Site work for a civil project in Marshall, Missouri. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

**As of November 16, 2022, this project has not yet been awarded. The project is expected to be awarded first to middle of December.** The work shall generally consist of: Replacement of Booster Pump Station with a new pre-packaged booster pump station w/enclosure and foundation, controls, electrical, connections to existing 6 and 4 water mains, site piping, valving, hydrants, and all appurtenances for a complete installation. Any contract or contracts awarded under this invitation for bids are expected to be funded in part by american rescue plan act funds administrated by saline county, mo. Neither saline county, its divisions nor any of its employees are or will be a party to the contract(s) at any tier. The procurement will be subject toapplicable rules and regulations of the american rescue plan act and the department of natural resources, the applicable rules and regulations of the missouri clean water commission, and the missouri department of labor and industrial relations. Bidders are also required to comply with the president's executive order no. 11246, as amended. The requirements for bidders and contractors under this order are explained in 41 cfr 60-4. The arpa final ruling, 31 cfr part 35 rin 1505-ac77 corona virus state and local fiscal recovery funds is contained in the specifications (per appendix a). In submitting Proposals for the planned work, the Bidder shall declare that only persons or parties interested in the proposed work as Principals are those contained in the Proposal; and that the Proposal is made without collusion with any other person, firm or corporation. All questions of a technical nature regarding the project will only be answered in writing by Addendum. Any questions may be submitted by telephone or in writing to Joshua Stewart, jstewart@bentonassociates.com, 660-665-3575, or at the Pre-Bid Meeting. Questions should be submitted to the Engineer no later than five (5) working days prior to the bid date. All proposals must be made on the Proposal forms furnished by the Owner's Project Engineer and shall contain the signature of the Bidder. The Owner may waive any informalities or minor defects or reject any or all bids, and to determine which is the lowest, responsive, responsible bid based upon the Base Bid for the work. Each Bidder must deposit with his bid, security in the amount of 5% of the total bid, form and subject to the conditions provided in the Information for Bidders. Attention of Bidders is particularly called to the requirements as to conditions of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates to be paid under the contract, Section 3, Segregated Facility, Section 109 and E.O. 11246. Not less than the general prevailing rate of wages as required by the Prevailing Wage Law of the State of Missouri, including general prevailing rate for legal holidays and/or overtime work in the locality, must be paid for by craft or type of workman or mechanic needed to execute the Contract or perform the work. The County of Saline does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability status in the provision of services. Non discrimination in Employment - Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the President's Executive Order Number 11246. Requirements for bidders and contractors under this order are explained in the specifications. Any bidder or equipment supplier whose firm or affiliate is listed on the General Services Administration (GSA) publication entitled "Lists of Parties Excluded from Federal Procurement or Non-procurement Programs" will be prohibited from the bidding process. Anyone submitting a bid who is so listed will be determined to be a nonresponsive bidder in accordance with 40 CFR 32. Saline County PWSD #1 is an Equal Employment Opportunity . Disadvantaged, Women Owned, and Minority Owned Business Enterprises are invited and encouraged to participate in bidding on this project.