The project involves the construction of a 1.0 MG American Water Works Association (AWWA) D100 Standpipe including piping, valves, guardrails, ladders, manways, hatches, safety features, and disinfection. The project also includes site improvements such as grading, drainage, driveways; installation of water line yard piping (8-in to 30-in) with associated connections, valves, fittings, and testing; installation of electrical equipment, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) controls, security fencing, and demolition of existing on-site structures and utilities such as gates, fencing, asphalt driveways, concrete aprons, and portions of a concrete valve vault. Question Deadline 08/27/2024 at 5:00 PM CT For questions regarding this solicitation, technical questions, or additional information, please contact Lindsay Esquivel, Contract Administrator, in writing via email to: Lindsay.esquivel@saws.org. Answers to the questions will be posted to the website by 5:00 PM (CDT) on September 4, 2024, as a separate document or included as part of an addendum. Please be advised that Bidders are prohibited from communicating with any other SAWS staff, the Consultant, the Developer, or City of San Antonio officials regarding this IFB up until the contract is awarded as outlined in the Instructions to Bidders. Bond Notes: Electronic bids shall be accompanied by a bid bond in an amount not less than five percent of the total bid price. (Or, if providing SAWS with a cashier's check or certified check in an amount not less than five percent of the total bid price, SAWS will request this within 24 hours from the apparent low bidder. Sealed bids must be accompanied by a cashier's check, certified check, or bid bond in an amount not less than five percent of the total bid price Estimated Budget: $8,300,000.00 Bid date Notes: If Bidders intend to submit bids electronically, Bidders will need to submit a request by 5:00 PM (CDT) on September 10, 2024, to receive access to the File Transfer Protocol (FTP) site via email to Lindsay.esquivel@saws.org. Bidder's email requesting access to the FTP site shall provide the legal name of Bidder's company and the intended recipient's email address and phone number. No requests for FTP site access will be accepted after 5:00 PM (CDT) on September 10, 2024. The aspirational SBOP goal is 21% o