Inquiry Number: 7266802.2s The work to be performed under this contract consists of furnishing all skill, labor, materials, tools, equipment, appurtenances and incidentals required to construct complete, in place, and ready to operate: a 300,000 gallon, pre-stressed concrete storage tank and a two-pump facility including piping, chlorination system, all electrical, SCADA, concrete, and other accessories as show on the plans. Please pre-register via email, pcrosby@bgjwsc.org no later than Monday, June 21, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. to obtain login credentials for the call. This will allow for quicker execution of roll call for the event. The Bidder is encouraged to examine the location of the work and inform themselves fully as to the conditions present at the project site. Questions regarding this solicitation shall be made in writing to the Purchasing Director, Pam Crosby, via email: pcrosby@bgjwsc.org. All responses to submitted questions will be issued via addendum to pre-bid attendees and posted on the JWSC website for reference. The deadline for questions is Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. EST. Requests for clarification received after this date will not be considered. Bids shall be accompanied by a bid bond or certified cashier's check in an amount not less than 5% of the base bid. All bonds shall be by a surety company licensed in Georgia with an "A" minimum rating of performance and a financial strength of at least five times the contract price as listed in the most current publication of "Best's Key Rating Guide Property Liability." Performance and Payment Bonds, each in an amount equal to 100% of the contract price shall be required of the successful bidder if contract is awarded. Each Bond shall be accompanied by a "Power of Attorney" authorizing the attorney-in-fact to bind the surety and certified to include the date of the bond. Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, including without limitation, the rights to reject any or all nonconforming, nonresponsive, unbalanced or conditional Bids and to reject the Bid of any Bidder if Owner believes it would not be in the best interest of the Project to make an award to Bidder, whether because the Bid is no responsive or the Bidder is unqualified or of doubtful financial ability or fails to meet any other pertinent standard or criteria established by the Owner. The Brunswick-Glynn County Joint Water and Sewer Commission provides equal opportunity for all businesses and does not discriminate against any person or business because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. This policy ensures all segments of the business community have access to supplying the goods and services needed by the JWSC. The JWSC reserves the right to reject any and all bids, waive technicalities and make anaward in the best interest of the JWSC. Submit responses in hard copy only; electronic or fax responses will not be accepted. Please provide (1) original, (6) hard copies and (1) USB or CD copy. Package exterior shall include Contractor's License number and name on the package exterior. Late bid packages or packages received at any other locations will not be accepted. Bids should be clearly labeled as follows: ITB No. 23-026 Canal Road Water Production Facility JWSC Project No. 2102 and also include the Utility Contractor's License number and name.