The contractors can bid on both contracts, but it is not required. Separate bid proposals shall be submitted for each project. Contracts will be awarded separately. Electronic bids do not include bids submitted by telegraphic or facsimile transmission .Bid security in the form of bid bond or cashier's check payable to LGI Homes - Texas, LLC. on behalf of Kaufman County Fresh Water Supply District No. 7A in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the Bid submitted, must accompany each Bid. The requirements of Subchapter J, Chapter 552, Government Code, may apply to this Bid and/or Contract and bidder/contractor agrees that the Contract can be terminated if the bidder/contractor knowingly or intentionally fails to comply with a requirement of that subchapter. Bidder/Contractor declares that it has not received from a governmental body a notice of noncompliance with a provision of Subchapter J, Chapter 552, Texas Government Code, or, if such notice has been received, bidder/contractor has taken adequate steps to ensure future compliance with such subchapter and has provided or upon request will provide documentation of same. Each Bid must be accompanied by Bid security made payable to OWNER in an amount of no less than five percent (5%) of the Bidder's maximum Bid price and in the form of certified or cashier's check or bid bond as specified in the Invitation to Bidders. The surety company providing the Bid Bond must conform to the same requirements for surety companies providing Performance and Payment Bonds as described in the Special Conditions. If a cashier's check is furnished, it is to be drawn on a bank in the county where the Project is located or counties bordering that county. The security is a guarantee that the successful Bidder will enter into the Contract and execute the required payment and performance and maintenance bonds. It is anticipated that the Notice to Proceed will be issued in November 2023.