Highway Garage Improvements

The Project consists of metal roof replacement with insulated panels, applied wall insulation, modifications to a toilet room for accessibility, door, window, and gas-fired heater replacements at the Highway Garage. A pre-bid conference will be held at the Highway Garage-date and time to be determined. Requests for Information (RFI) will only be accepted in written form. RFIs will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. local time on December 7, 2022, at the Office of the Engineer to the attention of Michelle Ezzo via post or email (mezzo@CPLteam.com). If necessary, an Addendum will be issued via email by 4:00 p.m. local time on December 9, 2022 to the addresses recorded on the Plan Holders List. A Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. Each bid must be accompanied by a bid bond from a domestic carrier licensed to do business in the State of New York in the amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid submitted. This project is partially funded under the Community Facilities as administered by the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development (USDA RD) and is subject to the provisions of Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968 as amended and other USDA RD regulations. Prospective bidders should review the USDA RD requirements included in the contract documents. Section 746 of Title VII of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2017 (Division A - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017) and subsequent statutes mandating domestic preference applies an American Iron and Steel requirement to this project. All iron and steel products used in this project must be produced in the United States. The term "iron and steel products" means the following products made primarily of iron or steel: lined or unlined pipes and fittings, manhole covers and other municipal castings, hydrants, tanks, flanges, pipe clamps and restraints, valves, structural steel, reinforced precast concrete, and Construction Materials. Bidders on this work will be required to comply with Executive Order Nos. 11,246 and 11,375 which prohibit discrimination in employment regarding race, creed, color, sex, or national origin. The successful bidder must be an equal opportunity employer, must meet all appropriate State and Federal standards, and comply with all relevant governmental regulations. Statement of Non-Collusion: Bidders on the contract are required to execute a non-collusive bidding certificate pursuant to Section 103d of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York. Security for Faithful Performance: The successful bidder will be required to furnish Performance and Labor and Material Payment Bonds written by firms licensed to do business in New York State, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amounts in accordance with the provisions of the Contract Documents. Sales and Use of Tax Exemptions: The Town of Ripley is exempt from the payment of sales and compensation use taxes of the State of New York and of cities and counties on all materials, equipment, and supplies sold to the Town of Ripley pursuant to this contract. Also exempt from such taxes are purchases by the Contractor and his Subcontractors of materials, equipment, and supplies to be sold to the Town of Ripley pursuant to this contract, including tangible personal property to be incorporated in any structure, building, or other real property forming part of the project. These taxes are not to be included in the Bid. All bids shall be binding for a period of forty-five (45) days after the bid opening date. The Town of Ripley reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities therein.

Division 02 -	Existing Conditions, Subsurface Investigation.
Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Forming and Accessories, Concrete Reinforcing, Cast-in-Place Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 05 -	Metals, Structural Metal Framing.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing.
Division 10 -	Specialties, Signage, Fire Protection Specialties, Fire Protection Cabinets, Fire Extinguishers.
Division 11 -	Equipment, Vehicle and Pedestrian Equipment.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Exit Signs, Exterior Lighting.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security, Electronic Surveillance, Electronic Detection and Alarm.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Site Clearing, Clearing and Grubbing, Grading.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Flexible Paving, Asphalt Paving, Rigid Paving, Concrete Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways, Paving Specialties, Parking Bumpers, Pavement Markings.