Site work and paving for a civil project in Platte City, Missouri. Completed plans call for site work for a road / highway; for paving for a road / highway; water / sewer project; and water / sewer project.

The Project consists of constructing approximately 1,200 feet of 8-inch water main including valves, hydrants, meter pits and service line connections, water service line, restoration of asphalt and concrete pavement and testing, disinfection, grading, seeding, and cleanup along with all appurtenant work complete and ready for service, including temporary facilities, traffic control, and erosion control as required and in conformance with the Contract Documents. A pre-bid meeting will not be held. The City of Platte City reserves the right to retain the deposits of the two lowest bids for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days after the date and time set for the opening of bids. No bids may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date and time set for the opening of bids. The Work is to be commenced within thirty calendar days after the Notice to Proceed is issued. Substantial Time of Completion including testing and post inspection and ready for use by Owner is to be 120 Calendar Days from the date of Notice to Proceed, and the Final Completion date is to be 150 Calendar Days from the date of Notice to Proceed. Prevailing Wages. Minimum wage rates for this contract shall be prevailing wage rates as determined by the Industrial Commission of Missouri. The wage rates are set forth in the contract documents and are to be considered as a part of this Invitation to Bid. ENROLLMENT IN FEDERAL WORK AUTHORIZATION PROGRAM. Bidders are informed that pursuant to Section 285.530 RSMo as a condition of the award of any contract in excess of five thousand dollars ($5000), the successful bidder shall, by sworn affidavit and provision of documentation, affirm its enrollment and documentation, affirm its enrollment and participation in a federal work authorization program with respect to the employees working in connection to the contracted services. Successful bidders shall also sign an affidavit affirming that it does not knowingly employ any person who is an unauthorized alien in connection to the contracted services. SAFETY TRAINING. Bidders are informed that the project is subject to the requirements of Section 292.675 RSMo, which requires all contractors or subcontractors doing work on the project to provide, and require its on-site employees to complete, a ten (10) hour course in construction safety and health approved by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) or a similar program approved by the Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations that is at least as stringent as an approved OSHA program. If on-site employees had not previously completed such training, the training must be completed within sixty (60) days of the date, work on the project commences. On-site employees found on the worksite without documentation of the required training shall have twenty (20) days to produce such documentation. Only Missouri laborers and laborers from nonrestrictive states are allowed by law to be employed on Missouri's public works projects when the unemployment rate exceeds 5% for two consecutive months. (See Sections 290.550 through 290.580 RSMO.) The unemployment rate has NOT exceeded 5% for the past two months. Therefore, this statute is NOT in effect and will remain in effect as long as this notice is posted by the Missouri Department of Labor. For questions call (573) 751-3403 Extension 0, view the Frequently Asked Questions online. Nonrestrictive states are as follows: Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia and Wisconsin. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids. The Owner further reserves the right to waive any irregularities in any or all bids and reserves the right to determine which is the most responsive, responsible Bidder and to reject or approve the bonds. MBE and WBE bidders are encouraged to bid. City of Platte City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Bidders' questions and comments relative to these bidding documents should be submitted to the Engineer. Telephone calls submitting questions on the plans and specifications should be made to Jim Ross or Mark Baltzer @ Bartlett & West by calling (816) 282-6367 or (816)-525-3562. Copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained at the Issuing Office. Please make checks payable to Bartlett & West. Upon request and receipt of the document deposit indicated, the Issuing Office will transmit the Bidding Documents and the date.