NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

| September 22, 2008 9:00 PM

WELL #3 DRILLING PROJECT - 2008

Moses Lake, Washington

Sealed bids will be received at City Hall, 321 South Balsam, (P.O. Box 1579), Moses Lake, Washington 98837 until October 7th, 2:00 pm, for the above named improvement. Said bids will be opened and publicly read at that time. All bids shall be received before said opening time in sealed envelopes with "WELL #3 DRILLING PROJECT - 2008" marked plainly thereon.

All bids shall be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a postal money order, cashier's check, or surety bond in an amount equal to 5 percent of the bid. Should the successful bidder fail to enter into a contract and/or to furnish a satisfactory contract bond within the time stated in the specifications, the deposit shall be forfeited to the City.

Copies of plans and specifications are on file at various construction councils and at City Hall and may be obtained for non-refundable fee of $35.00 at the above address. Only bids from those who have purchased plans and specifications will be accepted per the special provisions.

Contact person: Shaw O'Brien, P.E., 509-766-9217

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This project shall consist of drilling a replacement well into the Grande Ronde aquifer.

Estimated Project Cost: $500,000.00 - 525,000.00

The City Council reserves the right to reject any or all bids if such action is in the best interest of the City.

Publish - Columbia Basin Daily Herald, September 19th & 22nd, 2008.

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Pub.: September 19, 22, 2008