The work for which bids are asked includes, but is not limited to the following items: Removal and Replacement of Center Pier in an existing clarifier, installation of aluminum geodesic dome, removal and replacement of existing grout floor in existing clarifier, new FRP effluent structure and orthophosphate analyzer, liner installation in two (2) digester basins, and installation of a positive displacement blower. In addition to the treatment upgrades, the project consists of removal and replacement of concrete sidewalk and pad, removal and replacement of existing ballasted membrane roof, removal and replacement of existing exterior cladding system, process electrical modifications, protective coatings/painting of blower piping and clarifier equipment, and new lighting in an enclosed clarifier.
No bid may be withdrawn within 60 days after the actual date of the opening thereof. No proposal will be accepted unless accompanied by a certified check or bid bond equal to at least 5% of the amount bid, payable to the OWNER as a guarantee that, if the bid is accepted, the bidder will execute and file the proper contract and bond within 15 days after the award of the contract. BIDDER is required to deliver the original certified check or bid bond within the 72 hours of bid opening to MSA Professional Services, Inc., Attn: Matt Rockweiler, P.E., 1230 South Boulevard, Baraboo, WI 53913. The certified check or bid bond will be returned to the bidder as soon as the contract is signed, and if after 15 days the bidder shall fail to do so, the certified check or bid bond shall be forfeited to the OWNER as liquidated damages. This project anticipates use of Wisconsin DNR Clean Water Fund Program funding. We encourage Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs), including Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBEs), and Women's Business Enterprises (WBEs) to submit bid proposals. A municipality, in awarding prime contracts, and the primary engineer and primary contractor, in awarding subcontractors, are required to make a good faith effort to achieve a combined minimum goal of 15% participation for MBE/WBE utilization in accordance with s.NR 162.09(3), s.NR 166.12(4), and s.NR 167.18(4) Wis. Admin. Code. If a subcontractor awards subcontracts, these requirements shall apply to the subcontractor. OWNER reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all bids.
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