Site work and paving for a sidewalk / parking lot in Keene, New Hampshire. Completed plans call for site work for a sidewalk / parking lot; and for paving for a sidewalk / parking lot.

The City of Keene, NH is seeking bids. The full solicitation is posted on the city's website. Questions regarding this project shall be directed to Purchasing & Contract Services Manager, in writing, via the current project database. Mailed or in-person submissions should be clearly marked with the BID number and Project Title. Bids will be publicly opened, and the results will be summarized and posted on the Public Purchase website. Any Bids submitted after the deadline will not be accepted. All BIDS must be made on the required BID Sheet of Unit Prices showing Unit Price and Total and a Grand Total for all items. All blank spaces must be filled in, in ink or typed, and the BID Form must be fully completed and executed. Only one copy of the BID form is required. A conditional or qualified BID will not be accepted. The City expressly reserves the right to reject a bid from any Contractor who has within the last year, or is currently not, in substantial compliance, as determined by the City Manager, with the time requirements or other significant provisions of a City of Keene contract. This provision shall in no way be construed to prohibit the City Manager from rejecting any bid for other reasons. The City reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, waive technical or legal deficiencies, and accept any proposal that it deems in the best interest of the City. Any BID may be withdrawn prior to the above scheduled time for the opening of BIDS or authorized postponement thereof upon written or verbalrequest ofthe Bidder, provided written confirmation of any verbal withdrawal(with the signature of the Bidder)is placed in the mail and postmarked prior tothe time set for Bid Opening. Bid documents and security of any Bidder withdrawing his bid in accordance with the foregoing conditions will be returned. Bids, when opened, shall be irrevocable for a period of ninety (90) calendar days following the bid opening date. Following a review of all bids by the City Manager, that official will award the Contract to the best responsible bidder. The City Manager's judgment shall be final and the right is reserved by the City, through its City Manager to reject any or all bids as he/she may determine and to waive defects in form or minor irregularities where the best interest of the City would be served. BIDDERS must satisfy themselves of the accuracy of the estimated quantities in the BID Schedule by examination of the site and a review of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS including all drawings, specifications, and any addenda. After BIDS have been submitted, the BIDDER shall not assert that there was a misunderstanding concerning the quantities of WORK or of the nature of the WORK to be done. The failure or omission of any BIDDER to do any of the foregoing shall in no way relieve any BIDDER from any obligation in respect to its BID. The OWNER will provide, prior to BIDDING, all information that is pertinent to, and delineates and describes the land owned and rights of way acquired or to be acquired. The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS contain the provisions required for the construction of the PROJECT. Information obtained from an officer, agent, or employee of the OWNER or any other person shall not affect the risks or obligations assumed by the CONTRACTOR or relieve him from fulfilling any of the conditions of the contract. Each BID must be accompanied by a BID bond payable to the OWNER for five percent of the total amount of the BID. A certified check may be used in lieu of a BID BOND. Completion time for the project will be calculated as calendar days from the date specified in the "Notice to Proceed" as follows: 30 calendar days for substantial completion. 60 calendar days for contract completion. Liquidated damages will be in the amount of: $500 for each calendar day of delay from the date established for substantial completion $500 for each calendar day of delay from the date established for contract completion The successful bidder must furnish 100% Performance and Payment Bonds and will be required to execute the Contract Agreement within 10 days following notification of the acceptance of his bid. The low BIDDER shall supply the names and addresses of major material SUPPLIERS and SUBCONTRACTORS within 10 days of receiving Notice of Award. Wherever it may be written that an equipment manufacturer must have a specified period of experience with his/her product, equipment which does not meet the specified experience period can be considered if the equipment supplier or manufacturer is willing to provide a bond or cash deposit for the duration of the specified time period which will guarantee a replacement of that equipment in the event of failure. No award will be made to any Bidder who cannot meet all of the followingrequirements: a. Shall not have defaulted nor turned the work over to the bonding company on any contract within three years prior to the bid date. b. Shall maintain a permanent place of business. c. Shall have adequate personnel and equipment to perform the work expeditiously, including a designated full-time Superintendent with the authority to direct the work. d. Shall have suitable financial status to meet obligations incidental to the work. e. Shall have timely paid all employees, subcontractors, and material suppliers in accordance with the terms of the City's payment procedures on any prior City contracts. f. Shall have appropriate technical experience satisfactory to the Engineer and the Division in the class of work involved. g. Shall be registered with the Secretary of State to do business in New Hampshire. h. Shall have performed to the satisfaction of the Engineer and the Division on previous contracts. i. Shall have complied with the requirements of previous Contracts including the conformance to technical specifications, quality of the work, contract times and extensions thereof, responsiveness to the direction of City officials, and operation in accordance with the standards and regulations of the City. j. Shall conduct their business in accordance with the American Institute of Contractors Code of Ethics BIDDERS shall include with their bid the names and addresses of material SUPPLIERS and SUBCONTRACTORS providing five percent (5%) or more of the total contract value. Such SUPPLIERS and SUBCONTRACTORS shall be subject to the same requirements as the BIDDER listed in Paragraph 19,above.