Wastewater Collection Facilities, Wabash Valley Produce Sewer Improvements

Notice is hereby given, that the Patoka Lake Regional Water and Sewer District, hereinafter referred to as the Owner, will receive sealed bid packets for the construction of their Wastewater Collection Facilities, Wabash Valley Produce Sewer Improvements. The Bids must be submitted on the Bid Forms provided and in accordance with the bidding documents prepared by Midwestern Engineers, Inc., Loogootee, Indiana. Plans and Specifications for the Project are on file and may be examined at the following locations: o Midwestern Engineers, Inc., 802 West Broadway Street, Loogootee, IN 47553 o P a t o k a L a k e Requests for plans and specifications sent to the office of Midwestern Engineers, Inc., for a paper bound set, shall be accompanied by a check or money order. All service charges for viewing are non-refundable. Representatives of the Owner and Engineer will be present to discuss the project. The work to be performed and the bid to be submitted shall include sufficient and proper sums for all general construction, mechanical installation, labor, materials, permits, licenses, insurance, and so forth incidental to and required for the construction of the facilities. Each bid must be enclosed in a sealed envelope bearing the title of the Project and the name and address of Bidder. All bids must be submitted on the bid forms as identified in the Contract Documents and Specifications. Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified check or acceptable bidder's bond made payable to the Owner, in a sum of not less than five percent (5%) of the total amount of the highest aggregate bid, which check or bond will be held by the Owner as evidence that the bidder will, if awarded the contract, enter into the same with the Owner upon notification from him to do so within ten (10) days of said notification. Bidders bond must include a certified copy of the power of attorney. Approved performance and payment bonds guaranteeing faithful and proper performance of the work and materials, to be executed by an acceptable surety company, will be required of the Contractor at the time of contract execution. The bonds will be in the amount of 100% of the Contract Price and must be in full force and effect throughout the term of the Construction Contract plus a period of twelve (12) months from the date of substantial completion. Bid security of the three lowest Bidders will be retained until the Contract has been awarded and executed, but no longer than ninety (90) days from the date of opening Bids. The Owner reserves the right to reject any bid, or all bids, or to accept any bid or bids, or to make such combination of bids as may seem desirable, and to waive any and all informalities in bidding. Any bid may be withdrawn prior to the above scheduled time for the opening of bids or authorized postponement thereof. Any bid received after the time and date specified shall not be considered. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids for at least ninety (90) days.

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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.