The project includes approximately 2,000 LF of 12 and 18 sewer line replacement, including manholes connections and appurtenances. The project to be constructed will be financed in whole or part, by federally awarded funds to the CITY OF COLEMAN from the American Rescue Plan Act and is subject to all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. Attention is called to the fact that not less than, the federally determined prevailing (Davis-Bacon and Related Acts) wage rate, must be paid on this project. In addition, the successful bidder must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Adherence to the grant recipients Section 3 Policy is required for all contracts and subcontracts. SAM.gov registration is required to Bid. All contractors/subcontractors that are debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded from or ineligible for participation on federal assistance programs may not undertake any activity in part or in full under this project. This will be verified upon receipt of bid and prior to the award. Minority Business Enterprises, Small Business Enterprises, and Women Business Enterprises, and Historically Underutilized Business firms are encouraged to submit bids The CITY OF COLEMAN reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informalities in the bidding. Bids may be held by CITY OF COLEMAN for a period not to exceed 60 days from the date of the bid opening for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the bidders qualifications prior to the contract award. The lobbying certification must be submitted with the bid packet to be considered complete and responsive. This project is being supported, in whole or in part, by federal award ARPA No. TX 2098, to the City of Coleman by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The City of Coleman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. A bid bond in the amount of 5 percent of the bid issued by an acceptable surety shall be submitted with each bid [for those contracts that exceed $100,000]. A certified check or bank draft payable to the City of Coleman or negotiable U.S. Government Bonds (as par value) may be submitted in lieu of the Bid Bond. BIDDER hereby agrees to commence WORK under this contract on or before a date to be specified in the NOTICE TO PROCEED and to fully complete the PROJECT within 150 consecutive calendar days thereafter, BIDDER further agrees to pay as liquidated damages, the sum of $500.00 for each consecutive calendar day