Site work for a civil project in Darien Center, New York. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

General 1. The Contractor shall be subject to non-payment of items for non-compliance with contract requirements for maintenance and protection of traffic, restoration of surfaces and erosion and sediment control, as outlined in Supplementary and Special Conditions of this Contract Document. 2. This contract shall include all work set forth in the plans and specifications required to complete the improvements described. The descriptive narrative prepared for the contract has been structured to define the general work required. There is no intention, either implied or otherwise, that these narratives accurately or completely list all items of work to be undertaken as part of the contract. Any necessary work which is not specifically described in the contract documents shall be included in the contract. Where used herein, the words "included" or "including" shall mean "including but not restricted to". The contract shall include all labor, material, equipment, and other expenses required to perform the work specified. Work shall be performed in accordance with all applicable permits. 3. The work will be in close proximity to existing underground utility lines, sanitary sewer mains and force mains, storm drainage structures, sanitary manholes and other structures. The Contractor shall notify all utilities at least two days prior to any excavation. The Contractor shall fully familiarize himself with all existing piping and underground facilities. The Contractor shall protect existing facilities. The Contractor shall utilize every precaution to protect such structures and utilities from any and all damage, with the understanding that all damage shall be repaired or replaced as directed by the Engineer at no additional cost to the Owner. This Contract includes the installation of a new 10 foot diameter wet well, two sewage pumps, a headworks screen, valve/meter vault, onsite 6-inch HDPE force main piping, fittings and all associated electrical and site work to complete the project as designed. Bids will be received for a single prime Contract. Bids shall be on a lump sum and unit price basis, as indicated in the Bid Form. Minority and Women's Business Enterprises are encouraged to apply. Contract Award will also emphasize MWBE participation in accordance with New York State Executive Law Article 15-A and 5 NYCRR Parts 142-144 ("MWBE Regulations"). The Town of Darien strongly encourages Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprises and Section 3 Firms to apply. Only written Requests For Information (RFI) will be accepted. RFI's will be accepted until 12:00 p.m. (Local Time) on March 26, 2024, at the office of the Engineer to the attention of Dave Hardenbrook via email: DHardenbrook@CPLteam.com. If necessary, an Addendum will be issued by 5:00 p.m. (Local Time) on March 26, 2024, from the office of the Engineer. Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. Each bid must be accompanied by a certified bank check or bid bond from a domestic carrier licensed to do business in the State of New York in the amount of not less than five (5%) of the amount of the bid submitted. This contract is partially funded under New York State Homes and Community Renewal, Community Development Program and is subject to the applicable clauses described in the Section 3 Policy Manual and other CDBG requirements included in the Contract Documents. Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the President's ExecutiveOrder Nos. 11,246 and 11,375 which prohibit discrimination in employment regarding race, creed, color, sex, or national origin. The successful bidder must be an equal opportunity employer, must meet all appropriate State and Federal standards, and comply with all relevant governmental regulations. Statement of Non-Collusion: Bidders on the contract are required to execute a non-collusive bidding certificate pursuant to Section 103d of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York. Security for Faithful Performance: The successful bidder will be required to furnish Performance and Labor and Material Payment Bonds written by firmslicensed to do businessin New York State, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amounts in accordance with the provisions of the Contract Documents. Sales and Use of Tax Exemptions: The Owner is exempt from the payment of sales and compensation use taxes of the State of New York and of cities and counties on all materials, equipment, and supplies sold to the Owner pursuant to this contract. Also exempt from such taxes are purchases by the Contractor and his Subcontractors of materials, equipment, and supplies to be sold to the Owner pursuant to this contract, including tangible personal property to be incorporated in any structure, building, or other real property forming part of the project. These taxes are not to be included in the Bid. All bids shall be binding for a period of sixty (60) days after the bid opening date. The Town of Darien reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities therein.