Site work for a water / sewer project in Portland, Maine. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

The work under this contract is to provide all labor, materials, and incidentals necessary for the Portland Ocean Gateway Pier 2 Berth 2 fender pile strengthening. The work includes, but is not necessarily limited to, providing strengthening to twenty-four (24) fender piles and other incidental work as may be shown on the plans and/or described in the specifications. Received at Least Five Business Days Prior to the Bid Opening Date (Fax 207-874-8652, or Email Slchapin@portlandmaine.gov . Responses From the City That Substantially Alter This Bid Will Be Issued in the Form of a Written Addendum to All Bid Holders Registered in the Purchasing Office. Oral Explanations or Interpretations Given Before the Award of the Contract Will Not Be Binding. Bids From Vendors Not Registered With the Purchasing Office May Be Rejected; Receipt of This Document Directly From the City of Portland Indicates Registration. Should a Vendor Receive This Invitation From a Source Other Than The City, Please Contact 207-874-8654 to Ensure That Your Firm is Listed as a Vendor for This Project. This Bid Will Be Awarded to the Responsible Bidder That Submits the Lowest Base Bid Amount, Pending City Approval of Qualifications of Said Bidder. The City Reserves the Right to Disqualify Any Bidder Found Not to Have Relevant Experience on Similar Projects Involving This Type of Work. The Successful Bidder Shall Defend, Indemnify and Shall Agree to Hold the City Harmless From All Losses, Costs or Damages Caused by His/her Acts or Those of His/her Agents. The Firm Shall Be Responsible for Any and All Injury or Damages as a Result of Any Services Rendered Under the Terms and Conditions of the Contract. The Firm Also Agrees to Hold the City Harmless for Any Negligent Act or Omission Committed by Any Subcontractors or Other Person Employed by, or Under the Supervision of the Firm, Under the Terms of the Contract. Bonds The Successful Bidder Shall Supply the City With a Performance Bond and Labor and Material Payment Bond, Each in the Amount of the Contract Price, Guaranteeing One Hundred Percent (100%) Performance of the Contract, Including the Guarantee Period and Free and Clear of Any and All Liens, Attachments and Encumbrances. All Bonds Shall Comply With the Requirements of Maine State Law. A Bid Bond is Not Required for This Project. Materials and Equipment Purchased for Permanent Installation in This Project Are Exempt From the State of Maine Sales and Use Tax and From All Federal Excise Taxes. Each Bidder Shall Take This Exception Into Account in Calculating His Bid Price for the Work It is the bidder's sole responsibility to ensure that their bid is submitted prior to the date and time specified. All bids shall be submitted on the attached form and are to remain open for ninety (90) days after their opening. Late or faxed bids will be rejected