Site work and new construction of a water / sewer project in Helena, Montana. Completed plans call for the construction of a water / sewer project; and for site work for a water / sewer project.

The proposed project consists of demolition of the existing scum pumps and associated equipment, installation of a new dry well, scum pumping building covering the dry well, double disc sludge pumps, approximately 120 linear feet of 4-inch force main and cleanouts. All appurtenances, electrical and controls are included. The project includes removal of the two existing scum collection troughs and skimmer arms and replacement with owner furnished scum collection troughs and skimmer arms. Each bidder shall expressly covenant in the bid that if the bidder is awarded the contract, the bidder will, within 60 days after the bid is awarded, enter into a formal contract and give an approved performance bond and a labor and materials payment bond to secure the performance of the terms and conditions of the contract. Each bid must be accompanied by bid security payable to the City of Helena for ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid. Bid security provided in a form specified in 18-1-203, MCA, which includes, but is not limited to, certified check, cashier's check, bank draft, bid bond, guaranty bond, or surety bond, constitutes compliance with this requirement. The bid security protects and indemnifies the City against the failure or refusal of the successful bidder to timely enter into the contract The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals received, waive informalities, postpone the award of the contract for a period not to exceed SIXTY (60) days, and accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid that is in the best interest of the City. The City Representative for purposes associated with this Agreement is: Name: Jamie Clark, P.E., City Engineer Address: 316 North Park Avenue, Room 421, Helena, MT 59623 Phone: 406-447-8098 E-Mail: jclark@helenamt.gov