Site work for a water / sewer project in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

The Project consists of approximately 4,990 feet of cured in place pipe sewer rehabilitation, of which approximately 4,027 feet is 60-inch, 298 feet is 54-inch, and 665 feet is 24-inch; rehabilitation of approximately 115 vertical feet of manholes utilizing epoxy lining; replacing 2 existing manhole cones with flat-tops with vent pipes; replacing 15 manhole frames and covers; installation of 1 new manhole; and abandoning 2 existing manholes. Each Bid must be accompanied by a Bid Bond, prepared on the form of Bid Bond attached to the Contract Documents or a Surety Company's Standard Bid Bond, duly executed by the Bidder as principal and having as surety thereon a surety company licensed to do business in the State of Tennessee and listed as a certified company in the latest issue of U.S. Treasury Circular 570, in the amount of five percent of the Bid. Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) Requirements Any contract or contracts awarded by the Owner through this advertisement for bids will be funded by a State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan from the State of Tennessee. State and Federal funds will be involved in this Project and, as a result, Bidders must comply with the SRF Loan Program's Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) requirements, including contacting a minimum of 10 qualified DBE sub-contractors, professional service providers, vendors, and/or suppliers by certified mail to solicit bids. The apparent successful Bidder must submit to the Owner copies of the certified letters and return receipts prior to Contract award. Neither the State of Tennessee nor any of its departments, agencies, or employees is or will be a party to this Invitation for Bids or any resulting contract(s) awarded by the Owner.Special Notice to Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) Firms All qualified Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) firms desiring to bid as a General Contractor, sub-contractor, professional service provider, supplier, or equipment vendor are encouraged to contact Ms. Marilyn Robinson at the Nashville Minority Business Center office listed above to review bidding/contract documents. Qualified Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) firms may also contact City of Chattanooga Purchasing Department at the address above, in order to obtain a list of prospective bidding General Contractors or to obtain copies of bidding/contract documents. Davis-Bacon Act and American Iron and Steel Requirements This project is being funded by a State Revolving Fund loan on or after 2014 EPA Fiscal Year. The loan recipient must be in compliance with all applicable Davis-Bacon Act and American Iron and Steel requirements. The allotted time for construction is 190 calendar days. No bid may be withdrawn within 150 calendar days after the scheduled time for receipt of bids. All bidders must be licensed and shall comply with all requirements of the State of Tennessee Contractor's Licensing Act. Visit online for specific contract information. The City of Chattanooga is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Any contract or contracts awarded under this Advertisement for Bids are expected to be funded with local funds in addition to funds indicated elsewhere. The Owner will in no way be liable for any costs incurred by any bidder in the preparation of its Bid in response to this Invitation to Bid. The successful Bidder for this Contract will be required to furnish a satisfactory Performance Bond and Payment Bond each in the amount of 100 percent of the Bid. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, to waive informalities and to readvertise. The Instructions to Bidders, Bid, Contract Agreement, Drawings, Specifications and forms of Bid Bond, Performance Bond, Payment Bond and other Contract Documents may be examined at the following:City of Chattanooga Purchasing Department 101 E. 11th Street, Suite G13Chattanooga, Tennessee 37402423-643-7230Ms. Volkert, Inc.1428 Chestnut Street, Suite 110 Chattanooga, TN 37402423-842-3335.