The City of Hampton is Seeking Bids From Qualified Bidders to Establish a Contract for Castings to Be Used in Detroit Stoker Furnace Systems at the Hampton/nasa Steam Plant.The purpose of the ITB is to solicit bids to establish a contract for castings to be used in Detroit Stoker Furnace systems at the Hampton/NASA Steam Plant, located at 50 Wythe Creek Road, Hampton, VA 23669 The City of Hampton, hereafter referred to as "the City", reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids in whole or in part and waives any informality in the competitive sealed bidding process. Contractors are required to pay wages to laborers and mechanics at a rate not less than the prevailing wages specified in a wage determination made by the Secretary of Labor. Contractor shall comply with all federal, state and local statutes, ordinances, and regulations now in effect or hereafter adopted, in the performance of the scope work set forth herein. Contractor represents that it possesses all necessary licenses and permits required to conduct its business and will acquire any additional licenses and permits necessary for performance of the Contract prior to the initiation of work. Contractor shall maintain all such licenses and permits throughout the term of this Contract. Failure to maintain such licenses and permits and to provide copies to the City shall constitute a material breach of this Contract. Violation; liability for unpaid wages; liquidated damages. In the event of any violation of the clause set forth in paragraph (b)(1) of this section the contractor and any subcontractor responsible therefor shall be liable for the unpaid wages. In addition, such contractor and subcontractor shall be liable to the United States (in the case of work done under contract for the District of Columbia or a territory, to such District or to such territory), for liquidated damages. Such liquidated damages shall be computed with respect to each individual laborer or mechanic, including watchmen and guards, employed in violation of the clause set forth in paragraph (b)(1) of this section, in the sum of $26 for each calendar day on which such individual was required or permitted to work in excess of the standard workweek of forty hours without payment of the overtime wages required by the clause set forth in paragraph (b)(1) of this section. Surety or Bond coverage may be required to guarantee performance of work and payment to vendors and suppliers. A Fidelity Bond may be required to handle City funds or securities, and under certain other conditions. Specialty coverage may be needed for certain operations as outlined in the ITB Questions. Bidders must submit questions regarding the ITB in writing to the Issuing Office via fax (757) 727-2207 or email questions to swilson@hampton.gov no later than 3:00PM EST on April 25, 2024. Necessary replies will be issued to all Bidders of Record as addenda that shall become part of the contract documents. Oral instructions do not form a part of the bid documents. Bidder is responsible for checking websiteor contacting the Issuing Office within 48 hours prior to bid closing to secure any addenda issued for this ITB. This Contract shall continue in force for the term of one (1) year. This Contract may be extended upon the mutual agreement of both parties for up to four (4) optional, one (1) year periods upon the same prices, terms, and conditions as set forth in this Contract and the ITB. Each additional year referred to as a "Renewal Period". Said Renewal Period shall occur automatically unless written notice is given by the City or the Contractor no later than thirty (30) days before the expiration of the current period.
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