ADA Modification and Site Work to the White Haven Borough Building

The Work to be constructed hereunder is located in the Borough of White Haven, Luzerne County, PA and comprises the use of Community Development Block Grant funds for the installation of an ADA elevator wheelchair lift in the interior of the building, the cutting of bank and installation of retaining wall, stormwater improvements, line stripping, and removing and replacing curbing and sidewalk along Main Street, including all appurtenances for a complete job and in accordance with the Manufacturer's recommendations and these Contract Documents. Bid security in an amount not less than 10% of the amount of the total Bid submitted shall be accompanied by a Bid Bond payable to the Borough of White Haven, as a guarantee that the Bidder, if its Bid is accepted, shall promptly obtain the required Bonds and Insurance, prepare the required submittal documents and execute the Agreement. All Bids shall remain irrevocable for a period of 60 calendar days from the date of Bid opening, or as allowed by law. Bids shall be submitted upon forms furnished by the Borough of White Haven. Time is of the essence. The Work must be substantially signed, dated and approved on the Notice of Substantial Completion Form by the Engineer, Contractor and Owner within 270 calendar days after the commencement date stated in the Notice to Proceed. Internal Work can be completed throughout the winter months and the external work can be started in April, 2023, weather pending. The Labor Standards, Wage Determination Decision and Anti-Kickback regulations (29 CFR, Part 3) issued by the Secretary of Labor are included in the contract documents of this project and govern all work under the contracts. Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the President's Executive Order 11246 and will be required to ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against on the basis of their race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability or familial status in employment or the provision of services. In addition to EEO Executive Order 11246, Contractors must also establish a 6.9% goal for female participation and a 0.6% goal for minority participation in the aggregate on-site construction work force for contracts in excess of $10,000 as per the notice of requirement for affirmation action as contained in the contract documents. Attention is called to Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, 12 USC 179 LU and the Section 3 clause and regulations set forth in 24 CFR, Part 135. In compliance with Executive Order 11625 and 12138, the successful Bidder must utilize to the greatest extent feasible, minority and/or women-owned businesses located in the municipality, county or general trade area. The Borough of White Haven does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability or familial status in employment or the provision of services. White Haven Borough is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. White Haven Borough reserves the right after opening Bids to reject any part of or all Bids and to waive any minor informality, technical defects or irregularities in a Bid.

Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Forming and Accessories, Cast-in-Place Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry, Millwork.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Thermal Protection, Weather Barriers.
Division 08 -	Openings, Doors and Frames, Entrances, Windows.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Acoustical Ceilings, Flooring, Carpeting, Acoustic Treatment, Painting.
Division 12 -	Furnishings.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression, Water-Based Fire-Suppression Systems, Fire-Extinguishing Systems.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Instrumentation and Control for Plumbing, Plumbing Piping, Plumbing Equipment, Plumbing Fixtures, Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Air Distribution, Central HVAC Equipment.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Power Distribution Units, Lighting, Interior Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Exit Signs, Exterior Lighting.
Division 27 -	Communications, Structured Cabling, Data Communications, Voice Communications.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Clearing and Grubbing, Grading, Earthwork Methods, Soil Treatment.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Bases, Ballasts, and Paving, Flexible Paving, Asphalt Paving, Rigid Paving, Concrete Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways, Paving Specialties, Parking Bumpers, Pavement Markings, Fences and Gates, Irrigation, Planting.
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.