ADVERTISEMENT
1. Separate sealed BIDS for the Former Perkinsville School Buildings Demolition (PROJECT). A general summary of the PROJECT is listed below:
The Former Perkinsville School Property
consists of interconnected buildings from 1879, 1954 and 1969. This
project includes demolition of the 1954 and 1969 buildings which total
approximately 13,350 square feet. The buildings are single story, slab
on grade, with a concrete building foundation. Asbestos and Universal
Hazardous Waste will be removed prior to this project and are not part
of the proposed work. Work also includes: capping sewer lines and
removal of a grease trap and septic tank; removal of one 6,000 gallon
heating oil underground storage tank; extending water and electric
service from an existing well to the remaining 1879 building;
backfilling; parking areas; and landscaping.
These bids will be received by Town of Weathersfield, VT
(Owner)
at the office of the Town Manager, Martin Memorial Hall, 5259 Route 5, Ascutney, VT 05030(Address of the Project Owner)
until Wednesday, September 25 , (Prevailing Local Time) 3:00 PM , 2013 , and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud.
This ADVERTISEMENT for BIDS is being
sent out prior to CONTRACT DOCUMENTS being available. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
will be available on Wednesday, September 4, 2013. The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be examined at the following locations:
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Weston & Sampson 98 So. Main St., Waterbury, VT 05676 |
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Blueprints Etc. 20 Farrell St., So. Burlington, VT 05403 |
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Town of Weathersfield Martin Memorial Hall, 5259 Route 5, Ascutney, VT 05030 |
Copies of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be
obtained at: Blueprints, Etc., 20 Farrell Street, Suite 101, South
Burlington, VT 05403 upon payment of $ 60.00 for each set
(non-refundable). The bidding documents are copyrighted. No Duplication
or distribution by anyone other than by Blueprints, Etc. or those
permitted by the Engineer to print and distribute bid documents is
allowed by law. Construction blueprints and specifications may not be
reproduced without prior written consent of the Engineer.
2. Award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible BIDDER.
2.1 BIDDER acknowledges that contract may not be awarded solely on low bid, but on overall value to OWNER.
2.2. BIDDER is
encouraged to utilize LOCAL SUBCONTRACTORS, as defined as business
whose primary location is within 30 miles of the PROJECT.
2.3 To
qualify BIDDER’s capacity as responsive and responsible, upon OWNER’s
request of the low bid received, BIDDER shall submit to OWNER
qualifications for the past three (3) years of business that include but
not limited to: name and address of firm; when organized; if
corporation then where incorporated; number of years firm has engaged in
contracting under your present firm or trade name; general character of
work performed by firm; list any projects that resulted in a failure to
complete and why; list any current regulatory violations that are
pending resolution and why; provide a written description of three (3)
similar contracts stating approximate gross cost for each, date of work,
name of project owner and reference contact information; provide the
background and experience of the principal members of your firm; provide
the background and experience of your Supervisor/Foreman you propose to
represent your firm at the site during the construction period; furnish
bank and credit references; provide detailed financial statement and
furnish any other information that may be requested by OWNER during the
evaluation of your BID.
2.4 BIDDER is
familiar with PROJECT including all federal, state and local Laws and
Regulations that may affect: cost; progress; regulatory compliance for
workers, materials, transportation and waste disposal; and general
furnishing of work.
2.5 It is the intent of the Owner to issue a Notice to Proceed on or about September 30, 2013.
3. All Bids must be made on the blank form of the BID proposal. No lines on the BID may be left blank. Failure to fully complete the BID will render the Bidder non-responsive, and the Bid will not be read.
In the event there is any discrepancy in the PROPOSAL between any price
in words, figures, or the extended totals, the price in words shall
govern and the extended totals in each case shall be corrected
accordingly.
4. A Bid Bond or Certified Check in the amount of 5% of the total Bid submitted must accompany the Bid. Failure to submit such with the Bid will render the Bidder non-responsive, and the Bid will not be read.
As soon as the BID prices have been compared, the OWNER will return the
certified checks of all except the three lowest responsive, responsible
BIDDERS. When the Agreement is executed, the certified checks of the
two remaining unsuccessful BIDDERS will be returned. The certified check
of the successful BIDDER will be retained until the payment BOND and
performance BOND have been executed and approved, after which it will be
returned.
5. A Bidder may withdraw any
proposal submitted prior to the hour set for the closing of the Bids
provided the request is signed in a manner identical with the proposal
being withdrawn. No Bidder may withdraw a Bid within 45 days after the
actual date of the opening.
6. The Owner will be responsible for payment in accordance with the terms of the Contract.
A MANDATORY Pre-Bid Conference for
prospective bidders will be held at the PROJECT Site located at 1862
Vermont Route 106, Perkinsville, Town of Weathersfield, Vermont on Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at 10:00 am.
Representatives of Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc. will be
present to answer questions from bidders. All bidders and any person in
attendance are responsible for their own site safety during the pre-bid
conference.
Jim Mullen, Town Manager
8/21/13
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