In order to receive electronic bids for this project, SAWS will utilize a SAWS secured File Transfer Protocol (FTP) site. Only Bidders bidding as Prime Contractors will need to submit their request prior to October 20, 2021 by 2:00 pm (CDT) to receive access to the FTP site via email to Lindsay.Esquivel@saws.org. Bidder's email shall provide the legal name of the Bidder's company and the intended recipient's email address and phone number. No requests for FTP site access will be accepted after October 20, 2021 by 2:00 pm (CDT). Once a Bidder is approved for access, an email with a hyperlink to the FTP site and a unique password for the Bidder will be provided to the Bidder's email recipient. Sealed bids are requested by the San Antonio Water System for the Dietrich Elevated Storage Tank, SAWS Job No. 16-6003, for the purpose of retaining a Contractor to furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision to repair leaks in the water distribution system, including leaks in the water mains and water service lines on a work order contract basis. Such repairs may involve replacement of water service lines, valves, and fire hydrants, and associated work. For questions regarding this solicitation, technical questions, or additional information, please contact Lindsay Esquivel, Contract Administrator, in writing via email to: Lindsay.Esquivel@saws.org or by fax to (210) 233-4236 until 4:00 PM (CDT) on July 26, 2021. Answers to the questions will be posted to the web site by 4:00 PM (CDT) on July 30, 2021 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. 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. If Bidders intend to submit bids electronically, Bidders will need to submit a request by August 5, 2021 by 2:00 PM (CDT) to receive access to the File Transfer Protocol (FTP) site via email to Lindsay.Esquivel@saws.org. Bidder's email requesting access to the FTP site shall provide the legal name of Bidder's company and the intended recipient's email address and phone number. No requests for FTP site access will be accepted after August 5, 2021 by 2:00 PM (CDT).
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