The Project work shall include the following description of the work: Lime sludge pumping, lime excavation and hauling, 4470 cubic yards of excavation, 466 cubic yards of embankment, and installation of 5787 square yards of clay liner. Removal and replacement of 72 chain link fence and gates. Project also includes erosion control, hydroseed and mulch, and site restoration. Question Deadline 11/09/2023 at 10:00 AM CT Questions regarding the plans and specifications must be submitted in writing to the City of Saint Charles Department of Engineering. All questions will be received at which time no additional question will be addressed. A Pre-Bid Conference will not be conducted for the Project. The bid shall be accompanied by a bid deposit (guaranty) for the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total bid amount. The bid deposit may be in the form of a bid bond issued by an insurance company authorized to do business in the state of Missouri and with a financial strength rating of A with a financial size category of IX or better by A. M. Best, a certified check or a cashier s check drawn on a bank located in St. Charles County, the City of Saint Charles, St. Louis County, or the City of St. Louis. The bid deposit shall be forfeited to the City if the bidder does not execute a contract for the Project and provide all bonds, insurance requirements and other required documents by the date stated in the bid award. The successful bidder shall furnish a performance and payment bond for one hundred (100%) percent of the contract amount and shall provide certificates of insurance and insurance policy endorsements for workers' compensation, commercial general liability, auto liability, property damage and other policies of insurance as stated in the bid specifications and in the amounts stated therein for the therein stated policy periods. An additional separate guarantee performance bond in the amount of 10% of the contract amount shall be delivered at time of contract execution to guarantee satisfactory performance of the work completed for a period of two (2) years after the date of acceptance of the work. The City reserves the right to require the bidders to provide proof of the ability to properly finance and execute the Project together with a record of successful completion of similar projects. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to advertise for new bids.