Bidders shall be allowed to have one representative attend the bid opening. Gloves and masks shall be provided if necessary, and social distancing rules shall apply. Bids are Invited for the following Community Development Block Grant Project: Throop Borough, Memorial Drive Drainage Repairs Project., as designed by Reilly Engineering, 49 S. Main Street, Suite 200, Pittston, PA 18640 as shown on construction drawings and in accordance with the contract specifications. The purpose of this project is to replace structurally deficient inlet boxes and deteriorating corrugated metal storm pipes that remove drainage from Memorial Drive which exclusively serves a low-income housing area. Each bid shall be accompanied by a bid bond or certified cashier's check, in favor of Lackawanna County, in an amount not less than ten percent (10%). Bidders must submit with their bids all forms listed in the Attachments to Plans and Specifications. Prevailing wages established under the Davis-Bacon Act will apply to this contract. The contract documents contain requirements addressing prevailing labor wage rates, labor standards, nondiscrimination in hiring practices, goals for minority and female participation, MBE and WBE participation, participation by Section 3 residents and businesses, and related matters. Bidders who have been contacted and to whom commitments have been made must submit documentary evidence of minority and women business enterprises and Section 3 business concerns. Documentation of such solicitations and commitments shall be submitted concurrently with the bid. Lackawanna County reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informalities in the bidding. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of 60 days.
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