The bidder shall submit their bid on these forms. A bid shall be comprised of the bid documents completed by the bidder plus supplemental information required by the specifications and documents or deemed necessary by the bidder to fully describe the offering. Each bid shall constitute an offer to the Board, as outlined therein, and shall be irrevocable for at least ninety (90) days after the time announced for the opening thereof. Each bid shall be accompanied by a Certified or Cashier's check payable to the order of the Brownsville Public Utilities Board, City of Brownsville, Texas for a sum not less than five (5%) percent of the total amount bid. In lieu of a check, a Bid Bond may be submitted in an amount not less than five (5%) percent of the total amount bid with a Corporate Surety licensed to do business in the State of Texas, conditioned that the BIDDER will pay the BPUB, as mutually agreed to liquidated damages, and not as a penalty, the amount specified in the Bond unless he enters into a contract in accordance with his bid. BIDDER is required to execute a contract and furnish a Performance Bond, Payment Bond and a Certificate of Insurance. Ift he BIDDER fails to execute the contract and to furnish satisfactory Performance and Payment Bonds and Insurance Certificates within ten (10) days from the date on which he is notified that his bid has been accepted, the amount of his check or bid bond shall be forfeited to the BPUB as mutually agreed to liquidated damages, and not as a penalty. The Brownsville Public Utilities Board will not be responsible in the event that the U.S. Postal Service or any other courier system fails to deliver the sealed bids to the Brownsville Public Utilities Board, Purchasing Office by the given deadline above. No bids will be accepted via facsimile or electronic transmission. For any clarifications, please contact Joe Zapata or Hugo E. Lopez at the Brownsville Public Utilities Board, Purchasing Department at (956) 983-6310 e-mail jzapata@brownsville-pub.com or to (956) 983-6375 e-mail: hlopez@brownsville-pub.com July 28, 2023- Last day to submit questions Questions concerning terms, conditions, and technical specifications should be directed to: Joe Zapata Purchasing Intern (956) 983-6310 or Hugo E. Lopez Purchasing Administrator (956) 983-6375 Brownsville Public Utilities Board reserves the right to reject any or all responses and to waive irregularities contained therein and to accept any response deemed most advantageous to the Brownsville Public Utilities Board.