Renovation of a water / sewer project in Portland, Maine. Completed plans call for the renovation of a water / sewer project.

Briefly and without force and effect upon the contract documents, the work of the contract can be summarized as follows: Complete all work to remove and replace the hydraulic jack, piping and pump unit, including cleanup and disposal of present hydraulic oil in the tank, piping, cylinder and casing. Scope includes obtaining and paying for all necessary permits and inspections from the State of Maine. All bids shall remain open to acceptance for ninety (90) days after their opening. Bids that are late, not submitted on the forms provided, submitted without signatures and/or submitted by fax shall not be accepted. Questions must be submitted in writing to the Purchasing Office and be received no later than five business days prior to the bid due date - these may be mailed, hand delivered, faxed to 207.874.8652 or e-mailed to slchapin@portlandmaine.gov. If the contract price exceeds $125,000.00, the successful bidder shall supply the City with a Performance Bond and Labor and Material Payment Bond, each in the amount of the contract price, guaranteeing one hundred percent (100%) performance of the contract, including the guarantee period and free and clear of any and all liens, attachments and encumbrances. All bonds shall comply with the requirements of Maine state law. A Bid Bond is not required for this project. The City reserves the right to request clarification of and/or solicit additional information of any proposer, to have proposer(s) make presentations to the Selection committee; and/or to negotiate with any proposer regarding any terms of their proposal, including but not limited to the cost and/or scope of services, with the intent to achieve the best proposal that shall result in a contract that is deemed by the City to be in its best interest.