The Project consists of decommissioning and converting the existing Pennview and Chenango Heights Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTP) to pumping stations and the installation of approximately 16,600 LF of 8- inch and 1,800 LF of 12-inch force main for conveyance to the Town's existing sanitary sewer collection system. Additionally, 19 existing collection system pumping stations will be improved with new suction lift or submersible pumping systems. Sanitary Sewer Pump Station and Force Main Improvements Contract 2A - General Construction A Bid must be accompanied by Bid security made payable to Owner in an amount of five percent (5%) of Bidder's maximum Bid price (determined by adding the base bid and all alternates) and in the form of a certified check, bank money order, or a Bid bond (on the form included in the Bidding Documents) issued by a surety meeting the requirements of Paragraphs 6.01 and 6.02 of the General Conditions. Provisions for liquidated damages, if any, for failure to timely attain a Milestone, Substantial Completion, or completion of the Work in readiness for final payment, are set forth in the Agreement. Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, including without limitation, nonconforming, nonresponsive, unbalanced, or conditional Bids. Owner will reject the Bid of any Bidder that Owner finds, after reasonable inquiry and evaluation, to not be responsible. If Bidder purports to add terms or conditions to its Bid, takes exception to any provision of the Bidding Documents, or attempts to alter the contents of the Contract Documents for purposes of the Bid, then the Owner will reject the Bid as nonresponsive; provided that Owner also reserves the right to waive all minor informalities not involving price, time, or changes in the Work. For information concerning the proposed Work, contact Lesen Gleason P.E., Barton & Loguidice, D.P.C., 443 Electronics Parkway, Liverpool, NY 13088, LGleason@bartonandloguidice.com.