Site work for a water / sewer project in Brownstown, Indiana. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

The construction of the Brownstown Utility Improvements Project, Contract B - Sanitary and Storm Improvements Bidders are notified that there is a 7% MBE and 5% WBE participation goal on this project. The Bidder's attention is also called to the "Minority/Women Business Participation" requirements. The Office of Community and Rural Affairs has adopted a State goal of 10% participation for minority and female-owned businesses for construction-related or purchase-related contracts for the Work. All interested citizens are invited to attend and should any citizens require special provisions, such as handicapped modifications or non-English translation personnel, the Town will provide such provisions as long as the request is made by July 11, 2022. The Work shall include: The Work on the sanitary sewer main shall include the installation of approximately 2,713 LF of nominal 5.5-inch, 963 LF of 6-inch, 12,461 LF of 8-inch, 1,294 LF of 10-inch, and 3,976 LF of 12-inch Cured-in-Place Pipe (CIPP), all in existing sanitary sewers. The Work shall also include the replacement of approximately 130 LF of nominal 5.5-inch with new 8-inch PVC SDR 21, and 629 LF of 6-inch existing VCP pipe with new 8-inch PVC SDR 35 and the replacement of 602 LF of 6-inch existing VCP pipe with new 8-inch SDR 21. The Work shall also include the abandonment of 71 LF of 8-inch, and 326 LF of 6-inch existing VCP and the installation of 386 LF of new 8-inch PVC SDR 35.The CIPP and sewer replacement/ installation work shall include protruding lateral removal, bypass pumping, dewatering, traffic maintenance, lateral reinstatement, and pavement and site restoration. The Work on the sanitary manholes includes approximately 567 LF of epoxy manhole lining, the reconstruction of 5 manhole benches and 3 chimney risers, the replacement of 25 manhole frames and covers, the resetting of 13 manhole frames and covers, the raising of 6 manholes to grade, the grouting of 18 voids and 12 joints, the replacement of 11 existing manholes, and the installation of 23 new manholes. The Work on the storm structures includes the reconstruction of 1 manhole bench and 2 chimney risers, the replacement of 8 and the resetting of 5 structure frames and covers, the grouting of 1 void, the removal of debris in 11 structures, the replacement of 5 inlet structures, the replacement of 2 manhole structures. All unit prices shall include the costs safety, labor, equipment, bypass pumping, cleaning, root removal, debris disposal, pre- and postconstruction televising, material, material removal and offsite disposal, installation, site restoration, construction engineering, dust/ erosion control, testing, and all other work shown on the Drawings and described in the Specifications required to provide a complete installation. All other items not described as a unit price or shown on the plans as necessary for a complete project shall not be paid for as a unit price, but shall be considered incidental and included in the cost of the bid items. The Contractor shall not be paid by the Owner for any item of work incidental to the project that is not described herein as a unit price pay item. Work shall be constructed under a Unit Price Contract. Each bid must be enclosed in a sealed envelope bearing the title of the Project and the name and address of Bidder. All bids must be submitted on the bid forms as identified in the Contract Documents and Specifications. Bids shall be properly and completely executed on a State Board of Accounts Form 96 (Revised 2013). Each Bid shall be accompanied by the Contractor's Bid Attachment (included with the Contract Specifications) to Form 96, a Financial Statement (completely filled out and signed) and a bid security in the form of an acceptable certified check payable to the Owner or an acceptable Bidder's bond, in an amount of not less than 5% of the total bid price, in accordance with the Contract Specifications. Each Bidder is responsible for inspecting the Project site(s) and for reading and being thoroughly familiar with the Contract Documents and Specifications. The failure or omission of any Bidder to do any of the foregoing shall in no way relieve any Bidder from any obligation with respect to its Bid. The Contract will be awarded in accordance with the provisions of IC 5-16-13 for Public Works projects awarded after June 30, 2015. Pursuant to IC 5-16-13-7, the provisions of the law are incorporated by reference. A conditional or qualified bid will not be accepted. Award will be made to the low, responsive, responsible bidder and must be approved by the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs and the State Revolving Fund Loan as administered by the Indiana Finance Authority. The low, responsive, responsible bidder must not be debarred, suspended, or otherwise be excluded from or ineligible for participation in federally assisted programs under Executive Order 12549. Submission of a signed Bid by the Bidder constitutes acknowledgment of and acceptance of all the documents and terms and conditions of the Contractual Legal Requirements and Technical Sections of the specifications in the Project Manual. The Contractor to whom the Work is awarded will be required to furnish an acceptable Performance and Payment Bond each in the amount of 100% of the contract price and must be in full force and effect throughout the term of the Construction Contract plus a period of twelve (12) months from the date of substantial completion. The Contractor to whom the Work is awarded will be required to purchase and maintain insurance coverage as described in the Contract Documents on an "occurrence basis". The construction of the project is expected to be funded in part by a grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development, as administered by the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs through its Wastewater Program. The construction of the project is also expected to be funded in part by a State Revolving Fund (SRF) as administered by the Indiana Finance Authority. The Contractor to whom the Work is awarded shall comply with all requirements of said agencies. Neither the United States nor any of its departments, agencies, or employees is or will be a party to this Advertisement for Bids or any resulting contract. In accordance with the Davis-Bacon requirements, all contractor and subcontractors are required to pay not less than the Federal prevailing wage rates published by the U.S. Department of Labor for each classification of Work performed on this project. Bidders on this Work shall be required to comply with the provisions of the President's Executive Order No. 11246, as amended. Bidders shall also comply with the requirements of 41 CFR Part 60-4 entitled "Construction Contractors Affirmative Action Requirements". A copy of 41 CFR Part 60 - 4 may be found in Section 00720 of the Specifications. Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 provides that to the greatest extent feasible, training and employment opportunities shall be made available to lower-income residents of project areas and that contracts be awarded to small businesses located within the project area or owned in substantial part by project area residents. Bidders are notified that there is a 7% MBE and 5% WBE participation goal on this project. The Bidder's attention is also called to the "Minority/Women Business Participation" requirements. The Office of Community and Rural Affairs has adopted a State goal of 10% participation for minority and female-owned businesses for construction-related or purchase-related contracts for the Work. The Contractor must meet guidelines and practices established by the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs and appropriate Federal regulations including: 1) Executive Order 11246; 2) Section 3 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1968 as amended; 3) Certification of Non-Segregated Facilities; 4) OMB Circular A-102; 5) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; 6) Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973; 7) Age Discrimination Act of 1975; 8) Executive Order 12138; 9) Conflict of Interest Clause; 10) Retention and Custodial Requirements for Records Clause; 11) Contractors and Subcontractors Certifications; and others that may be appropriate or necessary. Any contract(s) awarded under this Advertisement for Bids are expected to be funded in part by a grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development, as administered by the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs. Neither the United States nor any of its departments, agencies or employees is or will be a party to this Advertisement for Bids or any resulting contract. Pursuant to Chapter 5, 5-4 of the Labor Standards Administration and Basic Enforcement Handbook 1344.1 Rev 2; "No contract may be awarded to any contractor that is debarred, suspended or otherwise ineligible to participate in Federal or Federally assisted contracts or programs. Any contract awarded to a prime contractor or subcontractor that is found to be ineligible for award must be terminated immediately." Prior to contract award prime contractors are to be actively registered or seeking registration with SAM.gov to determine eligibility/debarment status. In addition, the Contract Division procurement is subject to the Federal Regulations contained in the OMB Circular A-102, Sections B and O and the State of Indiana requirements contained in Indiana Code 36-1-9 and Indiana Code 36-1-12. For contracts over $300,000.00, in accordance with IC 5-16-13-10 and IC 8-23-10-0.5, Contractor must be qualified under either IC 4-13.6-4 or IC 8-23-10 (Indiana Department of Administration or Indiana Department of Transportation) before doing any Work on a Public Works project. In accordance with IC 22-5-1.7-11.1, Contractors entering into a contract with the Owner, and contractors of any tier as defined in IC 5-16-13-4, will be required to enroll in and verify the work eligibility status of all newly hired employees through the E-Verify program (effective July 1, 2011), and comply with the reporting requirements of IC 5-16-13-11. In accordance with IC 5-16-13-11, Contractor shall submit an Employee Drug Testing Plan with their Bid and contractors of any tier as defined in IC 5-16-13-4 must comply with the drug testing requirements set forth in IC 4-13-18. Contractors shall complete a Drug Testing Plan Certification to be submitted with their Bid. The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities or minor defects in bids or bidding procedure, or reject any and all bids, or to accept the bid from the lowest most responsible and responsive bidder as exclusively determined by the Owner. Any bid may be withdrawn prior to the above scheduled time for the opening of bids or authorized postponement thereof. No Bidder may withdraw a bid within 90 days after the actual date of the opening thereof. Should there be reasons why the contract cannot be awarded within the specified period, the time may be extended by mutual agreement between the Owner and the Bidder determined by the Owner to be the lowest most responsible and responsive.