Site work and renovation of a water / sewer project in Bradenton, Florida. Completed plans call for the renovation of a water / sewer project; and for site work for a water / sewer project.

**As of December 7, 2020, the project has been awarded for $868,286.15.** 890-66 The Scope of Work consist of rehabilitation of master triplex submersible lift station, including, but not be limited to, the following: installation, testing, and startup of three new submersible pumps provided by the County, installation of pump VFD's, wet well liner inspection and repair; wet well cleaning; new top slab and hatches; and the replacement of discharge piping, fittings, valves, swing check valves, guide rails, pipe bracings, base ells, and mounting plates. A Bid Bond in the amount of 5% of the total offer. Bid bond shall be submitted with the sealed response and shall include project name, location, and / or address and project number. In lieu of the bond, the bidder may file an alternative form of security in the amount of 5% of the total offer. A Payment and Performance Bond shall be submitted by Successful Bidder for 100% of the award amount and shall be presented to Manatee County within ten (10) calendar days of issuance of the notice of intent to award. The deadline to submit all questions, inquiries, or requests concerning interpretation, clarification or additional information pertaining to this Invitation for Bid Construction to the Manatee County Procurement Division is October 30, 2020. Questions and inquiries should be submitted via email to the Designated Procurement Contact shown Abby Jenkins, Senior Procurement Agent, Construction (941) 749 3014 X 3062, Fax (941) 749-3034 Email: abigail.jenkins@mymanatee.org. The Work will be completed and ready for final inspection within the specified calendar days from the date the Contract Time commences to run. Completion time shall be based on Bid 'A' for 300 calendar days or Bid 'B' based on 365 calendar days time at the County's sole discretion. If the successful Bidder fails to achieve substantial completion of the Work within the contract time and as otherwise required by the Agreement (to include not only the entire Work but any portion of the Work as set forth therein), the County shall be entitled to retain or recover from the successful Bidder, as liquidated damages and not as a penalty, the sum of $704.00 per calendar day, commencing upon the first day following expiration of the contract time and continuing until the actual date of substantial completion. County reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids, to waive irregularities and minor technicalities, and to request resubmission.