Site work and new construction of a parking garage in Machiasport, Maine. Working plans call for the construction of a parking garage; and for site work for a parking garage.

As of December 27, 2024, bids received were rejected. No definite date for the rebid. The work shall consist of the construction of a new Public Works Garage to house elements of the Machiasport Public Works Department, their staff and equipment, on the Town's site located at 11 Unity Square, Machiasport, ME 04655. The Town of Machiasport will receive sealed Bids for the construction of a new Public Works Garage in accordance with the Invitation to Bid, Bid Form, Agreement, General Conditions, Supplementary Conditions, Specifications, and Drawings. This project will be funded in part by the United States Department of Agriculture and the successful bidder will have to meet all requirements of this funding agency. Failure to comply with any of these conditions may result in the Bidder being determined to be nonresponsive and therefore not entitled to award of this contract. The date of Substantial Completion will be part of Bidders' proposals, but bidders should note that the Owner would like to have a completed project by September of 2025. Bid Security in the amount of five percent of the Total Bid must be submitted as part of the bid. The Bid Security may be either a proposal guarantee bond executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Maine or a certified check drawn upon a bank within the State of Maine. No Bid may be withdrawn for at least 60 days after receipt of Bids unless released by the Owner. Bids submitted without Bid Security and completed certification forms will not be considered. The successful Bidder shall perform the work and furnish Performance and Payment bonds, each in the amount of 100% of the Contract price with a corporate surety authorized to do business in the State of Maine. The Contractor shall guarantee all materials and equipment furnished and work performed for a period of one year from the date of substantial completion. The Performance Bond shall remain in full force and in effect through the guarantee period. Disclaimer: Any awarded contract is expected to be funded, in part, by USDA Rural Development. Neither the State of Maine, nor any of its departments, agencies, or employees is or will be a party to the contract. The Contractor must comply with all associated requirements as stated herein. This contract, which exceeds $10,000, shall contain a provision requiring compliance with Executive Order 11246, entitled, "Equal Employment Opportunity" as amended by Executive Order 11375 and as supplemented in Department of Labor Regulations (41 CFR Part 60). The Town of Machiasport reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, to waive any technical or legal deficiencies, to reject any unbalanced Bids, to accept any Bid that it may deem to be in the best interests of the Owner, to negotiate the Contract Price with any Bidder, and to omit any item or items deemed advisable for the interest of the Owner.