SECTION 101 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received for the "Lift Station Improvements", IE project # J19-00-039.

Published March 06, 2021 at 3:01 AM

SECTION 101
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received for the "Lift Station Improvements", IE project # J19-00-039.01, CWSRF NO. 380808-12, in Jamestown, North Dakota. Bids will be received by the City Administrator, at the office of the Administrator until 1:15 P.M. local time on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 and then at said office all bids properly submitted will be publicly opened and read aloud. (Bid Opening will be virtual and broadcast on the internet to be announced later.)
Digital copies of the Bidding Documents are available at www.interstateeng.com or www.questcdn.com for a fee of $30.00. These documents may be downloaded by selecting this project from the "Bid Documents" tab and by entering Quest Project Number 7621016 on the "Search Projects" page. For assistance and free membership registration, contact QuestCDN at (952) 233-1632 or info@questcdn.com. Paper copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from Interstate Engineering, located at 1903 12th Avenue SW, Jamestown, ND 58401 for a fee of $95.00 per set. The bidding and contract documents may also be examined at this same location. Any technical questions may be directed to Darrell Hournbuckle, P.E. at (701) 252-0234.
The project will consist of the following approximate quantities:
1 - Recoat of Main Lift Station Wetwell
1 - Rehabilitation of an existing 72" manhole into a duplex lift station with new 48" valve vault with connections to existing force main.
Bidders on this work will be required to comply with Title 40 CFR Part 33 - Participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in the United States Environmental Protection Agency Programs. The requirements for bidders and contractors under this regulation concern utilization of Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Women's Business Enterprises (WBE), and Small Business Enterprises (SBE) and are explained in the specifications.
The goal for MBE is 2% of the total dollar value of the project.
The goal for WBE is 3% of the total dollar value of the project.
Bidders shall demonstrate a good faith effort to solicit for MBE and WBE subcontractors. The complete MBE/WBE Solicitation Information sheet must be provided in the outer bid security envelope. Failure to include this information will result in the bid not being opened.
Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the President's Executive Order No. 11246, as amended. The requirements for bidders and contractors under this order are explained in the specifications.
Each bid will be submitted on the basis of a cash payment for work. It will be enclosed in a sealed envelope addressed to the above mentioned City Administrator, 102 Third Avenue Southeast, Jamestown, North Dakota 58401, and shall be designated that the bid is for "Lift Station Improvements." The bid shall be accompanied by a Bidder's Bond in a separate envelope in the amount of five percent (5%) of the full amount of the bid, executed by the Bidder as Principal and by a Surety Company authorized to do business in North Dakota. If the Principal's bid is accepted by the OWNER and the contract awarded, the principal, within ten (10) days after the Notice of Award, will be required to execute and effect a contract in accordance with the terms of the principal's bid and any requirements and conditions of the OWNER.
Bid and Bid Bond must be executed by a principal. Signatures by other than a president, vice president, or CEO, must be accompanied by sufficient evidence (duly executed meeting minutes, resolution, power of attorney, etc) to indicate that the signatory has the authority to bind the company or organization.
A Contractor's Bond, as required by Section 48-01.2-10 of the North Dakota Century Code, shall be included with the executed Contract Documents. The Bid Security shall be as required in Section 48-01.2-05 of the North Dakota Century Code.
All bidders must be licensed for the highest amount of their bids, as required by Section 43-07-07 of the North Dakota Century Code and a copy of the license or certificate of renewal thereof issued shall be enclosed in the required bid bond envelope.
Bidders are notified that all applicable provisions of the Copeland Act (29CFR Part 3) and the Davis Bacon Act (29 CFR Parts 1, 3 and 5) are in force on this project.
Bidders on this work will be required to comply with American Iron and Steel requirements of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014. The requirements for bidders and contractors under this regulation are explained in the specifications.
All bids shall be contained in a sealed envelope plainly marked for "Lift Station Improvements". In addition, the Bidder shall place upon the exterior of said envelope the following information:
a)The work covered by the Bidder.
b)The name of the person, firm or corporation submitting the bid.
c)The license number and class of license of the bidder.
d)A copy of the license or certificate of renewal thereof issued shall be enclosed in the required bid bond envelope.
e)Acknowledgement of each Addendum.
f)Bid Bond in outside envelope. (Signed by Principle or authorized person with copy of authorization.)
g)MBE/WBE solicitation form in the outside envelope.
No bid will be read or considered which does not fully comply with the above provisions as to Bond and Licenses, and any deficient bid submitted will be resealed and returned to the Bidder immediately.
The OWNER retains the right to reject any or all of the bids submitted and to waive any informality in any bid and to hold all bids for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days from said date of opening and to hold the three low bids and bid securities for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days from said date of bid opening.
The work on the improvements is to commence upon a date to be specified by the OWNER, notice of which will be given to the successful bidder ten (10) days in advance of the start of construction. The Contractor will be required to commence construction, and in an approved sequence, complete the project by November 15, 2021.
By order of the City Council
Jamestown, North Dakota
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Sarah Hellekson
City Administrator
Dated this 18th day of February, 2021
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