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

The OWNER for the Project is Seacoast Utility Authority. The ENGINEER for the Project is Hazen and Sawyer. This project comprises the installation of approximately 4,300 feet of 4-inch to 10-inch ductile iron water main installed via open cut and approximately 1,000 feet of 8-inch PVC and HDPE force main installed via open cut and horizontal directional drill. The project also includes new water services, fire hydrants, fittings, valves, temporary water service, connections to the existing system, abandonment of the existing mains, a minor modification of the existing gravity sewer system, and removal and disposal of asbestos cement piping, along with all required maintenance of traffic and complete restoration of the rights-of-way to pre-existing conditions. The Contract is a UNIT PRICE contract. A cashier's check or a Bid Bond in a sum not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid, made payable to Seacoast Utility Authority ("Bid Security"), shall accompany each Bid as a guarantee that the bidder will not withdraw from the competition after the opening of Bids. The Bid Bond and Public Construction Bond sureties 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 Florida. Bid Security shall be in a single acceptable instrument. If Bid Security is made by cashier's check, the conditions contained in the Bid Bond shall nonetheless apply to the cashier's check related 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 No Bids may be withdrawn for a period of ninety (90) days after the day of Bid opening.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 according to Florida Statute Section 255.05 and submit a Certificate of Insurance demonstrating conformance with the Contract Documents. For the project, Builder's Risk Insurance is not required. 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 the Owner's damages. Bids shall be prepared, addressed, and submitted in compliance with detailed instructions as outlined in the Instructions to Bidders. All forms and questionnaires must be filled out completely as instructed. Failure to complete the bid forms as required and provide the requested information and execute the bid fully shall be grounds for rejection of the bid and shall result in the Owner retaining the Bid Security to the full extent of the Owner's damages. Seacoast Utility Authority 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.