Public Notice

TOWN OF BEVERLY
WASTEWATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Sealed Bids for the construction of:
Town of Beverly Wastewater System Improvements Project
Contract No. 1 – Furnishing all materials, labor, and necessary items for the construction and installation of approximately 5,610 linear feet of 8″ diameter gravity sewer main, 1,525 linear feet of 6″ diameter gravity sewer main, 2,710 linear feet of 6″ diameter laterals, 5,070 linear feet of 12″ diameter force main, 4,370 linear feet of 8″ diameter force main, 735 linear feet of 6″ force main, 70 manholes, replace 29 existing manholes, 6 cleanouts, 12 force main cleanouts, five (5) lift station upgrades, abandon 17 manholes and other related appurtenances as outlined in the Plans and Specifications.
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Sealed Bids for the construction of Contract No. 1 will be received by Andy Burns (Mayor) at the office of the Town of Beverly, 5 Walnut Street, Beverly, WV 26253., until 2:00 p.m. local time on June 21, 2023, at which time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be conducted at the Town of Beverly, 5 Walnut Street, Beverly, WV at 10:30 a.m. on June 6, 2023.
Contract Times: 240 calendar days to substantial completion and 270 calendar days to complete work ready for final payment.
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: [email protected]
Bidders may examine 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:
Town of Beverly Office; 5 Walnut Street, Beverly, WV 26253
Contractor’s Association of WV, 2114 Kanawha Blvd. East, Charleston, WV 25311
The bidding documents are available at elrobinsonengineering.com. To be considered a plan holder, register with QuestCDN.com for a free Regular membership and download the bidding documents for a download fee of $50. Downloading the documents and becoming a plan holder is recommended as plan holder’s receive automatic notice of addenda and bid updates. Interested parties may view the bidding documents at no cost prior to deciding to become a plan holder. Contact QuestCDN Customer Support at 952-233-1632 or [email protected] for assistance in membership registration and downloading digital bidding documents.
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.
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. WV Jobs Act
DBE REQUIREMENTS
Each bidder must fully comply with the requirements, terms, and conditions as set forth in the contract documents to achieve Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation during the performance of this contract. The bidder commits itself to the program for DBE participation and all other requirements, terms, and conditions of the bid conditions by submitting a properly signed bid.
The bidder agrees to make “good faith efforts” to sub-contract a portion of the total value of the contract to disadvantaged businesses. This shall be done in compliance with the six (6) good faith efforts as outlined in 40 CFR 31.36(e). Failure to demonstrate good faith efforts may lead to rejection of bids. For the purpose of this program, the term “subcontractor” includes all construction, modification, and service work contracted by the bidder in the execution of the work under this contract. 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.
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 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: Town of Beverly
Andy Burns
By:
Title: Mayor
Date: May 9, 2023