The proposed construction consists of the installation of approximately 780 linear feet of 6-inch, 9,070 linear feet of 8-inch, 790 linear feet of 12-inch, and 3,240 linear feet of 16-inch water main, including new hydrants, services, and other miscellaneous items of work. The contract will include all work necessary to install the water main, install water service lines via directional drilling or open cut methods, reconnect existing water service lines, restore the roadway, and perform all restoration to return the area to its original condition. All bidders will be required to submit Bid Security in the form of a Certified Check, Cashier's Check, or a Bid Bond in the amount of Ten percent (10%) of the Base Bid, payable to the City of Joliet. Direct all questions about the meaning or intent of the Bidding Documents to the Engineer Mike Kenny (mkenny@baxterwoodman.com). Bidder agrees the Work shall be completed based on the interim milestones specified in Section 01 31 13.16. Bidder agrees the Work will be substantially completed within 180 calendar days after the Contract Time commences to run as provided in paragraph 2.03 of the General Conditions, and completed and ready for final payment in accordance with Paragraph 1.11 of the Supplementary Conditions within 210 calendar days after the Contract Time commences to run. The estimated Notice to Proceed date is April 1, 2024. Direct all questions about the meaning or intent of the Contract Documents to Engineer (Telephone 815.444.3371 or email mkenny@baxterwoodman.com). Interpretations or clarifications considered necessary by Engineer in response to such questions will be issued by Addendum emailed by the Engineer or the Engineer's designated independent distributor to all parties recorded by Engineer as having received the Bidding Documents. Questions received less than 72 hours prior to the Bid Opening might not be answered. Only questions answered by formal written Addendum will be binding. Oral and other interpretations or clarifications will be without legal effect.