The Scope of Work as part of this Solicitation is to replace eight (8) water valves and valve boxes, twelve (12) fire hydrants, and repair leaks through replacement of approximately 300 feet of water main throughout the Village. The Village of Ford Heights ("Village") received funding through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to implement the Ford Heights Water System Improvement Project Phase II. The first phase of this project was completed in 2023 and addressed priority fire hydrant and water valve replacement. This project seeks to continue the efforts from Phase I to complete additional priority repairs and replacements. These water system repairs will help to improve the functionality of the Ford Heights water distribution system and reduce wasted resources. This water valve, fire hydrant, and water main replacement project is a part of a larger effort to repair the water system throughout the Village in order to ensure water can safely be provided Every request for such explanation shall be submitted by email to procurement@anterogroup.com by Friday, October 27, 2023, by 5:00 p.m. (Central Time). No inquiry or request received after this deadline will be given consideration All proposals or bids offered must be accompanied by a bid bond, cash, or check made payable to the Village of Ford Heights in the amount of not less than ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the proposal as a guarantee that if the proposal is accepted, a contract will be entered into and the performance of the contract is properly secured. No bid shall be withdrawn after the opening of the proposals without consent of the Mayor and the Board of Trustees of the Village of Ford Heights for a period of forty-five (45) days after the scheduled time of closing bids. CWHSSA violations carry a liquidated damages penalty ($10/ day per violation). Intentional violations of CWHSSA standards can be considered for Federal criminal prosecution. The right is reserved to reject any or all proposals, to waive technicalities, to postpone the bid opening, or to advertise for new proposals, if in the judgment of the mayor and Board of Trustees their best interests will be promoted thereby. The Village also reserves the right to rescind any awarded contract if grant funding is no longer available to support this project.