Construction of Odell and Ridge Sewer and Water Main (Renaissance Commerce Park)

The Project is located on existing brownfield cleanup sites and includes the installation of approximately 4,400+- linear feet of PVC sanitary sewer; installation of approximately 1,600+- linear feet of ductile iron water main, relining of an existing sanitary sewer; boring and jacking under NYS Route 5 for installation of a casing pipe and water main; abandonment/deconstruction of the existing sanitary sewer system; and site restorations. These new sewer and water lines will be located along future Odell Street and Ridge Road right of ways as generalized in Exhibit 1. They shall be constructed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications titled Former Bethlehem Steel Public Sanitary Sewer and Water Line Extensions originally dated February 8, 2022 included herein as Attachment 2. All permits, bonds, materials, equipment, labor, etc. to complete as shown in Attachment 1 and Attachment 2 are to be included. Any requests for information (RFI) related to this Request for Bids must be submitted in writing via email to John Cappellino at jcappellino@ecidany.com and received. All RFIs will be answered in writing within three (3) business days and copies of the questions and answers will be distributed to all known Request for Bid recipients and posted online within two (2) business days. Any question should be directed in writting via email to victor O Brien , P.E vobrien@cscos.co. Scope of Work 1) Acquire and pay for any permitting and bonds required by local municipalities and/or utility companies and post appropriate documents onsite as needed. See attached bid package for details. 2) Procure all materials from qualified manufacturers and vendors required for completion of the Project. Submit all shop drawings and submittals to the Engineer of Record (EOR) and ILDC in writing via email for approval prior to ordering. 3) Selected contractor shall pay and maintain records for certified payrolls and all NYSDOL and local labor requirements pertaining to prevailing rate projects 4) Attend mandatory Pre-Construction meeting with all stakeholders to be scheduled minimum one (1) week before the Project is scheduled to commence. 5) Coordinate all electrical work with National Grid and local municipalities including but not limited to potential easement(s), local jurisdictions code requirements, etc. 6) Coordinate all sanitary sewer work with the Erie County Department of Sewer Management (ECDSM) and local municipalities including but not limited to potential easement(s), local jurisdictions code requirements, etc. 7) Coordinate all water line work with the Erie County Water Authority (ECWA) and local municipalities including but not limited to potential easement(s), local jurisdictions code requirements, etc. 8) Comply with all state and local requirements as established prior to beginning of the work including but not limited to the New York State Department of Conservation (NYSDEC) and the City of Lackawanna. 9) Provide all necessary equipment, materials, labor, and any other items necessary to complete the project as designed in Attachment 1 and 2. 10) Ensure all 3rd Party special inspections and testing requirements are completed as noted in the design specifications included in Attachment 1 and 2 and all reporting transmitted to the EOR and ILDC in a timely manner. 11) Complete the work in a manner which will minimize disruption to typical traffic patterns on Route 5 Hamburg Turnpike. 12) Restore all disturbed areas to their original conditions prior to commencement of the work including but not limited to restoration of finish grade/vegetation, remediate any damage caused to existing curbs, sidewalks, signage, etc. Each Bid must be made using the forms provided in the Contract Documents and shall be accompanied by a bank cashier's check or certified check or a Bid Bond payable to the Buffalo and Erie County ILDC in the amount of 5% of the Total Bid as a guarantee that the Bidder will enter into the Contract if the project is awarded to him. If upon acceptance of his Bid, a Bidder fails to enter into a Contract with the Buffalo and Erie County ILDC, the bank cashier's check or certified check or Bid Bond shall be forfeited to and become the property of the Buffalo and Erie County ILDC. Bidder Profile and Qualifications - Provide a general background about the bidding company and its expertise as it relates to the Project. Describe the experience of key personnel as it relates to similar projects. Include at least three (3) client references (Inclusive of induvial name and phone number) from similar projects completed in the last five (5) years. Name and describe all subcontractors the bidder plans to use for the Project and identify the approximate percentage of work and scope items that would be performed by each subcontractor. Briefly identify relevant experience and qualifications of all subcontractors. Approximate dates pending any necessary board approvals. Subsequent completion dates would be pushed accordingly if NOA/NTP dates are not met. Approximate dates pending NTP. Total work duration could be impacted by weather conditions. Minimum Wage Rates shall be as determined by the New York State Department of Labor and the Davis Bacon Act - the higher rate shall govern. Pursuant to State Finance Law 139-j and 139-k, this Request for Proposal includes and imposes certain restrictions on communications between ECIDA members (including employees and Board members) and a Bidder during the procurement process. A Bidder is restricted from making contacts from the earliest notice of intent to solicit Request for Proposals through final award and approval of the Procurement Contract by the ECIDA (restricted period) to other than the above Designated Individuals unless it is a contact that is included among certain statutory exceptions set forth in State Finance Law 139-j(3)(a). ECIDA members (including employees and Board members) are also required to obtain certain information when contacted during the restricted period and make a determination of the responsibility of the Bidder pursuant to these two statutes. Certain findings of non-responsibility can result in rejection for contract award and in the event of two findings within a 4-year period; the Bidder is debarred from obtaining governmental Procurement Contracts. Bidders are required to complete Form 2 regarding their understanding and agreement to comply with procedures on procurement lobbying restrictions regarding permissible contacts in the restricted period in accordance with State Finance Law 139-j and 139-k.

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.