The Project includes the following Work: Reconstruction of a retaining wall with a sidewalk on the back (top) side of the retaining wall. The project spans approximately 450 feet along Railroad Avenue and passes under a railroad trestle. Owner anticipates construction costs to be approximately $500,000. The Project has an expected duration of 60 days $50 If bid amount is $125,00.00 or greater then Bid shall be accompanied by a bid security in the amount of 5% of the Total Bid Price as outlined in the Instructions to Bidders. If bid amount is $125,000.00 or greater, Payment and Performance Bonds will need to be provided at Contract Signing as described in the Contract Documents. For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents. Bid Bond A certified check or bank draft payable to the OWNER or a satisfactory Bid Bond executed by the Bidder and a Surety Company in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the Bid shall be submitted with each bid. No bid may be withdrawn for at least 60 days after receipt of bids unless released by the Owner. Contract Requirements The contractor must comply with all Federal requirements included herein and specifically detailed in Section 00840 CPF - HUD Supplementary Conditions. This includes but is not limited to; Equal Opportunity Employment, Section 3 Requirements, and American Iron & Steel. Disclaimer/Agency Not a Party This Contract is expected to be funded in whole or in part by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Congressional Grants Division. This Contract contains requirements from all of these funding agencies. Neither the funding agency, nor any of their departments, agencies, or employees is or will be a party to this contract. The word "agency" in the contract documents refers to these funding agencies. Award of any Contract will be contingent upon final financial agreements between the Town and the funding agencies. The project scope may be adjusted to match available funding. Doc note: Obtaining the Bidding Documents The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: Dirigo Engineering 2 Dirigo Drive Fairfield, Maine -4937 (207) 453-2401 Prospective Bidders may obtain or examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Office on Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm and may obtain copies of the Bidding Documents from the Issuing Office as described below. Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office. Bidding Documents may be purchased from the Issuing Office during the hours indicated above. Cost does not include shipping charges. Shipping costs will be $10 per set of bidding documents mailed. The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all bids. No bidder may withdraw his bid within 60 days after the actual date of the opening thereof. Bidder shall submit all questions about the meaning or intent of the Bidding Documents to Engineer in writing. Contact information and submittal procedures for such questions are as follows: A. jlord@dirigoengineering.com and rick@dirigoeng.com