Instruction to Bidders and other bid documents will be available for review at the office of the Engineer and will be provided electronically to prospective bidders. Please contact Ted Nelson via email at tnelson@pape-dawson.com to obtain document download information. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informalities or minor defects. In case of the lack of clarity or ambiguity in prices, the Owner reserves the right to accept the most advantageous or reject the bid. All bids received after the closing time designated above will be returned unopened. Contractor shall furnish performance and payment bonds, each in an amount at least equal to the Contract Price as security for the faithful performance and payment of all of Contractors obligations under the Contract Documents. The Contract Time shall not exceed 180 calendar days. Submit all questions regarding clarification or interpretation of Bidding Documents to the office of the Engineer, Pape-Dawson Engineers, Inc., 6105 Tennyson Parkway, Suite 210, Plano, Texas 75024, Attn: Ted Nelson, CCM, CFM Phone (214) 420-8494 (ext. 673) or Fax (214) 420-8498, or email TNelson@Pape-Dawson.com or Russ Bendel, P.E., Phone (336) 944-2484 or email russ.bendel@terracon.com. Submit all questions in writing. In the interest of time, requests may be made by telephone, but they must be confirmed in writing the same day. Replies to questions will be issued to all known bidders in the form of an Addendum. Question Deadline 09/07/2023 Work of this proposed Contract comprises modification of the dam embankment and spillways. The existing spillways will be removed and replaced with new primary and auxiliary spillways. The dam embankment will be raised. The upstream and downstream slopes will be flattened and an embankment drain will be installed. An outlet channel will be constructed and a portion of it will be lined with rock riprap. The reservoir area will be regraded and forebays will be constructed. B. Location: Big Sky Dam is located in Krum, Texas, Denton County, northwest of US 380 and N. Jackson Road.