Site work for a water / sewer project in Fairfield, Montana. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

**As of October 12, 2022, this project has not yet been awarded. A timeline for award has not yet been established.** The project consists of approximately 8,000 lineal feet of 6-inch and 8-inch water main replacement, 100 lineal feet of new 16-inch diameter water main, 84 service connections with new curb stops, and associated fittings, valves and appurtenances. Contractor and any of the Contractor's Subcontractors bidding or doing work on this project will be required to be registered with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry (DLI). Forms for registration are available from the Depart ment of Labor and Industry, PO Box 8011, 1805 Prospect, Helena MT 59604-8011. Information on registration can be obtained by calling (406) 444-7734. All laborers and mechanics employed by Contractor or Subcontractors in performance of the construction work shall be paid wages at rates as required by Davis Bacon Wage Act or State Prevailing Wages, whichever is higher. The Contractor must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, sex or national origin. Each bid or proposal must be accompanied by a Certified Check, Cashier's Check, or Bid Bond payable to Town of Fairfield, in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid. Successful Bidders shall furnish an approved Performance Bond and a Labor and Materials Payment Bond, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount. Insurance, as required, shall be provided by the successful Bidder(s) and a certificate(s) of that insurance shall be provided. This project is funded in part or in whole with grant/loan funding from DNRC, MCEP, RD and ARPA. Award of the project will be contingent upon receiving funding and award concurrence from the required funding agencies. Bids may only be withdrawn as provided in Section 16.02 of the Instructions to Bidders after the scheduled time for the public opening of bids. The right is reserved to reject any or all proposals received, to waive informalities, to postpone the award of the contract for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days, and to accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid that is in the best interest of the Owner. All questions about the meaning or intent of the Contract Documents are to be submitted in writing to and must be received by Noon on September 22, 2022. Oral questions will only be accepted at the Pre-Bid conference. Written comments may be submitted to Jeremiah Theys of Great West Engineering by mail at: P.O. Box 4817, Helena, MT 59604 or email at: jtheys@ greatwesteng.com. Interpretations or clarifications considered necessary by Engineer in response to such questions will be issued by Addenda delivered to all parties recorded as having received the Bidding Documents. Only questions answered by Addenda will be binding. Oral and other interpretations or clarifications will be without legal effect. 90 calendar days to Substantial Completion from NTP 15 calendar days to Final Completion from date of Substantial Completion Contractors in attendance had the general consensus that the contract time was too short