Galveston County is seeking a vendor for the re-construction of approximately 1,500 linear feet of the west bank of the Highland Bayou Diversion Canal, between F.M. 2004 and Jay Road Ditch in Hitchcock, Galveston County, Texas. The existing slope is at a gradient of about 3.5H: 1V in order to prevent further slope failures. In addition, the backslope swales (two) situated behind top of slope need to be reconstructed. Interceptor Swale "A" is approximately 700 linear feet and will outfall into Jay Road Ditch. Interceptor Swale "B" is also about 700 feet in length and will outfall into an existing drainage ditch situated between FM 2004 and the south side of Sunrise Creek subdivision. Questions will not be answered directly, but addressed via Addendum which will be uploaded no later than January 13, 2021. The Owner may make changes in the scope of work required to be performed by the Contractor under the Contract without relieving or releasing the Contractor from any of his obligations under the Contract or any guarantee given by him pursuant to the Contract provisions, and without affecting the validity of the guaranty bonds, and without relieving or releasing the surety or sureties of said bonds. All such work shall be executed under the terms of the original Contract unless it is expressly provided otherwise. Except for the purpose of affording protection against any emergency endangering health, life, limb or property, the Contractor shall make no change in the materials used or in the specified manner of constructing and/or installing the improvements or supply additional labor, services or materials beyond that actually required for the execution of the Contract, unless in pursuance of a written order from the Owner authorizing the Contractor to proceed with the change. No claim for an adjustment of the Contract Price will be valid unless so ordered.
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