The Project generally consists of the following work: The project site is located at multiple private residences along local roads in the Port Ben Neighborhood Town of Wawarsing, NY. The work for the bid will include the installation of approximately 26 residential water service lines, water meters, and all appurtenances. This work will be awarded as one (1) single prime contract. The Bid will be received on a unit price basis with alternates, if included on the Bid Form. The work shall be substantially completed within three (3) months of the Notice to Proceed. The Bid should not include sales and compensating use taxes on materials incorporated into the work. If the Bid is actually received by mail or by hand after the appointed time on the date specified it shall be rejected, notwithstanding that such Bid may have been placed in a mail box or other mail receptacle regularly maintained by the United States Postal Service before such time, and ordinarily in sufficient time to have been delivered on time. Bid security in the amount of 5% of the Bid must accompany the Bid in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond and a payment bond, each in an amount equal to 100% of the contract price. Bidders will also be required to furnish a Non-Collusive Affidavit. The Bidders must comply with New York State Department of Labor Prevailing Wage Rate Schedule and conditions of employment. Attention of Bidders is particularly called to the requirements for ensuring that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, sex or national origin. The Town of Wawarsing as Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities or irregularities in the Bid received, or to reject any Bid without explanation. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Set Aside: No Question Deadline Sep 26, 2024 Bidder shall submit all questions about the meaning or intent of the Bidding Documents to Engineer in writing via U.S. Postal service, courier service or electronic mail to the following address: LaBella Associates c/o Alyssa Burnell, Civil Engineer 21 Fox Street Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 E-mail: aburnell@labellapc.com Questions received less than ten (10) calendar days prior to the date for opening of Bids may not be answered.