This contract provides for the construction of approximately 900 linear feet of 8" sewer main along Front Street and Guide Meridian (SR 539), including approximately 80 LF of steel casing to be installed under Guide Meridian, and associated restoration. The project is located on Front Street West of Guide Meridian, extending north along Guide Meridian through the crossing at the AM/PM gas station and convenience store. All work shall be in accordance with the Contract Plans, Special Provisions, the Standard Specifications, and Standard Plans. All materials, equipment, labor, and other miscellaneous items required to complete the work shall be furnished by the contractor. All bid proposals shall be accompanied by a bid proposal deposit in cash, certified check, cashier's check, or surety bond in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of such bid proposal. Should the successful bidder fail to enter into such contract and furnish satisfactory performance bond and payment bond both in an amount of 100 percent (100%) of the contract price within the time stated in the specifications, the bid proposal deposit shall be forfeited to the City of Lynden. All bidders and subcontractors shall have a contractor's license to work in the State of Washington and a City of Lynden Business License. Contractors who wish to download plans and specifications will be required to register on the planholder list on the City's website using the link above. Any addenda and/or responses to questions that may be issued will be delivered via this list. Questions regarding this project may be directed to Reichhardt and Ebe Engineering, Inc., 423 Front Street, Lynden, Washington 98264, (360) 354-3687. Questions will be received and answered in accordance with Section 1-02.4(1) of the Special Provisions. The City of Lynden reserves the right to accept a proposal of the bidder submitting the lowest responsible bid, to reject any or all bids, republish the call for bids, revise or cancel the work to be performed, or do the work otherwise, if the best interest of the City is served thereby. The City of Lynden also reserves the right to postpone the bid award for a period of thirty (30) calendar days. The City of Lynden, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252,42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award. *The value for this project is based on a financial range. The value is listed as the highest possible cost from the range provided by a stakeholder or official project document.