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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
TOWN OF CLIFTON FORGE
ALLEGHANY COUNTY, VIRGINIA
WEST RIDGEWAY STREET WATER LINE IMPROVEMENTS
General Notice
Town of Clifton Forge (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project:
West Ridgeway Street Water Line Improvements
T10-11203
Bids for the construction of the Project will be received at the Town of Clifton Forge located at 547 Main Street, Clifton Forge, VA 24422, until Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at 2:00 PM local time. At that time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read.
The Project includes the following Work:
The project will consist of 3,100 LF of 8” PVC waterline, 420 LF of 6” PVC waterline, 2 Fire Hydrants, 4 Waterline tie-ins and all other related appurtenances.
The Work will be substantially completed within 150 calendar days after the date when the Contract Times commence to run, and completed and ready for final payment within 180 days after the date when the Contract Times commence to run. Liquidated damages shall be $1,000 per day.
Obtaining the Bidding Documents
Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be found at the following designated website:
QuestCDN: https://tinyurl.com/zu5z8553
or
www.thethrashergroup.com
Bidding Documents may be downloaded from the designated website. Prospective Bidders are urged to register with the designated website as a plan holder, even if Bidding Documents are obtained from a plan room or source other than the designated website in either electronic or paper format. The designated website will be updated periodically with addenda, lists of registered plan holders, reports, and other information relevant to submitting a Bid for the Project. All official notifications, addenda, and other Bidding Documents will be offered only through the designated website. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the designated website.
The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is:
The Thrasher Group, Inc.
155 Blue Angel Lane
Beaver, WV 25813
Prospective Bidders may obtain or examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Office on Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, and may obtain copies of the Bidding Documents from the Issuing Office as described below.
Printed copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Issuing Office by paying the amount of each set listed below.
Bidding Documents may be purchased from the Issuing Office during the hours indicated above. Cost does not include shipping charges. Upon Issuing Office’s receipt of payment, printed Bidding Documents or electronic documents will be transmitted to the prospective Bidder. The shipping charge amount will depend on the shipping method requested. Bidding Documents are available for purchase in the following formats:
• Bidding Documents issued as hard copy full-size drawings and hard copy specifications, are available for $125.00 per set.
• Bidding Documents issued as digital drawings and digital specifications, are available for $40.00 per set via the following link:
QuestCDN: https://tinyurl.com/zu5z8553
Amounts paid are not subject to refund.
Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including Addenda if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office.
Bidding Documents also may be examined at
Town of Clifton ForgeThe Thrasher Group, Inc.
547 Main Street 155 Blue Angel Lane
Clifton Forge, VA 24422Beaver, WV 25813
A two envelope system will be used.
Envelope No. 1 must have the following information presented on the front:
Name and address of Bidder
Bid on Contract – West Ridgeway Street Water Line Improvements
Received by the Town of Clifton Forge
Envelope No. 2 labeled “Bid Proposal” shall also be placed inside of Envelope #1.
Envelope No. 1 will be opened first and the Bid Opening Requirement items checked for compliance as outlined on the Bid Opening Checklist on page BOR – 1 of these contract documents. If such documents are found to be in order, Envelope No. 2 “Bid Proposal”, will then be opened and will be publicly read aloud. If the documents required to be contained in Envelope No. 1 are not in order, Envelope No. 2 “Bid Proposal” will not be opened and the Bid will be considered non-responsive and will be returned to the Bidder.
“DBE REQUIREMENTS”
Each Bidder must fully comply with the requirements, terms, and conditions as set forth in the contract documents to achieve Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation during the performance of this contract. The bidder commits itself to the program for DBE participation and all other requirements, terms, and conditions of the bid conditions by submitting a properly signed bid.
The bidder agrees to make “good faith efforts” to sub-contract a portion of the total value of the contract to disadvantaged businesses. This shall be done in compliance with the six (6) affirmative steps as outlined in 40 CFR 31.36(e). Failure to demonstrate positive efforts to do so may lead to rejection of bids. For the purpose of this program, the term “subcontractor” includes all construction, modification, and service work contracted for by the bidder in the execution of the work under this contract.
“NONDISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT”
“Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the President’s Executive Order No. 11246. The requirements for bidders and contractors under this order are explained in the specifications.”
A bidder may not withdraw his bid for a period of ninety (90) days after the date set for the opening of bids.
Bids shall be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond payable to Town of Clifton Forge in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the base bid.
Suspension and Debarment – Recipient shall not entertain the use of businesses that are listed on the “System for Award Management” (SAM) at www.Sam.gov in accordance with 2 CFR Part 1532 and Subpart B and C of 2 CFR Part 180.
Contractor is required for every contract over $10,000 the contractor must maintain a drug-free workplace. During the performance of this contract, the contractor agrees to (i) provide a drug-free workplace for the contractor’s employees; (ii) post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or marijuana is prohibited in the contractor’s workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violations of such prohibition; (iii) state in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the contractor that the contractor maintains a drug-free workplace; and (iv) include the provisions of the foregoing clauses in every subcontract or purchase order of over $10,000, so that the provisions will be binding upon each subcontractor or vendor.
If a Contract for one hundred twenty thousand dollars ($120,000) or more is bid, or if the total value of all construction, removal, repair, or improvements undertaken by the bidder within any twelve-month period is seven hundred fifty thousand dollars ($750,000) or more, the bidder is required under Title 54.1, Chapter 11, Code of Virginia (1950) as amended, to show evidence of being licensed as a “Class A Contractor”. If a contract of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) or more but less than one hundred twenty thousand dollars ($120,000), or if the total value of all construction, removal, repair, or improvements undertaken by the bidder within any twelve-month period is one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) or more, the bidder is required to show evidence of being licensed as a “Class B Contractor”. Subcontractors shall also have the appropriate license depending upon the value of work performed.
Bids received after the scheduled closing time for the reception of bids will be returned unopened to the bidders.
The Town of Clifton Forge reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
Pre-bid Conference
A MANDATORY pre-bid conference for the Project will be held on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at 10:00 AM at Town of Clifton Forge, 547 Main Street, Clifton Forge, VA 24422. Bids will not be accepted from Bidders that do not attend the mandatory pre-bid conference.
Instructions to Bidders.
For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents.
This Advertisement is issued by:
Owner: Town of Clifton Forge
By: Chuck Unroe
Title: Town Manager
Date: Thursday, October 17, 2024, and Thursday, October 24, 2024
