Site work for a water / sewer project in Okeechobee, Florida. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

The Work is generally described as follows: The relocation of approximately 605 linear feet of 6-inch water main along US Highway 441 (State Road 15) within the Okeechobee Utility Authoritys (OUA) utility service area from SE 36th Avenue to SE 38th Avenue. This work is due to proposed future roadway and drainage work on US Highway 441 under a separate project to be completed by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDOT Financial Project ID 443172-1-52-01). Work will include the installation of the water main, abandonment of the existing water main, connection of water services, and restoration of the affected areas to existing or better condition. The Bid is a UNIT PRICE contract. BIDDERS with questions concerning the bid process or Bid Documents should contact the ENGINEER in writing in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders by email to christine.miranda@holtzconsulting.com. A cashiers check or a Bid Bond in a sum not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid, made payable to Okeechobee Utility Authority (Bid Security) shall accompany each Bid as a guarantee that the BIDDER will not withdraw from the bid process after the opening of Bids. The sureties for the Bid Bond must be an entity included in the most recent United States Department of Treasury list of acceptable sureties and be authorized to issue surety bonds in the State of Florida. Bid Security shall be in a single acceptable instrument. If Bid Security is made by cashiers check, the conditions contained in the Bid Bond shall nonetheless apply to the cashiers check as they relate to forfeiture or damages. No Bids may be withdrawn for a period of ninety (90) days after the day of Bid opening. The cost of Bid preparation is considered an operational cost of Bidders and shall not be passed on or borne by the OWNER. The Successful Bidder, who is awarded the contract, will be required to furnish a Public Construction Bond in full contract amount in accordance with Florida Statute Section 255.05, and to submit a Certificate of Insurance demonstrating conformance with the Contract Documents. Failing to do so shall be grounds to reject the bid and shall result in the OWNER retaining the Bid Security to the full extent of OWNER'S damages. Bids shall be prepared, addressed and submitted in compliance with detailed instructions as set forth in the Instructions to Bidders. All forms and questionnaires must be filled out completely as instructed. Failure to complete the bid forms as instructed and provide the requested information, or to fully execute the bid, may be grounds for rejection of the bid and may result in the OWNER retaining the Bid Security to the full extent of OWNERS damages. OWNER reserves the right to reject any or all Bids in whole or in part, with or without cause, to waive irregularities, variances, deviations, technical errors and informalities to the extent permitted by law, or to accept the Bid which in its judgment best serves the public interest.