Water Works Improvements Project Raw Water Main Relocation

Construction of a Raw Water Main Relocation Project to serve its public water supply system. All prime contractors, subcontractors, small, minority or women owned enterprises and other interested parties are invited to attend. The Project will be constructed in one (1) single prime contract, which is outlined in the construction documents and specifications. This contract consists of the construction of new raw water main piping to serve the City of Brazil, along with the decommissioning of existing 18" piping which will be abandoned in place. The project will include approximately 2,400 feet of 24" diameter HDPE water main piping to be installed using horizontal directional drilling and open cut methods, approximately 90 feet of 18" D.I. water main to be installed within 30" steel casing by bore and jack method beneath US Highway 40, connections to existing raw water main piping, and all associated valves, fittings, hydrants, disinfection, testing and startup to provide a complete and operational raw water supply system. The work to be performed and the bid to be submitted shall include sufficient and proper sums for all general construction, mechanical installation, labor, materials, permits, licenses, insurance, and so forth incidental to and required for the construction of the facilities. Each bid must be enclosed in a sealed envelope bearing the title of the Project and the name and address of Bidder. All bids must be submitted on the bid forms as identified in the Contract Documents and Specifications. Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified check or acceptable bidder's bond made payable to the Owner, in a sum of not less than five percent (5%) of the total amount of the highest aggregate bid, which check or bond will be held by the Owner as evidence that the bidder will, if awarded the contract, enter into the same with the Owner upon notification from him to do so within ten (10) days of said notification. Approved performance and payment bonds guaranteeing faithful and proper performance of the work and materials, to be executed by an acceptable surety company, will be required of the Contractor at the time of contract execution. The bonds will be in the amount of 100% of the Contract Price and must be in full force and effect throughout the term of the Construction Contract plus a period of twelve (12) months from the date of substantial completion. The Owner reserves the right to reject any bid, or all bids, or to accept any bid or bids, or to make such combination of bids as may seem desirable, and to waive any and all informalities in bidding. Any bid received after the time and date specified shall not be considered. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids for at least ninety (90) days. A conditional or qualified Bid will not be accepted. Award will be made to the low, responsive, responsible bidder. The low, responsive, responsible bidder must not be debarred, suspended, or otherwise be excluded from or ineligible for participation in federally assisted programs under Executive Order 12549. Prior to contract award prime contractors are to be actively registered or seeking registration with SAM.gov to determine eligibility/debarment status. Any contract awarded to a prime contractor or subcontractor that is found to be ineligible for award must be terminated immediately. All applicable laws, ordinances, and the rules and regulations of all authorities having jurisdiction over construction of the project shall apply to the project throughout. Bids shall be properly and completely executed on bid forms included in the Specifications. Bids shall include all information requested by Indiana Form 96 (Revised 2013) included with the Specifications. Under Section III of Form 96, the Bidder shall submit a financial statement. The Owner may make such investigations as deemed necessary to determine the ability of the Bidder to perform the work and the Bidder shall furnish to the Owner all such information and data for this purpose as the Owner may request. The Owner reserves the right to reject any bid if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of, such Bidder fails to satisfy the Owner that such Bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the Agreement and to complete the work contemplated therein. Each Bidder is responsible for inspecting the Project site(s) and for reading and being thoroughly familiar with the Contract Documents and Specifications. The failure or omission of any Bidder to do any of the foregoing shall in no way relieve any Bidder from any obligation with respect to its Bid. Bidders must comply with the President's Executive Order No. 11246 as amended, which prohibits discrimination in employment regarding race, creed, color, sex or national origin. The project shall be incompliance with Executive Order 11246 as amended. All contractors/subcontractors shall comply with 41 CFR 60-4 in regard to affirmative action, to ensure equal opportunity to females and minorities, and will apply the timetables and goals set forth in 41 CFR 60-4. Small and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises are encouraged to bid on this project. The Contractor must meet appropriate federal regulations including: 1) Executive Order 11246, 2) Certification of Non-Segregated Facilities, 3) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 4) Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 5) Age Discrimination Act of 1975, 6) Executive Order 12138, 7) Conflict of Interest Clause, 8) Retention and Custodial Requirements for Records Clause, 9) Contractors and Subcontractors Certifications, and others that may be appropriate or necessary. Contract procurement is subject to the federal regulations contained in the OMB Circular A-102, Sections B and O and the State of Indiana requirements contained in IC-36-1-9 and IC-36- 1-12. Any contract(s) awarded under this Advertisement for Bids are expected to be funded in part by American Rescue Plan Funds as administered by the City of Brazil. Neither the United States nor any of its departments, agencies or employees is or will be a party to this Advertisement for Bids or any resulting contract.

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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.