**As of August 26, 2022, this project has not yet been awarded. The project is expected to be awarded on March 1, 2022.** Lee County Board of County Commissioners seeks to contract with a qualified CONTRACTOR to provide the construction of approximately 5 miles of 24" potable water main to serve as a transmission main. This includes the CONTRACTOR obtaining railway crossing insurance and inspection, installation of the following 60 LF of PVC C900 DR18 various diameter water mains; 21,400 LF of 24" DIP Pressure Class 250 water main installed via open cut method; (2) - 30" HDPE DR9 (DIPS) via HDD and (1) - 30" HDPE DR9 (DIPS) HDD under railway crossing. The project also includes installation of 13 gate valves (various sizes); 7 ARV's, 4 water main connections (various sizes), 2 aerial crossings, 1 fire hydrant assembly, 6 temporary blow-off assemblies and 20 bollards. Roadway restoration, silt fencing, permanent and temporary fencing are also to be provided as shown and specified in Contract Documents. Any inquiries, suggestions or requests concerning interpretation, clarification or additional information pertaining to the solicitation shall be submitted in writing prior to 5:00 PM at least eight (8) calendar days prior to the date when the submission is due. Questions regarding this solicitation are to be directed, in writing, to the individual listed below using the email address listed below or faxed to (239) 485 8383 during normal working hours. Jake Bond JBond@leegov.com A Certified Check or a Cashier's Check in the stated dollar amount of not less than 5% of proposed dollar amount. Payment and Performance Bond: In accordance with F.S. 255.05 and Lee County Ordinance 22-06, a Public Payment and Performance Bond is to be issued in a sum equal to one hundred (100%) percent of the total awarded contract amount by a surety company considered satisfactory by Lee County and otherwise authorized to transact business in the State of Florida shall be required from the successful bidder/vendor. The County reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to waive any minor irregularity or technicality in the bids received. Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder(s) within the category chosen for basis of award