This project consists of installing approximately 3493 linear feet of 6-inch PVC C-900 DR 18 waterline, fittings, fire hydrants assemblies, HMAC pavement repair, concrete pavement repair in accordance with the contract documents, technical specifications, and plans. A bid bond by an acceptable surety, in the amount of 5% of the bid amount shall be submitted with each bid. A certified check or bank draft payable to the Owner or negotiable U.S. Government Bonds (as par value) may be submitted in lieu of the Bid Bond. The project to be constructed will be financed with assistance from the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and is subject to all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. Attention is called to the fact that not less than the federally determined prevailing (Davis-Bacon and Related Acts) wage rate, as issued by the U.S. Department of Labor and contained in the contract documents, must be paid on this project. In addition, the successful bidder must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual identity, gender identity, or national origin. Adherence to the grant recipient's Section 3 Policy is required for all contracts. The City of Orange Grove is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that reserves the right to reject any and all bids and/ or waive any formalities in the bidding. "The City of Orange Grove is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City strives to attain goals for compliance with Federal Section 3 regulations by increasing opportunities for employment and contracting with Section 3 residents and businesses where feasible." The City of Orange Grove reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informalities in the bidding. All contractors/subcontractors that are debarred, suspended or otherwise excluded from or in eligible for participation on federal assistance programs may not undertake any activity ion part or in full under this project. All contractors and subcontractors must be cleared (not suspended or debarred) prior to any formal action authorizing the award of a contract to the contractor. Minority Business Enterprises, Small Business Enterprises, Women Business Enterprises, Section 3 Businesses, and labor surplus area firms are encouraged to submit bids. Bids may be held by the City for a period not to exceed 30 days from the date of the bid opening for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the bidder's qualifications prior to the contract award.
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