Site work for a water / sewer project in Barnstable, Massachusetts. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

The work to be performed under this contract includes, but is not limited to, Strip, remove and properly dispose (at an approved off-site location) of vegetation within proposed dredging area, coordination with County Dredge, construction support of County Dredge, excavation of dewatering/sediment handling basins, dewatering, handling, hauling and spreading of dredged material (up to approximately 45,200 cubic yards) to beach nourishment areas. Project also includes the removal and disposal of up to approximately 1,000 cubic yards of fine sediment (mechanically dredged) material unsuitable for beach nourishment. Bids shall be in a sealed envelope bearing the words: "2020 Dead Neck Sampson's Island Dredging & Beach Nourishment (Phase 3)" To receive consideration, Bids shall be submitted no later than the above date and time for the opening. Last date to submit questions: August 20, 2020 at 12:00 PM. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a Labor and Materials Payment Bond and a Performance Bond each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount. To receive consideration, Bids shall be submitted on the appropriate forms no later than the above date and time schedule for the opening. Bids must be accompanied by a bid security in the amount of five percent (5%) of the Bid Price in the form of a bid bond or certified, treasurer's or cashier's check issued by a responsible bank or trust company. If, upon acceptance of the bid, a Bidder fails to enter into a Contract with the Town of Barnstable, the bid security shall be forfeited to and become the property of the Town. Contractor and Owner recognize that time is of the essence and that there is a firm permitted deadline (January 14, 2021) to complete the dredging operations that will be performed by the County Dredge. Furthermore, Contractor and Owner recognize that without the services of the Contractor, the County Dredge cannot operate, which will result in financial losses to the Owner. Accordingly, instead of requiring any such proof, Owner and Contractor agree that as liquidated damages for delay (but not as a penalty), Contractor shall pay Owner $1,000 for each day that the County Dredge is not able to operate as a result of Contractor's failure to properly support the dredging operations as per the provided specifications. All inquiries with respect to this Invitation to Bid and the Contract Documents, including the Plans and Specifications, must be in writing to the Chief Procurement Officer at: johanna.boucher@town.barnstable.ma.us. The Contractor shall not discriminate with regard to the personnel employed on this project on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, gender, sexual preference, handicap or age. The Town of Barnstable reserves the right to reject any or all Bids or waive any formalities that appear to be in the best interest of the Town. A Bid which includes, for any item, a bid that is abnormally low or high may be rejected as unbalanced. The right is also reserved to accept any Bid deemed to be best for the Town of Barnstable. In any event, bids to be deemed acceptable shall comply in each and every way with all applicable Massachusetts General Laws.