Sealed bids are requested by the San Antonio Water System for the 2024 Annual Water Distribution Leak Repairs Contract, Package 4, for the purpose of retaining a Contractor to furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision to repair leaks in the water distribution system, including leaks in the water mains and water service lines on a work order contract basis. Such repairs may involve replacement of water service lines, valves, and fire hydrants, and associated work. For questions regarding this solicitation, technical questions or additional information, please contact Thea Gonzalez, Contract Administrator, in writing via email to: Theadora.Gonzalez@saws.org or by fax to (210) 233-4236 until 4:00 PM (CST) on January 5, 2024. Answers to the questions will be posted Electronically by 4:00 PM (CT) on January 10, 2024, as a separate document or included as part of an addendum. Please be advised that Bidders are prohibited from communicating with any other SAWS staff, the Consultant, the Developer, or City of San Antonio officials regarding this IFB up until the contract is awarded as outlined in the Instructions to Bidders. Electronic bids shall be accompanied by a bid bond in an amount not less than five percent of the total bid price. (Or, if providing SAWS with a cashiers check or certified check in an amount not less than five percent of the total bid price, SAWS will request this within 24 hours from the apparent low bidder. Sealed bids must be accompanied by a cashiers check, certified check, or bid bond in an amount not less than five percent of the total bid price. If Bidders intend to submit bids electronically, Bidders will need to submit a request by 10:00 AM (CST), on January 17, 2024, to receive Electronically via email to Theadora.Gonzalez@saws.org. Bidders email requesting access to the Electronic site shall provide the legal name of Bidders company and the intended recipients email address and phone number. No requests for Electronic site access will be accepted after 10:00 AM (CST), on January 17, 2024.