Site work for a water / sewer project in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

Sealed bids are requested for water main relays at specified locations. The contractor must furnish and install approximately 7,356 linear feet of ductile iron pipe in various sizes. The City will provide miscellaneous materials as shown on plans and proposal forms. The contractor must start work immediately after contract execution and complete specific projects by set deadlines, using multiple crews as needed. The project requires 40% of all hours worked to be by residents, with one quarter of these hours by residents from listed zip codes. The SBE requirement is 25% of the contract base bid, with the SBE Compliance Plan (Form A) and SBE certificates to be submitted with the bid. There is an apprenticeship requirement for one construction craft laborer, with specific apprentice hour distributions if the contract is awarded at $500,000 or higher. Bid security of 10% of the contractor's base bid is required, submitted as bond, certified check, cashier's check, or cash. Proper completion of SBE, residency, and apprenticeship forms is required; incomplete forms will cause rejection of the bid. Contractors awarded contracts of $25,000 or more must participate in training on the City's B2GNow contract compliance software and provide timely subcontractor payment updates. The prime contractor must also use the City's Labor Compliance Reporting software for payroll monitoring. All provisions of the City of Milwaukee General Official Notice to Contractors must be followed. Bid documents are available electronically, and submission is encouraged through the designated online platform. Relevant addenda and responses will be posted online. Questions about SBE firms or compliance can be directed to the Office of Equity and Inclusion.