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

The Project consists of constructing a new prefabricated triplex water booster pump station adjacent to the existing Dempsey Circle Pump Station. Successful Bidder must submit documentation of completion of drinking water pump stations of similar size. Bids will be received for a single prime Contract. Bids shall be on a lump sum basis, as indicated in the Bid Form. Upon Issuing Offices receipt of payment, printed Bidding Documents will be sent via the prospective Bidders delivery method of choice. The date that the Bidding Documents are transmitted by the Issuing Office will be considered the prospective Bidders date of receipt of the Bidding Documents. Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including Addenda if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office. Bids shall only be accepted from Bidders on the official list of plan holders kept by the Issuing Office. DAVIS-BACON ACT REQUIREMENTS This project is being funded by a State Revolving Fund loan on or after 2010 EPA Fiscal Year. The loan recipient must be in compliance with all applicable Davis-Bacon Act. 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 sub-contractors, 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 David Bible, PE, at Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. as follows: By phone at 423.800.5350, by fax at 423.800.5351, or by email at david.bible@Stantec.com in order to obtain a list of prospective bidding General Contractors or to obtain copies of bidding/contract documents. Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. Bidders shall furnish proof of qualifications to perform the Work as described in the Instructions to Bidders. Time of commencement of the Work and Contract Times for completion shall be in accordance with the Agreement. The Owner may consider delayed construction start date to allow time for major equipment submittal, reviews, procurement, and delivery. All Bidders must be licensed contractors in compliance with the requirements of the State of Tennessee Contractors Licensing Act. Bids will only be accepted from Bidders recorded on the Engineers list of purchasers of the Contract Documents, Drawings and Specifications. Bid must comply with Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) 62-6-119. In accordance with the law, Bidder must provide evidence of compliance with the applicable provisions of this chapter before such bid may be considered. The Owner reserves the right to waive formalities and to reject any and all Bids. It is the policy of Cleveland 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, nation origin, or ancestry. By virtue of submitting a response to this solicitation, bidder agrees to comply with the same non-discrimination policy.