8th Street and University Avenue Intersection Improvement Project

**Project was awarded to Blue Gold Development in the amount of $275,553.54. The Project consists of the reconfiguration of the intersection of 8th Street and University Avenue in Morgantown to improve the operation and safety of pedestrian traffic. Other improvements include the construction of curb, ADA compliant sidewalks, pedestrian crossing enhancements (RRFB), bus stop improvements, pavement markings, as well as storm sewer improvements. Bids will be received for a single prime Contract. Bids shall be on a lump sum and unit price basis as indicated in the Bid Form. A two-envelope system will be used. Each Bid must be submitted in a sealed envelope which must contain: (a) the Bid Bond, (b) Certificate of Compliance, (c) Power of Attorney, (d) all other necessary documents as required on Bid Opening Checklist of these Contract Documents, and (e) a separate sealed envelope inside marked Bid Proposal containing the completed and signed Bid. Bid security in the form a Certified Check or Bid Bond shall be furnished with the bid in an amount not less than 10%. The Bid Bond must be co-signed by a West Virginia agent. All questions about the meaning or intent of the Bidding Documents are to be sent in writing to Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. Telephone inquiries are unacceptable. All bids shall be irrevocable for 60 days after the bid opening date. Construction time limit is 60 calendar days for substantial completion and 30 calendar days immediately thereafter for final acceptance. Liquidated damages for each (or both) completion time is, $1,000.00 per day. Bidders must comply with all State antibid-rigging regulations pertaining to Work associated with this Project, and will be required to submit an executed non-collusion affidavit with the bid. All bidders are hereby notified that in regard to any Contract pursuant to this advertisement, businesses will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this notice and will not be subjected to discrimination on the basis of gender, race, color, creed, sex, age, physical disability or national origin in consideration for an award. Similarly the Successful Bidder shall in no manner discriminate against or intimidate any employee involved in the manufacture of supplies, the performance of Work, or any other activity required under the Contract on account of gender, race, creed or color. All bidders must hold a current West Virginia contractor's license on the date of the Bid Opening. Bids received after the scheduled closing time for the reception of bids will be returned unopened to the bidders. The City of Morgantown reserves the right to waive any defects, errors, omissions, mistakes, informalities, to accept any bid or combination of bids that are deemed to be in the best interest of the City of Morgantown, and to reject any or all proposals.

Division 31 -	Earthwork, Earthwork Methods.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Operation and Maintenance of Exterior Improvements, Bases, Ballasts, and Paving, Flexible Paving, Asphalt Paving, Rigid Paving, Concrete Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways.
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.