The work consists of upgrades to the existing Water Pollution Control Facility (WPCF), including installation of a chemical feed system and equipment improvements. The work includes, but is not limited to, concrete and masonry building modifications, piping work, mechanical equipment installation, instrumentation work, miscellaneous metals, painting, plumbing, HVAC, fire protection, and electrical work. The Phosphorus Removal Upgrades must be constructed while the existing WPCF remains fully operational and in compliance with the Town's NPDES permit. Bids shall be on a lump sum basis, with alternate bid items as indicated in the Bid Form. Any contract or contracts awarded under this invitation for bids are expected to be funded in part by the United States Department of Agriculture, Rural Development. Section 00800 contains the funding program construction contract requirements, all of which shall be applicable. A bid deposit shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. The time period for holding Bids, where Federal approval is required, is 30 days, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays excluded, after Federal approval. Section 746 of Title VII of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2017 (Division A - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017) and subsequent statutes mandating domestic preference applies an American Iron and Steel requirement to this project. All listed iron and steel products used in this project must be produced in the United States. The term "iron and steel products" means the following products made primarily of iron or steel: lined or unlined pipes and fittings, manhole covers and other municipal castings, hydrants, tanks, flanges, pipe clamps and restraints, valves, structural steel, reinforced precast concrete, and construction materials. The deminimis and minor components waiver apply to this contract. Section 00800 contains further information on applicable iron and steel products and compliance. Completion within 395 days from the date of the Notice to Proceed.