FY2023 Wastewater System Rehabilitation Program

Bid Security in the amount of ten (10%) percent of the Bid must accompany each Bid. No bid may be withdrawn within ninety (90) days after the scheduled closing time for receipt of Bids. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to waive irregularities in the Bids, and to determine the lowest responsible Bidder. Questions concerning the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS will be directed to the ENGINEER: LDA Engineering, 110 Tyson Boulevard, Suite 200, Alcoa, TN 37701, cnewman@ldaengineering.com, 865-573-7672. All questions shall also be CC'd to Lyn Majeski with the City of Oak Ridge, LMajeski@oakridgetn.gov. All Bidders must be licensed Contractors as required by the Contractor's Licensing Act of 1994 (Latest revision). Bidder's name, address, license number, expiration date and that part of classification which applies to the Project(s) and the name, address and licensing information for Plumbing, HVAC, Masonry and Electrical Contractors must be on the sealed envelope containing the executed Bid Proposal. All required items must be listed, with any item(s) that are not applicable to the Project in accordance with the Regulations to be marked "not applicable to this project". In compliance with the act, sealed envelopes will not be opened unless all required information is properly displayed. Contractors must comply with all "Drug-Free Requirements". All Bidders must comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This project is being funded by a State Revolving Fund loan on or after 2014 EPA Fiscal Year. The loan recipient must be in compliance with all applicable Davis-Bacon Act and American Iron and Steel requirements. Any contract or contracts awarded by the Owner through this advertisement for bids will be funded by a State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan from the State of Tennessee. State and Federal funds will be involved in this project; and, as a result, Bidders must comply with the SRF Loan Program's Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) requirements including contacting a minimum of 10 qualified DBE sub-contractors, professional service providers, vendors, and/or suppliers by certified mail to solicit bids. The apparent successful Bidder must submit to the Owner copies of the certified letters and return receipts prior to contract award. Neither the State of Tennessee nor any of its departments, agencies, or employees is or will be a party to this Advertisement for Bids or any resulting contract(s) awarded by the Owner. Qualified Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) firms may contact LDA Engineering, 110 Tyson Boulevard, Suite 200, Alcoa, Tennessee 37701, (865) 573-7672, cnewman@ldaengineering.com, The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to waive irregularities in the Bids, and to determine the lowest responsible Bidder. All Work will be located within the City Limits of Oak Ridge. The work in general consists of approximately the following: 1. Lining of approximately 9,000 linear feet of existing gravity sewers by the cured-in-place method. 2. Replacement of approximately 1000 linear feet of existing gravity sewers by the installing new method. 3. Approximately 30 point repairs. 4. Installation of approximately 2 new manholes and replacement of approximately 5 manholes. 5. Rehabilitation of approximately 120 manholes with Concrete Manhole Adapters (CMA's) and/or chemical foam grout. 6. Rehabilitation of approximately 1200 vertical feet of existing sanitary sewer manholes. 7. Associated service connections and appurtenances to the main project. 8. The allotted time for construction is 210 calendar days III. Questions should be directed to cnewman@ldaengineering.com. All questions shall also be CC'd to Lyn Majeski with the City of Oak Ridge, LMajeski@oakridgetn.gov. All questions will be answered by issue of an addendum. The cut-off for questions will be on February 8th, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. (E.S.T.). No questions received after the cut-off date and time will be answered.

Division 33 -

Utilities, Instrumentation and Control for Utilities, Water Utilities, Water Utility Distribution Piping, Water Utility Distribution Equipment, Disinfecting of Water Utility Distribution, Water Utility Storage Tanks.