East Smith Street Widening in the City of Gallatin between S Water Avenue and Boyers Avenue. The project consists of widening, drainage, sidewalks, striping, signals, EPSC & retaining wall. The successful bidder will be required to execute a performance bond covering and including labor and materials in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price. The performance surety is to remain in place for a period of one year after project completion. All interested parties, without regard to race, color, or national origin, shall be afforded the opportunity to bid and shall receive equal consideration. Additional information may be obtained by contacting: Charles Gavaghan | Assistant City Engineer, City of Gallatin Department of Engineering, 633 Long Hollow Pike, Gallatin, TN 37066, Phone: 615-451-5965-Ext 2257, Charles.Gavaghan@gallatintn.gov. A Prime Contractor must prequalify with the Department of Transportation in accordance with Section 54-5-117 of the Tennessee Code Annotated and Tennessee Department of Transportation Rule 1680-5-3 prequalification of contractors before biddable proposals will be furnished. The CITY OF GALLATIN is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer, drug-free with policies of non-discrimination on the basis of race, sex, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or military service. It is the policy of the City of Gallatin to ensure compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; 49 CFR, Part 21; related statutes and regulations to the end that no person shall be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity on the grounds of race, color, sex, age, disability or national origin. The Right to Reject Any and All Bids is Reserved The Bidder declares that he has examined the site of the work and informed himself fully in regard to all conditions pertaining to the place where the work is to be done; that he has examined the Contract Documents and the Specifications for the work, and has read all the Special Provisions furnished prior to the opening of bids; and that he has satisfied himself relative to the work to be performed. The quantities shown in the Proposal are approximate only, are subject to increase or decrease and, should the quantities of any of the items of work be increased, the undersigned proposes to do the additional work at the unit prices set out herein; and should the quantities be decreased, the undersigned will make no claim for anticipated profits. The Bidder agrees that this bid shall be good and may not be withdrawn for a period of 60 calendar days after the opening of bids. The Bidder hereby agrees that if he is awarded the Contract for this Work, he will commence work before a date to be specified in a written Notice to Proceed of the Owner and to fully complete the work as directed by the City Engineer within 185 Days. The undersigned Bidder does hereby declare and stipulate that this Proposal is made in good faith, without collusion or connection with any other person or persons bidding for the same work, and that it is made in pursuance of and subject to all the terms and conditions of the Contract Documents and the Specifications pertaining to the Work to be done. Contract unit prices shall be for the duration of the project