All questions must be submitted in writing to RC.Holmes@FaganEngineers.com by November 1, 2023 Bids Shall Be Submitted In A Sealed Envelope Entitled: Elmira Water Board: East Water Street Water Distribution Main Replacement Replacement of 16-inch water distribution mains, replacement of service laterals, hydrants, valves, connecting the existing water mains with new water mains. Each bid shall be accompanied by a deposit in the amount of: Five Percent (5%) of the Total Gross Sum Bid in the form of a Bid Bond. Cash will not be accepted as a deposit. Bid deposits of all unsuccessful bidders shall be returned promptly upon execution of the contract with the successful bidder. Following registration, a link will be sent to download complete sets of Bidding Documents from the Issuing Office's website as "zipped" portable document format (PDF) files. There are no fees or charges associated with downloading the Bidding Documents. Note: registering with the Issuing Office is mandatory to assure notice of any addendums. Cash is not accepted. Printed Bidding Documents may be shipped by the Issuing Office for a separate nonrefundable payment of $50.00. Upon Issuing Office's receipt of two separate payments ($50.00 document fee and $50 shipping fee), printed Bidding Documents will be sent via next day delivery service through the U.S. Postal Service. If the prospective Bidder provides a customer number for a specified delivery company (such as Fed Ex, or UPS), then upon receipt of the $100.00 document fee the Issuing Office will deliver the printed Bidding Documents via the shipping method selected by the prospective Bidder (shipping charges billed to the prospective Bidder's account).Bidding Documents may be purchased from the Issuing Office during the office hours (8 AM - 5 PM) by appointment only. Cost does not include shipping charges. Upon Issuing Office's receipt of payment, printed Bidding Documents or electronic documents on compact disc will be sent via the prospective Bidder's delivery service. The shipping charge amount will depend on the shipping method chosen. Bids received via facsimile or electronically will not be considered. Bids must be made upon and in accordance with the Bid Documents including bid form supplements. Bids must be submitted in duplicate (one original and one exact copy). Bidders shall submit proof of qualifications to perform the Work, refer to the bid form supplements. The Elmira Water Board reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids submitted and to waive any informality. All questions shall be directed in writing to Fagan Engineers & Land Surveyors, 113 East Chemung Place, Elmira, NY 14904, RC Holmes, E-Mail: RC.Holmes@FaganEngineers.com. Engineer will transmit to all prospective and registered Bidders of record such addenda as Engineer considers necessary in response to questions arising during the pre-bid period. Oral statements may not be relied upon and will not be binding or legally effective. The EWB is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all minorities to submit bids. Firms qualified and certified as Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE) are strongly encouraged to submit bids.