Counts Drive Water and Sewer Extension

As of March 3, 2023, the project has not been awarded. A timeline for award has not been confirmed. In general, the project includes approximately 920 feet of 8" ductile iron water main, 370 feet of 8" PVC gravity sewer main, 3,090 feet of 4" ductile iron force main, new sewage lift station and associated site/electrical work. Proposals shall be accompanied by a bid bond or a cashier's check in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the total bid price or $10,000 payable without recourse to the Muscle Shoals Utilities Board. Check or bid bond shall be provided as a guarantee that the Bidder will enter into a contract and execute performance and payment bonds within fourteen (14) days after Notice of Award. The successful bidder shall furnish a performance bond in the amount of 100% of the contract price and payment bond in the amount of 50% of the contract price upon the forms provided. Performance and Payment Bonds shall be from an approved surety company holding a permit from the State of Alabama to act as surety. This project is considered a "Public Works" project and is governed by competitive bid laws as contained in Title 39 (1997) of the Alabama Code. Bidders, subcontractors, suppliers, and Bond Agents should be familiar with this code. The attention of all Bidders is called to the provisions of State law governing "General Contractor", as set forth in ALA.CODE 34-8-1, et seq. (1975), and rules and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive irregularities in the bids and bidding deemed to be in the best interests of the Owner, and to reject non-conforming, non-responsive, or conditional bids. No Bidder may withdraw his bid within sixty days from the date set for receiving the bids. SCOPE: The Contractor shall furnish and install submersible non-clog sewage pumps with discharge connections, discharge base, 316 SS guide bards, 316 SS lifting chains, controls, and access hatches as specified herein and indicated in the Plans. B. REFERENCES 1. American Society for testing and material (ASTM) International a. A 48: Standard Specification for Gray Iron Castings. b. A743: Standard Specification Iron-Chromium Nickel, Corrosion Resistant, 2. American National Standards Institute (ANSI): a. B16.1: Standard for Cast Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings, 125 lb. 3. Hydraulic Institute: Current Standards. a. HI 14.6: Hydrodynamic Pumps for Hydraulic Performance Acceptance Tests. b. HI 11.6: Submersible Pump Tests

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