Sealed bids, in duplicate will be received by Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 57 at the office of the Engineer for the District, Edminster, Hinshaw, Russ and Associates, Inc., 10555 Westoffice Drive, Houston, Texas until 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 26, 2010, at which time all bids will be publicly opened and read for the construction of the project:

BRAZORIA COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 56
ACCESS DRIVE, STORM WATER FACILITIES AND
WATER SUPPLY AND STORAGE FACILITY
EHRA JOB NO. 071-044-11-DST (K)

A mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 2:30 p.m., at the office of the Engineer for the District, Edminster, Hinshaw, Russ and Associates, Inc., 10555 Westoffice Drive, Houston, Texas.  Bids submitted by parties not attending the mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will not be accepted or opened.

The project consist of clearing and grubbing 7.3 acres; excavation of approximately 4,300 CY of detention basin material to be spoiled on-site; drainage and outfall structures; 1,700 LF of access road and culvert structure.  1,230 gpm submersible well; 500,000 gallon ground storage tank; two (2) 15,000 gallon hydro-pneumatic tanks; masonry building; 1,000 kW diesel generator; pumps, piping and ancillary equipment.  The project site is located on Key Map No. 692-H, 693-E.

The above described construction will be performed in accordance with plans and specifications and any addenda thereto which may be issued prior to the opening of bids. Plans, specifications and bid documents may be obtained at the CivCastUSA Website (www.CivCastUSA.com) .  Reproduction charges will apply according to CivCastUSA rates.

For construction contracts greater than $50,000, but less than $250,000, the bidder shall submit a Certified or Cashier’s check from a responsible bank in the State of Texas, or a bid bond issued by a surety legally authorized to do business in the State of Texas, equal to five percent (5%) of the total bid amount.  For construction contracts greater than $250,000, a Bid Bond, issued by a surety legally authorized to do business in the State of Texas, equal to five percent (5%) of the total bid amount will be required.    Make the Cashier’s check, Certified check or Bid Bond payable to the Owner.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to accept any bid deemed advantageous to it and waive informalities in bidding.  All bids received after the closing time above designated will be returned unopened.