Ship Channel Waterline and Gas Line Crossing

The Contractor shall provide installation of a new 24" waterline beneath the Ship Channel at Tule Lake which connects to an existing 16" waterline in Joe Fulton Corridor and to an existing 24" waterline in Up River Road. In addition to the new 24" waterline, an 8" City gas line is to be installed beneath the Ship Channel parallel to the new 24" waterline. The 24" waterline is approximately 6,800 LF long and requires a combination of construction techniques, including horizontal directional drilling, open trench, and auger bore. The 8" gas line is approximately 6,850 LF, the proposed installation involves a combination of horizontal directional drilling and open trench construction methods. Currently there is no existing gas infrastructure in the area. After construction this line in to be capped on both ends and is to be utilized at a further date. The solicitation consists of one base bid. Page 2 of 22 Revised 3.11.2021 Section 2 - Instructions to Bidders 2.1 Pre-bid Conference A. A Pre-bid Conference will be held as follows: Date: February 15, 2023 Time: 10:00 AM (CT) Location: via WebEx Instructions for WebEx meeting: 1) Type Webex.com in your browser window 2) When the WebEx site comes up, press "Join" in the upper right of the screen 3) Input meeting number (access code): 2596 180 9024 4) Input Meeting Password: hpMcjZfG542 5) To join the meeting select join from your computer or use the selected call in numbers shown on the WebEx portal after logging in. All bidders are highly encouraged to attend this online conference to learn more about the requirements of this solicitation. 2.2 Requests for Clarification (Questions and Answers) All inquiries or requests regarding this RFB must be submitted in writing online only using the electronic question submission feature specific to this RFB. Such inquiries or requests must be submitted by the due date and time for clarifications provided in this RFB. Any attempt to question City employees regarding this RFB outside of CivCast may result in the City disqualifying that Bidder. Only written responses in CivCast will be binding regarding inquiries requesting clarification or additional information. Written responses will be released in the form of an Addendum. Bidders must acknowledge receipt of all Addenda. Bid Bond Requirements: A Bid Bond must guarantee, without qualification or condition, that the Owner will be paid a sum equal to 5 percent (5%) of the greatest amount bid if, within 10 calendar days of Notice of Award of the Contract, the Bidder/Principal: The work is to be substantially completed within 390 days. The deadline to ask questions is 10/11/2023 4:00 PM CST.

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Utilities, Instrumentation and Control for Utilities, Water Utilities, Water Utility Distribution Piping, Water Utility Distribution Equipment, Disinfecting of Water Utility Distribution, Water Utility Storage Tanks.