The Work in general includes, but is not limited to: 1) Segment A: a. Rehabilitation or reconstruction of approximately 2,300 LF of 10-inch wastewater gravity mains with 12-inch wastewater gravity mains and seven (7) manholes. Segment A runs within an alleyway located between E. Elizabeth St. and E. Levee St. from E. 7th St. to International Blvd. 2) Segment B: a. Rehabilitation or reconstruction of approximately 1,050 LF of 8-inch wastewater gravity mains with 12-inch wastewater gravity mains and four (4) manholes. Segment B runs within an alleyway located between E. Levee St. and E. St. Charles St. from E. 7th St. to E. 10th St. 3) Segment C: a. Rehabilitation or reconstruction of approximately 1,350 LF of 8-inch wastewater gravity mains with 12-inch wastewater gravity mains and five (5) manholes. Segment C runs within an alleyway located between E. St. Francis St. and E. St. Charles St. from E. 8th St. to E. 11th St., as well as a section that runs down E. 8th St. 4) Segment D: a. Rehabilitation or reconstruction of approximately 300 LF of 8-inch wastewater gravity mains with 12-inch wastewater gravity mains and two (2) manholes. Segment D runs along E. 11th St. near E. St. Charles St. 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 with a Corporate Surety licensed to do business in the State of Texas, may be submitted in an amount not less than five (5%) percent of the total amount bid 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 BPUB 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. If the BIDDER fails to execute the contract and to furnish satisfactory Performance and Payment Bonds and Insurance Certificates within ten (10) calendar 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. No bid will be considered if the Bid Security is not submitted. The BPUB 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. Each bid shall constitute an offer to the Board, as outlined therein, and shall be irrevocable for at least ninety (90) calendar days after the time announced for the opening thereof. The BPUB specifically reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive irregularities or informalities in any or all bids and to accept any bid which is deemed to be in the best interest of the Board or to reject the bids. The award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder submitting the lowest bid as determined by the BPUB. Bid date note - Each bid, with 1 signed original, and 1 copy shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope and shall be plainly marked on the outside of the envelope: "BID B001-24 Downtown Wastewater Project 1, October 18, 2023, 2:00 PM". This envelope shall be addressed to Diane Solitaire; Brownsville Public Utilities Board; Purchasing Department; 1155 FM 511, Olmito, Texas 78575. Bids may be delivered by mail, in person or special delivery. If forwarded by mail, the sealed envelope containing the bid itself must be enclosed in another mailing envelope addressed as specified in the bid form. Equal Opportunity in Employment - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Bidders will be required to comply with the President's Executive Order No. 11246, as amended by Executive Order 11375, and as supplemented in Department of Labor regulations 41 CFR, Part 60. The requirements for bidders and contractors under this Order are explained in the Specifications. DATE QUESTIONS DUE- October 12, 2023 at 5:00 PM October 27, 2023 - Deadline to provide final recommendations for Board approval.