Site work for a water / sewer project in Sugarloaf, Pennsylvania. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

The project consists of the removal of (9) nine existing corrugated metal storm water pipes (18 inch diameter) being approximately 40 foot in length, the installation in the same locations and depth of (9) replacement HDPE pipes being of equal diameter and length along Welsh Road (T-333), except as those shown on the plans. Also, the installation of (1) one new HDPE storm pipe being 24 inch in diameter and 40 foot in length at approximately Road Station 14+17 at proper depth to provide drainage and cover to cross roadway and at the proper angle as shown on the plans. All new storm water cross pipes will have stackable stone Headwalls and endwalls as shown on the attached specifications. Additionally, R-4 Rip-Rap will be placed at the outlet end of all new pipes with a total maximum amount to be placed of 44 cubic yards. Approximately 1,300 lineal feet of ditch line shall be regraded, seeded, and mulched as shown on the plans, Installation of approximately 345 lineal feet of 6 inch perforated HDPE installed as shown on the plans. As outlined in these documents in the technical specification sections of and as shown on the contract drawings entitled "Welsh Road Sketches 1, 2 and 3" as Prepared by the Center for Dirt and Gravel Road Studies, Typical Trench Details as prepared by JTB Surveying & Engineering and being Detail Drawings WR-1, WR-2, and WR-3, And Technical Bulletin "Headwalls and Endwalls" Prepared by the Center for Dirt and Gravel Road Studies Dated 1/2019. Prevailing Pennsylvania State wage rates apply to this project. The Labor Standards, Wage Determination Decision and Anti-Kickback regulations (29 CFR, Part 3) issued by the Secretary of Labor are included in the contract documents of this project and govern all work under the contracts. A certified or cashier's check, payable to the order of "Sugarloaf Township", or a satisfactory Bid Bond in the form provided in the Contract Documents, executed by the Bidder and an acceptable corporate surety, in an amount equal to 10% of the total Bid shall be submitted with each Bid. The Owner reserves the right in its discretion to reject any or all Bids or to waive any irregularities, omissions or mistakes in the Bidding process. Bids may be held by the Owner for a period of sixty (60) days after the date of the bid opening for the purpose of reviewing the bids and evaluating the qualifications of the bidders, prior to awarding any contract. No bidder may withdraw his bid before the expiration of such sixty (60) day period; provided however, that if the award of contract is delayed by a required approval of another government agency, the sale of bonds, or the award of a grant or grants, the Owner shall reject all bids or award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder within 120 days of the date of bid opening, and no bidder may withdraw his bid before the expiration of such 120 day period. Thirty (30) day extensions of the date of the award of contract may be made with the mutual written consent of the Owner and the lowest responsible bidder. Within thirty (30) days of the date that the contract is awarded, the contract shall be executed by the Owner and the successful bidder, and the Owner shall issue a notice to proceed unless the time shall be extended by the mutual written consent of the Owner and the successful bidder. Prior to the award of the Contract, the successful bidder shall furnish to the Owner a performance bond and payment bond, in the form contained in the Contract Document and executed by a satisfactory surety, each equal to 100% of the total Contract amount. Non-discrimination in Employment - Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the President's Executive Order 11246 and will be required to insure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against on the basis of their race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability or familial status in employment or the provision of services. The Municipality of Sugarloaf Township, Luzerne County, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability or familial status in employment or the provision of services. The Municipality of Sugarloaf Township, Luzerne County, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Bidder hereby agrees to commence work on or before a date to be specified in the notice to proceed issued by owner and to fully complete the project within 30 consecutive calendar days thereafter. bidder further agrees to pay as liquidated damages, the sum of $750.00 for each consecutive calendar day thereafter as provided in the agreement.