Nitrifying Filter Splitter Box Valve Improvements at Wright Smith Jr. Wastewater Treatment Facility

April 6, 2026
Addendum #1 - IFB 26-018 Nitrifying Filter Splitter Box Valve Improvements at Wright Smith
Jr. Wastewater Treatment Facility
Prospective Bidders:
The above solicitation is amended as set forth below; bidders MUST acknowledge receipt of this
addendum. Please sign & return this form with your sealed bid.
1. Please see the attached updated bid documents that will replace the original bid
documents posted on March 5, 2026.
2. Bid due date has been changed to 10:30 am on April 16, 2026.
Printed Name Date
Signature Email Address
Company Name Telephone Number
Company Address City, State, Zip
Addendum 1 to IFB 26-018 Nitrifying Filter Splitter Box Valve Improvements Page 1

Mobile Area Water and
Sewer System
4725 Moffett Road
Mobile, AL 36618-2236
PO Box 180249
Joyce Sawyer, Buyer II Mobile, AL 36618-0249
(251) 694-3110 Office
jasawyer@mawss.com
INVITATION FOR BID
March 5, 2026
Revised 4/6/26
INVITATION FOR BID NUMBER IFB 26-018
PROJECT # M5712-2825
NAME OF BID Nitrifying Filter Splitter Box Valve Improvements at Wright Smith Jr. Wastewater Treatment Facility
MAWSS Bid Box If sending bids by UPS/Fed Ex, deliver to the Warehouse:
East Visitor Entrance 1610 Shelton Beach Rd. Ext., Mobile, AL 36618
BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED AT
4725 Moffett Road
Mobile, AL 36618
MANDATORY PREBID MEETING 10:00 am on March 18, 2026 at Wright Smith WWTP located at 1879 Conception St. Rd.
BID OPENING DATE March 25, 2026 April 16, 2026
BID CLOSIING TIME 10:30 am Central Time
AWARD WILL BE MADE BY Total Cost & Lead Time
MAWSS Wright Smith WWTP
MATERIAL DELIVERED TO 1879 N. Conception St. Rd.
Mobile, AL 36610
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT Billy Wilkerson (251) 604-5840 wwilkerson@mcwinc.com
APPLICABLE SDP POLICY 17-01
Sealed bids must be in the Purchasing Department no later than the time specified in order to be considered. Submissions
received after the deadline will not be considered. Envelopes must bear the name of the supplier, company address and the
words "IFB 26-018 Nitrifying Filter Splitter Box Valve Improvements" or "IFB 26-018 NO QUOTE." Facsimile or email bids will
not be accepted.
All bids must be submitted on the attached forms or your bid will be disqualified. Bidder shall furnish all the information
required by the solicitation. The bidder's name must be typed or printed on the bid sheet and signed by the bidder or
appropriate authorized executive officer of the bidder's company. Bidders must initial any changes or erasures. Bidders should
retain a copy of bids for their records.
Bidders shall acknowledge receipt of all addenda to this solicitation by signing and returning each addendum or by identifying
the addendum number and the date on the bid form. Failure to acknowledge receipt of any addendum by a bidder will result
in rejection of the bid if MAWSS determines that the addendum contains information that materially changes the requirements.
All bids shall be quoted FOB Destination, freight prepaid with no additional charges. Unless otherwise specified in the bid, all
prices will be on a firm-fixed price basis and are not subject to adjustments based on costs incurred. MAWSS reserves the right
to reject any or all bids submitted, to waive any informality in any bid or in the bid process, or to terminate the bid process at
any time, if deemed by MAWSS to be in MAWSS's best interest.
A Purchase Order and this "Invitation for Bid" with "Specifications," "Conditions," "Bid Form," signed by the successful bidder's
authorized representative, and all attached drawings and other documents furnished by MAWSS to the bidders with the
Invitation for Bid in order to illustrate the contract requirements, will constitute a contract for the goods and/or services to be
purchased.

IFB 26-018 NITRIFYING FILTER SPLITTER BOX VALVE IMPROVEMENTS
CONDITIONS
The Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners of the City of Mobile will accept bids for the Nitrifying Filter Splitter Box Valve
Improvements in our Purchasing Department Bid Box located at the East Visitor Entrance at 4725 Moffett Road, Mobile, AL.
36618 no later than 10:30 a.m. local time on March 25, 2026 April 16, 2026. Bids will be opened immediately after bid closing
time in the Operations Center Board room located at the East Visitor Entrance. Award will be by Total Cost & Lead Time. The
bidder offers and agrees, if this bid is accepted, to furnish the items as defined in the specifications for the unit price set
opposite each item. Pricing shall be FOB Mobile, Alabama. All items shall be delivered to Wright Smith Jr. WWTP located at
1879 Conception St Rd. or to the job site as needed. The bidder shall state the expected length of delivery time on the Bid
Form.
A mandatory Pre-Bid meeting will be held between representatives of Contractor and representatives of MAWSS prior to the
bid opening. The Pre-Bid meeting is scheduled for 10:00 am on March 18, 2026, at Wright Smith WWTP located at 1879
Conception St. Rd. Mobile, AL 36610.
Bidder understands and agrees that manufacturer and part numbers are provided for descriptive purposes only. Items of equal
or better quality will be considered but must be approved by MAWSS in writing. Upon delivery, if the quality, durability or
performance of any product represented as equal or better is determined by MAWSS to be unsatisfactory, MAWSS will require
a suitable substitute or will require that the originally specified item be delivered, at the unit price originally offered by bidder.
No substitution for items to be provided pursuant to this contract shall be permitted during the contract period without the
express written consent of MAWSS. All items provided shall be for commercial use and for the purposes reflected in the
contract documents.
No bid on closed out or discontinued item(s) will be accepted. Item(s) that have a determinable shelf life must be disclosed at
the time of bid submittal. Bidder understands that his/her bid shall be good and may not be withdrawn for a period of sixty
(60) calendar days after the scheduled closing time for receiving bids.
Bidder understands and agrees that quantities will be purchased by MAWSS on an "as needed" basis to replenish inventory.
MAWSS shall not be committed to the purchase of a pre-established minimum quantity for any one item.
A bidder may not modify its bid after bid opening. Errors in the extension of unit prices stated in a bid or in multiplication,
division, addition or subtraction in a bid may be corrected by the MAWSS Purchasing Buyer prior to award. In such cases, unit
prices shall not be changed.
It is the responsibility of the bidder to determine prior to the bid opening whether any amendment, additions, deletions or
changes of any type have been made to this Invitation for Bid, Conditions, Specifications, Bid Form or any of the other bid
documents. Bid documents and any amendments made to this bid will be posted on our website at www.mawss.com.
A copy of the SDP (Supplier Diversity Program) policy that applies to this Invitation For Bid can be furnished upon request. It is
the responsibility of the bidder to read and make efforts to meet the goals of this policy. Please contact the Supplier Diversity
Department at supplier.diversity@mawss.com for any questions regarding ths policy. Bidders MUST acknowledge receipt of
this policy by submitting the SDP Policy Acknowledgement and the Subcontracting Plan/Good Faith Effort form with the
bid proposal, regardless if using a Diverse Contractor/Supplier or not. Contractors are required to use Contractors/Suppliers
only in the areas for which the Contractors/Suppliers are certified.
Invoicing Requirements: MAWSS requires additional information for all work performed and services provided. On the vendor's
invoice for payment should be a detailed listing of work performed, services provided, dates completed, locations involved and
any other pertinent information needed to verify the work and/or services were completed in accordance to the bid specs. This
additional information can be supplied in the form of detailed invoices, work orders, checklists or any other documents used
to track the work performed or services provided but details must be included on the actual invoice. A copy of the invoice and
these additional details must be sent to the "ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT" found on Page 1 of the bid documents
and a copy emailed to Accounts Payable at AcctsPayable@mawss.com.
END OF CONDITIONS

BOARD OF WATER AND SEWER COMMISSIONERS
OF THE CITY OF MOBILE, ALABAMA
Proposal, Contract Documents and Specifications
NITRIFYING FILTER SPLITTER BOX VALV E
IMPROVEMENTS AT WRIGHT SMITH JR
WASTE WATER TREATMENT FACILITY
McCrory and Williams Project No. M5712-2825
IFB 26-018
McCRORY & WILLIAMS, INC.
3207 INTERNATIONAL DRIVE
SUITEG
MOBILE, ALABAMA 36606
MARCH 2026

TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
BIDDER'S CONTACT INFORMATION SHEET
PROPOSAL
BID BOND
SECTION 1 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 2 SPECIAL PROVISIONS
SECTION 3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
APPENDIX
A: VICINITY MAPS
B: SUGGESTED ALIGNMENT

PROPOSAL
TO: BOARD OF WATER AND SEWER COMMISSIONERS
OF THE CITY OF MOBILE, ALABAMA
Submitted:
(Date)
The undersigned, as Bidder, hereby declares that he has examined the site of the Work and
informed himself fully in regard to all conditions pertaining to the place where the Work is to be
done; that he has examined the Plans and Specifications for the Work and all Contract
Documents relative thereto, and has read the Board's Standard Specifications and all General
Conditions and Special Provisions furnished; and that he has satisfied himself relative to the
Work to be performed.
The Bidder proposes and agrees, if this Proposal is accepted, to contract with the Board of Water
and Sewer Commissioners of the City of Mobile, Alabama, in the form of contract specified to
furnish all materials, equipment, machinery, tools, apparatus, means of transportation and labor
necessary to complete the following Work:
Nitrifying Filter Splitter Box Valve Improvements at
Wright Smith Jr. Waste Water Treatment Facility
PROJECT NO. M5712-2825/IFB 26-018
in full and complete accordance with the shown, noted, described and reasonably intended
requirements of the Plans, Specifications and all other Contract Documents to the full and entire
satisfaction of the Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners of the City of Mobile, Alabama
with a definite understanding that no money will be allowed for extra work except as set forth in
the attached General Conditions and other Contract Documents for the lump sum or unit prices
listed opposite each item.
It is agreed that the description under each item, being briefly stated, implies, although it does
not mention, all incidentals and that the prices stated are intended to cover all such work,
materials and incidentals as constitute Bidder's obligations as described in the Specifications and
any details not specifically mentioned, but evidently included in the Contract shall be compensated
for the item in which it most logically is included.
The quantities for bid items listed on the Proposal sheet are estimated quantities only for the
purpose of comparing bids. Any differences between these estimated quantities and actual
quantities required for this Contract shall not be taken as a basis for claims by the Contractor for
extra compensation. Compensation will be based on the lump sum or unit prices and actual
construction quantities.

PROPOSAL PAGE 2
ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT OF QTY UNIT PRICE TOTAL
# MEASURE DOLLARS/CENTS DOLLARS/CENTS
BASE BID
SPLITTER BOX
INSTALL 36" GATE
2
SS-1 VALVE (FLANGE / M.J.) EA
(OWNER FURNISHED)
FURNISH AND INSTALL
2
SS-2 VALVE BOX FOR 36" EA
GATVALVE
1 $20,000 $20,000
CO-1 CONTINGENCY ITEM LS
INTERMEDIATE CLAIFIERS
FURNISH AND INSTALL
2
SS-3 30" GATE VALVE (M.J.) EA
WITH BOX
FURNISH AND INSTALL
2
SS-4 VALVE BOX FOR 30" EA
VALVE
1 $10,000 $10,000
CO-1 CONTINGENCY ITEM LS
BASE BID TOTAL:
Notes:
1. The Quantities listed in this proposal are for determining the low bidder and in no way represent the quantities to
be performed in this contract. If the Owner considers the unit price bid too costly, the Owner may use other resources
to perform that item.
2. The contract amount performed shall not exceed MAWSS budget for this work, which may be significantly less than
contract amount awarded.
3. Proposals in which the unit or lump sum prices bid are obviously unbalanced may be rejected in accordance with
MAWSS standard specifications.

PROPOSAL PAGE 3
Company Name___________________________________________Payment Terms _______________
Address__________________________________________City, State, Zip _______________________
Submitted By____________________________________________Title _______________________
Please Print
Phone Email Address______________________________________________
Please Print
The signer declares under penalty of perjury that she/he is authorized to sign this document and bind the company or organization to all terms and
conditions of this agreement.
Signature______________________________________________________ Date __________________

PROPOSAL PAGE 4
The Bidder further proposes and agrees hereby to commence the Work with an adequate force,
plant and equipment at the time stated in the notice to the Contractor from the Engineers to proceed,
and fully complete performance within one hundred twenty (120) consecutive calendar days
from and after the date stated in said notice.
The undersigned further agrees that, in case of failure on his part to execute the said Contract and
the bond within 10 consecutive calendar days after written notice being given of the award of the
Contract, the check or bid bond in the amount of 5 percent of this bid, not to exceed $10,000,
accompanying this bid, and the monies payable thereon, shall be paid into the funds of the Board
of Water and Sewer Commissioners of the City of Mobile, Alabama as liquidated damages for such
failure; otherwise the check or bid bond accompanying this Proposal shall be returned to the
undersigned:
Attached hereto is a certified check on the
Bank of
or a Bid Bond for the sum of
Dollars ($ )
made payable to the Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners of the City of Mobile, Alabama.
By
(Legal Signature)
(Printed Name and Title)
Witness:
(Legal Signature)
Witness:
(Legal Signature)
CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE NO:
BIDDER acknowledges receipt of the following ADD

BID BOND
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
That we,
(Name of Bidder)
, as Principal,
(Address)
and
(Name of Surety)
of , as Surety,
(Address)
jointly and severally, hereby bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns to the
Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners of the City of Mobile, Alabama, as the Owner, in the PENAL
SUM of five percent (5%) of the amount of the Principal's bid, but in no event more than Ten Thousand
Dollars ($10,000.00).
THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION is that the Principal has submitted to the Owner the attached bid,
which is incorporated herein by reference, for the Project identified as:
Nitrifying Filter Splitter Box Valve Improvements
at Wright Smith WWTP Project No. M5712-2825/IFB 26-018
NOW, THEREFORE, if, within the terms of the Bid Documents, the Owner accepts the Principal's bid and
the Principal thereafter either:
(a)executes and delivers a Construction Contract with the required Contract and Labor and Material Bonds
(each in the form contained in the Bid Documents and properly completed in accordance with the bid)
and delivers evidence of insurance as prescribed in the Bid Documents, or
(b) fails to execute and deliver such Construction Contract with such Bonds and evidence of insurance, but
pays the Owner the difference, not to exceed the Penal Sum of this Bond, between the amount of the
Principal's Bid and the larger amount for which the Owner may award a Construction Contract for the
same Work to another bidder,
then, this obligation shall be null and void, otherwise it shall remain in full force and effect.
The Surety, for value received, hereby stipulates and agrees that the obligation of the Surety under this Bond shall
not in any manner be impaired or affected by any extension of the time within which the Owner may accept the
Principal's bid, and the Surety does hereby waive notice of any such extension.
SIGNED AND SEALED this _________________ day of _______________________________,_ ___________
ATTEST: PRINCIPAL:
_____________________________________ __________________________________
By _________________________________
ATTEST: Name and Title
_____________________________________ SURETY:
__________________________________
By _________________________________
Name and Title