The Project generally consists of constructing approximately 12,500 LF of 36-inch, 4,100 LF of 24- inch, and 850 LF of 12-inch water pipeline and appurtenances. Bids may be delivered by any means available except electronically (fax or email). Fax/email bids will not be considered. It is the bidder responsibility to see that their bid is in the City Purchasing Office by the time stated . Those not received by that time will not be considered. A performance and payment bond written by a responsible surety company authorized to do business in Arkansas, in the amount of the contract, will be required on all contracts in excess of $20,000. Bid security in the form of a cashier check only (relative to other types of checks), drawn on a bank or trust company doing business in Arkansas, or a corporate bid bond in favor of the City of Hot Springs and in the amount of five percent (5%) of the bid amount is required on bids exceeding $20,000 and must be submitted with the bid. For bids over $20,000, the contractor must be properly licensed for this activity prior to submitting a bid and provide proof thereof (show State contractor license no.) with bid. Arkansas prevailing Wage Laws will apply as appropriate. Bids may not be withdrawn within 60 days of opening. Bidders must provide with their bid a certificate regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, as applicable. The City encourages the participation of disadvantaged, minority and woman owned business enterprises in the procurement of goods, services, and construction, either as contractor or subcontractor. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any formalities and to, in the opinion of the City, accept the bid that is in the City best interest. A pre-bid conference will not be held. Bids will be received for a single prime Contract. Bids shall be on a lump sum basis. The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: Crist Engineers, Inc. 205 Executive Court Little Rock, AR 72205 501-664-1552 The date that the Bidding Documents are transmitted by the Issuing Office will be considered the Bidder date of receipt of the Bidding Documents. Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including Addenda if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office. Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.
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