The installation will be for approximately 49 water service replacements from water main to curbstop, 48 water service replacements from curbstop to water meter, 53 meter setting rebuilds, and 50 electrical grounding installations. The project will consist of approximately 2,800 lineal feet of service replacement. BIDDER'S PROOF OF RESPONSIBILITY: BIDDER'S PROOF OF RESPONSIBILITY: All Bidders shall be required to file or have on file with the Sheboygan Water Utility, a completed Bidder's Proof of Responsibility form, with receipt not less than two (2) days prior to the time of opening these Bids. Only Bidders who have demonstrated their qualifications to perform the work will be permitted to bid. Forms are included with the Bidding Documents. The Sheboygan Water Utility encourages Minority-and Women-Business Enterprises (MBE/WBE) and other Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) to submit bids for this project. LEGAL PROVISIONS: The Contract letting shall be subject to the provisions of Sections 62.15, 66.293, and 779.15 of the Wisconsin Statutes and to any Federal regulations that may be applicable. The Utility's Lead Water Service Lateral Replacement Program makes use of Federal funds and therefore contractors, plumbers and electricians shall adhere to Use of the American Iron & Steel requirements for the water service, the meter setting rebuild and electrical grounding. WAGE RATES: Contractors shall comply with the Davis-Bacon Act for all lead service lateral replacements, including meter setting rebuilds and electrical grounding. Also, all work shall comply with Use American Iron & Steel requirements, and Davis-Bacon. When subcontracting any portion of water service lateral work, all contractors must abide by the EPA's Disadvantaged Enterprise (DBE) regulations, which includes publishing bid ads containing the required DBE language. More information can be found at the WDNR or EPA websites. CONTRACT SECURITY: The Bidder to whom a Contract is awarded shall furnish a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond, each in an amount equal to the Contract Price, at the time of delivery of the executed Agreement to OWNER. BID REJECTION/ACCEPTANCE: OWNER reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, waive informalities in bidding or to accept the Bid or Bids, which best serve the interests of OWNER. BID WITHDRAWAL: No Bid shall be withdrawn for a period of 35 days after the opening of the Bids without the consent of OWNER. Published by authority of the Sheboygan Water Utility acting through its Commission.
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