Renovation of a water / sewer project in Fargo, North Dakota. Completed plans call for the renovation of a water / sewer project.

The Work is comprised of a single Contract: Contract No. 1 General Construction. The Work for is generally described as follows: The Fargo Water Tower Nos. 4 and 7 Reconditioning project generally includes the following work for both Water Tower No. 4 (a 500,000 gallon capacity single pedestal water tower) and Water Tower No. 7 (a 1,000,000 gallon capacity single pedestal water tower): interior structural repairs and improvements; exterior structural repairs and improvements; surface repairs; interior paint coating removal and replacement; exterior paint coating removal and replacement; interior and exterior water tower facility containment system and hazardous waste handling and disposal requirements; the application of logos; removal of a chain link fence and installation of a vinyl fence; and miscellaneous surface restoration and seeding. All bids shall be contained in a sealed envelope plainly marked showing that such envelope contains a Bid for the Project. Also refer to Section 00 21 13 for preparation of bid information. All Bids shall be prepared according to the Instructions to Bidders contained within the Project Manual. Each Bid shall be accompanied by a separate envelope containing a Bid Security in the form of a Bidders Bond executed by the Bidder as principal and by a surety company authorized to do business in the State of North Dakota, payable to the City of Fargo, in a sum equal to five percent (5%) of the full amount of the Bid. A certified check in lieu of a surety company in the amount of 5% of the total project cost will not be accepted. This is to serve as a guarantee that the successful Bidder will enter into a Contract within fifteen (15) days of Notice of Award, in accordance with the terms of the principals Bid and Contractors Bond as required by law and regulations and determinations of City of Fargo for the performances of such Work. Only Bids that are accompanied by such a Bond will be considered. Contracts shall be awarded on the basis of the low Bid submitted by a qualified, responsible, and responsive Bidder deemed most favorable to the Citys interest.The City of Fargo reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to waive any informality in any Bid, to hold all Bids for a period not to exceed forty-five (45) days from the date of opening Bids. All Work shall be performed in accordance with the Bidding Documents on file in the Office of City of Fargo, ND where they may be seen and examined. Bidders must be licensed for the full amount of the Bid as required by North Dakota Century Code 43-07-05. Each Bid shall contain a copy of the Contractors license or certificate of renewal thereof issued by the Secretary of State. All Bids must be submitted on the Bid Form furnished by the Engineer. No Bid will be read or considered that does not fully comply with the above provisions and other provisions contained within the Bidding Documents, and any deficient Bid submitted will be returned to the Bidder unopened. Contracts shall be awarded on the basis of the low Bid submitted by a responsible and responsive Bidder deemed most favorable to the Owners interest. All Bids shall be contained in a sealed envelope plainly marked showing that such envelope contains a Bid for the Project. In addition, the Bidder shall place upon the exterior of such envelope the following information: 1. Project Name and Work covered by the Bidder (General). 2. The name of the Bidder. 3. Acknowledgement of all Addenda. 4. Separate envelope containing Bid Bond and a copy of Contractors License or Renewal Certificate. The work for each contract must be completed no later than the following: Interim Substantial Completion Milestone: The Work associated with Water Tower No. 7 shall be substantially completed (water tower shall be returned to service in the distribution system) on or before July 1, 2020. Water Tower No. 4 may not be taken out of service until Water Tower No. 7 is returned to service. Substantial Completion: November 1, 2020 Final Completion: November 30, 2020 All Bids will be made on the basis of cash payment for such work. After Bid opening, the Owner will return Bid security of all except the three lowest responsible Bidders. When the Contract is awarded, the remaining unsuccessful Bidders Bonds will be returned. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, and further reserves the right to award the Contract in the best interests of the Owner. The Owner reserves the right to hold the three (3) low Bids for a period of forty-five (45) days after the date of the Bid opening to complete financial arrangements.