Site work for a water / sewer project in Joliet, Illinois. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

**As of January 15, 2024, project was awarded to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. awarded amount is $7,994,694.14** The proposed construction consists of the installation of approximately 780 linear feet of 6-inch, 9,070 linear feet of 8-inch, 790 linear feet of 12-inch, and 3,240 linear feet of 16-inch water main, including new hydrants, services, and other miscellaneous items of work. The contract will include all work necessary to install the water main, install water service lines via directional drilling or open cut methods, reconnect existing water service lines, restore the roadway, and perform all restoration to return the area to its original condition. All bidders will be required to submit Bid Security in the form of a Certified Check, Cashier's Check, or a Bid Bond in the amount of Ten percent (10%) of the Base Bid, payable to the City of Joliet. Direct all questions about the meaning or intent of the Bidding Documents to the Engineer Mike Kenny (mkenny@baxterwoodman.com). Bidder agrees the Work shall be completed based on the interim milestones specified in Section 01 31 13.16. Bidder agrees the Work will be substantially completed within 180 calendar days after the Contract Time commences to run as provided in paragraph 2.03 of the General Conditions, and completed and ready for final payment in accordance with Paragraph 1.11 of the Supplementary Conditions within 210 calendar days after the Contract Time commences to run. The estimated Notice to Proceed date is April 1, 2024. Direct all questions about the meaning or intent of the Contract Documents to Engineer (Telephone 815.444.3371 or email mkenny@baxterwoodman.com). Interpretations or clarifications considered necessary by Engineer in response to such questions will be issued by Addendum emailed by the Engineer or the Engineer's designated independent distributor to all parties recorded by Engineer as having received the Bidding Documents. Questions received less than 72 hours prior to the Bid Opening might not be answered. Only questions answered by formal written Addendum will be binding. Oral and other interpretations or clarifications will be without legal effect. The work of this Pay Item consists of water main pipe complete in place inside a steel casing pipe installed by jacking and mining methods; including providing both jacking and receiving pits; tight sheeting to protect adjacent utilities, roadways and property, or to provide protection to the public; leaving tight sheeting in place if indicated on the Drawings; protection, repair or replacement of utilities; traffic control; fencing of work site to provide protection to public; excavation; removal and disposal of waste excavated materials; bracing; dewatering, including erosion and sedimentation control methods and devices to provide protection to environment from all pumping operations; providing and jacking or ramming of casing pipe; providing and installing carrier pipe; grouting of voids between casing and casing excavation; supporting of carrier pipe within the casing; end seals; testing; backfilling with and compaction of excavated materials, or granular backfill materials if indicated on the Drawings; cleanup; and finish grading. 2. Removal and replacement of casing to achieve correct slope, elevation, and bearing will be done at no addition to the Contract. 3. Installation of short lengths of casing or carrier pipe because of limited working room will be done at no addition to the Contract. 4. Water main carrier pipe installed within the casing pipe is included in this Pay Item. 5. Selection of casing pipe diameter will be the Contractor's discretion, subject to the minimum size requirements listed in Section 33 05 23.43. No additional compensation will be allowed for added setups required due to the casing pipe selected by the Contractor.