Site work for a water / sewer project in Norman, Oklahoma. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

This project will blend water from wells 5, 6, and 52 with the City of Norman Water Treatment Plant by installing approximately 2,200 feet of 8-inch waterline from well 52 and converting an existing 12-inch waterline to a groundwater line to move water from well 5 and 52 in order to blend with well 6 at the Water Treatment Plant. Bidders are expected to inspect the site of the work and to inform themselves regarding all local conditions. Each bid must be submitted in a sealed envelope bearing on the outside the name of the bidder, his/her address, and the name of the project for which the bid is submitted. If sent by mail, the sealed envelope containing the bid must be enclosed in another envelope addressed as stated above. All blank spaces for bid prices must be filled in, in ink or typewritten, and in both words and figures. Bids received more than ninety-six (96) hours, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, before the time set for opening the bids, as well as bids received after the time set for receipt of bids, WILL NOT be considered and will be RETURNED UNOPENED. A cashier's check, a certified check, or a surety bond in the amount of five percent (5%) of the bid shall accompany the sealed proposal of each bidder. Deposits will be returned to the unsuccessful bidders. Each bid submitted is a legal offer and when accepted by the NUA, constitutes a FIRM AND BINDING CONTRACT. The OWNER reserves the right to REJECT ANY or ALL BIDS. The OWNER further reserves the unconditional right to cancel all or any portion of this project within sixty (60) days from the date of opening of bids, for any reason and at its sole discretion. The Norman Utilities Authority (NUA) is exempt from the payment of any sales or use taxes. Pursuant to Title 68 O.S., Section 1356 (10) and as allowed by Oklahoma Tax Commission Rules Part 27 Trust Authority 710:65-13-140, direct vendors to the NUA are also exempt from those taxes. A bidder and his subcontractors may exclude from their bid sales taxes on appropriate equipment, materials, and supplies incorporated into the project and purchased by the NUA through the bidder. The bidder and his subcontractors will coordinate such purchases with the NUA. Questions concerning the bid or project requirements should be directed to Meagan Brown, PE at Meagan.Brown@freese.com.