Site work for a water / sewer project in Niles, Ohio. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

The City of Niles, Ohio will accept sealed bids for the Salt Springs Road Waterline Replacement Phase 2 Project. No Pre-Bid Meeting will be conducted. The work to be performed on this project generally consists of the installation of approximately 1,440 linear feet of 8-inch waterline, removal and replacement of existing hydrants, curb stop and service line replacements within the City's project right-of-way, and all required backfill and restoration. Domestic Steel use requirements as specified in Section 153.001 of the Revised Code apply to this project. Copies of Section 153.001 of the Revised Code can be obtained from any of the offices of the Department of Administrative Services. Each bidder shall be required to complete and file with his bid the enclosed Proposal Guaranty and Performance/Payment Bond Form (Section 153.571 of the Ohio Revised Code) with a Surety Company executing the Bond, which is listed on the Treasury Department's most current list (Circular 570 as amended) and authorized to transact business in the State where the project is based. If the bid is accepted, the successful bidder shall enter into a contract and the Proposal Guaranty and Performance/Payment Bond shall provide the conditions in said bond, and as listed below: (A) A Contract Performance Bond in an amount equal to 100% of the estimated cost of the work conditioned, among other things that the Contractor will perform the work upon the terms proposed, within the time prescribed, in accordance with the plans and specifications. (B) A Payment Bond in an amount equal to 100% of the estimated cost of the work conditioned for the payment by the Contractor and all Sub-contractors for labor performed and materials furnished in connection with the project involved. Bids of Corporations not chartered in Ohio must be accompanied by proper certification that such corporation is authorized to do business in Ohio. The successful bidder will be required to pay Federal Davis-Bacon Wage Rates as the project is partially funded through the ARC Fund (Appalachian Regional Commission). The Schedule of Approved Wage Rates, as predetermined by the Secretary of Labor is incorporated in the Contract Documents. A bidder/contractor will be deemed committed to the goals of the City of Niles Plan Bid Conditions by submitting a properly signed bid. All bidders must fill in all blanks of the proposal in ink or typewritten. Entire Contract Book must be submitted intact with bid. Bidders must submit a minimum of five (5) references within the last ten years. The successful low and/or best bidder will be required to comply with all Contract Requirements for Equal Employment Opportunities. Each bidder must ensure that all employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. No bids may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for the receipt of bids for at least sixty (60) days. Engineer's Estimate of Probable Construction Cost: $563,976.00. The City of Niles reserves the right to reject any and all bids and the City of Niles shall determine the rejection of any/or all bids is in the public interest.