23 Mile Valve Insertion Project

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
FOR
23 MILE ROAD
WATER MAIN
VALVE INSTALLATION
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF
CHESTERFIELD
47275 SUGARBUSH ROAD
CHESTERFIELD, MI 48047
RFP-2026-DPS-117
OHM ADVISORS
34000 Plymouth Road
Livonia, Michigan 48150
0355-22-0020
June 26, 2026

TABLE OF CONTENTS
BIDDING REQUIREMENTS
C111 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS ................................................................................... 1
C200 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS ............................................................................... 1-9
C410 BID FORM ............................................................................................................... 1-5
C435 BID BOND (DAMAGES FORM) ............................................................................... 1-2
00 44 36 SUBCONTRACTOR LISTING ................................................................................ 1-2
00 45 13 STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS ..................................................................... 1-3
00 45 14 IRAN LINKED BUSINESS CERTIFICATION ........................................................... 1-2
CONTRACT FORMS
C510 NOTICE OF AWARD .................................................................................................. 1
C520 AGREEMENT .......................................................................................................... 1-5
C550 NOTICE TO PROCEED ............................................................................................. 1
C610 PERFORMANCE BOND ......................................................................................... 1-4
C615 PAYMENT BOND .................................................................................................... 1-4
00 61 19 MAINTENANCE AND GUARANTEE BOND ............................................................ 1-3
C625 CERTIFICATE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION ..................................................... 1
00 65 19 CONTRACTORS AFFIDAVIT .................................................................................... 1
00 65 20 CONTRACTORS DECLARATION ............................................................................. 1
C620 CONTRACTOR'S APPLICATION FOR PAYMENT ................................................. 1-6
CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT
00 72 00 STANDARD GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT ..1-70
00 73 00 SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS .......................................................................... 1-9
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
01 10 00 SUMMARY .............................................................................................................. 1-5
01 21 00 ALLOWANCES ........................................................................................................... 1
01 22 00 UNIT PRICES ........................................................................................................ 1-11
01 26 00 CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES ........................................................ 1-2
01 29 00 PAYMENT PROCEDURES ..................................................................................... 1-2
01 31 00 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION................................................. 1-8
01 32 00 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION............................................... 1-3
01 32 33 DIGITAL RECORDED VIDEO SURVEY .................................................................. 1-4
01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES .................................................................................. 1-6
01 40 00 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................... 1-5
01 42 00 REFERENCES ...................................................................................................... 1-16
01 50 00 TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS ......................................................... 1-4
01 60 00 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................. 1-6
01 73 00 EXECUTION ........................................................................................................... 1-6
01 73 29 CUTTING AND PATCHING ..................................................................................... 1-3
01 74 19 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL .................................... 1
01 77 00 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES ................................................................................... 1-3
01 78 39 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS ........................................................................ 1-3
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DIVISION 2
02 41 13 SELECTIVE SITE DEMOLITION.......... ................................................................. 1-2
DIVISION 31
31 10 00 SITE CLEARING ..................................................................................................... 1-4
31 20 00 EARTH MOVING ..................................................................................................... 1-8
31 23 19 DEWATERING ........................................................................................................ 1-5
31 23 33 TRENCHING AND BACKFILLING ........................................................................... 1-5
31 25 00 EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL ....................................................... 1-3
31 50 00 TEMPORARY EARTH RETENTION SYSTEMS ...................................................... 1-8
DIVISION 32
32 11 00 AGGREGATE BASE AND SURFACE ..................................................................... 1-2
32 12 00 FLEXIBLE PAVING ................................................................................................. 1-6
32 13 00 RIGID PAVING ........................................................................................................ 1-9
32 84 00 IRRIGATION.......... ................................................................................................ 1-7
32 92 00 TURF AND GRASSES ............................................................................................ 1-8
DIVISION 33
33 11 13 WATERMAIN.......... ............................................................................................. 1-13
33 12 16 WATER VALVES.......... ......................................................................................... 1-4
33 40 00 STORM DRAINAGE UTILITIES .............................................................................. 1-7
APPENDIX A - SPECIAL PROVISIONS
WATER MAIN, DI, _INCH, TR DET_CT ................................................................ 1-10
CONNECTION TO EXISTING WATER MAIN ............................................................. 1
WATER VALVE AND WELL, INCH ..................................................................... 1-2
APPENDIX B - PERMITS
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CHESTERFIELD
CHESTERFIELD TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN
23 Mile Water Main Valve Installation
The Charter Township of Chesterfield, the OWNER, is requesting Bids for the construction of the following
Project:
23 Mile Water Main Valve Installation
RFP-2026-DPS-117
Bids for the construction of the Project will be received at the Charter Township of Chesterfield, Office of
the Township Clerk located at 47275 Sugarbush Road, Chesterfield, MI 48047, until Tuesday, July 21,
2026, at 10:00 am local time. No bids will be received after that time. Bids received will be publicly opened
and read aloud at that time and place.
This project consists of replacement of intermittent valves along 4 miles of existing 20-inch and 24-inch
ductile iron water main along 23 Mile Road and Chesterfield Road. The project also includes removal and
replacement of pavement and curb and gutter.
Bidding Documents may be examined at the following locations after June 26, 2026 at 2:00 pm:
* BidNet Direct
* OHM Advisors Online Plan Room
Bidding Documents were prepared by OHM Advisors. Bidders should direct correspondence to that office:
(248) 751-3108 / joseph.lehman@ohm-advisors.com (attn: Joe Lehman, P.E.). Digital plans may be
downloaded from the OHM Plan Room:
https://qap.questcdn.com/qap/projects/prj_browse/ipp_browse_grid.html?projType=all&provider=2581600
&group=2581600
Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. Bid security in the form of a
Bid Bond for a sum no less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the Bid will be required with each Bid.
Bids shall be enclosed in sealed envelopes plainly marked with the project name and the name of the
bidder.
No bid may be withdrawn for a period of ninety (90) calendar days after the scheduled closing time for
receipt of the Bids. The Owner reserves the right to accept any Bid, reject any Bid, or waive irregularities in
Bids.
A pre-bid conference will not be held for this project.
Township Clerk
Charter Township of Chesterfield
EJCDC(R) C-111, Advertisement for Bids for Construction Contract.
Copyright(C) 2018 National Society of Professional Engineers, American Council of Engineering Companies,
and American Society of Civil Engineers. All rights reserved.
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INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Article 1- Defined Terms ............................................................................................................................. 1
Article 2- Bidding Documents ..................................................................................................................... 1
Article 3- Qualifications of Bidders .............................................................................................................. 2
Article 4- Pre-Bid Conference ..................................................................................................................... 2
Article 5- Site and Other Areas; Existing Site Conditions; Examination of Site; Owner's Safety Program;
Other Work at the Site ................................................................................................................................... 2
Article 6- Bidder's Representations and Certifications ............................................................................... 4
Article 7- Interpretations and Addenda ....................................................................................................... 4
Article 8- Bid Security ................................................................................................................................. 4
Article 9- Contract Times ............................................................................................................................ 5
Article 10- Substitute and "Or Equal" Items ................................................................................................ 5
Article 11- Subcontractors, Suppliers, and Others ..................................................................................... 5
Article 12- Preparation of Bid ...................................................................................................................... 6
Article 13- Basis of Bid ................................................................................................................................ 6
Article 14- Submittal of Bid ......................................................................................................................... 7
Article 15- Modification and Withdrawal of Bid ........................................................................................... 7
Article 16- Opening of Bids ......................................................................................................................... 8
Article 17- Bids to Remain Subject to Acceptance ..................................................................................... 8
Article 18- Evaluation of Bids and Award of Contract ................................................................................. 8
Article 19- Bonds and Insurance ................................................................................................................ 8
Article 20- Signing of Agreement ................................................................................................................ 9
Article 21- Public Meeting ........................................................................................................................... 9
EJCDC(R) C-200, Instructions to Bidders for Construction Contract.
Copyright(C) 2018 National Society of Professional Engineers, American Council of Engineering Companies,
and American Society of Civil Engineers. All rights reserved.
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ARTICLE 1-DEFINED TERMS
1.01 Terms used in these Instructions to Bidders have the meanings indicated in the General Conditions
and Supplementary Conditions. Additional terms used in these Instructions to Bidders have the
meanings indicated below:
A. Issuing Office-The office from which the Bidding Documents are to be issued, and which
registers plan holders is OHM Advisors, 34000 Plymouth Road, Livonia, MI 48150.
ARTICLE 2-BIDDING DOCUMENTS
2.01 Bidder shall obtain a complete set of Bidding Requirements and proposed Contract Documents
(together, the Bidding Documents). See the Agreement for a list of the Contract Documents. It is
Bidder's responsibility to determine that it is using a complete set of documents in the preparation
of a Bid. Bidder assumes sole responsibility for errors or misinterpretations resulting from the use
of incomplete documents, by Bidder itself or by its prospective Subcontractors and Suppliers.
2.02 Bidding Documents are made available for the sole purpose of obtaining Bids for completion of the
Project and permission to download or distribution of the Bidding Documents does not confer a
license or grant permission or authorization for any other use. Authorization to download
documents, or other distribution, includes the right for plan holders to print documents solely for
their use, and the use of their prospective Subcontractors and Suppliers, provided the plan holder
pays all costs associated with printing or reproduction. Printed documents may not be re-sold under
any circumstances.
2.03 Owner has established a Bidding Documents Website as indicated in the Advertisement or
invitation to bid. Owner recommends that Bidder register as a plan holder with the Issuing Office at
such website, and obtain a complete set of the Bidding Documents from such website. Bidders
may rely that sets of Bidding Documents obtained from the Bidding Documents Website are
complete, unless an omission is blatant. Registered plan holders will receive Addenda issued by
Owner.
2.04 Bidder may register as a plan holder and obtain complete sets of Bidding Documents, in the number
and format stated in the Advertisement or invitation to bid, from the Issuing Office. Bidders may rely
that sets of Bidding Documents obtained from the Issuing Office are complete, unless an omission
is blatant. Registered plan holders will receive Addenda issued by Owner or Engineer.
2.05 Plan rooms (including construction information subscription services, and electronic and virtual plan
rooms) may distribute the Bidding Documents, or make them available for examination. Those
prospective bidders that obtain an electronic (digital) copy of the Bidding Documents from a plan
room are encouraged to register as plan holders from the Bidding Documents Website or Issuing
Office. Owner and Engineer are not responsible for omissions in Bidding Documents or other
documents obtained from plan rooms, or for a Bidder's failure to obtain Addenda from a plan room.
2.06 Electronic Documents
A. When the Bidding Requirements indicate that electronic (digital) copies of the Bidding
Documents are available, such documents will be made available to the Bidders as Electronic
Documents in the manner specified.
1. Bidding Documents will be provided in PDF (Portable Document Format) (.pdf). It is the
intent of the Engineer and Owner that such Electronic Documents are to be exactly
representative of the paper copies of the documents. However, because the Owner and
Engineer cannot totally control the transmission and receipt of Electronic Documents nor
the Contractor's means of reproduction of such documents, the Owner and Engineer
cannot and do not guarantee that Electronic Documents and reproductions prepared from
those versions are identical in every manner to the paper copies.
EJCDC(R) C-200, Instructions to Bidders for Construction Contract.
Copyright(C) 2018 National Society of Professional Engineers, American Council of Engineering Companies,
and American Society of Civil Engineers. All rights reserved.
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B. Unless otherwise stated in the Bidding Documents, the Bidder may use and rely upon
complete sets of Electronic Documents of the Bidding Documents, described in
Paragraph 2.06.A above. However, Bidder assumes all risks associated with differences
arising from transmission/receipt of Electronic Documents versions of Bidding Documents and
reproductions prepared from those versions and, further, assumes all risks, costs, and
responsibility associated with use of the Electronic Documents versions to derive information
that is not explicitly contained in printed paper versions of the documents, and for Bidder's
reliance upon such derived information.
ARTICLE 3-QUALIFICATIONS OF BIDDERS
3.01 To demonstrate Bidder's qualifications to perform the Work, Bidder must submit the following
information:
A. Written evidence establishing its qualifications such as financial data, previous experience,
and present commitments.
B. List of Proposed Subcontractors.
C. Contractor's Statement of Qualifications with supporting data.
3.02 No requirement in this Article 3 to submit information will prejudice the right of Owner to seek
additional pertinent information regarding Bidder's qualifications.
ARTICLE 4-PRE-BID CONFERENCE
4.01 A pre-bid conference will not be conducted for this Project.
ARTICLE 5-SITE AND OTHER AREAS; EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS; EXAMINATION OF SITE;
OWNER'S SAFETY PROGRAM; OTHER WORK AT THE SITE
5.01 Site and Other Areas
A. The Site is identified in the Bidding Documents. By definition, the Site includes rights-of-way,
easements, and other lands furnished by Owner for the use of the Contractor. Any additional
lands required for temporary construction facilities, construction equipment, or storage of
materials and equipment, and any access needed for such additional lands, are to be obtained
and paid for by Contractor.
5.02 Existing Site Conditions
A. Subsurface and Physical Conditions; Hazardous Environmental Conditions
1. The Supplementary Conditions identify the following regarding existing conditions at or
adjacent to the Site:
a. Those reports of explorations and tests of subsurface conditions at or adjacent to
the Site that contain Technical Data.
b. Those drawings known to Owner of existing physical conditions at or adjacent to the
Site, including those drawings depicting existing surface or subsurface structures at
or adjacent to the Site (except Underground Facilities), that contain Technical Data.
c. Reports and drawings known to Owner relating to Hazardous Environmental
Conditions that have been identified at or adjacent to the Site.
2. If the Supplementary Conditions do not identify Technical Data, the default definition of
Technical Data set forth in Article 1 of the General Conditions will apply.
3. Geotechnical Baseline Report/Geotechnical Data Report: The Bidding Documents
contain a Geotechnical Investigation Report (GIR).
EJCDC(R) C-200, Instructions to Bidders for Construction Contract.
Copyright(C) 2018 National Society of Professional Engineers, American Council of Engineering Companies,
and American Society of Civil Engineers. All rights reserved.
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a. As set forth in the Supplementary Conditions, the GIR describes certain select
subsurface conditions that are anticipated to be encountered by Contractor during
construction in specified locations ("Baseline Conditions"). The GIR is a Contract
Document.
b. The Baseline Conditions in the GIR are intended to reduce uncertainty and the
degree of contingency in submitted Bids. However, Bidders cannot rely solely on the
Baseline Conditions. Bids should be based on a comprehensive approach that
includes an independent review and analysis of the GIR, all other Contract
Documents, Technical Data, other available information, and observable surface
conditions. Not all potential subsurface conditions are baselined.
c. Nothing in the GBR is intended to relieve Bidders of the responsibility to make their
own determinations regarding construction costs, bidding strategies, and Bid prices,
nor of the responsibility to select and be responsible for the means, methods,
techniques, sequences, and procedures of construction, and for safety precautions
and programs incident thereto.
d. As set forth in the Supplementary Conditions, the GIR is a Contract Document
containing data prepared by or for the Owner in support of the GIR.
B. Underground Facilities: Underground Facilities are shown or indicated in the Bidding
documents, pursuant to Paragraph 5.05 of the General Conditions, and not in the drawings
referred to in Paragraph 5.02.A of these Instructions to Bidders. Information and data
regarding the presence or location of Underground Facilities are not intended to be
categorized, identified, or defined as Technical Data.
5.03 Site Visit and Testing by Bidders
A. Bidder is required to visit the Site and conduct a thorough visual examination of the Site and
adjacent areas. During the visit the Bidder must not disturb any ongoing operations at the Site.
B. On request, and to the extent Owner has control over the Site, and schedule permitting, the
Owner will provide Bidder general access to the Site to conduct such additional examinations,
investigations, explorations, tests, and studies as Bidder deems necessary for preparing and
submitting a successful Bid. Owner will not have any obligation to grant such access if doing
so is not practical because of existing operations, security or safety concerns, or restraints on
Owner's authority regarding the Site. Bidder is responsible for establishing access needed to
reach specific selected test sites.
C. Bidder must comply with all applicable Laws and Regulations regarding excavation and
location of utilities, obtain all permits, and comply with all terms and conditions established by
Owner or by property owners or other entities controlling the Site with respect to schedule,
access, existing operations, security, liability insurance, and applicable safety programs.
D. Bidder must fill all holes and clean up and restore the Site to its former condition upon
completion of such explorations, investigations, tests, and studies.
5.04 Other Work at the Site
A. Reference is made to Article 8 of the Supplementary Conditions for the identification of the
general nature of other work of which Owner is aware (if any) that is to be performed at the
Site by Owner or others (such as utilities and other prime contractors) and relates to the Work
contemplated by these Bidding Documents. If Owner is party to a written contract for such
other work, then on request, Owner will provide to each Bidder access to examine such
contracts (other than portions thereof related to price and other confidential matters), if any.
EJCDC(R) C-200, Instructions to Bidders for Construction Contract.
Copyright(C) 2018 National Society of Professional Engineers, American Council of Engineering Companies,
and American Society of Civil Engineers. All rights reserved.
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ARTICLE 6-BIDDER'S REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
6.01 Express Representations and Certifications in Bid Form, Agreement
A. The Bid Form that each Bidder will submit contains express representations regarding the
Bidder's examination of Project documentation, Site visit, and preparation of the Bid, and
certifications regarding lack of collusion or fraud in connection with the Bid. Bidder should
review these representations and certifications, and assure that Bidder can make the
representations and certifications in good faith, before executing and submitting its Bid.
B. If Bidder is awarded the Contract, Bidder (as Contractor) will make similar express
representations and certifications when it executes the Agreement.
ARTICLE 7-INTERPRETATIONS AND ADDENDA
7.01 Owner on its own initiative may issue Addenda to clarify, correct, supplement, or change the
Bidding Documents.
7.02 Bidder shall submit all questions about the meaning or intent of the Bidding Documents to Engineer
in writing.
7.03 Interpretations or clarifications considered necessary by Engineer in response to such questions
will be issued by Addenda delivered to all registered plan holders. Questions received less than
seven days prior to the date for opening of Bids may not be answered.
7.04 Only responses set forth in an Addendum will be binding. Oral and other interpretations or
clarifications will be without legal effect. Responses to questions are not part of the Contract
Documents unless set forth in an Addendum that expressly modifies or supplements the Contract
Documents.
ARTICLE 8-BID SECURITY
8.01 A Bid must be accompanied by Bid security made payable to Owner in an amount of five percent
(5%) of Bidder's maximum Bid price (determined by adding the base bid and all alternates) and in
the form of a Cashier's check or Bid bond issued by a surety meeting the requirements of
Paragraph 6.01 of the General Conditions. Such Bid bond will be issued in the form included in the
Bidding Documents.
8.02 The Bid security of the apparent Successful Bidder will be retained until Owner awards the contract
to such Bidder, and such Bidder has executed the Contract, furnished the required Contract
security, and met the other conditions of the Notice of Award, whereupon the Bid security will be
released. If the Successful Bidder fails to execute and deliver the Contract and furnish the required
Contract security within 15 days after the Notice of Award, Owner may consider Bidder to be in
default, annul the Notice of Award, and the Bid security of that Bidder will be forfeited, in whole in
the case of a penal sum bid bond, and to the extent of Owner's damages in the case of a damages-
form bond. Such forfeiture will be Owner's exclusive remedy if Bidder defaults.
8.03 The Bid security of other Bidders that Owner believes to have a reasonable chance of receiving
the award may be retained by Owner until the earlier of 7 days after the Effective Date of the
Contract or 91 days after the Bid opening, whereupon Bid security furnished by such Bidders will
be released.
EJCDC(R) C-200, Instructions to Bidders for Construction Contract.
Copyright(C) 2018 National Society of Professional Engineers, American Council of Engineering Companies,
and American Society of Civil Engineers. All rights reserved.
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8.04 Bid security of other Bidders that Owner believes do not have a reasonable chance of receiving the
award will be released within 7 days after the Bid opening.
ARTICLE 9-CONTRACT TIMES
9.01 The number of days within which, or the dates by which, the Work is to be (a) substantially
completed and (b) ready for final payment, and (c) Milestones (if any) are to be achieved, are set
forth in the Agreement.
9.02 Provisions for liquidated damages, if any, for failure to timely attain a Milestone, Substantial
Completion, or completion of the Work in readiness for final payment, are set forth in the
Agreement.
ARTICLE 10-SUBSTITUTE AND "OR EQUAL" ITEMS
10.01 The Contract for the Work, as awarded, will be on the basis of materials and equipment specified
or described in the Bidding Documents without consideration during the bidding and Contract award
process of possible substitute or "or-equal" items. In cases in which the Contract allows the
Contractor to request that Engineer authorize the use of a substitute or "or-equal" item of material
or equipment, application for such acceptance may not be made to and will not be considered by
Engineer until after the Effective Date of the Contract.
10.02 All prices that Bidder sets forth in its Bid will be based on the presumption that the Contractor will
furnish the materials and equipment specified or described in the Bidding Documents, as
supplemented by Addenda. Any assumptions regarding the possibility of post-Bid approvals of "or-
equal" or substitution requests are made at Bidder's sole risk.
ARTICLE 11-SUBCONTRACTORS, SUPPLIERS, AND OTHERS
11.01 A Bidder must be prepared to retain specific Subcontractors and Suppliers for the performance of
the Work if required to do so by the Bidding Documents or in the Specifications. If a prospective
Bidder objects to retaining any such Subcontractor or Supplier and the concern is not relieved by
an Addendum, then the prospective Bidder should refrain from submitting a Bid.
11.02 The apparent Successful Bidder, and any other Bidder so requested, must submit to Owner a list
of the Subcontractors or Suppliers proposed for the portions of the Work where such identification
is required within five days after Bid opening.
11.03 If requested by Owner, such list must be accompanied by an experience statement with pertinent
information regarding similar projects and other evidence of qualification for each such
Subcontractor or Supplier. If Owner or Engineer, after due investigation, has reasonable objection
to any proposed Subcontractor or Supplier, Owner may, before the Notice of Award is given,
request apparent Successful Bidder to submit an acceptable substitute, in which case apparent
Successful Bidder will submit a substitute, Bidder's Bid price will be increased (or decreased) by
the difference in cost occasioned by such substitution, and Owner may consider such price
adjustment in evaluating Bids and making the Contract award.
11.04 If apparent Successful Bidder declines to make any such substitution, Owner may award the
Contract to the next lowest Bidder that proposes to use acceptable Subcontractors and Suppliers.
Declining to make requested substitutions will constitute grounds for forfeiture of the Bid security
of any Bidder. Any Subcontractor or Supplier, so listed and against which Owner or Engineer makes
no written objection prior to the giving of the Notice of Award will be deemed acceptable to Owner
and Engineer subject to subsequent revocation of such acceptance as provided in Paragraph 7.07
of the General Conditions.
EJCDC(R) C-200, Instructions to Bidders for Construction Contract.
Copyright(C) 2018 National Society of Professional Engineers, American Council of Engineering Companies,
and American Society of Civil Engineers. All rights reserved.
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