The construction of a new municipal water supply well to replace Well No. 5. Project also includes the installation of a pitless unit, submersible pump and motor, and the abandonment of Well No. 5. Each Bid shall be accompanied by a Bid Bond, certified check, cashier's check, or certified credit union share draft in an amount equal to five (5) percent of the total amount of the Bid. If Bid Bond is submitted, it must be on the form provided with the Contract Documents. The certified check, cashier's check, or certified credit union share draft shall be drawn on a bank in Iowa, a bank chartered under the laws of the United States of America, or said certified share draft shall be drawn on a credit union in Iowa or chartered under the laws of the United States and payable to the Treasurer of the Owner as security that if awarded a contract, the Bidder will enter into a contract at the prices Bid and furnish the required Performance, Payment and Warranty Bond(s) each in the amount of one hundred percent of the Work, and provide a Certificate of Insurance. The certified check, cashier's check, or certified share draft may be cashed, or the Bid Bond forfeited, and the proceeds retained as liquidated damages if the Bidder fails to execute a contract or file acceptable Performance, Payment and Warranty Bond(s) or provide an acceptable Certificate of Insurance within fifteen (15) days after the acceptance of said Bid by resolution of the Owner. Work on said project shall commence within thirty (30) days of a written notice to proceed. The Work will be substantially completed on or before August 30, 2024 and completed and ready for final payment in accordance with Paragraph 15.06 of the General Conditions on or before September 30, 2024. Liquidated damages in the amount of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) consecutive per day will be assessed for each day that the work remains uncomplete after the completion periods indicated. Bidder shall submit all questions about the meaning or intent of the Bidding Documents to Engineer in writing. Contact information and submittal procedures for such questions are as follows: A. All questions to the Engineer shall be submitted in writing via email to the following: 1. Engineer: Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. a. Katie Kinsey, PE, Project Engineer b. Email: kkinsey@sehinc.com