The Bidder shall provide all labor, equipment, and materials necessary to install a new submersible pump, column pipe, level measuring devices, and electrical equipment. All work is to be performed at Black Creek Well #5, located at 441 Cowhorn Road, Richlands, NC 28574. Bids must be recorded on the Bid Pricing Sheet (Exhibit 2). Bids will be received by the Onslow Water & Sewer Authority to provide all labor, equipment, and materials necessary to remove and evaluate the existing turbine pump, shaft, motor, and appurtenances; clean and visually inspect the existing well casing and screens; document well configuration/condition; provide recommendations for repair of any deficiencies discovered; and re-install all components and put well back into service specified in the Request for Bids. For more information contact: Seth Brown Treatment Facilities Administrator 228 Georgetown Road, Jacksonville, NC 28540 Phone: (910) 937-7520 Email: sbrown@onwasa.com The location of Black Creek Well 5 is 441 Cowhorn Road, Richlands, NC 28574. This is an informal request for bids, and the bids received will not be public until the project is awarded. NC Certified HUB Contractors are encouraged to submit bids for all bidding opportunities at ONWASA. Bids must be submitted on the Bid Pricing Sheet (Exhibit 2) which is included as part of this RFB Package and must be completed in its entirety. The quoted price should not include any sales or use taxes but should only reflect the actual bid price of the service and materials. ONWASA reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive informalities, and to accept any bid which, in the opinion of ONWASA, appears to be in its best interest, or to award this project in part or in total. Bids will be evaluated by determining the lowest responsive, responsible bidder considering: Bidders ability and capacity to provide the designated materials. Bidders price for services. Character, integrity, reputation, judgment, experience, and efficiency of bidder. All bids shall be notarized. Bidders responding to this RFB are hereby notified that North Carolina General Statutes relating to the licensing of contractors will be observed in receiving bids and awarding projects. This RFB and all Bidder responses are considered public information after the project is awarded, except for trade secrets specifically identified in writing by the Bidder, which will be handled according to the North Carolina State Statute or other laws. This is an informal request for bids, and the bids received will not be public until the project is awarded. As time is of the essence in completing this project, after receiving a written Notice to Proceed from ONWASA, all work on the project shall be completed within thirty (30) consecutive calendar days. Any questions pertaining to the Scope of Work or the ONWASA Specifications should go to Seth Brown, Treatment Facilities Administrator, via email at sbrown@onwasa.com. The Contractor shall at all times during the continuance of the Project work, with such resources as are sufficient to complete the work within the time specified. The Contractor must have the ability to bring in additional equipment as necessary, should any onsite equipment require repairs that extend beyond five (5) calendar days. Bidder shall warranty all work for no less than (90) days for workmanship and for the full manufacturer warranty period on materials. Bidder shall immediately, without additional compensation, make any corrections regarding inferior or incomplete work or materials furnished under any project issued as a result of this solicitation if it is determined by ONWASA that the Bidder is responsible for the errors or deficiencies. Any additional work or repair identified during the Black Creek Well 6 Pump and Well Inspection Project shall be described and submitted to Seth Brown, Treatment Facilities Administrator, via email at sbrown@onwasa.com prior to performing the additional work. Any Bidder may withdraw their bid, either personally or by written request, at any time prior to the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids. Bids shall remain valid for a period of ninety (90) days after submittal. The selected Bidder will coordinate all activities with Seth Brown, Treatment Facilities Administrator, via email at sbrown@onwasa.com. The selected Bidder shall receive approval from ONWASA prior to performing the work of the Project.