Installation of approximately 3,100 LF of 24-inch diameter water main, appurtenances, valves, connection to existing water mains, and electrical improvements. The prices and terms of the bid must be made on the forms included in this Specification. Bids must be accompanied by a bid bond with Power of Attorney attached or cashiers check of five percent (5%) of the total amount bid (sum of all bid items) made payable to the City of Leander, as provided in Section 00200, Instructions to Bidders. Performance and payment bonds, when required, shall be executed on forms furnished by OWNER. Each bond shall be issued in an amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price by a solvent surety company authorized to do business in the State of Texas, and shall meet any other requirements established by law or by OWNER pursuant to applicable law. Minimum insurance requirements are specified in Section 00700, General Conditions, and Section 00800, Supplementary General Conditions. A bidder who believes the Contract Documents to contain an error or unclarity may make an inquiry to the Engineer, Dale Murphy, P.E., of K Friese & Associates, Inc. at (512) 338-1704. An addendum will be issued if OWNER's staff deems that the Contract Documents require correction or clarification. The OWNER may, on its own initiative, issue Addenda before the Bid opening and, if necessary, delay the Bid opening to ensure that bidders have had sufficient time to consider the Addenda. A Bid which, in the opinion of OWNER's staff, deviates significantly from the Contract Documents, and which has not been clarified through a written Addendum prior to Bid submittal deadline, shall be considered an exception to the Contract Documents and grounds for the Bid to be rejected. Bidders should read and understand all terms and conditions contained in these Contract Documents. Contract Time is of the essence and all Work shall be substantially completed within one hundred and forty (140) Calendar Days and finally completed within one hundred and seventy (170) Calendar Days after the Notice to Proceed. Liquidated damages are one thousand ($1,000.00) Dollars per Calendar Day. OWNER reserves the right to reject any or all Bids and to waive any informalities and irregularities in Bids received. The deadline to ask questions is 1/11/2021 2:00 PM CST
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