Sealed bids for 2020 Water System Improvements consisting of Contract C for Automated Meter Reading Equipment and Installation and Replacement of Waterlines. Project to be financed by the State of Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund Program. For additional sets of documents and for documents issued to subcontractors or material suppliers, the cost of reproduction and mailing of each set will be deducted and a balance of one-half the deposit will be refunded. Said refunds will only be made for a complete set of documents in good condition returned within 10 days following bid opening. Partial sets of documents will not be issued. Bids must be submitted on Bid Forms furnished for this purpose by the Engineers. The bidder must execute all blanks in the bid proposal or the bid will not be considered. Each bidder must deposit with his/her bid, security in the amount, forms, and subject to the conditions provided for in the Information for Bidders. Sureties used for obtaining bonds must appear as acceptable on the U.S. Department of Treasury Circular 570. All contractors and sub-contractors will be required to comply with the American Iron and Steel Provision and Davis-Bacon in addition to LDHs Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund (DWRLF) programs normal requirements. The Attention of Bidders is particularly called to the requirements as to conditions of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates to be paid under the Contract, Section 3, Segregated Facilities, Section 109, Executive Order 11246, and all applicable laws and regulations of the Federal government and State of Louisiana and bonding and insurance requirements. Minority, female, and Section 3 participation is hereby encouraged by the Town of Mamou. Any person with disabilities requiring Special Accommodations must contact the Town of Mamou no later than three (3) days prior to bid opening. Bidders must comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Davis-Bacon Act, the anti-Kickback Act and the Contract Work Hours Standard Act. Equal Opportunity in Employment: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the Presidents Executive Order No. 11246, as amended. The requirements for bidders and contractors under this order are explained in the specifications. No bidder may withdraw his bid within sixty (60) days after the actual date of the opening thereof. The Town of Mamou reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. Such actions will be in accordance with Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. In particular, bidders should note the required attachments and certifications to be executed and submitted with the bid proposal.
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