The purpose of this request for proposals is to select this certain equipment by the competitive price proposal process in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Chapter 252. After reviewing all proposals submitted and checking references on the low proposer or to the proposer who provides equipment at the best value, it is the OWNERs intent to enter a purchase contract with the selected equipment manufacturer. The OWNER further intends to order the preparation of equipment submittals and manufacturer prepared shop drawings, review and approve same, and authorize fabrication and assembly of equipment. After fabrication and assembly has begun and before delivery, OWNER intends to enter a separate contract with a general construction contractor for installation of the equipment. Prior to delivery, OWNER intends to assign the purchase contract to the general construction contractor in order to ultimately have a single source of responsibility for installation and performance of the equipment. The OWNER has determined that utilizing this procurement method should result in expediting the overall project completion time for the Cemetery Rd. 2.16 MGD Pump Station project. The City reserves the right to waive any informality or to reject any or all bids. All questions about the meaning or intent of the Proposal Documents shall be received in writing by e-mail manderson@belcheff.com, or regular mail, attention Michael L. Anderson, P.E., Belcheff & Associates, Inc., 3575 Lone Star Circle, Suite 124, Fort Worth, Texas, 76177 at least 5 days excluding Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, before the date herein set for the opening of proposals. Each proposal must be accompanied by a certified check of the proposer, or a bid bond in the amount of 5% of the proposal amount and subject to the conditions provided in the Notice to Proposers. Performance(100%), Maintenance(100%)