Ondaora Stormwater Collection System Rehabilitation

The work under this Contract comprises the furnishing of all tools, equipment, materials and labor for the rehabilitation of approximately 2700 linear feet of storm drain pipe located in the Village of Highland Falls, New York, complete, in place and ready for use in accordance with the Contract Documents prepared by J. Robert Folchetti & Associates, L.L.C. The Village of Highland Falls Ondaora Stormwater Collection System Rehabilitation Work consists of the reconstruction of a stormwater collection system. The work includes, but is not limited to, approximately 2700 linear feet of 12"- 48" diameter HDPE storm drain pipe, stone rip- rap drainage channel measuring approximately 24 feet by 75 feet with precast concrete wingwall and approximately 26 storm manholes and catch basins along with all other appurtenant and related Work such as implementation of appropriate erosion and sediment control practices, stabilized outfalls, paving, restoration, demolitions, connections to existing facilities, compliance with the requirements of NYSDEC, and environmental protection as shown, specified and required to complete the project. Approximately one- third of the Work is located in private easements; the remainder is within Village of Highland Falls public right-of-way. The foregoing is a general description only and shall not be construed as a complete description of the Work to be performed for this Project. One Bid will be received. Bids shall be on a unit price basis. Contract Documents may be examined at the Village of Highland Falls Village Hall or the office of the ENGINEER, J. Robert Folchetti & Associates, L.L.C., 31 Sodom Road, Brewster, NY 10509. Prospective bidder's requests for mailing of Contract Documents will be filled by Federal Express or United Parcel Service. Prospective bidders shall furnish a prepaid Air Bill or Account Number. Neither OWNER or ENGINEER shall be responsible for any delay in such shipment. Prospective bidders shall make such request and provide such airbill a minimum of one (1) week prior to the mandatory pre-bid conference. Neither the OWNER nor the ENGINEER will be responsible for full or partial sets of Contract Documents, including any Addenda, obtained from other sources. The purpose of the pre-bid conference is to afford the prospective Bidders and interested parties an opportunity to raise questions pertaining to the bidding and the Contract Documents, and for the OWNER or its representatives to clarify any points. Bid security and proof of qualifications to perform the Work shall be as described in the Instructions to Bidders. Bidders shall comply with all special and statutory requirements in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. Contract time of commencement and completion will be as specified in the Agreement. The Bid Bond Form is contained in the Contract Specifications. Each bid shall be accompanied by a Bid Bond, or Certified Check accompanied by a Certificate of Surety, the coverage of which is specified in the Instructions to Bidders. This project is subject to the provisions of Article 5-A of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York and certificates required thereunder shall be available for public inspection at the office of the Village Clerk, Village of Highland Falls, New York. For any reason whatsoever, or for no reason, the Village reserves the right to waive any informalities in the bids or to reject any and all bids. No bidder may withdraw their bid except by written request submitted at least twenty-four hours before the time of opening or until the lapse of 45 days after the actual opening thereof. The Village is exempt from payment of sales and compensating use taxes of the State of New York and of Cities and Counties on all materials to be incorporated into the Work. These taxes shall not be included in the Bid. The Village will furnish the required certificates of tax exemption to the CONTRACTOR for use in the purchase of supplies and materials to be incorporated into the Work. The Village's exemption does not apply to construction tools, machinery, equipment or other property purchased by or leased by the CONTRACTOR, or to supplies or materials not incorporated into the Work. Non-Discrimination in Employment: It is the policy of the Village that their Contractors shall comply with all Federal, State, and local law, policy orders, rules, and regulations which prohibit unlawful discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, or national origin, and will take affirmative action to insure that they are afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed, color, or national origin. Provisions concerning this requirement are detailed in the Supplementary Conditions.

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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.