BUTLER AVENUE (S.R. 4202) SIDEWALK This project involves construction of sidewalk along approximately 300 feet of Keeley Avenue by Butler Avenue (S.R. 4202) and along Butler Avenue (S.R. 4202) from Keeley Avenue to Sandy Ridge Road (S.R. 4005). Project also includes related curb work, driveway adjustments, curb ramps, tree removal, and grading. All material, labor, and equipment necessary shall be in accordance with portal Publication 408 and Borough Standards. Asphalt materials shall be based on portal January 2022 Asphalt Cement Price Index. Due to the Borough's grant funding, all work must be substantially completed by June 15, 2022, finally complete and ready for final payment by June 30, 2022, all invoices dated and submitted by June 30, 2022, and closeout documents submitted by June 30, 2022; all bidders will be required to submit a sign and notarized Bidder's Affidavit of Ability to Perform with the bid stating they can meet these deadlines, assuming the Borough awards the project at their February 8, 2022 public Council meeting. Each bid shall be submitted in accordance with Article 15 of the Instructions to Bidders and Document 00 21 13 Instructions Submitting Electronic Bids For This Solicitation, including but not limited to being accompanied by a Bid Bond or Certified Check for not less than ten percent (10%) of the Bid amount payable to New Britain Borough. The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish proof of insurance, performance and payment bonds for 100% of the contract amount, and maintenance bond in such form as meets the approval of New Britain Borough and having as security thereon such Surety company or companies as are approved by New Britain Borough. This project is subject to applicable provisions of Act 422, Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act, as amended, and the prevailing minimum wage rates issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry for work valued at over Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000). A Bid may be modified or withdrawn by an appropriate document duly executed in the manner that a Bid must be executed and delivered to the place where Bids are to be submitted prior to the date and time for the opening of Bids. Bids may be withdrawn within two (2) business days after the opening of Bids only by the withdrawing Bidder's strict compliance with 73 P.S. 1602 and any subsequent amendments. No Bidder may withdraw his bid within sixty (60) days after the date set for the opening of the bids, or for such longer period of time that Bidder may agree to in writing upon request of Owner. New Britain Borough reserves the right to reject any and all bids for any cause whatsoever, to eliminate any item or items from the contract, and to waive any informality in the bids.
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