Site work for a water / sewer project in San Antonio, Texas. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

Sealed bids are requested by the San Antonio Water System for the repair or replacement of sewer laterals, and for sewer main point repairs and related appurtenances for the 2021 Sanitary Sewer Laterals Renewal and Repair Construction Contract Package 2 Project, SAWS CIP Job No. 21-1402 and SAWS O&M Job No, 21-0108. Some of the work involved in the projects requires repairs of the mains, installing or replacing cleanouts, installing backwater valves when tasked, concrete flatwork, topsoil, sodding, fence relocations, and street resurfacing Electronic bids shall be accompanied by a bid bond in an amount not less than five percent of the total bid price. (Or, if providing SAWS with a cashier's check or certified check in an amount not less than five percent of the total bid price, SAWS will request this within 24 hours from the apparent low bidder. Sealed bids must be accompanied by a cashier's check, certified check, or bid bond in an amount not less than five percent of the total bid price. In accordance with Chapter 2253 of the Texas Government Code as amended, the security furnished by the Contractor through the Surety in the full amount of the Contract Sum for the protection of all persons supplying labor and material in the prosecution of the Work who properly follow statutory requirements for perfecting claims against such security. If the Contract amount does not exceed $25,000, a Payment Bond may not be required. In accordance with Chapter 2253 of the Texas Government Code as amended, the security furnished by the Contractor through the Surety in the full amount of the Contract Sum as a guaranty that the Work will be faithfully performed and completed and that the Owner will be saved harmless from all costs and damages which the Owner may suffer by reason of the Contractor's default or failure to perform the Work. If the Contract amount does not exceed $25,000, a Performance Bond may not be required. For questions regarding this solicitation, technical questions or additional information, please contact Florinda Gonzales, Interim Contract Administrator, in writing via email to: Florinda.Gonzales@saws.org or by fax to (210) 233-4290 until 10:00 AM (CT) on December 22, 2020. Answers to the questions will be posted to the web site by 2:00 PM (CT) on December 23, 2020 as a separate document or included as part of an addendum. Please be advised that Bidders are prohibited from communicating with any other SAWS staff, the Consultant, the Developer, or City of San Antonio officials regarding this IFB up until the contract is awarded as outlined in the Instructions to Bidders. The SMWVB goal on this project is20% The San Antonio Water System Contracting Office reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive formalities. Work shall be completed in full within 365 consecutive calendar days. The Presentation for the Pre Bid Meeting is available on the owner's website.