INVITATION TO BID
NORTH MAIN STREET
WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT AND
SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS
PITTSFIELD WATER WORKS
TOWN OF PITTSFIELD, MAINE
1. RECEIPT OF BIDS
The Town of Pittsfield, Maine will receive sealed bids at the Pittsfield Town Office, 112 Somerset Avenue, Pittsfield, Maine 04967 until April 27, 2016 at 1:00 P.M. at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.
2. PROJECT
Work under this project includes, but is not limited to, water main and sanitary sewer improvements on North Main Street. The work includes traffic control, 1,400 CY indeterminate ledge removal, 2460 LF 10"Ø DI water main, 1980 LF 8"Ø DI water main, 2 EA existing hydrant relocations, 4 EA new hydrants, 650 LF open cut ¾"Ø CTS PE water service pipe, 480 LF ¾"Ø horizontal directional pipe boring water service pipe, indeterminate ledge removal, concrete roadway repair, bituminous roadway repair, existing driveway culvert replacement and all site work, earthwork, erosion control, traffic control, loam and seeding, restoration of all surfaces, and all incidentals as required for a complete project.
Alternate bid includes approximately 700 LF of 8"Ø PVC sewer.
The project must be substantially completed within 120 consecutive calendar days and complete within 150 calendar days after the execution of Notice to Proceed. Project must be substantially completed no later than November 1, 2016.
3. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Plans and Specifications are on file and may be examined at the following locations:
Olver Associates Inc. Pittsfield Town Office
290 Main Street 112 Somerset Street
P.O. Box 679 Pittsfield, Maine 04967
Winterport, Maine 04496
Associated Contractors of Maine Construction Summary of Maine
188 Whitten Road 734 Chestnut Street
Augusta, Maine 04330 Manchester, New Hampshire 03104
Copies may be obtained at Olver Associates Inc., Environmental Engineers, 290 Main Street, P.O. Box 679, Winterport, Maine 04496 upon receipt of $200.00 for each set, non-refundable, plus $30.00 fee if mailing is required. Only registered plan holders who have purchased plans from the engineering firm may submit a bid on the project.
4. PRE-BID CONFERENCE
A pre-bid conference shall be held April 20, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. at the Pittsfield Town Office, 112 Somerset Avenue, Pittsfield, Maine 04967.
5. BID BOND
A certified check or bank draft payable to the Owner or a satisfactory Bid Bond executed by the Bidder and Surety Company in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the Bid shall be submitted with each bid. No bid may be withdrawn for at least 90 days after receipt of bids unless released by Owner.
6. PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS AND INSURANCES
The successful bidder will be required to submit Performance and Payment Bonds, each equal to 100% of the Contractor's bid price, as specified by the General Conditions. The successful Bidder will be required to submit proof of liability insurance as specified by the General Conditions, the Supplemental General Conditions, and such construction insurance (e.g., fire extended coverage, worker's compensation, public liability and property damage, and "all risk" builders risk) as is customary and appropriate.
7. DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES REQUIREMENTS
The Contractor must comply with the Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) SRF special requirements contained in the CWSRF/DWSRF Supplementary Conditions. Failure of the successful Bidder to complete the pre-award requirements of this program may result in finding that the Bidder is non-responsive and therefore not entitled to award of this contract.
8. FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS
The Contractor must comply with the Department of Labor Regulations relating to Copeland "Anti-Kickback Act (18 U.S.C. 874) as supplemented by 29 CFR part 3, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. 327-330) as supplemented by 29 CFR part 5, and Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHA) (29 CFR part 1910).
The Contractor must comply with all applicable standards, orders, or requirements issued under section 306 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 1857(h)), section 508 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1368), Safe Drinking Water Act, Executive Order 11738, and the Environmental Protection Agency regulations (40 CFR Part 15).
The Contractor must comply with all permits, restrictions and conditions, issued for the PROJECT by Federal Cross-cutting Authorities.
The Contractor must comply with all Federal Requirements per the CWSRF/DWSRF Supplementary Conditions, including submittal of pre-award certification regarding lobbying.
9. DISCLAIMER
This contract is expected to be funded by a State Revolving Loan. Neither the State of Maine nor any of its departments, agencies, or employees is or will be a party to this Agreement. The word "AGENCY" in the standard general conditions and the Owner-Contractor agreement refers to the Maine Department of Environmental Protection and the Maine Drinking Water Program.
10. DAVIS-BACON AND RELATED ACTS
The Contractor must comply with Davis-Bacon and Davis-Bacon Related Acts as stated in the Supplementary Conditions. All laborers and mechanics employed by the contractor and subcontractors on this project shall not be paid less than the prevailing wage rates contained in the wage determination published in the bidding documents. Any laborers and mechanics not listed in the wage determination shall be paid at least as much as the lowest wage rate for other similar trade classifications already contained in the wage determination published in the bidding documents.
11. QUALIFICATIONS OF BIDDER
The Owner reserves the right to reject any bid if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of, such Bidder fails to satisfy the Owner that such Bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the contract and to complete the work contemplated therein. The successful Bidder will be required to provide both a Performance and a Payment Bond, each representing 100% of the contract value, at the time of contract execution.
12. AMERICAN IRON AND STEEL
The Contractor shall comply with the Use of American Iron and Steel in accordance with Public Law 113-76, Section 436. The law and its requirements and guidance, including certification forms, can be found in the SRF supplementary conditions. The Contractor Compliance Certification included in Attachment N must be completed and submitted with each payment indicating that all required materials have been purchased in compliance with Use of American Iron and Steel Law provisions or an applicable waiver has been obtained. All material submittals must include proof that product meets criteria. Use documentation such as is included in Attachment N.
13. AWARD OF CONTRACT
The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to accept any bid that it deems to be in its best interests, and to waive any irregularities in bidding.
Kathryn Ruth
Town Manager
April 9, 2016
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