Springhill Heights and Pine Valley S/D Sewer Expansion Project

For the Springhill Heights & Pine Valley S/D Sewer Expansion Project Work to be Done: The work to be done (hereinafter referred to as "Work") consists of furnishing all materials and equipment, except those specified in the Bid, and performing all labor necessary for the following project (hereinafter referred to as "Project"): Construct the SPRINGHILL HEIGHTS & PINE VALLEY S/D SEWER EXPANSION PROJECT as shown in the drawings and specifications. The project will include Horizontal Directional Boring of approximately 8,860 LF of sanitary sewer force main and include installation of fittings and connection to existing force main as shown in the drawings. Dalton Utilities will supply the HDPE pipe and fittings for the project. The contractor will be responsible for supplying all other materials. The Contractor's work also includes all erosion, sedimentation, and pollution control necessary for the project. The cost of any permits required for erosion control and land disturbing will be borne by the Owner. The Contractor will be responsible for the cost of any other permits or licenses required to complete the work. The Contractor will complete all necessary clean-up and restoration work to include filling, finish grading, grassing, landscaping, pavement repairs, driveway repairs, culvert repairs, drainage ditch restoration and other necessary restoration activities such that post construction conditions are EQUAL TO OR BETTER than those conditions that existed prior to any construction activity occurring. The Owner is authorized to issue change orders, without the necessity of additional requests for bids, within the scope of the Project when appropriate or necessary in the performance of the contract. No additional work shall be performed unless authorized by the Owner. The bidder declares that it understands that the unit price quantities shown in the proposal are subject to adjustment by either increase or decrease, by the Owner, and that should the quantities of any of the items of the work be increased, the bidder proposes to do the additional work at the unit prices stated herein; and should the quantities be decreased, the bidder also understands that payment will be made on actual quantities at the unit price bid and will make no claim for anticipated profits for any decrease in the quantities, and that quantities will be determined upon completion of the Work at which time adjustment will be made to the contract amount by direct increase or decrease. Time Allotted: All work as specified herein shall be completed within 90 calendar days of notice to proceed. Contractors submitting bids on project must be prepared to proceed with work within three weeks of bid opening. Bids: Bids shall contain complete and detailed prices for labor, equipment, and construction materials for all items listed. Contractor's License: All bidders must possess any and all licenses and permits as may be required by applicable federal, state and/or local law/ordinances. The Georgia Utility Contractor License Number shall be written on the face of the bid. Performance and Bid Bond: A bid bond will be required in the amount of 10% of the total bid amount. A contract performance bond and a payment bond, in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price, will be required of the successful bidder. Withdrawal of Bids: Except as provided in O.C.G.A. Section 36-91-50, no submitted bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (90) days after the scheduled closing time for the receipt of bids. Acceptance or Rejection of Bids: The right is reserved to accept or reject any and all bids and to waive technicalities and informalities. Statutory Requirements: Notwithstanding any provision of this advertisement, all proposals must also comply with the minimum applicable requirements of Chapter 91 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated. E-Verify Requirements: All contractors and subcontractors performing work for Dalton Utilities must participate in the E-Verify Program pursuant to the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act (SB 529).

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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.