the extent permitted by law, or to accept the Bid which in its judgment best serves the public interest.