Demolition and site work for a mixed-use development in Standish, Maine. Completed plans call for the demolition of a bridge / tunnel; for site work for a bridge / tunnel; municipal facility; and municipal facility.

2) BID SECURITY No proposal will be considered unless it is accompanied by a Certified Check or Bid Bond in the amount of five (5%) percent of the bid price, in favor of the Portland Water District. The successful bidder will be expected to present Performance and Payment Bonds in the amount of one hundred (100%) of the bid price as surety for the performance of the contract. The Performance and Payment Bonds will be required prior to the execution of the contract and will be released within ten (10) days after the work has been completed and accepted by the District. 3) AWARD OR REJECTION OF BIDS The District reserves the right to waive any informality in proposals, to accept any proposal, and, to reject any and all proposals, should it be deemed in the best interest of the District to do so. Any bid received after the time and date specified shall not be opened or considered. No bid may be withdrawn within 30 days after the actual date of the opening thereof. 4) QUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS The District may make such investigation as it deems necessary to determine the ability of the bidder to perform the work, and the bidder shall furnish to the District all such information and data for this purpose as it may request. Since the project is located in the shoreland zone of Sebago Lake, the contractor must be certified in Erosion and Sedimentation Control by the Maine Department of Environmental protection. The District reserves the right to reject any bid if the evidence submitted by, or the investigation of, the bidder fails to satisfy the District that the bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the contract and to satisfactorily complete the work included therein. No interpretation of the meaning of the plans, specifications, or other documents will be made to any bidder orally. Every request for such interpretation should be in writing, addressed to the Purchasing Agent at the District at the address listed above or at wgilbert@pwd.org . The demolition of the buildings can occur as soon as contracts have been signed, a pre-construction meeting is held, and all required permits received. Work related to the culvert removal ("In-stream" work) shall not begin prior to July 15st , 2025. All construction contained in this bid-package must be completed before September 30th , 2025.