The work consists of providing all labor and equipment for smoke testing and sewermain lining at various locations in the Village of Walden, a length of approximately 1,600 linear feet. Each bid shall be accompanied by an acceptable form of Bid Guarantee in an amount equal to at least five (5) percent of the amount of the Bid payable to the Village of Walden as a guarantee that if the Bid is accepted, the Bidder will execute the Contract and file acceptable Performance and Labor, Material Payment Bonds, and Certificate (s) of Insurance within ten (10) days after the award of the Contract. All bidders are required to familiarize themselves with the existing conditions and proposed improvements prior to submitting the sealed proposal in accordance with this Advertisement for Bids. All inquiries in reference to the technical issues shall be directed to: Lanc & Tully Engineering, P.C. (845) 294-3700. This project is being funded in whole or in part by the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) with funds obtained from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). All federal CDBG requirements will apply to the contract. Prevailing wages established under the DavisBacon Act will apply to this contract. New York State law requires that the contractor pay the higher of State prevailing wages or Davis-Bacon, for each class of worker. The contract documents contain requirements addressing prevailing labor wage rates, labor standards, nondiscrimination in hiring practices, goals for MBE and WBE participation, and, for projects over $200,000, participation by Section 3 residents and businesses, and related matters. Provisions under 2 CFR Part 200 will apply to the awarded contract. See Instructions to Bidders for additional information. The work to be performed under this contract is subject to the requirements of Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, 12 U.S.C. 1701 U (section 3). The purpose of Section 3 is to ensure that employment and other economic opportunities generated by HUD assistance shall to the greatest extent feasible, be directed to low-and very low-income persons. Section 3 Businesses are encouraged to submit bid proposals. Attention of bidders is particularly called to the requirement as to conditions of employment to be observed and the minimum wage rates to be paid under the Contract, Section 3, Segregated Facilities, Section 109, and Executive Order 11246. The requirements for Bidders and Contractors under this order, which concerns non-discrimination in employment, are further explained in the Contract Documents and Attachments. Bidders are also required to comply with the provisions of Section 291-299 of the Executive Law of the State of New York. The Village, an equal opportunity employer and affirmative action employer, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in regard to any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the ground of race, gender, color or national origin in consideration of an award. The Bidders/offerors must submit documentary evidence of minority and women business enterprises who have been contracted and to whom commitments shall be submitted concurrently with the bid. OWNERS RIGHTS RESERVED: The Village of Walden, hereinafter called the Owner, reserves the right to reject any and all Bids and to waive any formality or technicality in any bid in the interest of the Owner. STATEMENT OF NON-COLLUSION: Bidders on the Contracts are required to execute a non- collusion bidding certificate pursuant to Section 103d of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York.
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