This contract includes, but is not limited to, the following: Question Deadline 08/29/2024 Force Main (BASE BID) Contractor shall furnish and install approximately 7,835 linear feet of 20" HDPE DR11 sanitary sewer force main. Contractor shall furnish and install approximately 2,082 LF of 20" HDPE DR11 sanitary sewer force main installed by directional drilling. Contractor shall furnish and install 325 linear feet of 24" x 1/2 " steel casing by jack and bore at the Spur 93, Union Pacific Railroad and LNVA canal crossing. Contractor shall furnish and install 35 linear feet of 24" HDPE DR17 casing by boring at Texas Avenue. Contractor shall furnish and install 40 linear feet of 24" HDPE DR17 casing by boring at Wilson Avenue. Contractor shall furnish and install 40 linear feet of 24" HDPE DR17 casing by boring at Davis Avenue. Contractor shall furnish and install 110 linear feet of 24" x 1/4 " steel casing by dry boring at Highway 365 crossing. Contractor shall furnish and install air/vacuum valves including all appurtenances and manholes in accordance with the plans and specifications. Contractor shall furnish and install 16" gate valves including all appurtenances and valve boxes in accordance with the plans and specifications. Contractor shall furnish and install a 72-inch precast concrete manhole including ring and cover, with stainless steel rain inflow prevention device, on the existing 30" gravity sanitary sewer line and connect the proposed force main in accordance with the plans and specifications. The City of Port Arthur reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive informalities. Questions concerning the Invitation to Bid or Scope of Work should be directed in writing to: City of Port Arthur, TX Clifton Williams, Purchasing Manager P.O. Box 1089 Port Arthur, TX 77641 clifton.williams@portarthurtx.gov No other explanation or interpretation will be considered official or binding. Should a Bidder find discrepancies in, or omissions from, the Plans, Specifications or other Contract Documents, or should a Bidder be in doubt as to their meaning, the Bidder should, no later than 96 hours prior to the bid opening, notify the Architect/Engineer in order that a written Addendum if necessary, may be sent to all Bidders prior to submission of the bids