West Farmington Village Sanitary Lateral Assistance Program for LMI Households

The WEST FARMINGTON VILLAGE SANITARY LATERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR LMI HOUSEHOLDS project will consist of connecting up to forty-four (44) sanitary laterals to income eligible, owner-occupied households located in West Farmington Village. The project includes but is not limited to the connection of each of the previously income-qualified households to the mainline sanitary sewer according to the rules and regulations set forth by the State of Ohio, West Farmington Village and the Trumbull County Combined Health District, miscellaneous plumbing modifications, fees, electrical work, purchase of parts and/or material required to make the necessary connections to the mainline sanitary sewer system, mobilization and restoration. One or more contractors may be selected to complete the sanitary lateral connections as the award is based on the Lowest and Best Bidder for each household. These items are a partial listing of the quantities contained in the bid documents, therefore, the Bidders should review the bid document for a complete itemization of all quantities of work. The contractor shall complete the work within seventy-five (75) calendar days of the "Notice To Proceed" date. The "Notice to Proceed" will be dated once the contractor has received all materials and has mobilized to the project site. The contractor shall pay liquidated damages for each consecutive calendar day of delay thereafter until completed in the amount of $300.00 per day. Sealed bids must be submitted using only the forms contained in the bound Project Bid Documents and Specifications and must be sealed in individual envelopes addressed to Paula Vivoda-Klotz, Clerk, Trumbull County Commissioner's office, 5th Floor, 160 High Street N.W., Warren, Ohio 44481, with the project name "WEST FARMINGTON VILLAGE SANITARY LATERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR LMI HOUSEHOLDS" clearly shown on the envelope. The full name and address of the party or parties making the Bid and all persons interested therein shall be named in the Bid Documents. Each Bidder must also submit evidence of experience on projects of similar size and complexity, along with verifiable reference for such work. Each Bidder must furnish a Bid Bond, signed by a Surety Company authorized to do business in the State of Ohio in the sum of one hundred percent (100%) of the amount bid, or a Certified Check, Cashier's Check or Letter of Credit revocable only by the Treasurer of Trumbull County equal to ten percent (10%) of the amount bid. Such Bid Bond or Check is a guarantee that if the bid is accepted, a contract will be entered into and the performance of it properly secured by a performance and payment bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract in accordance with the provisions of Ohio Revised Code Section 153.54. All contractors and sub-contractors involved with the project will, to the extent practicable, use Ohio products, materials, services, and labor in the implementation of their project. Additionally, Domestic Steel Use Requirements, as specified in Section 153.01 of the Ohio Revised Code apply to this project. Copies of Section 153.01 of the Revised Code can be obtained from any office of the Department of Administrative Services. Contractors and Sub-Contractors shall be required to comply with Equal Employment Opportunity requirements of Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 123, The Governor's Executive Order of 1972 and the Governor's Executive Order 84-9. This project is subject to the requirements of the Affirmative Action in Employment, Presidential Order 11246 "Equal Employment Opportunity" as amended and as supplemented in Department of Labor regulations 41 CFR 60, title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 3 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1968, Section 109 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, The Copeland "Anti-Kickback" Act (18 U.S.C. 874) as supplemented in Department of Labor regulations (29 CFR part 3), Sections 103 and 107 of the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. 327A 330) as supplemented by Department of Labor regulations (29 CFR part 5) and Davis Bacon and Related Acts requiring the payment of federal prevailing wages. In accordance with the requirements of Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended (Section 3) and implementing regulations at 24 CFR part 75, grantees shall ensure that employment and other economic opportunities generated by the use of certain U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) financial assistance are, to the greatest extent feasible, directed to low- and very low- income1 persons and to business concerns that provide economic opportunities to low- and very low-income persons. The proposed work is subject to Section 3. The criteria for determining your eligibility as a Section 3 business concern means: (1) A business concern meeting at least one of the following criteria, documented within the last six-month period: (i) It is at least 51 percent owned and controlled by low- or very low-income persons; (ii) Over 75 percent of the labor hours performed for the business over the prior three-month period are performed by Section 3 workers; or (iii) It is a business at least 51 percent owned and controlled by current public housing residents or residents who currently live in Section 8-assisted housing. (2) The status of a Section 3 business concern shall not be negatively affected by a prior arrest or conviction of its owner(s) or employees. (3) Nothing in this part shall be construed to require the contracting or subcontracting of a Section 3 business concern. Section 3 business concerns are not exempt from meeting the specifications of the contract. Remaining detailed instructions pertaining to Section 3 are included in the bid document. Attention is directed to that all Bidders that a "Non-Collusion Affidavit" must be signed. The successful Bidder must sign a statement concerning Personal Property Taxes, in accordance with Ohio Revised Code, Section 5719.042. Attention is directed to all bidders that Trumbull County adopted a "Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy" on July 21, 2004, Amended September 7, 2016, and terms of this Policy also apply to any Contractor[s] directly reimbursed for services through the County; that a copy of this Policy is to be part of the Bid; and that each Bid be accompanied by a "Sign-Off Sheet" duly signed by the Bidder. No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of sixty (60) days after the time of opening bids. The County reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive any informalities or irregularities in the bid received, and to accept any proposal deemed most favorable to the County at the time and under the conditions stipulated. Trumbull County may request additional information relative to a Bidder's job experience and/or equipment, to increase, decrease or omit any Item in the Contract Documents, and/or to accept the Bid deemed most favorable to the County by the lowest and best Bidder, in accordance with provisions of the contract. If, in the opinion of Trumbull County or a delegated representative thereof, the lowest Bid is not deemed favorable and in the best interest of the County, the County may accept another Bid so opened or reject all Bids and re- advertise for other Bids. A Contract shall be awarded to the lowest and best Bidder as soon as practical after Bid opening, subject to the reservation of the preceding paragraph. The successful Bidder must enter into a Contract with Trumbull County within 10 days after receipt of the formal "Notice of Award," in compliance with "Instructions to Bidders."

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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.