Renovation of a water / sewer project in Corydon, Indiana. Working plans call for the renovation of a water / sewer project.

**This bid has been postponed indefinitely as of 8/24/2022.** All interested citizens are invited to attend. 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 September 12, 2022. The project generally consists of the following: Installation of an Aero-mod type treatment system to replace the existing treatment system which includes construction of concrete tanks and installation of equipment. The project also includes the installation of a new headworks structure, renovation of the existing UV disinfection system, and associated piping, valves, grading, electrical work, etc. Plans and specifications for the Project are on file and may be examined at the following locations: Heritage Engineering LLC, at 603 N. Shore Drive, Unit 204, Jeffersonville, IN 47130. (812) 280-8201. The work to be performed and the bid to be submitted shall include sufficient and proper sums for all general construction, mechanical installation, labor, materials, permits, licenses, insurance, and so forth incidental to and required for the construction of the facilities. 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. Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified check or acceptable bidder's bond made payable to the Owner, in a sum of not less than five percent (5%) of the total amount of the highest aggregate bid, which check or bond will be held by the Owner as evidence that the bidder will, if awarded the contract, enter into the same with the Owner upon notification from him to do so within ten (10) days of said notification. Approved performance and payment bonds guaranteeing faithful and proper performance of the work and supplying of materials, to be executed by an acceptable surety company, will be required of the Contractor at the time of contract execution. The bonds will be 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 Owner reserves the right to reject any bid, or all bids, or to accept any bid or bids, or to make such combination of bids as may seem desirable, and to waive any and all informalities in bidding. Any bid may be withdrawn prior to the above scheduled time for the opening of bids or authorized postponement thereof. Any bid received after the time and date specified shall not be considered. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids for at least ninety (90) days. A conditional or qualified Bid will not be accepted. Award will be made to the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder. The lowest, 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. All applicable laws, ordinances, and the rules and regulations of all authorities having jurisdiction over construction of the project shall apply to the project throughout. Bids shall be properly and completely executed on bid forms included in the Specifications. Bids shall include all information requested by Indiana Form 96 (Revised 2013) included with the Specifications. Under Section III of Form 96, the Bidder shall submit a financial statement (i.e. Indiana Form 96A or equivalent). The Owner may make such investigations as deemed necessary to determine the ability of the Bidder to perform the work and the Bidder shall furnish to the Owner all such information and data for this purpose as the Owner may request. The Owner reserves the right to reject any bid if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of, such Bidder fails to satisfy the Owner that such Bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the Agreement and to complete the work contemplated therein. Each Bidder is responsible for inspecting the Project site(s) and for reading and being thoroughly familiar with the Plans 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. Wage rates on the project shall not be less than the federal wage scale published by the U.S. Department of Labor. (i.e. Davis-Bacon Act and related Acts). Bidders on this work shall be required to comply with the provisions of the President's Executive Order No. 11246, as amended. The 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 the Specifications. Any contract(s) awarded under this Advertisement for Bids are expected to be funded in part with State Revolving Loan Funds (SRF). 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. The Bidders attention is also called to the "Minority/Women Business Participation" requirements contained in the Project Specifications. SRF has adopted State goals of 7% participation for minority owned businesses (MBE), and 5% participation for women owned businesses (WBE), for construction related or purchase related contracts for the work. Documentation of good faith efforts at obtaining MBE and WBE participation are required. The Contractor must meet guidelines and practices established by SRF 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 (OEE-1); 4) Notice to Labor Unions or other Workers Non-Discrimination in Employment (OEE-2); 5) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 6) Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and others that may be appropriate or necessary. Contract 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 IC-36-1-9 and IC-36-1-12. American Iron and Steel requirements will apply to this project.