Site work and new construction of a water / sewer project in Nokomis, Florida. Working plans call for the construction of a water / sewer project; and for site work for a water / sewer project.

As of February 9, this project has been cancelled. At this time, it has not been confirmed if the project will be rebid. The purpose of this Project is to construct a water booster pump station with a 2-MG aboveground storage tank and approximately 16,000-LF of 16-inch diameter off-site potable water transmission mains that will provide connections to the City's distribution system. Other improvements include the addition of a new bi-directional emergency interconnect station with Sarasota County, and approximately 9,000-LF extension of the City's fiber optic service from the existing water reclamation facility to the new booster station. All questions, comments, or concerns about this ITB must be submitted in writing to Mr. Peter A. Boers, Procurement- Finance Department, for the City of Venice, Room 204, 401 West Venice Avenue, Venice, FL 34285 or e-mail at pboers@venicefl.gov Mr. Boers is the only designated representative of the city authorized to respond to comments, questions, and concerns. The City will not respond to comments, questions or concerns addressed to any person other than Mr. Boers. If the City determines that a particular comment, question or concern necessitates a global response to all Proposers, the City will issue a clarifying memorandum or addendum. The final day that the City will accept questions will be May 19, 2022 by 1:00 p.m. A Bid shall be accompanied by Bid security made payable to Owner in the amount of 5% of Bidder's maximum Bid price and in the form of Bid bond. Applicable liquidated damages are the sum of the daily rate of $5,000 per Calendar Day assessed as projected lost revenues for failure to complete the Work within the Contract Time. No bid will be received after the specified time for acceptance and no bidder may withdraw his bid within a period of ninety (90) days after the actual date of opening thereof. Bids will be considered only from bidders who have the applicable license, if a license is required by the City of Venice and/or State of Florida, for the type of work specified. A copy of the applicable license must be submitted with bid if a license is required. Addendum #5 with responses to any outstanding RFIs received before the deadline will be released the week beginning May 31, 2022 The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids in whole or in part, with or without cause, to waive any requirements, irregularities or technical defects therein, when it is deemed to be in the interest of the City.