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Friday, August 23, 2013

Request for Bids for Perkinsville School Demolition

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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:
Weston   & Sampson
98   So. Main St., Waterbury, VT 05676
Blueprints   Etc.
20   Farrell St., So. Burlington,    VT 05403
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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