Site work for a water / sewer project in Craigsville, West Virginia. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

The Project includes the following Work: Vendor bid for submersible pumps and controls. Bids are requested for the following Contract: Contract #1A - Submersible Pumps and Controls (Vendor Bid) The Work will be substantially completed within 60 calendar days after the date when the Contract Times commence to run, and completed and ready for final payment within 90 days after the date when the Contract Times commence to run. Liquidated damages shall be $500.00 per day. The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: The Thrasher Group, Inc. 1000 Corporate Landing, Charleston, WV 25311 Prospective Bidders may obtain or examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Office on Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, and may obtain copies of the Bidding Documents from the Issuing Office. 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. Printed copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Issuing Office by paying the amount of each set listed below. Bidding Documents may be purchased from the Issuing Office during the hours indicated above. Cost does not include shipping charges. Upon Issuing Office's receipt of payment, printed Bidding Documents or electronic documents will be transmitted to the prospective Bidder. The shipping charge amount will depend on the shipping method requested. Bidding Documents also may be examined at Craigsville Public Service District 18470 Webster Rd Craigsville, WV 26205 The Thrasher Group Inc. 1000 Corporate Landing Charleston, WV 25311 A two envelope system will be used. Envelope No. 1 must have the following information presented on the front: Name and address of Bidder Bid on Contract - Contract #1A - Submersible Pumps and Controls (Vendor Bid) Received by the Craigsville Public Service District Envelope No. 2 labeled "Bid Proposal" shall also be placed inside of Envelope #1. Envelope No. 1 will be opened first and the Bid Opening Requirement items checked for compliance as outlined on the Bid Opening Checklist on page BOR - 1 of these contract documents. If such documents are found to be in order, Envelope No. 2 "Bid Proposal", will then be opened and will be publicly read aloud. If the documents required to be contained in Envelope No. 1 are not in order, Envelope No. 2 "Bid Proposal" will not be opened and the Bid will be considered non-responsive and will be returned to the Bidder. A bidder may not withdraw his bid for a period of ninety (90) days after the date set for the opening of bids. Bids shall be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond payable to Craigsville Public Service District in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the base bid. Drug Free Workplace - West Virginia Code 21- 1D-5 provides that any solicitation for a public improvement construction contract requires each vendor that submits a bid for the work to submit at the same time an affidavit of compliance with the bid. The enclosed drug-free workplace affidavit must be signed and submitted in the first envelope as evidence of the vendor's compliance with the provisions of Article 1D, Chapter 21 of the West Virginia code. Failure to submit the signed drug-free workplace affidavit in the first envelope shall result in disqualification of such bid. DBE Requirements - Each Bidder must fully Comply with the Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, and Affirmative Action Requirements, as identified in the contract documents. The Bidder agrees to make "positive efforts" to subcontract a portion of the total value of the contract to Disadvantaged Business Enterprises. This shall be done in compliance with the six (6) affirmative steps as outlined in 40 CFR 33.240. Failure to demonstrate positive efforts to do so may lead to rejection of bids. For this program, the term "subcontract" includes all construction, modification, and service work contracted for by the bidder in the execution of the work under this contract. All Bidders are required to have a West Virginia Contractor's License per Section 30-42-12 of the West Virginia Code. Bids received after the scheduled closing time for the reception of bids will be returned unopened to the bidders. The Craigsville Public Service District reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Attendance at the pre-bid conference is encouraged but not required. Instructions to Bidders. For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents. The bidder agrees that he/she shall make "positive efforts" to subcontract at least 7% (2% MBE/5% WBE) of the total value of the contract. The fair share objective shall be obtained in conformance with the six (6) affirmative steps as outlined. All questions about the meaning or intent of the Bidding Documents are to be submitted to Engineer in writing at: Ryan Boustany: rboustany@thethrashergroup.com 5.02 Interpretations or clarifications considered necessary by Engineer in response to such written questions will be issued by Addenda mailed or delivered to all parties recorded as having received the Bidding Documents. Questions received less than five (5) days prior to the date for opening of Bids will not be answered. Only answers in the Addenda will be binding. Oral statements, interpretations, and clarifications may not be relied upon in the preparation of a Bid and will not be binding or legally effective. 5.03 Addenda may be issued to clarify, correct, or change the Bidding Documents as deemed advisable by Buyer or Engineer. 5.04 Contract or 91 days after the Bid opening, whereupon Bid security furnished by such Bidders will be released.