Renovation of a water / sewer project in Somerset, Kentucky. Completed plans call for the renovation of a water / sewer project.

The work to be bid is described as follows: CONTRACT 177-20-01 (78) Pitman Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements--The Project consists of constructing a new solids handling system including screw presses, sludge feed pumps, polymer system, grit removal system, new screw conveyors, and a metal building. Also included is the construction of a new screening system, a septage receiving station, and an influent metering manhole at the Sinking Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. Additionally, electrical, instrumentation, and SCADA upgrades at each wastewater treatment plant to support the new construction. Sealed proposals for this Contract shall be clearly marked on the outside of the envelope as follows: "Sealed Proposal for Contract 177-20-01 (78). Not to be opened until 2:00 p.m. local time, Thursday, February 15, 2024." If forwarded by mail, the sealed envelope containing the proposal must be enclosed in another envelope and mailed to the Somerset Energy Center, City of Somerset, 306 East Mt. Vernon Street, Somerset, Kentucky 42501, allowing sufficient time for such mailing to reach this address prior to the scheduled closing time for receipt of proposals. Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. The attention of all contractors is called to the fact that any contract awarded under this Advertisement for Bids is expected to be funded in part by a loan from the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority and the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration. The OWNER's share will be provided from current funds on hand and/or from revenue bonds. Work to be performed by contractors involved in this project is subject to the Division of Water Procurement Guidance, including minimum wage rates established by the U.S. Department of Labor under the provisions of the Davis-Bacon Act and the Kentucky Department of Labor, as set forth in Chapter 337 of the Kentucky Revised Statutes (per amendments adopted by the 1970 General Assembly). Contractors will be required to pay whichever minimum wage rate is higher for the individual crafts. Both federal and state wage rate determinations will be incorporated into the Specifications by an addendum issued prior to the scheduled bidding date. Bidders must comply with the President's Executive Order Nos. 11246 and 11375, which prohibit discrimination in employment regarding race, creed, color, sex or national origin. Where the President's Executive Order No. 11246 is shown, Executive Order No. 11375 also applies. Bidders must make positive efforts to secure small or minority owned business enterprise participation in this Project. Bidders must comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Anti-Kickback Act, the Contract Work Hours Standard Act. Bidders must certify that they do not and will not maintain or provide for their employees any facilities that are segregated or based on race, color, creed, or national origin. Bidders must show a certification of prior work under Executive Order 11246 (Equal Employment Opportunity) as amended. All contractors and subcontractors must comply with 41 CFR 60-4, in regard to affirmative action. This is to ensure equal opportunity to females and minorities, and apply the time tables and goals set forth in 41 CFR 60-4. Neither the United States nor any of its departments, agencies or employees is or will be a party to this Invitation for Bids or any resulting contract. This procurement is subject to the requirements outlined in the Kentucky Infrastructure Supplemental General Conditions. The City of Somerset may consider informal any bid not prepared and submitted in accordance with the provisions of this advertisement and/or the Specifications and may waive any informalities or reject any and all bids. Award of the Contract will be made to the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder whose bid offers the best value to the City of Somerset.