Site work for a water / sewer project in Columbus, Ohio. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

MBE/WBE Contract-specific subcontract goals are required for this service contract. In order to receive credit for the participation of an MBE/WBE subcontractor, the consultant must use MBE/WBEs certified by the City of Columbus Office of Diversity and Inclusion at the time of bid. *** The MBE/WBE Goal for this project is: 10% *** A bid discount applies to construction bids when the award is based on low bid and the prime contractor is a minority or women-owned business or a minority or women-owned joint venture certified with the Office of Diversity and Inclusion in the relevant work classification. The bid discount is 5% for construction, goods and services bids, not to exceed $50,000 on a single bid. The bid discount allows an original bid to be discounted by 5% for purposes of evaluating and determining the lowest responsive bid. Complete the "Bid Discount/Proposal Incentive Form" (see Appendix A) if the bid discount applies to the bidder. All bidders shall complete the "Declaration of Proposed MBE/WBE Utilization Form & Affidavit of MBE/WBE Intent to Perform as a Subcontractor/Subconsultant/Supplier Form" (see Appendix B) and certify if the MBE/WBE goal is met or is not met. If the goal is not met per Appendix B, the bidder must complete the "Request for MBE/WBE Goal Waiver and Documentation of Good Faith Effort" Form (see Appendix C). Bidders must earn a minimum of 80 points in the categories outlined and described on this form in order to demonstrate a Good Faith Effort. Contract Estimated To Be In Excess of $2,000,000 The Department of Public Utilities estimates the contract resulting from this IFB will be in excess of $2,000,000.00. Bidders must comply with the following for contracts in excess of $2,000,000.00: This project has been selected for financial assistance from the Ohio EPA's Water Pollution Control Loan Fund (WPCLF) Program. For this reason, Federal Davis-Bacon Wage Rates and Requirements will apply - Please refer to SECTION III OHIO & U.S. EPA REQUIRED BID FORMS AND INSTRUCTIONS for details. For additional guidance visit the U.S. Department of Labor's website All work shall be substantially complete within 840 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed, with final completion to occur within 900 calendar days. The City anticipates issuing a Notice to Proceed in March 2023. The City may cancel the IFB, reject any or all bids in whole or in part, waive technicalities, and/or advertise for new bids, without liability to the City and when in the best interest of the City up until the time the contract is executed by the City. The City shall have 180 calendar days from the date of the bid opening to provide the bidder a Notice of Intent to Award. During this 180 day period, the bidder agrees to hold their bid prices. QUESTIONS CONCERNING THE BID DOCUMENTS OR PROJECT Questions pertaining to the drawings, specifications, or Bidding process may be sent to DPUConstructionBids@columbus.gov, with a copy to PRIME AE Group, Inc., Milad Vedaie at milad.vedaie@primeeng.com. No phone calls will be accepted. The City or itsrepresentative will not be bound by any oral interpretations which are not reduced to writing and included in addenda. Any interpretations of questions so raised, which in the opinion of the City or its representative require interpretations, will be issued by addenda and posted on website. Question Deadline 11/18/2022 at 3:00 PM ET