The approximate extent and character of the Work is generally described as follows: The Project consists of, but is not limited to, installation of approximately 870 LF of 6-inch PVC water pipe along the shoulder of Belton Bridge Road via open trench method of installation. The Project also includes the installation of valves, hydrants, and other miscellaneous water main appurtenances for the construction of a complete water system extension. All questions about the meaning or intent of the Bidding Documents are to be submitted to Engineer in writing. Interpretations or clarifications considered necessary by Engineer in response to such questions will be issued by Addenda delivered to all parties recorded as having received the Bidding Documents. Questions received less than 72 hours prior to the date for opening of Bids may not be answered. Bidders shall inform themselves concerning Georgia Laws and comply with same. NOTE: The Contractors Affidavit for Electronic Verification of Work Authorization Programs form (E-Verify) shall be executed and submitted as part of the bid package. Contractor's Bid will be considered non-responsive without conformance to E-Verify requirements. The check or money order shall be made payable to RINDT, Inc. The Owner is not obligated to consider a Bidder's proposal, if Bidder is not on record with the Issuing Office as having received complete Bidding Documents from the Issuing Office. Bidding Documents will be delivered electronically, unless a paper copy is requested. Please request Bidding Documents by contacting Alexandra Pavluscenco: apavluscenco@rindt.com or 770-427-8123 ext. 178. Each Bid must be accompanied by a Bid Bond with good and sufficient surety or sureties approved by the Owner for faithful acceptance of the contract, payable to, in favor of, and for the protection of the Owner in an amount equivalent to five percent (5%) of the total amount payable by the terms of the Contract or, in lieu thereof, in the form of a certified check, cashier's check, or cash in equal amount. The Successful Bidder will be required to furnish performance and payment bonds with the executed Agreement meeting the requirements of the Contract Documents and executed on the forms attached to the Agreement. The terms and time for payment are set forth in the Agreement. Surety and insurance companies must be listed in the Federal Registry of Insurance Companies Circular 570, holding Certificates of Authority and Acceptable Sureties on Federal Bonds, be licensed by the Georgia Insurance Department and the Georgia Secretary of State to do business in the State of Georgia. All Bids will remain subject to acceptance for 60 days after the day of the Bid Opening, but Owner may, in its sole discretion, release any Bid and return the Bid security prior to that date. Each bid must be submitted in a SEALED ENVELOPE, addressed to the Owner. Each sealed envelope containing a Bid must be plainly marked on the outside as, Belton Bridge Road Water Line Extension. If bid is forwarded by mail, the sealed envelope containing the Bid must be enclosed in a separate mailing envelope to the attention of the Purchasing Manager at the address previously given. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, to waive formalities, and to re-advertise.