The work consists of the following: separation of the existing combined sewer system, grading, paving, installation of storm drain system, installation of sanitary drain system, installation of new waterline, renewal of existing sanitary, storm and water connections, and the installation of concrete sidewalk and curbing, seeding and mulching, and other miscellaneous work. Only those contractors who have obtained files from SPECS will be allowed to submit a bid. MBE/DBE REQUIREMENTS Each bidder must fully comply with the Minority Business Enterprises/Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (MBE/DBE), 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 MBE/DBE respectively. This shall be done in compliance with the six (6) good faith efforts as outlined in 40 CFR 33.301. Failure to demonstrate positive efforts to do so will lead to rejection of bids. For the purpose of this program, the term "subcontract" includes all construction, equipment, services and supplies contracted for by the bidder in the execution of the work under this contract. WAGE RATES This project requires the Contractor to follow Published Wage Rates as explained in the Contract Documents. Each bid must be submitted on the bid forms in the Contract Proposal Book, and the entire Contract Proposal Book enclosed in a sealed envelope addressed to the City of Frostburg and clearly marked: "BID FOR" - Frostburg CSO Elimination Project Phase IX-B Stoyer Street Corridor on the outside of the envelope and accompanied by a Bid Bond in the amount of five (5) percent of the total bid and a completed Affidavit. The successful bidder will be required to be bonded to the Mayor and Council to the sum of one hundred (100) percent of the amount of the proposal. Bids will be held for 90 days after the bid due date. The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be examined at the following locations: 1..SPECS, Inc. 105 S. Centre Street Cumberland, Maryland 21502 (by appointment only - ph 301.777.2510) Email: ray@specseng.com This advertisement can also be viewed on eMaryland Marketplace. Disadvantaged Business Enterprises are encouraged to respond to this solicitation notice individually or as a consortium. The City of Frostburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For DBE Utilization, Contractors and Subcontractors are encouraged to visit Frostburg's Website: o , under "Downloadables", click on "Guidelines for finding Disadvantaged Business Enterprises". All materials are to be furnished and installed by the Contractor unless stated otherwise in the contract documents. This project is a cost group letter class D. Contractor must comply with Executive Order 11246. The Mayor and City Council reserve the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive informalities as the interest of the City may require. Signed, Elizabeth Stahlman City Administrator
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