2023 Dixon Test Wells DT4R and DT12

Bids must be submitted on the Bid Pricing Form (Exhibit 3) which is included as part of this RFB Package and must be completed in its' entirety. Quoted price should not include any sales or use taxes but should only reflect the actual bid price of the service and materials. Contractors submitting a bid are hereby notified that NC General Statutes relating to licensing of contractors will be observed in receiving bids and awarding Contracts. ONWASA reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive informalities, and to accept any bid which, in the opinion of ONWASA, appears to be in its best interest, or to award this contract in part or in total. Bids will be evaluated by determining the lowest responsive, responsible bidder considering: Bidder ability and capacity to provide the designate materials. Bidders price for work. Character, integrity, reputation, judgment, experience, and efficiency of bidder. All bidsshall be notarized. Biddersresponding to this RFB are hereby notified that North Carolina General Statutesrelating to licensing of contractors will be observed in receiving bids and awarding contracts. This RFB and all Bidder responses are considered public information after the contract is awarded, except for trade secrets specifically identified in writing by the Bidder, which will be handled according to North Carolina State Statute or other laws. Any section of the Bidder's response package that is deemed to be a trade secret by the Bidder shall be submitted in a separate envelope clearly marked "TRADE SECRET INFORMATION- DO NOT DISCLOSE." Time of Performance As time is of the essence in completing this project, after receiving a written Notice to Proceed from ONWASA all work on the project shall be completed within sixty consecutive calendar days. The Contractor shall at all times during the continuance of the Contract perform the work with such resources as are sufficient to complete the work within the time specified. The Contractor must have the ability to bring in additional equipment as necessary, should any onsite equipment require repairs that extend beyond five (5) calendar days. Errors/Deficiencies Contractor shall immediately, without additional compensation, make any corrections regarding inferior or incomplete work or materials furnished under any contract issued as a result of this solicitation, if it is determined by ONWASA that the Contractor is responsible for the errors or deficiencies. Additional Work Any additional work or repair identified outside of the Scope of Work shall be described and a quote shall be submitted for review and approval. The Contractor must have written authorization to proceed from ONWASA prior to performing any work. Warranties The warranty period for the well shall begin upon acceptance of the completed well work by ONWASA. The warranty shall be for one year following notification the well work has been completed. The warranty shall include, but not be limited to construction materials and the integrity of casing and grout seals. Acceptance Acceptance of the well work will not be made until all work is completed, final well construction record report forms acceptable to the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality are submitted and all other well construction records have been satisfactorily provided to the Engineer. The certified record of completion shall be submitted within a period of thirty days after completion.

Division 03 -	Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry.
Division 05 -	Metals.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection.
Division 08 -	Openings.
Division 09 -	Finishes.
Division 10 -	Specialties, Signage, Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories, Fire Protection Specialties, Fire Extinguishers, Storage Specialties.
Division 11 -	Equipment.
Division 12 -	Furnishings.
Division 14 -	Conveying Equipment, Scaffolding.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression.
Division 22 -	Plumbing.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC).
Division 26 -	Electrical.
Division 27 -	Communications, Data Communications, Voice Communications, Audio-Video Systems.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security.
Division 31 -	Earthwork.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Fences and Gates, Turf and Grasses.
Division 33 -	Utilities, Common Work Results for Utilities, Water Utility Distribution Equipment, Water Utility Pumping Stations, Wastewater Utility Pumping Stations, Sanitary Utility Sewerage Force Mains.
Division 40 -	Process Integration, Water Process Piping.
Division 45 -	Industry-Specific Manufacturing Equipment.
Division 46 -	Water and Wastewater Equipment.