Legal Notices

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS POCAHONTAS COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT FRANK-BARTOW SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION PROJECT Sealed Bids for the construction of: Frank-Bartow Sanitary Sewer Extension Project Contract No. 1 – Furnishing all materials, labor, and necessary items for the construction and installation of approximately 19,647 linear feet of 8″ diameter gravity sewer main, 2,442 linear feet of 6″ diameter gravity sewer main, 1,780 linear feet of 4″ diameter laterals, 4,540 linear feet of 4″ diameter force main, 626 linear feet of 3″ diameter force main, 656 linear feet of 1-1/2″ force main, 123 manholes, 12 cleanouts, 17 force main cleanouts, two (2) lift stations, two (2) small grinder pump stations and other related appurtenances as outlined in the Plans and Specifications. Sealed Bids for the construction of Contract No. 1 will be received by Mark N. Smith (Chairman PCPSD) at the office of the Pocahontas County PSD, 870 Snowshoe Drive, Slatyfork, WV 26291, until 2:00 p.m. local time on September 29, 2021, at which time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be conducted at the Bartow Frank Durbin Fire Hall in Durbin, WV at 10:30 a.m. on September 14, 2021. Contract Times: 240 calendar days to substantial completion and 270 calendar days to complete work ready for final payment. Any contract or contracts awarded under this invitation for bids are expected to be funded in part by grants and forgiveness loans from: the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection Clean Water State Revolving Fund, Appalachian Regional Commission and EDA. Neither the United States, the State of West Virginia nor any of their departments, agencies or employees are to be employees of or will be a party to this invitation to bid or any resulting contract. This project will be partially funded with Federal Funds from the United States Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration and therefore is subject to the Federal Laws and regulations associated with that program. Bidders must comply with the requirements for Affirmative Action and Minority Business Enterprises participation as described in the Federal Specifications insert to the Contract Documents. Bidders much comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Davis-Bacon Act, the Copeland Anti-Kickback Act, the Contract Work Hours and Safety Act, and the West Virginia Division of Labor Wages for Construction of Public Improvements. Bids shall be submitted on the furnished Bid forms. Bids shall be on a unit price basis as indicated on the Bid Form. The bids shall be submitted using the two (2) envelope system. Envelope #1 will contain the required bid documents. Envelope #2 will contain only the bid form and bid schedule. The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: E.L. Robinson Engineering Company 5088 Washington Street West, Charleston, WV 25313 Project Manager: Eric Coberly, P.E., Office: (304) 833-9021, Email: ecoberly @elrobinson.com Bidders may examine and/or obtain the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Office on Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Bidding Documents also may be examined at: Pocahontas County PSD Office; 870 Snowshoe Drive, Slatyfork, WV 26291 Contractor’s Association of WV, 2114 Kanawha Blvd. East, Charleston, WV 25311 Printed copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Issuing Office, during the hours indicated above, upon payment of a deposit of $150.00 for each set. Bidders who return full sets of the Bidding Documents in good condition (suitable for re-use) within 30 days after receipt of Bids will receive a full refund. Checks for Bidding Documents shall be payable to “E.L. Robinson Engineering Company”. Upon request and receipt of the document deposit indicated above, 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 five percent (5%) Bid Bond or certified cashier’s check must accompany all Bids. The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a satisfactory Payment Bond and Performance Bond, each for 100% of the contract amount. 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. WV Contract Licensing Act – All bidders are required to have a West Virginia Contractor’s License per Section 21-11-11 of the West Virginia Code. 5. 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. Notice of Federal and State Wage Requirements Contractors are required to comply with all laws pertaining to prevailing wage rates for the State of West Virginia as issued by the Division of Labor and the federal wage rates issued in accordance with the Davis Bacon Act. The contractor will be required to pay the higher of the state or federal wage rates appropriate for each worker classification. 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. Each Bidder must submit with his bid, security in the amount, form, and subject to the conditions provided for in the Information for Bidders. No Bidder may withdraw his bid within 90 days after the actual date of the opening thereof. All fees associated with the purchase of Project Specifications, Contract Documents, Plans, and Shipping are non – refundable. Owner: Pocahontas County PSD By: Mark N. Smith Title: Chairman Date: August 26, 2021 LC-115530 08-26/09-02, 09,16;2021