Site work and renovation of a civil project in Waukomis, Oklahoma. Completed plans call for the renovation of a water / sewer project; and for site work for a water / sewer project.

Question Deadline 10/29/2024 Questions received less than seven days prior to the date for opening of Bids may not be answered. ARPA Water System Improvements Description Unit Quantity 1 Mobilization, Bonding and Insurance for Water System Improvements L.S. 1 2 SWPPP and Erosion Control for Water System Improvements L.S. 1 3 Clearing, Grubbing and Miscellaneous Incidental Removals L.S. 1 4 Yard Piping, Sodium Hypochlorite Injection Vault, Valves, and Appurtenances L.S. 1 5 Chemical Feed Building Improvements L.S. 1 6 Pump Station Improvements, including Pumps, Piping, and Appurtenances L.S. 1 7 Controls and Instrumentation L.S. 1 8 Commissioning, Training, Start-up, and Spare Parts L.S. 1 9 East Tank Modifications L.S. 1 10 East Tank Interior and Exterior Coating System and Disinfection L.S. 1 11 West Tank Modifications L.S. 1 12 West Tank Interior and Exterior Coating System and Disinfection L.S. 1 13 Selective Demolition for Required Improvements L.S. 1 14 Furnish and Install Generator and Automatic Transfer Switch L.S. 1 15 Incidentals for Water Service Maintenance Throughout Construction L.S. Bids submitted with conditions will not be considered. Each bidder must submit their original bid, lodged with the Town of Waukomis/Waukomis Public Works Authority, accompanied by a certified or Cashier's Check from a solvent Oklahoma bank, or a Bidder's Bond. This bond must be equivalent to five (5) percent of the bid amount, serving as a guarantee of the bidder's capability to fulfill the contract bid and enter into a written agreement with the Owner. This agreement obligates the bidder to execute the work and/or supply the materials in compliance with the provided Plans and Specifications, as well as furnish the necessary bonds in accordance with the requirements of the Public Competitive Bidding Act of 1974. The Owner will withhold the deposit as liquidated damages if the successful bidder fails to execute the contract and provide the specified bonds within the allotted timeframe. Deposits from unsuccessful bidders will be returned upon the completion of the Contract and provision of required bonds. Each bidder must submit a sworn written statement affirming that they have not engaged in any agreements, either direct or indirect, with other bidders regarding bid prices, bid limitations, payment for promotional expenses, or subcontracting arrangements. Construction, Maintenance, Payment, and Statutory Payment Bonds, amounting to 100% of the contract price, are mandatory for this project. These bonds must be secured from a Corporate Surety licensed in Oklahoma and approved by the Owner and Consulting Engineer. The bidder must identify the Surety or Sureties responsible for signing the bond if the contract is awarded. The Maintenance Bond will ensure the repair of any damage resulting from faulty materials or workmanship for a period of one (1) year following the Owner's acceptance of the work. This project is funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), and compliance with all ARPA-related federal and state regulations is mandatory. Specifically: 1. Labor Standards and Compliance: If the total project cost exceeds $10,000,000, compliance with the Davis Bacon Act wage rules is required. All laborers and mechanics employed by contractors and subcontractors must be paid wages not less than those prevailing in the project locality as determined by the Secretary of Labor. Additional details on wage rates and compliance instructions can be found at sam.gov and Department of Labor's construction guidelines . 2. Equal Employment Opportunity: In accordance with Executive Order 11246, all bidders must provide equal opportunity for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or physical disability. 3. Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE): Bidders must comply with the Environmental Protection Agency's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) requirements by employing the six (6) good faith efforts during the performance of the contract to solicit DBEs. The Owner and Engineer shall not be held responsible for any bidding documents, including addenda, acquired from sources other than the designated bidding website. Printed copies of the bidding documents can be procured from the designated bidding website for an additional fee. Refer to the designated website for further details. Bids must remain valid for 90 days following the bid opening date. Within this period, the Owner retains the right to award the contract to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder or reject any or all bids for the project. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive irregularities in bids deemed to be in the best interests of the Owner, and reject nonconforming, nonresponsive, or conditional bids. In the event of ambiguity or lack of clarity in bid pricing, the Owner reserves the right to interpret bids in the most advantageous manner or reject them outright. Unreasonable or unbalanced unit prices will be grounds for rejecting any bid or bids.