Site work and new construction of a water / sewer project in Charleston, Tennessee. Completed plans call for the construction of a water / sewer project; and for site work for a water / sewer project.

The work to be bid on is as follows: the Hiwassee Sodium Hypochlorite Building, Contract Number 18-1359-13. The work consists of construction of a new building for the storage and feed of sodium hypochlorite, with pumps, piping, electrical, associated site work, and miscellaneous ancillary work as described in the bidding documents. The allotted time for construction is 320 calendar days for substantial completion and 365 days to final completion, both from the date of the notice to proceed. The information for Bidders; Bid Form; Form of Agreement; Drawings; Specifications information; Bid Bond, Performance Bond, and Payment Bond information; and other contract documents may be examined at the addresses below: ENGINEERS OFFICE: Owen and White, Inc., 8755 Goodwood Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA, 70806 OWNERS OFFICE: Hiwassee Utilities Commission Water Plant at 3973 Chatata Valley Road, Charleston TN, 37310 Questions about this procedure shall be directed to the Designer at: Owen and White, Inc.; David Kozan, P.E., Email: dkozan@owenandwhite.com; Phone Number: (225) 926-5125. Bid security in the amount of 5% of the Bid must accompany each Bid in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any and all bids. No bid may be withdrawn within 45 days after the scheduled time for receipt of bids. DAVIS-BACON ACT and AMERICAN IRON AND STEEL REQUIREMENTS This project is being funded by a State Revolving Fund loan on or after 2014 EPA Fiscal Year. The loan recipient must be in compliance with all applicable Davis-Bacon Act and American Iron and Steel requirements. DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (DBE) REQUIREMENTS Any contract or contracts awarded by the Owner through this invitation for bids will be funded by a State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan from the State of Tennessee. State and Federal funds will be involved in this project, and, as a result, Bidders must comply with the SRF Loan Programs Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) requirements including contacting a minimum of 10 qualified DBE subcontractors, professional service providers, vendors, and/or suppliers by certified mail to solicit bids. The apparent successful Bidder must submit to the Owner copies of the certified letters and return receipts prior to contract award. Neither the State of Tennessee nor any of its departments, agencies, or employees is or will be a party to this Invitation for Bids or any resulting contract(s) awarded by the Owner. SPECIAL NOTICE TO DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (DBE) FIRMS All qualified Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) firms desiring to bid as a General Contractor, sub-contractor, professional service provider, supplier, or equipment vendor are encouraged to contact the Nashville Minority Business Center office listed above to review bidding/contract documents. Qualified Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) firms may also contact Owen and White, Inc.; David Kozan, P.E., P.O. Box 66396, Baton Rouge, LA, 70896; Email: dkozan@owenandwhite.com; Phone Number: (225) 926-5125, in order to obtain a list of prospective bidding General Contractors or to obtain copies of bidding/contract documents. TITLE IV It is the policy of Hiwassee Utilities to ensure compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; 49 CFR, Part 21; related statues and regulations to that end that no person shall be excluded from participation in or be denied benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance or any other funding source on the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, or ancestry. Be virtue of submitting a response to this solicitation, bidders agree to comply with the same non-discrimination policy. Hiwassee utilities does not discriminate based on color or national origin in federal or state sponsored programs, pursuant to Tile IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d).