Renovation of a water / sewer project in Fargo, North Dakota. Completed plans call for the renovation of a water / sewer project.

Est. Completion Date: April 30, 2024 The Work is comprised of one (1) Contract: Contract No. 1 - General Construction. Individual Bids will be received for such Contract. The Work for this Contract is generally described as follows: Contract No. 1: General Construction: Work generally consists of improvements to the three (3) primary softening basins including: removal and replacement of rake arms, towers, and launders; replacement of basin drives; replacement of turbine drums; modifications to the basin turbine to allow for the installation of an access hatch; and stripping, repairing, and painting the wetted parts of the basins. Note: Two (2) of the existing basin drives will be sent to manufacturer for rehabilitation. All Bids shall be prepared according to the Instructions to Bidders contained within the Project Manual. Each Bid shall be accompanied by a separate envelope containing a Bid Security in the form of a Bidder's Bond executed by the Bidder as principal and by a surety company authorized to do business in the State of North Dakota, payable to the City of Fargo, in a sum equal to five percent (5%) of the full amount of the Bid. A certified check in lieu of a surety company in the amount of 5% of the total project cost will not be accepted. This is to serve as a guarantee that the successful Bidder will enter into a Contract within ten (10) days of Notice of Award, in accordance with the terms of the principal's Bid and Contractor's Bond as required by law and regulations and determinations of City of Fargo for the performances of such Work. Only Bids that are accompanied by such a Bond will be considered. Contract shall be awarded on the basis of the low Bid submitted by a qualified, responsible, and responsive Bidder deemed most favorable to the Owner's interest. The City of Fargo reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to waive any informality in any Bid, to hold all Bids for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days from the date of opening Bids. All Work shall be performed in accordance with the Bidding Documents on file in the Office of City of Fargo, ND where they may be seen and examined. Bidders must be licensed for the full amount of the Bid as required by North Dakota Century Code 43-07-05. Each Bid shall contain a copy of the Contractor's license or certificate of renewal thereof issued by the Secretary of State in the OUTSIDE envelope. All Bids must be submitted on the Bid Form furnished by the Engineer. No Bid will be read or considered that does not fully comply with the above provisions and other provisions contained within the Bidding Documents, and any deficient Bid submitted will be returned to the Bidder unopened. Addenda MUST BE acknowledged on the outside of the Bid Envelope OR in the separate envelope containing the Bid Bond and Contractor's License. The City of Fargo REQUIRES the addenda acknowledgement BEFORE the bid envelope will be opened. If the addenda are not properly acknowledged, the Bid will not be opened and will be returned unopened to the Bidder. Bidders on this Work will be required to comply with the Presidential Executive Order No. 11246, as amended. The requirements for Bidders and Contractors under this order include EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION REQUIREMENTS, DAVIS-BACON WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS, AND AMERICAN IRON AND STEEL (AIS) REQUIREMENT, AS WELL AS ANY PROTECTED CLASS AS REQUIRED BY LAW, as explained in the Specifications. These requirements, and any corresponding certifications associated with them, will need to be submitted before final project closeout. Bidders on this Work will be required to comply with Title 40 CFR Part 33 - Participate by Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in the United States Environmental Protection Agency Programs. The requirements for Bidders and Contractors under this regulation concern utilization of Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Women's Business Enterprises (WBE), and Small Business Enterprises (SBE) and are explained in the specifications. The goal for MBE is 2% of the total dollar value of the project. The goal for WBE is 3% of the total dollar value of the project. MBE/WBE Subcontractor Solicitation Information shall be enclosed in the required Bid Bond envelope. Failure to include the form on the Bid Bond Envelope will result in the Bid not being opened. All Bids shall be contained in a sealed envelope plainly marked showing that such envelope contains a Bid for the Project. In addition, the Bidder shall place upon the exterior of such envelope the following information: 1. Project Name and Work covered by the Bidder (General). 2. The name of the Bidder. 3. Acknowledgement of all Addenda. 4. Separate envelope containing Bid Bond, a copy of Contractor's License or Renewal Certificate, and a copy of the signed MBE/WBE subcontractor solicitation, and SRF Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsible Matters. The work for each contract must be completed no later than the following: Milestone Completion Date: May 1, 2023 Substantial Completion: March 15, 2024 Final Completion: April 30, 2024 All Bids will be made on the basis of cash payment for such work. After Bid opening, the Owner will return Bid security of all except the three lowest responsible Bidders. When the Contract is awarded, the remaining unsuccessful Bidder's Bonds will be returned. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, and further reserves the right to award the Contract in the best interests of the Owner. The Owner reserves the right to hold the three (3) low Bids for a period of sixty (60) days after the date of the Bid opening to complete financial arrangements. All Work shall be done according to the Bidding Documents. Bidding Documents may also be examined at the offices of AE2S in Bismarck, Grand Forks, and Williston, ND; Maple Grove, MN. Copies of the Bidding Documents may also be seen and examined at the office of the Engineer, Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services, LLC, 4170 28th Avenue South, Fargo, ND 58104.