INVITATION TO BID
SOUTH SIDE INTERCEPTOR AND ELM STREET SEWER IMPROVEMENTS
TOWN OF MACHIAS, MAINE
1. RECEIPT OF BIDS
The Town of Machias, Maine will receive sealed bids at the Machias Town Office, 7 Court Street, Suite 1, P.O. Box 418, Machias, Maine 04654 until Thursday, December 21, 2017 at 11:00 A.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, sanitary sewer improvements along the South Side Interceptor, Grove Street, School Street, Elm Street, Stillman Street and Elliott Street. The work includes traffic control, 1,200 CY indeterminant ledge removal, 675 tons of pavement, 2,040 LF of 8"Ø to 15"Ø PVC sewer, 2,070 LF 4"Ø/6"Ø PVC building sewer, 25 new manholes, 4,290 LF 8"Ø to 15"Ø sewer pipe lining, existing manhole rehabilitation and all earthwork and incidentals as required for a complete project.
The project also includes piping modifications within the existing CSO Pump Station at the Machias Wastewater Treatment Plant including, concrete coring, ductile iron piping and valves, painting, and all incidentals as required for modifications to the existing CSO Pump Station.
Alternate Bid No. 1 shall include roadway shim and overlay work which must be completed between May 1, 2019 and June 30, 2019 which includes 250 tons of pavement.
The project must be substantially completed within 150 consecutive calendar days and complete within 180 calendar days after the execution of Notice to Proceed.
3. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Plans and Specifications are on file and may be examined at the following locations:
Olver Associates Inc. Town of Machias
290 Main Street 7 Court Street, Suite 1
P.O. Box 679 P.O. Box 418
Winterport, Maine 04496 Machias, Maine 04654
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 $150.00 for each set, non-refundable, plus $35.00 fee if mailing is required. Only registered plan holders who have purchased at least one set of plans directly from the engineering firm may submit a bid on this project.
4. PRE-BID CONFERENCE
A pre-bid conference shall be held at the Machias Town Office, 7 Court Street, Suite 1, P.O. Box 418, Machias, Maine 04654, Friday, December 15, 2017 at 11:00 A.M.
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. 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.
7. DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES REQUIREMENTS
The Contractor must comply with the Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) SRF special requirements contained in the CWSRF 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 Supplementary Conditions, including submittal of pre-award certification regarding lobbying and Section 3 Affirmative Action Plan required by DECD/CDBG.
9. DISCLAIMER
This contract is funded by a State Revolving Loan and DECD/CDBG grant. Neither the State of Maine nor any of its departments, agencies, or employees is or will be a party to this contract. The word "AGENCY" in the Standard General Conditions and the Owner-Contractor agreement refers to both the Maine Department of Environmental Protection and the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development.
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. NON DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT AND LABOR STANDARDS
Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the President's Executive Order No. 11246 and amendments or supplements to that Order. All Bidders must submit a signed statement with their bid as to whether they have previously performed work subject to the President's Executive Order No. 11246, or any preceding similar Executive Order.
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 S 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 S.
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.
Christine Therrien
Town Manager
December 2, 2017
This project is funded in whole or in part by CDBG funds.
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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