Renovation of a water / sewer project in Independence, Kansas. Completed plans call for the renovation of a water / sewer project.

For Southeast Lift Station Modifications Each sealed envelope containing a bid must be plainly marked on the outside as BID for Southeast Lift Station Modifications and the envelope should bear on the outside the name of the bidder, his address, his license number, if applicable, and the name of the project for which the bid is submitted. If forwarded by mail, the sealed envelope containing the Bid must be enclosed in another envelope addressed to City Clerk, 811 West Laurel Street Independence Kansas . All BIDS must be made on the required bid form. All blank spaces for BID prices must be filled in, in ink or typewritten, and the BID form must be fully completed and executed when submitted. Only one copy of the bid form is required. The electronic submittal of bids or bid amendments will not be allowed. The OWNER may waive any informalities or minor defects or reject any and all bids. Any bid may be withdrawn prior to the above scheduled time for the opening of bids or authorized postponement thereof.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 bidder may withdraw a bid within 60 calendar 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. BIDDERS must satisfy themselves of the accuracy of the estimated quantities in the BID schedule by examination of the site and review of the drawings and specifications, including any addenda. After BIDS have been submitted, the BIDDER shall not assert that there was a misunderstanding concerning the quantities, the nature of the WORK to be performed, or the extent of responsibilities and risks to be assumed in that performance. The OWNER shall provide to the bidder prior to bidding, all information which is pertinent to and delineates and describes, the land owned and rights-of-way acquired or to be acquired. The OWNER, within fourteen (14) days, exclusive of Sundays and holidays, of the receipt of acceptable INSURANCE CERTIFICATES, and Agreement signed by the party to whom the Agreement was awarded, shall sign the Agreement and return to such party an executed duplicate of the Agreement. Should the OWNER not execute the Agreement within such period, the BIDDER may, by WRITTEN NOTICE, withdraw his signed Agreement. Such notice of withdrawal shall be effective upon receipt of the Notice by the OWNER. NOTICE TO PROCEED shall be issued within THIRTY (30) days of the execution of the Agreement by the OWNER. Should there be reasons why the NOTICE TO PROCEED cannot be issued within such period, the time may be extended by mutual agreement between the OWNER and CONTRACTOR. If the NOTICE TO PROCEED has not been issued within the thirty (30) day period or within the period mutually agreed upon, the CONTRACTOR may terminate the Agreement without further liability on the part of either party. The OWNER may make such investigations as he deems 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. A conditional, or qualified BID, or tied Bids will not be accepted. The BIDDER submitting the lowest TOTAL BID AMOUNT will be designated Apparent Low Bidder. Contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive responsible Bidder on the basis of the lowest Total Bid Amount and having provided the necessary Bid Schedule, and other Bid Documents. The Total Bid Amount shall be determined by the summation of the Extended Totals for each bid item. Extended totals shall be determined by the Item Bid price written in words for lump sum bid items and the Item Bid price written in words multiplied by the number of units for the unit bid items. In all instances, the Item Bid price written in words shall take precedence over other prices written either in words or numerals. Bids received without Item Bid Prices written in words will be adjudged non-responsive. Attention of bidders is called to the requirements as to conditions of employment to be observed and Federal prevailing wage rates to be paid under the contract, Section 3 of the 1968 Housing Act, Segregated Facility, Section 109 of the 1974 Housing and Community Development Act and Executive Order 11246, Housing and Community Development Act of 1964 and the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the presidents Executive Order No. 11246 (Equal Employment Opportunity) as amended. Requirements for bidders and contractors under this order are explained in the specifications. All contracts and subcontracts exceeding $100,000, at any tier under a SRF Loan Agreement shall comply with the Anti-Lobbying Act, Section 319 of Public Law 101-121, and file an Anti-Lobbying Certification form, and the Disclosure of Lobbying Activities form, if required, to the next tier above. Bidders on this work, including sub-contractors or vendors, will be required to comply with the Kansas Act Against Discrimination (K.S.A. 44-1001 et. Seq.) and the Kansas Age Discrimination in Employment Act (K.S.A> 44-1111 et. Seq.) All applicable laws, ordinances and the rules and regulations of all authorities having jurisdiction over construction of the PROJECT shall apply to the contract throughout. The low BIDDER shall supply the names and addresses of major material SUPPLIERS AND SUBCONTRACTORS when requested to do so by the OWNER. The ENGINEER is TranSystems, 115 South 6th Street, Suite B, Independence, Kansas, 67301. Contact Shawn Turner, PE sdturner@transystems.com