PROJECT BID NO: N2384 PROJECT NAME: DONALD ROSS ROAD LOW PRESSURE FORCE MAIN The OWNER for the Project is Seacoast Utility Authority. The ENGINEER for the Project is Chen Moore & Associates. This project comprises the installation of approximately 310 linear feet of 3-inch low pressure force main via open cut and horizontal directional drill methods under Donald Ross Road. Document Notes : Seacoast posts all of its Bidding Documents Online. The term "Bidding Documents" includes the Invitation to Bid, Instructions to Bidders, the Bid Form, and the Contract Documents (including all Addenda issued prior to Bid opening). Seacoast makes all reasonable efforts to ensure that information posted on Online is accurate and up to date, although it does not warrant the accuracy and completeness of such data. Bidders with technical questions concerning the Bidding Documents or forms to be completed and submitted with the bid should contact the Engineer in writing in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders at Fax: 561-746-8333 or by email to sdombrowski@chenmoore.com. The Contract is a UNIT PRICE contract. A cashier's check or a Bid Bond in a sum not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid, made payable to Seacoast Utility Authority ("Bid Security") shall accompany each Bid as a guarantee that the bidder will not withdraw from the competition after the opening of Bids. The sureties for the Bid Bond and Public Construction Bond must be an entity included in the most recent United States Department of Treasury list of acceptable sureties and be authorized to issue surety bonds in Florida. Bid Security shall be in a single acceptable instrument. If Bid Security is made by cashier's check, the conditions contained in the Bid Bond shall nonetheless apply to the cashier's check as they relate to forfeiture or damages. No Bids may be withdrawn for a period of ninety (90) days after the day of Bid opening. The cost of Bid preparation is considered an operational cost of Bidders and shall not be passed on or borne by the Owner. The Successful Bidder, who is awarded the contract, will be required to furnish a Public Construction Bond in full contract amount in accordance with Florida Statute Section 255.05, and to submit a Certificate of Insurance demonstrating conformance with the Contract Documents. For the project Builders Risk Insurance is not required. Failing to do so shall be grounds to reject the bid and shall result in the Owner retaining the Bid Security to the full extent of Owner's damages. Bids shall be prepared, addressed and submitted in compliance with detailed instructions as set forth in the Instructions to Bidders All forms and questionnaires must be filled out completely as instructed. Failure to complete the bid forms as instructed and provide the requested information, or to fully execute the bid, shall be grounds for rejection of the bid and shall result in the Owner retaining the Bid Security to the full extent of Owners damages. Seacoast Utility Authority reserves the right to reject any or all Bids in whole or in part, with or without cause, to waive irregularities, variances, deviations, technical errors and informalities to the extent permitted by law, or to accept the Bid which in its judgment best serves the public interest.