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

Bidders are expected to examine the Invitation for Bids, Standard Terms and Conditions, Special Terms and Conditions (if any), the Specifications, drawings (if any), and the Instructions to Bidders. Each bidder must furnish the required information, sign the bid, and supply evidence of the agent's authority if the bid is signed by an agent. Only bids for supplies, services, or items specified in the invitation will be considered unless otherwise authorized. Bids submitted on forms other than those contained in the Invitation for Bids or with different terms, conditions, or provisions will not be considered responsive. Any explanation desired by a bidder regarding the invitation, specifications, etc., must be requested in writing with sufficient time for a reply to reach bidders before their bid submission. Amendments or addendums must be acknowledged. Sealed bids should be returned in an opaque envelope marked with the bidder's name, address, the Invitation Number, and the date and time of bid opening. Bids must be received in the Office of the Purchasing Agent on or before the closing date and time shown on the Invitation. Samples or descriptive literature, when required, must be submitted within the specified time at no expense to the City. Failure to bid or to notify the issuing office in writing that future invitations are desired may result in removal from the bidder's list. Bids may be modified or withdrawn by written notice prior to the specified hour and date for receipt. Late bids will not be considered except in certain specified circumstances. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive technicalities, to readvertise, or to proceed otherwise in the best interest of the City. Award of contract will go to the responsible bidder whose bid is most advantageous to the City, price and other factors considered. The City may accept any item or group of items of any bid, unless the bidder qualifies his bid by specific limitations. A written award by acceptance on bid or issuance of a purchase order shall be deemed to result in a binding contract. Prices, terms of escalation, requirements for bonds and insurance, and other details are specified in the bid documents. No material, labor, or facilities will be furnished by the City unless otherwise provided for. See attachments for specifications related to the Isolation Valve Project. C. The intent of the contract documents, including the Standard Specifications, General Provisions, Technical Provisions, and other instruments, documents, drawings, maps, etc., comprising the Plans and Specifications, is to describe a completed work to be performed by the Contractor under the contract as an independent Contractor. D. The contractor shall furnish all labor, superintendence, machinery, equipment and all materials necessary to complete this project in accordance with contract documents. E. The Contractor will maintain at all times on the job site, a superintendent authorized to receive and fulfill instructions from the engineer. F. The Contractor further agrees that no part of this contract shall be assigned without prior written approval from City. G. The Contractor hereby further agrees to pay to Owner as liquidated damages the sum specified in Item 1.36.1 of the North Central Texas Council of Governments Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, and quoted below, for each calendar day in excess of the time set forth in the contract documents for completion of this project. Contractor shall anticipate the following number of calendar days for precipitation type weather related delays. 7 days for January; 7 days for February; 7 days for March; 8 days for April; 9 days for may; 7 days for June; 5 days for July; 5 days for August; 7 days for September; 6 days for October; 6 days for November; and 6 days for December. These days shall be anticipated and be included as part of the progress schedule. All questions regarding bidding and the submission of bids shall be directed to the Purchasing Agent in the Municipal Building, 2821 Washington Street, telephone number (903) 457-3111.