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

The deadline to ask questions is 3/26/2021 5:00 PM CST The major work will consist of the following: Installation of approximately 30,000 linear feet of 48"/54" sewer trunk main. Due to the specialized nature of the construction, the experience and qualifications of Bidders will be evaluated by the City of Odessa prior to the opening of the Bids. Only those Bids submitted by Bidders determined by the City of Odessa to be qualified will be considered. Bids received from Bidders who are not pre-qualified will be returned. Prospective bidders are requested to submit any questions no later than Friday, March 26, 2021, ten (10) calendar days before the bid due date, to the City of Odessa Public Works Department, via email at pw@odessa-tx.gov. Bidders without exception must submit Cashier's or Certified Check, issued by a bank satisfactory to the City of Odessa, or Bid Bond issued by a bonding company satisfactory to the City of Odessa, payable without recourse to the order of the City of Odessa in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the largest possible bid submitted as a guaranty that Bidder will enter into contract and execute Bond and Guaranty in the forms provided within ten (15) days after Notice of Award of Contract to him. Bids without required check or bid bond will not be considered. The successful bidder must furnish performance and payment bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the total contract price from a Surety Company holding a permit from the State of Texas to act as Surety, or other Surety or Sureties acceptable to the City of Odessa. Should the total contract price be less than $50,000.00, no performance bond or payment bond will be required. All lump sum and unit prices must be stated in both script and figures on the forms provided. The City of Odessa reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive formalities. In case of ambiguity or lack of clearness in stating prices in the bids, the City of Odessa reserves the right to consider the most advantageous construction thereof, or to reject the bid. Unreasonable (or "unbalanced") unit prices will authorize the City of Odessa to reject any bid. Bidders are expected to inspect the site of work and to inform themselves regarding all local conditions. Attention is called to the fact that there must be paid on the project not less than the general prevailing rates of wages which have been established by the City of Odessa. Instructions to Bidders, Pre-qualification Forms, Proposal Forms, Specifications, and Plans are on file at the office ofthe City Engineer at City Hall, 411 W. 8th Street, Odessa, Texas. Plans are on file and may be reviewed at LCA or City of Odessa offices. The City of Odessa reserves the right to reject any or all bids and accept or reject any informalities. Unless all bids are rejected, award shall be made to the bidder who provides services at the best value for the City. No bid may be withdrawn until the expiration of (90) days from the date of bids are opened