The proposed project will involve the removal of the existing manifold and concrete encasement and the construction of a new manifold and concrete encasement. Removed material will be hauled to a District Material Site, 9 miles away. The new manifold will consist of (3) 24" pump discharge lines that converge into (1) 48" discharge line, and an 18" bypass line. There will be (3) 24" flow meters and (1) 18" flow meter added into the new manifold. The District will provide the (3) 24" flow meters, and the contractor shall provide the 18" flow meter. The new manifold will connect to the existing pump discharges with 24" compression couplers and connect to an existing 48" RCP pipeline with a 48" x 58" compression coupler. A new concrete encasement will be poured around the new manifold. The successful bidder will be required to furnish the additional bonds prescribed in the Bidding Documents. In order to submit a bid on public work, bidders and their subcontractors shall hold such licenses and registrations as required by state statutes and codes and federal and local laws and regulations. Tabulated bids will then be submitted to the District's Board of Directors for consideration and award at the meeting beginning 9:00 a.m. on September 7th, 2023. The District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, and to waive any irregularities as informalities in said bids. Site Directions: Lat: 46.708107, Long: -119.038880 From the intersection of Scooteney Rd. and WA State Route 17, head south along Scooteney Rd. for approximately 3.5 miles. Turn left on to Horseshow Rd. Head east along Horseshoe Rd. for approximately 0.7 miles. Turn left onto Horseshoe Way. Head north along Horseshoe Way for approximately 1.6 miles to the pumping plant. Est. Completion Date: March 1, 2024 A brief description of the construction project is contained in Part 1, Invitation to Bid, of these Contract Documents. Part 4, Technical Specifications and Drawings, contains dimensional information, quality and types of materials, and estimated quantities that further describe the project. This project will be bid under one schedule. This section is included to provide a narrative description of the construction project. The proposed project will involve the removal of the existing manifold and concrete encasement and the construction of a new manifold and concrete encasement. Removed material will be hauled to a District Material Site, 9 miles away. The new manifold will consist of (3) 24" pump discharge lines that converge into (1) 48" discharge line, and an 18" bypass line. There will be (3) 24" flow meters and (1) 18" flow meter added into the new manifold. The District will provide the (3) 24" flow meters, and the contractor shall provide the 18" flow meter. The new manifold will connect to the existing pump discharges with 24" compression couplers and connect to an existing 48" RCP pipeline with a 48" x 58" compression coupler. A new concrete encasement will be poured around the new manifold. The Contractor cannot begin removal of existing structures until after the regular irrigation season, typically the end of October, and must complete all work by March 1 st , 2024. All construction materials and supplies are to be provided by the Contractor (at the Contractor's sole cost and expense) except for items specifically identified in the Contract Documents to be supplied by the District.