Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements

Renovation of a water / sewer project in Amsterdam, New York. Completed plans call for the renovation of a water / sewer project. Work for Contract No. 7 - General Construction will consist of furnishing all materials, equipment, and labor necessary for replacement of (2) existing scum pumps, (2) waste activated sludge (WAS) pumps, (1) thickened sludge (TS) pump and all associated piping, valves and fittings associated with scum, WAS, and thickened sludge suction and discharge. Work will also include the replacement of the existing 4" sludge piping with new 6" DIP, selective concrete demolition and repair, and the replacement of thickened sludge and waste activated sludge piping outside of the pipe gallery all as defined in greater detail in the contract documents. Women and Minority Owned Businesses are encouraged to bid on this project. CR Number: 2086147 Accompanying each bid must be a bid bond or certified check made payable to the order of the City of Amsterdam in the amount of five (5%) percent of the bidders maximum bid amount as a guarantee that if the contract is awarded to a bidder, said successful bidder will comply with the Notice to Bidders and the specification for the contract in accordance therewith. Said bid bond or certified check will be retained by the City of Amsterdam, and upon completion of the contract, in accordance with said specifications, the said bid bond or certified check will be returned to the bidder. On failure to comply with the Notice to Bidders and the specifications for said contract, the successful bidder shall forfeit the deposit as liquidated damages to the City of Amsterdam. Every bid or proposal must contain a non-collusion affidavit executed by the bidder or his authorized representative. Separate Performance and Payment Bonds, each equal to one hundred (100%) percent of the contract sum, will be required of the successful bidder. he bidder to whom the contract will be awarded shall execute the contract and furnish required sureties within ten (10) days after the date of Notice of Award. Failure to do so will result in Bidder's forfeit of contract work and bid security. No bidder may withdraw his bid within forty-five (45) days after the date set for the opening thereof. Any bid may be withdrawn prior to the above scheduled time for the opening of bids, or any authorized postponement thereof. The City of Amsterdam and its representatives will not offer or supply anyone the list of people that have obtained a copy of these bid specifications or cost estimates for the project prior to the opening of the bids. NO EXCEPTIONS ARE MADE TO THIS POLICY. The City of Amsterdam reserves the right to waive any informalities in or to reject any or all bids submitted or to award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder who in the Citys judgment makes the most advantageous proposal to the City of Amsterdam.

Water Treatment Plant, Renovation.

Division 02 -	Existing Conditions, Geotechnical Investigations, Subsurface Drilling and Sampling.
Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Reinforcing, Cast-in-Place Concrete, Precast Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 05 -	Metals, Structural Metal Framing.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Thermal Protection, Weather Barriers.
Division 08 -	Openings, Doors and Frames, Windows, Hardware, Glazing.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Flooring, Painting and Coating.
Division 10 -	Specialties, Signage, Safety Specialties, Lockers, Flagpoles.
Division 11 -	Equipment, Laboratory Equipment.
Division 12 -	Furnishings.
Division 13 -	Special Construction.
Division 14 -	Conveying Equipment, Lifts.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression, Fire-Extinguishing Systems.
Division 22 -	Plumbing.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Air Distribution, Air Terminal Units.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Instrumentation and Control for Electrical Systems, Power Distribution Units, Lighting, Interior Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Exterior Lighting.
Division 27 -	Communications, Data Communications, Audio-Video Communications.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security, Electronic Access Control and Intrusion Detection, Video Surveillance, Fire Detection and Alarm.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Site Clearing, Grading, Earthwork Methods.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Flexible Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways, Fences and Gates, Irrigation, Planting, Turf and Grasses.
Division 33 -	Utilities, Water Utilities, Water Utility Distribution Piping, Water Utility Distribution Equipment, Disinfecting of Water Utility Distribution, Water Utility Storage Tanks, Wastewater Utility Pumping Stations, Storm Drainage Utilities, Electrical Utilities, Communications Utilities.
Division 40 -	Process Integration, Water Process Piping, Instrumentation and Control for Process Systems.
Division 41 -	Material Processing and Handling Equipment, Bulk Material Processing Equipment, Bulk Material Conveying Equipment, Bulk Material Feeders, Conveyors, Cranes and Hoists.
Division 44 -	Pollution and Waste Control Equipment, Odor Treatment Equipment, Water Pollution Control Equipment, Water Pollution Containment and Cleanup Equipment.
Division 46 -	Water and Wastewater Equipment, Common Work Results for Water and Wastewater Equipment, Water and Wastewater Preliminary Treatment Equipment, Water and Wastewater Chemical Feed Equipment, Water and Wastewater Clarification and Mixing Equipment, Water and Wastewater Secondary Treatment Equipment, Water and Wastewater Advanced Treatment Equipment, Water and Wastewater Residuals Handling and Treatment.