The deadline to ask questions is 1/02/2024 5:00 PM CST Proposers and Sub-Proposers requiring clarification or interpretation of the Proposal Documents shall make a written request which shall reach the Engineer at least five days prior to the date for receipt of Proposals. Upon consideration of the bids, the City of Brenham reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids, to waive formalities and technicalities, to make any investigation deemed necessary concerning the bidder's ability to provide the services as covered by the specifications, and to accept what in their judgement is the most advantageous bid. This electric distribution project consists of the installation of: I. Approximately 48' of a directional bore with (3) 4" Schedule 40 conduits which will ultimately have primary cable installed in them, at a minimum depth of 60 II. Approximately 834' of open trench with multiple (3) 4" Schedule 40 conduits which will ultimately have primary cable installed in them, at a minimum depth of 60". Alternate Bid - 834' installed by bore from pull pit or box. III. Two (2) traffic load bearing pull boxes (installed to manufacturer specifications) to be located within S. Austin Street. IV. One (1) load bearing pull box (installed to manufacturer specifications) to be located near the substation fence at the W. Stone Street and S. Austin Street intersection. Contractors are required to field verify the location and depth of any existing underground utilities as required and locate by use of hydro pole-hole to verify any interference during boring. This is included as a lump sum bid item on the bidding sheets. The Contractor shall only furnish any miscellaneous materials required including, but not limited to, concrete, asphalt, backfill material, and water. The City of Brenham will furnish all of the remaining overhead and underground electric materials including conduit for this project. The Contractor shall include the miscellaneous material price in their bid unit pricing. The City shall be allowed the opportunity to inspect the installation of conduit and boxes at various stages of construction to ensure adherence to the COB specifications. Contractor may provide photos of installation if City staff are not available. The total number of calendar days to be substantially complete with construction is 180 days.