This project consists of all work associated with the lump sum and unit price bid for purchase and installation of approximately 750 linear feet of 12" PVC C-900, DR18 water pipe, 2,600 linear feet of 6" PVC C-900, DR18 water pipe, including fittings, embedment, valves, trench safety, SWPPP, and various other features and appurtenances called out in the plans. Project shall include all necessary labor, materials, and testing in accordance with the plans and specifications. Estimate: $1,200,000 to $1,400,000 The deadline to ask questions is 8/09/2024 11:30 AM CST Bids shall be accompanied by a cashier's check or certified check from a national or state bank in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the total maximum bid price, payable without recourse to the City, or an original bid bond in the same amount from a surety company licensed by the State of Texas to act as a Surety and listed on the current U.S. Treasury Listing of Approved Sureties, or a Binder of Insurance executed by a surety company licensed by the State of Texas to act as a surety or its authorized agent as a guarantee that the respondent will enter into a contract and execute a Performance Bond within ten (10) days after notice of award of contract to respondent. The successful respondent shall furnish to the City upon notice of award a performance bond and a labor and material payment bond in conformance with statutory requirements. The successful respondent shall furnish to the City once the project is complete a one (1) year maintenance bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the total contract price. All bonds shall be submitted by a surety company specifically approved in writing from the City holding a permit from the State of Texas to act as a surety, or other sureties acceptable to the City. Said bonds should be issued by a company carrying a current Best Rating of "A" or better. The name of the surety company shall be clearly written on the exterior of the sealed bid. The City may consider informal any bid submitted where the bonding company has not been specifically approved in writing. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids and responses and to waive any informality in bids and responses received, as deemed to be in the best interest of the City. *The value for this project is based on a financial range. The value is listed as the highest possible cost from the range provided by a stakeholder or official project document.