2023 Sanitary Sewer Collection System Rehabilitation Project

Work to Be Done: - Removal of Protruding Service Connections - CIPP Main Lining, 8" - Sanitary Sewer Service Reinstatement - Pressure Testing of Service Connections - Manhole Lining, Chemical Grout, and Infiltration Barriers - Temporary Traffic Control - Mobilization The 2023 Sanitary Sewer Collection System Rehabilitation Project will take place at various locations throughout Fostoria, Iowa. Proposals: All proposals shall be made on official proposal forms furnished by the Engineer and shall contain worded and figured prices for the work bid on. All proposals shall be plainly legible, sealed, and addressed to the City of Fostoria, Attn: Robin Schmidt, City Clerk, PO Box 37, 10 3 rd Ave SW, Fostoria, IA 51340. Bidder shall submit a Bidder Status Form with their bid. Failure to submit a fully completed Bidder Status Form with the bid may result in the bid being deemed unresponsive and rejected. A certified check or a bid bond of a reputable bonding company authorized to do business in the State of Iowa in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid shall be included in a separate sealed envelope, plainly marked "bid bond". The bid guarantee shall be forfeited as liquidated damages if the successful bidder fails proper execution. The checks or bid bonds of the lowest two or more bidders may be held for the earlier of 7 days after the effective date of the agreement or 61 days after the bid opening, whereupon Bid Security furnished by such bidders will be returned. Other checks or bid bonds will be returned after the tabulation of bids is completed. The bidder shall submit a bidder status form with their bid. All Contractors shall include a completed Request for Contractor Eligibility form and an Intent to Comply with Section 3 Requirements form with their proposal to facilitate verification of eligibility prior to award of a contract. Bidders shall be expected to comply with Chapters 91C Code of Iowa and IAC Chapter 875.150 concerning the registration and bonding of construction contractors and the successful bidder shall be required to supply City of Fostoria with proof of said compliance. The contractor will be required enter into a subcontract with each subcontractor performing work on this project and will need to provide a copy of each executed contract to the CDBG Administrator. Each contract shall reference the project, list a detailed scope of work to be performed and list a breakdown of labor, material and/or equipment costs. Each subcontract shall have attached to it all required CDBG contract conditions, provisions, and language (i.e. Section 3 Clause, Required Contract conditions, Federal Labor Contract Provisions, Wage Decision). All eligible contractors/subcontractors must: Be registered with the Iowa Division of Labor; Meet any and all State licensing requirements (electrical, plumbing, mechanical, etc.); and, be approved by the Iowa Economic Department Authority as not being on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's or the U.S. Department of Labor's list of debarred or suspended contractors. A completed Contractor Eligibility form needs to be submitted with sealed bid to demonstrate currently registered with Iowa Division of Labor. The Contractor shall observe the laws of the State of Iowa with reference to "Occupational Safety and Health Standards". The City of Fostoria, Iowa, does not discriminate against any person because of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, familial status, political affiliation, citizenship or sexual orientation. The City of Fostoria, Iowa, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. The City of Fostoria, Iowa, does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs or activities. This project is to be funded in part by a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and is therefore subject to certain labor standards and civil rights requirements included in the Contract Documents. Contractors performing work on the project shall comply with the requirements as enumerated in the applicable statutes and Federal Contract Provisions for CDBG projects. Minimum wage rates to be paid employees have been determined by the U.S. Department of Labor and are listed in the Contract Documents. The Contractor/Subcontractors will be required to comply with the wage and labor requirements and to pay minimum wages in accordance with the schedule of wage rates. Each subcontractor will need to complete a Section 3 Business Certification and an Intent to Comply With Section 3 Requirements and submit with sealed bid. All subcontractors will need to complete a Section 3 Business Certification and Intent to Comply with Section 3 Requirements and shall be submitted to the CBG Administrator. The successful bidder must execute performance and payment bonds, each in an amount equal to one hundred (100%) percent of the contract amount to ensure a timely, efficient, and complete performance. The bonds shall be issued from a reputable bonding company authorized to do business in the State of Iowa. Liquidated damages will be assessed the contractor in the amount of five hundred dollars ($500.00) per working day that the work remains uncompleted after the end of the contract period with due allowances for extensions due to conditions beyond the control of the contractor. No submitted bids may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days from the scheduled closing time for the receipt of bids. The Contractor will be paid monthly in an amount equal to ninety-five percent (95%) of the Work completed during the previous month according to the Engineer's estimate. The final payment will be made not less than thirty (30) days after completion of the Work and acceptance by the City. No final payment will be due until the Contractor has certified that the materials, labor, and services have been paid for in accordance with the Project Manual. The work shall be completed as follows: Work can commence upon the issuance of a written notice to proceed. All work shall be completed by December 22, 2023. By virtue of statutory authority, preference will be given to products and provisions grown and coal produced within the State of Iowa and to Iowa domestic labor to the extent lawfully required under Iowa statutes, providing that the award of the contract will be made to the lowest responsible bidder submitting the lowest acceptable bid, which shall be given without regard to state or local law whereby preference is given on factors other than the amount of the bid. The right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive informalities is reserved.

Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Operation and Maintenance of Exterior Improvements.
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.
Division 34 -	Transportation, Operation and Maintenance of Transportation.