Site work for a water / sewer project in Brownsville, Texas. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

The Bidder, in compliance with the Invitation for Bids for the Water Valve Replacement, Phase 4, having examined the scope of work and written Specifications, hereby proposes to furnish construction services for the following Unit prices and lump sums. The Work shall include furnishing all tools, labor, materials, equipment, spare parts and miscellaneous items necessary for the complete construction of the following: 1. Removal and Replacement of various existing water valves within the project limits. Including but not limited to valve box and cover, adapter fittings, couplings, concrete encasement, pavement repair, concrete repair, and all incidental labor, materials, and equipment to remove and replace water valve. 2. Furnish and Install water valves within the project limits. Including but not limited to valve box and cover, adapter fittings, couplings, concrete encasement, pavement repair, concrete repair, and all incidental labor, materials, and equipment to install proposed water valve. Bond Notes: Each bid shall be accompanied by a Certified or Cashier's check payable to the order of the Brownsville Public Utilities Board, City of Brownsville, Texas for a sum not less than five (5%) percent of the total amount bid. In lieu of a check, a Bid Bond may be submitted in an amount not less than five (5%) percent of the total amount bid with a Corporate Surety licensed to do business in the State of Texas, conditioned that the BIDDER will pay the BPUB, as mutually agreed to liquidated damages, and not as a penalty, the amount specified in the Bond unless he enters into a contract in accordance with his bid. BIDDER is required to execute a contract and furnish a Performance Bond, Payment Bond and a Certificate of Insurance. If the BIDDER fails to execute the contract and to furnish satisfactory Performance and Payment Bonds and Insurance Certificates within ten (10) days from the date on which he is notified that his bid has been accepted, the amount of his check or bid bond shall be forfeited to the BPUB as mutually agreed to liquidated damages, and not as a penalty. No bid will be considered if the Bid Security is not submitted. For a Contract in excess of $100,000.00, a Performance Bond shall be executed in the full amount of the Contract, conditioned upon the faithful and timely performance of the Work in accordance with the Plans, Specifications, and Contract Documents. Said Bond shall be solely for the protection of the OWNER. For a Contract in excess of $50,000.00, a Payment Bond shall be executed in the full amount of the Contract, solely for the protection of all proper claimants supplying labor and material in the prosecution of the Work provided for in the Contract, for the use of each such claimant perfecting a proper claim. Payment Bonds are required under Texas law, since no mechanics' liens are allowed against BPUB's public property assets. Each bid shall constitute an offer to the Board, as outlined therein, and shall be irrevocable for at least ninety (90) days after the time announced for the opening thereof. Owner Rights: The BPUB specifically reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive irregularities or informalities in any or all bids and to accept any bid which is deemed to be in the best interest of the Board. For any clarifications, please contact Diane Solitaire at the Brownsville Public Utilities Board, Purchasing Department at (956) 983-6366 or e-mail: dsolitaire@brownsvillepub.com