Standpipe Rehabilitation (Contract II)

The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause; such actions will be in accordance with Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. All bidders must sign: (1) the Bid, (2) Certificate of Corporate Principal and Surety, and (3) Bid Bond which always must accompany the bid in the correct amount. A resolution authorizing a representative of the corporation/LLC/sole proprietorship to sign the bid must also accompany the bid. All addendums issued must be acknowledged by the bidder. No bidder may withdraw his bid within forty-five (45) days after the actual date of opening thereof. The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities. Such shall be in accordance with State Bid Law. This project shall be tax exempt. Each Bidder must deposit with his/her bid, security in the amount, form and subject to the conditions provided in the Information for Bidders. Sureties used for obtaining bonds must appear acceptable on the U. S. Department of Treasury Circular 570. Each Bidder must have a Louisiana Contractor License for Municipal and Public Works Construction. Each bidder must have a Unique Entity ID Number (UEI) The Contractor shall begin mobilization and procurement of materials within ten (10) working days of the receipt of the Notice to Proceed. The Attention of Bidders is called particularly to the requirements for conditions of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates to be paid under the Contract, Section 3, Segregated Facilities, Executive Order 11246, and all applicable laws and regulations of the Federal government and State of Louisiana and bonding and insurance requirements. Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations under ADA requirements must contact the Village of Saline no later than (7) days prior to bid opening. IN PARTICULAR, BIDDERS SHOULD NOTE THE REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS AND CERTIFICATIONS TO BE EXECUTED AND SUBMITTED WITH THE BID PROPOSAL. Equal Opportunity in Employment: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, or veteran status. Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the PresidentÕs Executive Order No. 11246, as amended. The requirements for bidders and contractors under this order are explained in the specifications. The Village of Saline hereby notifies all offers that in regard to any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, that Minority Business Enterprises will be afforded equal opportunity to submit offers in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, or disability in consideration for an award The Work consists of the following: Existing Facilities: The Village of Saline maintains the following in the project area: Booster Station Site, Standpipe Site. The purpose and Scope of Work of this project is as follows: Contract II shall rehabilitate the Village existing standpipe. Project will be constructed under a single prime contract. The Contractor shall be licensed under LA, R.S. 37:2150-2192 for the classification of Municipal and Public Works Construction. Bidder must agree to pay as liquidated damages, the sum of $200.00 for each consecutive calendar day thereafter as hereinafter provided in the General conditions. Every request for such interpretation should be in writing addressed to Shuler Consulting Company, 230 Grandview Drive, Chatham, Louisiana 71226, and to be given consideration must be received at least five (5) days prior to the date fixed for the opening of bids. Any and all such interpretations and any supplemental instructions will be in the form of written addenda to the specifications which, if issued, will be emailed or faxed to all prospective bidders (at the respective addresses furnished for such purposes), not later than three (3) days prior to the date fixed for the opening of bids.

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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.