MERCER COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT
WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND COLLECTION SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Sealed Bids for the construction of the Wastewater Treatment and Collection System Improvements will be received, by the Mercer County PSD at its offices on 241 Mercer Springs Road, Room 137 Princeton, WV 24740 until 2:00 P.M. (Local Time) on May 18, 2023, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud.
The Work to be bid upon is described as follows:
Contract #1 – Wastewater Collection System Improvements
The work shall consist of installation of approximately 655 LF of HDPE storm pipe ranging in size from 18″ to 36″, six (6) catch basins, 225 LF of 10″ PVC sanitary sewer pipe, 2,880 LF of 8″ and 1,800 LF of 10″ DIP sanitary sewer pipe, 37 sanitary sewer manholes, 140 LF of 16″ and 210 LF of 20″ steel casing bore & jack, 40 LF of 16″ and 50 LF of 20″ steel casing open cut, relining 595 LF of 8-inch and 180 LF of 10-inch sanitary sewer line, replacing three (3) manhole frame and covers, 50 VF of manhole lining, one (1) EA duplex lift station, Matoaka Lift Station improvements, surface restoration, reconnection of existing lines and all other necessary appurtenances. The Work will be substantially completed within 180 days after the date when the Contract Times commence to run and ready for final payment within 210 days after the date when the Contract Times commence to run.
Contract #2 – Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements
The work shall consist of improvements to the oxidation ditch including, removing / disposing of debris / sediment rehabilitating the existing floating aerator and installing a second floating aerator; improvements to the secondary clarifier including, cleaning the RAS / WAS lines and replacing the air valves; improvements to the chlorine contact tank including, replacing the chlorine tablet feeder and v-notch weir; improvements to the administration building including replacing the roof, electrical improvements and replacement of the hot water tank, replacing portions of the roofs on the sludge drying beds, installing an emergency generator / automatic transfer switch, purchasing equipment, other miscellaneous improvements and all other necessary appurtenances. The Work will be substantially completed within 150 days after the date when the Contract Times commence to run and ready for final payment within 180 days after the date when the Contract Times commence to run.
The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is:
E.L. Robinson Engineering Company
5088 Washington Street, West
Charleston, WV 25313
Attn: Jack Ramsey, P.E.
304-776-7473/[email protected]
Prospective Bidders may examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Office on Mondays through Fridays between the hours of 9 A.M and 4 P.M., and may obtain copies of the Bidding Documents from the Issuing Office as described below.
Bidding Documents also may be examined at the following:
1. WV Contractor’s Association
2114 Kanawha Boulevard East
Charleston, WV 25311
2. Mercer County PSD
241 Mercer Springs Road, Room 137
Princeton, WV 24740
3. E.L. Robinson Engineering Company
5088 Washington Street, West
Charleston, WV 25313
Printed copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Issuing Office, during the hours indicated above, upon non-refundable payment of $250.00 for Contract #1 or Contract #2. Checks for Bidding Documents shall be payable to “E.L. Robinson Engineering Company”. Upon request and receipt of the document deposit indicated above plus a non-refundable shipping charge of $30.00 (for each set), the Issuing Office will transmit the Bidding Documents via delivery service. The date that the Bidding Documents are transmitted by the Issuing Office will be considered the Bidder’s date of receipt of the Bidding Documents. Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including Addenda if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office.
A pre-bid conference will be held at 10:00 AM local time on May 4, 2023, at 241 Mercer Springs Road, Room 137 Princeton, WV 24740. Attendance at the pre-bid conference is mandatory.
Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.
Any contract or contracts awarded under this invitation for bids are expected to be funded in part by grants and loans from: the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection State Revolving Fund. Neither the United States, the State of West Virginia nor any of their departments, agencies or employees are or will be a party to this invitation to bid or any resulting contract.
Prospective Bidders should note that these contracts will include the following critical requirements as identified in the contract documents:
1. Bid Bond
2. Certification of Non-Segregated Facilities
3. Equal Employment Opportunities
4. Disadvantaged Business Enterprises
5. WV Contract Licensing Act – All bidders are required to have a West Virginia Contractor’s License per
Section ยง21-11-11 of the West Virginia Code.
6. American Iron and Steel Requirement – P.L. 113-76, Section 436
NONDISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT
Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the President’s Executive Order No. 11246. The requirements for bidders and contractors under this order are explained in the specifications.
SUSPENSION AND DEBARMENT
Recipient shall not entertain the use of businesses that are listed on the “System for Award Management (SAM)”at www.sam.gov in accordance with 2 CFR Part 1532 and Subpart B and C of 2 CFR Part 180.
AMERICAN IRON AND STEEL REQUIREMENT
P.L. 113-76, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 201 (Act), includes an “American Iron and Steel (AIS)” requirement in section 436 that requires Clean Water State Revolving Loan Fund (CWSRF) and Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund (DWSRF) assistance recipients to use iron and steel products that are produced in the United States for projects for the construction, alteration, maintenance, or repair of a public wastewater and water system or treatment works.
DBE REQUIREMENTS
Each Bidder must fully Comply with the Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, and Affirmative Action Requirements, as identified in the contract documents.
The Bidder agrees to make “positive efforts” to subcontract a portion of the total value of the contract to Disadvantaged Business Enterprises. This shall be done in compliance with the six (6) affirmative steps as outlined in 40 CFR 33.240. Failure to demonstrate positive efforts to do so may lead to rejection of bids. For this program, the term “subcontract” includes all construction, modification, and service work contracted for by the bidder in the execution of the work under this contract.
Notice of Federal Wage Requirements
Contractors are required to comply with all laws pertaining to federal wage rates issued in accordance with the Davis Bacon Act.
WV Alcohol and Drug Free Workplace Act
WEST VIRGINIA CODE 21-1D-5 PROVIDES THAT ANY SOLICITATION FOR A PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT REQUIRES EACH VENDOR THAT SUBMITS A BID FOR THE WORK TO SUBMIT AT THE SAME TIME AN AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE BID. THE ENCLOSED DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE AFFIDAVIT MUST BE SIGNED AND SUBMITTED IN THE FIRST ENVELOPE AS EVIDENCE OF THE VENDOR’S COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1D, CHAPTER 21 OF THE WEST VIRGINIA CODE. FAILURE TO SUBMIT THE SIGNED DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE AFFIDAVIT IN THE FIRST ENVELOPE SHALL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION OF SUCH BID.
All bidders are required to have a WV contractor’s license in accordance with Section 21-11-11 of the WV State Code.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
The bids will be submitted using the two (2) envelope system. Envelope #1 will contain the required bid documents. Envelope #2 will contain only the bid form.
Envelope #1 will be opened first, and the following required documents will be checked to make sure that all the documents are in order.
A. Bid Guarantee Bond, Certified Check, Cashier’s Check, or Letter of Credit
B. Certification of Non-Segregated Facilities
C. Equal Employment Opportunity Certification
D. Contractor’s American Iron and Steel Certification
E. Acknowledgment of Addenda to Plans and Specifications
F. Certification Regarding WV Contractors License
G. Drug Free Workplace Certification
H. DBE Certification
I. Power of Attorney
If the documents are found to be in order, Envelope #2 containing the bid with be opened and publicly read aloud. If the documents are not in order, the envelope containing the bid will not be opened and the bid will be considered nonresponsive and will be returned to the Bidder.
Each Bidder must submit with his bid, security in the amount, form, and subject to the conditions provided for in the Information for Bidders. The bid security shall be in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the Bid
No Bidder may withdraw his bid within 90 days after the actual date of the opening thereof.
There will be $1,000.00 per day liquidated damages for every calendar day past the aforementioned contract times for each contract.
All fees associated with the purchase of Project Specifications, Contract Documents, Plans, and Shipping are non – refundable.
The Engineer’s estimate of construction cost for Contract #1 is $1,603,755 and Contract #2 is $366,950.
Owner: Mercer County PSD
By: Mike Kennett
Title: Chairman
Date: April 18, 2023
ID: 699605