Demolition, site work and new construction of a water / sewer project in El Paso, Texas. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project; for the demolition of a water / sewer project; and for the construction of a water / sewer project.

**Engineer Estimate: $2,488,766.96 - $2,014,716.11 PROJECT DESCRIPTION A. The Project consists of removal and replacement of the existing 100,000-gallon ground storage blend tank and associated piping and appurtenances, the removal and replacement of the existing supporting steel platform and safety ladders, and a new hoist rescue system. The Project site, known as Cielo Vista, is located at 9428 Daughtery Ave., El Paso Texas 79925. The Project consists of installing a new 100,000-gallon welded steel ground storage tank, 250 LF of new 16-inch water approved pipe with valves and fittings, 260 LF of new 20-inch water approved pipe, fittings, butterfly valves with manholes with valves, 265 LF of 24-inch Drainpipe, and a cathodic protection system (interior and exterior). Demolition and removal of existing non-compliant access ladders, platforms, rails and other appurtenances, furnishing and installing compliant access ladders, fall arrest systems, steel platforms, guard rails and a LIMPET combined fall prevention and ladder climb assistant system to be used as a rescue alternative. The project description, as shown above, is only a general overview of this project. Contractor shall refer to the project plans and specifications for further information. B. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, and incidentals and completely construct the Work, so it is ready to use as shown on the Drawings and as described in the Specifications. Each Bid shall be submitted in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders and be accompanied by a Bid Security in the amount of five percent of the amount bid. The Successful Bidder states he or she must furnish a 100 percent (100%) Performance Bond and a 100 percent (100%) Payment Bond, in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders and the General Conditions. Wages paid on this project shall be not less than the minimum prevailing wage rates listed in the Contract Documents, Section 00840, General Wage Requirements. The El Paso Water Utilities (EPWU) adheres to the Cone of Silence policy which prohibits any communication regarding the Bid between potential bidders (and subcontractors) and EPWU Board Members, Staff, and assigned Consulting Engineers. The provisions do not apply to oral communications with Purchasing Agent or Administrative Analyst, provided the communications is limited strictly to matters of process or procedure already contained in the solicitation document, oral communications at pre-bid conferences, or communications in writing (email preferred) submitted to the Administrative Analyst in response to inquiries regarding the Bid. In addition to any other penalties provided by law, violation of the Cone of Silence by any bidder shall render that bidder's Bid voidable. Any person having personal knowledge of a violation of these provisions shall report such violations to the EPWU General Counsel and/or the Purchasing Agent in writing. *The value for this project is based on a financial range. The value is listed as the highest possible cost from the range provided by a stakeholder or official project document.