SWD #521 Improvements to serve Cottonwood Creek Estates Addition. Question Deadline 10/02/2024 at 12:00 PM CT Deadline to submit Questions online. Any questions prior to bid submittal should be directed to Matthew Schultze, P.E., Subdivision Engineer, at (316) 268-4235 or mschultze@wichita.gov Attention All Bidders: a Bid Bond in the Amount of Five Percent (5%) of The Total Bid or an Annual Bid Bond is Required Prior to Bid Opening. See Section 102.3 of the City of Wichita Standard Specifications for Further Information. Bidders Are Advised to Contact the Office of the City Engineer (316-268- 4501) Should They Have Any Questions or Concerns About the Plans, Special or Supplemental Provisions, Minority Status, or the Proper Preparation of the Bid Document. The Bid Form Shall Be Prepared Using Prices Per Bid Items, Unless Otherwise Noted. Project Description: (south of MacArthur Rd, east of Hoover Rd) Start Date. The work order on these projects shall be issued 30 (thirty) calendar days after the date on which the contract for these projects has been awarded to the successful bidder. Completion Date. The work on this project shall be completed within 40 (forty) working days from the date of beginning work and in accordance with the plans and Standard Specifications. Working days will be charged as provided for in the Standard Specifications once the work order is issued. The non-availability of material shall not prevent working days from being assessed. Basis of Payment. Payment for the bid items will be as a lump sum/measured quantity amount based on the bid quantities and unit prices in the bid proposal. Deadline for Questions. For questions and comments that affect bid items and/or quantities: Noon Tuesday prior to bid opening. For questions and comments requiring clarification only: Noon Wednesday prior to bid opening. Basis of Award. Section 103.2, "Award of Contract", add the following: The contract shall be awarded on the basis of the lowest responsible Base Bid, provided the bid is within the Engineer's Estimate. If applicable, Add Alternate(s) may be accepted as determined by the City after the bids are opened, as available funding may allow. The City, through its Purchasing Manager reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals and any part of parts of any proposal, and to waive formalities therein to determine which is the most beneficial proposal.