SJEC WTP Phase 3 Expansion The Contractor/Bidder Prequalification requirement has been eliminated for this project. The project includes the expansion and conversion of the existing St. Joseph Energy Center Water Treatment Plant (SJEC WTP) near New Carlisle, IN. The SJEC Phase 3 Expansion and Potable Water Treatment Conversion - Increasing the SJEC WTP filtration capacity by 6 MGD to a capacity of 18 MGD. The following is a general summary of the work associated with this project: a. Three pressure filters, each containing two filter cells, associated process water piping, controls, power wiring and control wiring will be designed to produce to up to 18 million gallons per day (MGD) of water. b. Two production wells and wellhouses c. A new approximately 0.4MG ground storage tank. d. Building expansion. e. Site piping f. Limited site improvements and restoration. g. Electrical power and control improvements. h. Structural, concrete, masonry and plumbing elements. This work is divided into multiple milestone completion dates, with a Substantial Completion date of September 26, 2025. SAID bids must be accompanied with a Certified Check made payable to St. Joseph County, Indiana or Bid Bond executed by the bidder and surety company in a sum of not less than ten percent [10%] of the total amount of the bid, together with a non-collusive affidavit as prescribed in Form 96, Revised 2013. The bidder awarded the contract will be required to furnish separate Payment, Performance, and Maintenance Bonds before commencing work. The Payment and Performance Bond shall each remain in effect throughout the entire construction period in an amount equal to the awarded Contract Amount. The required Maintenance Bond shall remain in effect for a period of five years from the date of final acceptance in an amount of 10 percent [10%] of the awarded Contract Amount. The bidder's attention is directed to the Affirmative Action Requirements and the Insurance Provisions of the Project. THE Redevelopment Commission reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to accept the one which, in its judgment will be to the best interest of St. Joseph County, Indiana. The Redevelopment Commission also reserves the right to hold Bids up to 60 calendar days from the receipt of the Bid.