All bids shall be in strict accordance with the bidding documents on file at the office of the Manitowoc Public Utilities. hal di The work for which bids are asked includes the following: Purchase and Installation of a new Power Plant Two Train Demineralizer, including the removal and demolition of the existing system. Contact Kevin Moss at 920-686-4213 or email kmoss@mpu.org with any questions. The Bid Portal shall be used to submit bids online. Each bid shall be accompanied by a bidder's bond on an MPU form naming the Manitowoc Public Utilities as oblige, or electronic Bid Bond (Surety2000), or cashiers' or certified check made payable to the Manitowoc Public Utilities equal to at least 5% of the amount of the bid, which shall be forfeited to MPU in the event that the bidder fails to enter into a contract within fifteen (15) days of award. This is to help become familiar with and satisfy Bidders as to the general, local, and site conditions that may affect cost, progress, and performance of the work. All bids shall be made on bid forms embodied in and made a part of the bidding documents, and shall be addressed to: Manitowoc Public Utilities Attention: Secretary to the General Manager 1303 S. 8th Street Manitowoc, Wisconsin 54220 The electronic bidding software provides an electronic bid form to be completed by the Bidder. Bidders are unable to submit a bid if the bid form and required attachments are not complete. The Manitowoc Public Utilities reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive irregularities and informalities therein, and to award the contract in the best interest of MPU to the lowest responsible bidder. Bids arriving after the designated time will be returned unopened. No bidder may withdraw its bid within sixty (60) days after the scheduled closing time for the receipt of bids. All questions about the meaning or intent of the Bidding Documents are to be submitted to Engineer in writing. Questions received less than ten days prior to the date for opening of Bids may not be answered. The installation of the equipment provided by this contract will be at the Manitowoc Public Utilities Power Plant, 701 Columbus Street, Manitowoc, WI 54220