Bids and Proposals are considered public documents and maybe reviewed by others including competitors. Any bidder may withdraw his/her proposal prior to the scheduled time for the opening of proposals upon presentation to the Purchasing Agent of a request, in writing, to do so. Any bidder who withdraws his/her proposal within thirty (30) days after the actual opening thereof shall be considered to have abandoned his/ her proposal. Any proposal received after the scheduled opening time or incomplete proposals, will not be considered. The City reserves the right to negotiate with the low bidder to bring projects down to within budget. Question Deadline 10/26/2023 Submit questions to: Thomas Moore, Lead Program Manager 27 Pine St., Lewiston, Maine, 04240 Or email at TMoore@LewistonMaine.gov All questions by prospective bidders as to the interpretations of the Notice to Contractors, Forms of the Proposal, Plans, or Specifications must be submitted in writing at least five (5) days before the date herein set for the opening of bids. An interpretation of all questions so raised which, in his/her opinion, require interpretation, will be sent to all eligible bidders and posted on the City's Web page as an addendum. Failure of any bidder to receive any such addendum or interpretation shall not relieve such bidder from any obligation under his/her bid as submitted. Submit questions to: 27 Pine St., Lewiston, Maine, 04240 Or email at St TMoore@LewistonMaine.gov The sealed envelope shall be marked with the name and address of the bidder and entitled:LEAD ABATEMENT10/31/2023 33-35 Bradley St, Addressed to: "Purchasing Agent, City Hall, Lewiston, Maine". If the proposal is forwarded by mail, the sealed envelope containing the proposal and marked as above, must be enclosed in the envelope which was mailed and addressed to: "Purchasing Agent, City Hall, 27 Pine Street, Lewiston, Maine 04240." All mailed proposals should be sent by registered mail to ensure delivery.