The Ebensburg Municipal Authority is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project:
Waterline Replacement Project
Bids for the construction of the Project will be received at the Ebensburg Borough Municipal Building located at 300 W. High Street, Ebensburg, PA 15931 until 2:00 pm (local prevailing time) on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at which time the Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.
The project consists of the installation of approximately 23,200 L.F. of 12”, 8” and 6” Water Main, service lines (including lead service lines), hydrants and all necessary appurtenances.
Faxed bids will not be accepted.
A non-mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held to answer questions on the Scope of Work and to familiarize bidders with existing conditions, site locations and other relevant information. The Conference will be held at the Ebensburg Borough Municipal Building on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at 10:00 am, local prevailing time.
Copies of the Contract Documents may be viewed or obtained at the office of Stiffler, McGraw & Associates, Inc., 1731 North Juniata Street, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648. Payment for the Contract Documents will be $159.00, which price includes 6% Pennsylvania Sales Tax. Digital Copies are available in PDF format at a 50% discount of the paper copies cost. All checks should be made payable to Stiffler, McGraw & Associates, Inc. Payment is non-refundable. A $10.00 fee for postage and handling will be required for Contract Documents that are mailed to bidders.
A certified check or bank draft, payable to the order of the Owner or negotiable U.S. Government Bonds (at par value), or a satisfactory Bid Bond on the form provided, executed by the Bidder and an acceptable surety (Surety companies must appear on the Treasury Department’s most current list (Circular 570 as amended) and be authorized to transact business in the State of Pennsylvania), in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total of the Bid shall be submitted with each bid to guarantee the Bidder’s entrance into a contract if given the award.
The Successful Bidder will be required to furnish and pay for satisfactory Performance and Payment Bonds, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price and Highway Restoration Bond on the forms provided, with a surety company listed on the Treasury Department’s most current list (Circular 570 as amended).
This project is being supported in part by Federal funding and therefore the Successful Bidder will be required to comply with Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) and Build America, Buy America (BABA) requirements as part of the Contract.
Davis Bacon wage rates will apply to this Contract. The Contract Documents contain requirements addressing prevailing labor wage rates, labor standards, nondiscrimination in hiring practices and related matters.
All contractors and subcontractors shall comply with the Public Works Employment Verifications Act. The Act requires the contractor to verify employment eligibility through the e-verify program operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security as a precondition of being awarded a contract for this project. The Contract Documents contain information and verification Form regarding the Act.
Bidders for this Contract shall have completed projects similar in character and scope and will be required to provide with their Bid a Qualifications Statement for prime contractor and all subcontractors.
Addenda, if any, will be issued to only those persons whose names and address are on record with Stiffler, McGraw & Associates, Inc. as having obtained a copy of the Contract Documents.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informalities in the bidding.
Owner: Ebensburg Municipal Authority
By: Kelly Cook
Title: Borough Manger