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

The project involves replacement of approximately 12,100 L.F. of existing water lines with new lines ranging from 4" to 8" in diameter, and includes hydrants, valves, and all necessary labor, equipment, materials, and incidentals required for the project. The project also includes three (3) Add Alternates. Add Alternate No. 1 involves approximately 1,270 L.F. of 4" thru 8" water lines, Add Alternate No. 2 involves approximately 590 L.F. of 8" water lines, and Add Alternate No. 3 involves approximately 550 L.F. of 8" water lines. The construction covered by the contract documents shall commence within ten (10) days after written Notice to Proceed shall have been given by Professional and be completed within 210 calendar days from the date specified in the Notice to Proceed for the base bid items. No additional calendar days will be included if Add Alternate No. 1, 2 or 3 are awarded. Bid security in the amount of five (5) percent of the greatest amount bid must accompany each bid. WITHDRAWAL OF BID At any time prior to the time set for opening of the bids, a bid proposal may be withdrawn by submitting a written request to do so to the person who holds the bid. Upon consideration of the proposals the City Commission plans to award a Contract, however the Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any and all formalities and technicalities, and to accept any bid which it deems advantageous to the owner. AWARD OF CONTRACT Unless all bids are rejected, the Owner plans to award the Contract as promptly as possible, consistent with the time required for a thorough analysis of the bids submitted. However, the Owner reserves the right to delay award for ninety (90) days after receipt of bids. If no award is made within ninety (90) days after receipt of bids, a bidder may withdraw his bid without prejudice to himself by submitting a written request for its withdrawal to the person who holds the bid. Each bidder agrees to waive any claim it has or may have against the Owner, the Engineer, and their respective employees, arising out of or in connection with the administration, evaluation or recommendation of any bid. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond and payment bond in an amount of 100% of the total contract price. Submit questions about bidding documents to the Engineer/Professional. Inquiries are permitted until ninety-six (96) hours prior to bid opening. Necessary replies will be issued to bidders of record as addenda, which become a part of the bidding documents. Oral instructions do not form a part of the bidding documents. Bidders should contact the Engineer/Professional not less than 48 hours before bid opening to secure any addenda that may affect bidding The Contractor shall furnish all labor, superintendence, machinery, equipment and all materials necessary to complete this project in accordance with the contract documents.