11-PRA25-01 Contract Documents.pdf

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INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS

FORM OF BID

GENERAL AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS

CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS

FORM OF AGREEMENT

FORM OF BONDS

LIST OF CONTRACT DRAWINGS

STANDARD DETAILS

PERKASIE REGIONAL AUTHORITY

EAST ROCKHILL TOWNSHIP, BUCKS COUNTY, PA

WELL 7 TREATMENT CENTER

CONTRACT NO. PRA 25-01

July 21, 2026

PENNONI ASSOCIATES INC.

CONSULTING ENGINEERS

150 RIDGE ROAD, SUITE 2

SELLERSVILLE, PA 18960

PROJECT NO. PEREA25001 SET NO.

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All documents prepared by Pennoni Associates are instruments of service in respect of the project. They are not intended or represented to be suitable for reuse by Authority or others on extensions of the Project or on any other project. Any reuse without written verification or adaptation by Pennoni Associates will be at Authority's sole risk and without liability or legal exposure to Pennoni Associates; and Authority shall indemnify, and hold harmless Pennoni Associates from all claims, damages, losses and expenses arising out of or resulting therefrom.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS NO.

A - ADVERTISEMENT A-1

B - INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS B-1

C - FORM OF BID PRA25-01 C-1

D - FORM OF GUARANTY D-1

Experience and Equipment Statement Form D-3

E - GENERAL CONDITIONS

1. Definitions E-1

2. Other Contracts E-1

3. Sub-Contracts E-2

4. Mutual Responsibility of Contractors E-2

5. Fitting and Coordination of Work E-2

6. Superintendence by Contractors E-2

7. Permits, Licenses and Taxes E-2

8. Provisions Required by Law E-3

9. Protection of Work and Property E-3

10. Temporary Provision for Public Travel E-3

11. Shop Drawings E-4

12. Termination; Delays; and Liquidated Damages E-4

13. Inconsistent Specifications and Drawings E-5

14. Use of Premises E-5

15. Possession Prior to Completion E-5

16. Changes in the Work E-5

17. Claims for Extra cost E-7

18. Disputes E-7

19. Materials and Workmanship E-8

20. Samples, Certificates and Tests E-8

21. Changes in Equipment and/or Materials E-9

22. Patents E-9

23. Warranty of Title E-9

24. The Authority’s Right to do Work E-10

25. The Authority’s Right to Terminate Contract E-10

26. Damages E-10

27. Engineers Status E-10

28. No Estoppel or Waiver of Legal Rights E-11

29. Safety and Health Regulations (OSHA) E-11

30. Remedies E-12

31. Indemnification E-12

32. Sub-Surface Information E-12

33. Waiver of Responsibility for Sub-Surface Information E-12

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F - SPECIAL CONDITIONS NO.

1. Contract Security F-1

2. Contractor's Insurance F-1

3. Special Coverage Terms F-3

4. Progress Schedule F-3

5. Location of Utilities F-4

6. Inspection of Work F-4

7. Use of Explosives F-5

8. Night, Weekend and Holiday Work F-5

9. Payment to Contractor F-5

10. Correction of Work After Final Payment F-7

11. General Guaranty F-8

12. Office Space F-8

13. Sanitary Facilities F-8

14. Water F-8

15. Electricity F-8

16. Lines, Grades and Construction Surveying F-8

17. Contract Standards Act F-9

18. Rates of Wages F-10

19. Steel Products Procurement Act F-12

20. Act 287 F-13

21. Non-Discrimination Clause F-13

22. Federally Funded Project F-14

G - CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS

1. Contractor’s Work G-1 SECTION: 01001 Special Provisions 01001-1 SECTION: 01010 Contractor’s Work 01010-1 SECTION: 01025 Measurement and Payment 01025-1 SECTION: 01340 Shop Drawings, Product Data and Samples 01340-1 SECTION: 01700 Project Closeout 01700-1 SECTION: 02010 Maintenance and Protection of Traffic During Construction 02010-1 SECTION: 02120 Soil Erosion and Sediment Control 02120-1 SECTION: 02211 Rock Removal 02211-1 SECTION: 02220 Structure Excavating Backfill and Compaction 02220-1 SECTION: 02221 Utility Excavating Backfill and Compaction 02221-1 SECTION: 02260 Finish Grading 02260-1 SECTION: 02401 Dewatering 02401-1 SECTION: 02486 Restoration 02486-1 SECTION: 02513 Paving Restoration 02513-1 SECTION: 02575 Precast Concrete Structure 02575-1 SECTION: 02615 Domestic Water Pipe, Materials, Valves, Appurtenances 02615-1 and Testing SECTION: 02930 Lawns and Grasses 02930-1 SECTION: 02990 Restoration of Disturbed Areas 02990-1

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SECTION: 03150 Concrete Formwork 03150-1 SECTION: 03200 Concrete Reinforcement 03200-1 SECTION: 03300 Cast In Place Concrete 03300-1 SECTION: 03400 Precast Concrete 03400-1 SECTION: 04100 Mortar 04100-1 SECTION: 04300 Unit Masonry System 04300-1 SECTION: 05100 Miscellaneous Metals 05100-1 SECTION: 05120 Structural Steel 05120-1 SECTION: 06100 Carpentry 06100-1 SECTION: 07212 Board Insulation 07212-1 SECTION: 07213 Fiber Batt Insulation 07213-1 SECTION: 07311 Asphalt Shingles 07311-1 SECTION: 07631 Gutters and Downspouts 07631-1 SECTION: 11008 Piping and Appurtenances 11008-1 SECTION: 11500 Pressure Filtration System 11500-1 SECTION: 15420 Chlorine Generator and Appurtenances 15420-1 SECTION: 15900 System Pressure Gauges & Transmitters 15900-1 SECTION: 16010 Electrical Demolition 16010-1 SECTION: 16050 Basic Electrical Materials and Methods 16050-1 SECTION: 16060 Grounding and Bonding 16060-1 SECTION: 16073 Hangers and Supports 16073-1 SECTION: 16075 Electrical Identification 16075-1 SECTION: 16120 Conductors and Cables 16120-1 SECTION: 16123 Data and Instrumentation Cables 16123-1 SECTION: 16130 Raceways and Boxes 16130-1 SECTION: 16140 Wiring Devices 16140-1 SECTION: 16410 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 16410-1 SECTION: 16415 Automatic Transfer Switches 16415-1 SECTION: 16442 Panelboards 16442-1 SECTION: 16461 Low Voltage Transformers 16461-1 SECTION: 16519 LED Interior Lighting 16519-1 SECTION: 16520 Emergency and Exit Lighting 16520-1 SECTION: 16521 LED Exterior Lighting 16521-1 SECTION: 17200 Process Instrumentation 17200-1

H - FORM OF AGREEMENT H-1

CONTRACTORS RELEASE H-4

STATEMENT OF SURETY H-6

I - CONTRACT BOND I-1

FORM OF PERFORMANCE BOND I-1

FORM OF LABOR AND MATERIALMEN'S BOND I-1

FORM OF MAINTENANCE BOND I-1

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J - LIST OF CONTRACT DRAWINGS J-1

WELL #7 TREATMENT FACILITY LAND DEVELOPMENT PLAN

SHEET PAGE SHEET TITLE ISSUED DATE REVISED DATE

1 of 9 1 COVER SHEET APRIL 1, 2025 MAY 28, 2026 2 of 9 2 EXISTING CONDITIONS &

DEMO PLAN

APRIL 1, 2025 MAY 28, 2026

3 of 9 3 OVERALL SITE

IMPROVEMENT PLAN

APRIL 1, 2025 MAY 28, 2026

4 of 9 4 SITE IMPROVEMENT PLAN APRIL 1, 2025 MAY 28, 2026 5 of 9 5 SITE DETAILS 1 APRIL 1, 2025 MAY 28, 2026 6 of 9 6 SITE DETAILS 2 APRIL 1, 2025 MAY 28, 2026 7 of 9 7 EROSION AND SEDIMENT

CONTROL PLAN

APRIL 1, 2025 MAY 28, 2026

8 of 9 8 EROSION AND SEDIMENT

CONTROL NOTES

APRIL 1, 2025 MAY 28, 2026

9 of 9 9 EROSION AND SEDIMENT

CONTROL DETAILS

APRIL 1, 2025 MAY 28, 2026

WELL #7 TREATMENT FACILITY INTERIOR PLAN

SHEET PAGE SHEET TITLE ISSUED DATE REVISED

DATE

1 of 5 1 COVER SHEET OCTOBER 3, 2025 MAY 19, 2026 2 of 5 2 PROPOSED BUILDING

LAYOUT

OCTOBER 3, 2025 MAY 19, 2026

3 of 5 3 SECTION VIEWS OCTOBER 3, 2025 MAY 19, 2026 4 of 5 4 DETAILS OCTOBER 3, 2025 MAY 19, 2026 5 of 5 5 PROPOSED FILTER TANK

SCHEMATIC

OCTOBER 3, 2025 MAY 19, 2026

WELL #7 TREATMENT FACILITY ELECTRICAL PLAN

E001 1 COVER SHEET JULY 24, 2026

E002 2 INDEX SHEET JULY 24, 2026

E100 3 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION

SITE PLAN

JULY 24, 2026

E200 4 ELECTRICAL NEW WORKD

SITE PLAN

JULY 24, 2026

E201 5 ELECTRICAL NEW WORK

BUILDING PLAN

JULY 24, 2026

E300 6 SINGLE-LINE DIAGRAM JULY 24, 2026

E301 7 PANEL SCHEDULES JULY 24, 2026

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WELL #7 TREATMENT FACILITY STRUCTURAL PLAN

1 of 7 1 GENERAL NOTES 1 May 12, 2026 2 of 7 2 GENERAL NOTES 2 May 12, 2026 3 of 7 3 FOUNDATION PLAN May 12, 2026 4 of 7 4 ROOF FRAMING PLAN May 12, 2026 5 of 7 5 BUILDING SECTION May 12, 2026 6 of 7 6 SECTIONS AND DETAILS1 May 12, 2026 7 of 7 7 SECTIONS AND DETAILS 2 May 12, 2026

K - STANDARD DETAILS K-1

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A. ADVERTISEMENT

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all prospective bidders that the PERKASIE REGIONAL AUTHORITY will receive bids for the following project: PRA 25-01 WELL 7 TREATMENT CENTER. Sealed bids shall be submitted and updated online via the PennBid Program until 1:00 PM EST on August 31st, 2026, at which time they will be publicly opened and read. All documents and solicitation details are available any time at no cost at PennBid (https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com/).

Contract PRA 25-01 includes the construction of the GAC treatment system at the location of PRA Well #7, TMP 12-009-094. Contractor shall be responsible for providing all necessary erosion and sedimentation controls and will involve the restoration of roadway and lawn areas, and the creation of the slow-release basin.

A highly recommended pre-bid meeting will be held at 10:00 AM, local time August 12th, 2026, at the Perkasie Regional Authority Office Building. During this meeting, Bidders will be taken to the site.

Bids must be submitted unconditionally. No bidder may withdraw bid within SIXTY (60) days after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids.

The Authority reserves the right to waive any informalities, or to reject any or all bids.

All prospective bidders are hereby notified that the Contract will require contractors and subcontractors to comply with certain federal and state statutory and regulatory requirements, including, but not limited to, the following:

• Notice is given that the project for which construction bids are being solicited hereby is a federally funded project constituting public works and is subject to applicable provisions of the Davis Bacon Wage Rate Act of March 3rd, 1931, p.l. 987, as amended and supplemented, and appropriate Davis Bacon Wage Rates as promulgated under provisions of said act must be paid by contractors in connection with performance of the necessary work.

• This project is being federally funded by EPA financial assistance dollars and therefore requires all contractors to demonstrate compliance with federal Executive Orders 11625, 12138, and 12432 and EPA Regulations at 40 CFR Part 33, through the detailed documentation of solicitation of Disadvantage Business Enterprises (DBEs). Contractors must demonstrate the Six Good Faith Efforts to identify and solicit DBE firms that are potential sources for any procurement action in the areas of project construction, equipment, services, and supplies by including state qualified small businesses, and minority and women owned business enterprises in the bidding process.

• Due to its being federally funded, this project falls under the Build America, Buy America Act. The

Build America, Buy America Act requires that for federally funded projects, (1) all of the Iron and steel used in the project are produced in the United States, (2) all manufactured products used in the project are produced in the United States and (3) all construction materials used in the project are manufactured in the United States.

Mandatory Bonds and Guarantees – A certified check or bid bond in the amount of 10% of the total bid will be required. Bid guarantees, performance bonds, and payment bonds will be required in accordance with 40 C.F.R. §31.36(h). Bonds are required to be issued by a surety licensed to do business in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

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B. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

1. BIDDER'S RESPONSIBILITY

Each bidder shall familiarize him/herself with all of the attached forms, Instructions, General Conditions, Plans, Specifications, Drawings, et cetera (collectively “Contract Documents”), as he/she will be held responsible to fully comply therewith. Each bidder should visit the site of the work and acquaint him/herself with conditions affecting the work.

Bidders shall properly register on the PennBid site. They shall familiarize themselves with the PennBid website, navigating the PennBid website, requesting information, the PennBid bidding methodology, completing the PennBid bid form, and the uploading of required bid forms and surety certificates. Bidders are encouraged to contact either PennBid or Pennoni Associates if assistance is needed.

2. DELIVERY OF BIDS AND BID INFORMATION:

Bids shall be collected electronically at PennBid (https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com/). It is the responsibility of the bidder to complete their PennBid bid tab at least one minute prior to the time of opening. No bid shall be considered if it arrives after the time set for the receipt of bids.

All required bid documents, as listed on the PennBid website, must be uploaded at least one minute prior to the time of opening. The bid documents are uploaded as one document or zip file. PennBid website will automatically indicate when a bid document file has been successfully uploaded. Bidders must also acknowledge that the bid documents have been uploaded in their entirety. Bidders are encouraged to complete, scan, upload their bid document file, and complete their acknowledgement well ahead of bid opening time.

3. ADDENDA:

Bidders shall acknowledge receipt of all Addenda which have been issued during period of bidding and agree that said Addenda shall become part of this contract. The bidders shall list the numbers and issuing dates of the Addenda received and acknowledge same on the appropriate page provided in the Form of Guaranty section of these specifications.

4. BID GUARANTY:

Each Bid shall be accompanied by either a certified check or Surety Company's Bid Bond as specified herein under "ADVERTISEMENT" in an amount of not less than ten (10) percent of the base bid, which check or bond shall be payable to the Authority as payee or obligee, and shall be forfeited as liquidated damages if the bidder fails to execute the contract in conformity with the Agreement incorporated in the Contract Documents, and furnish bonds as specified, within ten (10) days after receipt of Contract Documents. Such checks or bid bonds will be returned, to all except the three (3) lowest bidders immediately after the award, and the remaining unsuccessful bidders’ checks or bid bonds will be returned when the contracts executed by both parties are delivered to the successful bidder.

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5. METHOD FOR SUBMITTING BIDS:

No bid will be considered unless submitted upon the electronic bid form for the project via PennBid. The blank spaces in the bid form shall be filled in correctly, where indicated, for each and every item for which a description is given, and the bidder must state the prices for which he proposes to do each part of the work contemplated.

The bidder shall submit his signed bid electronically in addition to uploading the associated signed forms to the PennBid website. If the bid is made by an individual, in addition to his signature, his complete post office address should be given. If made by a firm or partnership, the complete post office address of each member of the firm or partnership must be given. If made by a corporation, the person signing the bid should be the President or Vice President, attested by its Secretary or Treasurer, along with indication of its principal place of business.

If bidder has been incorporated in some state other than Pennsylvania, bidder shall state whether the corporation is registered to do business in Pennsylvania. If bidder operates under an assumed or fictitious name, he shall state whether such name has been registered in Pennsylvania.

No contract will be awarded to a bidder who is a foreign corporation or operating under a fictitious or assumed name unless he has complied or agreed to comply with the proper registration under the laws of this Commonwealth.

6. PROOF OF BIDDER'S RESPONSIBILITY:

On request, bidder shall file an experience questionnaire and financial statement with the Authority. The questionnaire and statement shall be certified to be true and correct by an affidavit sworn to or affirmed before a notary public or other officer empowered to administer oaths or affirmations.

Upon request, bidder shall prove that he has liquid assets, available for the project upon which he is bidding in an amount equal to fifteen percent (15%) of the first $100,000.00 of the amount of the bid plus ten percent (10%) of the next $900,000.00 plus five percent (5%) of the remainder of the bid.

None of the following will be considered as liquid assets:

(a) Capital Stock of the Contractor.

(b) Accounts receivable against which assignments have been made.

(c) Equity in real estate.

(d) Life Insurance.

(e) Reserve representing pre-payment of taxes or other expenses.

(f) Deposits held as security for other contracts.

(g) Capital of proposed sub-contractors.

In addition to the financial qualifications, the bidder may be required to prove to the satisfaction of the Authority that he has successfully completed a contract for similar work in an amount of not less than seventy-five percent (75%) of the amount of the proposed contract.

The foregoing will guide the Authority in determining the responsibility of the bidder, but

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In the event the bidder fails, refuses or neglects to submit any required information within the reasonable time stated in any request therefore or fails to qualify as a responsible bidder, his bid guaranty shall be forfeited to the use of the Authority, not as a penalty, but as liquidated damages.

7. CHANGES WHILE BIDDING:

During the bidding period, bidders may be furnished addenda or bulletins for additions to or alterations of the plans or specifications, if any, which shall be included in the work covered by the Bid and become a part of the contract documents.

If any prospective bidder on the proposed contract is in doubt as to the true meaning of any part of the plans, specifications, or other proposed contract documents, he may submit to the Engineer electronically through the PennBid website a written request for an interpretation thereof. The bidder submitting the request will be responsible for its prompt delivery. Any interpretation of the proposed documents will be made only by an addendum duly issued electronically to the PennBid website. A broadcast email indicating the posting of a new addendum will be sent to all valid email addresses as listed on the PennBid website. A copy of such addendum may be downloaded at any time by each prospective bidder who has received a set of such documents. Unless included in an addendum, the Engineer and/or Authority will not be responsible for any other explanations or interpretations of the proposed documents.

8. BIDDER QUESTIONS:

The PennBid website allows for bidders to post questions and Engineer responses. The questions and responses shall be considered part of the bid documents.

All questions must be submitted by 1 PM EST, August 24th, 2026; the questions will be answered by 5 PM EST, August 26th, 2026.

9. BID OPENING PROCEDURE:

Sealed bids on projects will be received by the Authority via PennBid until the time stated in the "ADVERTISEMENT" at which time all bids will be publicly opened and read. The Authority reserves the right to reject any or all bids, or parts thereof, as it may deem best for the interest of the Authority.

10. COLLUSIVE BIDS:

The bid of any bidder or bidders who engage in collusive bidding shall be rejected. Any bidder who submits more than one bid in such manner as to make it appear that the bids submitted are on a competitive basis from different parties shall be considered a collusive bidder. The Authority may reject the bid proposals of any collusive bidder upon bid opening. Bidders may revise their bid electronically via PennBid at any time before the Bid due time.

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11. WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS:

A bidder may withdraw his bid any time up to 1 minute prior to bid opening. After bid opening, no bidder may withdraw his bid within the time period indicated herein under "ADVERTISEMENT". Requests for withdrawal of bids after bid opening due to clerical error shall be made in accordance with Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Act. No. 4 (S.B. 793).

12. AWARD OF CONTRACT:

The Authority shall have the right to reject any or all bids or any parts thereof, or items therein.

The Authority’s Solicitor shall have the right to waive technicalities for the best interests of the Authority. If an award of Contract is made, it will be made to the lowest responsible bidder, based on the Base Bid or any combination of the Base Bid and any of the selected Add Alternates within the time period indicated herein under “ADVERTISEMENT” or if not specified, within 60 days of the bid opening.

Thirty (30) day extensions of time may be made by the mutual written consent of the Authority and the lowest responsible bidder. If the lowest bidder withdraws his bid or refuses or fails to proceed according to the Contract Documents, the Authority shall have the right to award the Contract to the next lowest responsible bidder or to reject all bids and re-bid the Project.

13. EXECUTION OF CONTRACT

The individual, firm, or corporation to whom or to which the contract has been awarded, within ten (10) days after receipt of said documents, shall sign and return to the Authority, the contract documents and substitute for the certified check or bid bond which accompanied the bid, a contract bond or bonds in the penal sum at least equal to the amount of such contract, for the faithful performance of the contract, and also an additional bond for labor and materials, in the penal sum at least equal to the amount of such contract, to cover the prompt payment in full for all materials furnished and labor supplied or performed, executed by a surety company or companies qualified to do business in the state where bid, and a maintenance bond in the amount stipulated herein under "SPECIAL CONDITIONS." Each such bond shall be on the form approved by the Authority’s Solicitor.

The contract shall be executed by the Authority and the successful bidder within 30 days of the date the contract is awarded unless the time shall be extended by the mutual written consent of the Authority and the successful bidder.

No bids or awards shall be considered binding upon the Authority unless and until the contract documents are properly executed by both parties.

14. FAILURE TO EXECUTE CONTRACT:

If the lowest responsible bidder to whom the contract is awarded fails to submit bonds or execute the contract within the time specified, the amount of the bid guaranty shall be paid to the Authority as liquidated damages. In such case, the Authority, at its discretion, may award the contract to the next lowest responsible bidder or reject all bids.

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15. SUBLETTING OR ASSIGNING OF CONTRACT:

The Contractor shall not sublet, sell, transfer, assign, or otherwise dispose of the contract or any portion thereof, of his right, title, or interest therein without the written consent of the Authority.

16. REJECTION OF BIDS:

The right is reserved by the Authority, at its discretion, to reject any or all bids or parts thereof.

Bids may be rejected if they show any omission, alterations of form, addition or deductions not called for, conditional or uninvited alternate bids, or irregularities of any kind, or any other reason as the Authority shall determine. However, the Authority reserves the right to waive any defects or irregularities on bids.

17. SUB-SURFACE INFORMATION:

If a prospective bidder desires to make borings or soundings or to dig test pits at or near the site of the work, he shall do so at his own expense subject to written approval of the Authority.

Before making any excavations, borings or sounding, or digging test pits, the bidder shall check the records for any municipal, public utility, or privately owned structures that may be disturbed and notify the OWNER(s) of such structures forty-eight (48) hours in advance of starting work.

In Pennsylvania, notification per PA One Call requires notice prior to start of work by calling 1-800-242-1776. Bidders must obtain OWNER’S or ENGINEER’S permission three (3) working days before making any borings and shall close bore holes and test pits.

18. BUILDING PERMIT AND BUILIDING PERMIT INSPECTION FEES:

The Authority shall be responsible for obtaining all required permits and pay all associated permitting and inspection fees.

19. REQUIRED INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED:

A. BID DOCUMENTS

Information and Forms requested in the front-end documents:

These documents are requested by the front-end documents. The location of each document is provided within the parentheses:

1. Form of Bid (Completed via the PennBid site)

2. List of Subcontractors (Page D-1)

3. Addendum Acknowledgement (Page D-1)

4. Form of Guaranty (Page D-2 in addition to completing the Bid Bond)

5. Experience Questionnaire (Pages D-3 to D-5)

6. Bid Bond with Bonding company form (No specific form. The AIA bid bond form is acceptable.)

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Information and Forms to be posted via the PennBid site:

The following documents are to be uploaded to the PennBid site BEFORE bid opening.

The bidder must acknowledge the required items were uploaded in the check boxes located in the RFI section under the bid form on the PennBid site.

1. Form of Bid (Completed via the PennBid site)

2. List of Subcontractors (Page D-1)

3. Addendum Acknowledgement (Page D-1)

4. Form of Guaranty (Pages D-1 to D-2 in addition to completing the Bid Bond)

5. Experience Questionnaire (Pages D-3 to D-5)

Information and Forms to be submitted to the Perkasie Regional Authority (PRA):

The following original documents are required to be submitted to PRA no more than three (3) business days after bid opening. These documents are hard copies and some require signatures. For further instructions, refer to the appropriate description in Section B – Instructions to Bidders.

1. Form of Bid (Completed via the PennBid site)

2. List of Subcontractors (Page D-1)

3. Addendum Acknowledgement (Page D-1)

4. Form of Guaranty (Pages D-1 to D-2 in addition to completing the Bid Bond)

5. Experience Questionnaire (Pages D-3 to D-5)

20. FEDERALLY FUNDED PROJECTS:

A. Disadvantaged Business Enterprises

1. This project is being federally funded by EPA financial assistance dollars and therefore requires all contractors to demonstrate compliance with federal Executive Orders 11625, 12138, and 12432 and EPA Regulations at 40 CFR Part 33, through the detailed documentation of solicitation of Disadvantage Business Enterprises (DBEs). Contractors must demonstrate the Six Good Faith Efforts to identify and solicit DBE firms that are potential sources for any procurement action in the areas of project construction, equipment, services, and supplies by including state qualified small businesses, and minority and women owned business enterprises in the bidding process.

B. Davis Bacon Wage Rates

1. Notice is given that the project for which construction bids are being solicited hereby is a federally funded project constituting public works and is subject to applicable provisions of the Davis Bacon Wage Rate Act of March 3rd, 1931, p.l.

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987, as amended and supplemented, and appropriate Davis Bacon Wage Rates as promulgated under provisions of said act must be paid by contractors in connection with performance of the necessary work.

C. Build America, Buy America Act

1. Due to its being federally funded, this project falls under the Build America, Buy

America Act. The Build America, Buy America Act requires that for federally funded projects, (1) all of the iron and steel used in the project are produced in the United States, (2) all manufactured products used in the project are produced in the United States, and (3) all construction materials used in the project are manufactured in the United States.”

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C. FORM OF BID

TO: Perkasie Regional Authority 150 Ridge Rd.

Sellersville, PA 18960

Gentlemen:

This bid is submitted in accordance with your advertisement inviting bids to be received until

_______(time), prevailing time, on the _____(day) of __________(month), ___________(year) for:

Having carefully examined the Contract Documents together with all Addenda or Bulletins, as prepared by the Engineers, and being familiar with the various conditions affecting the work, (including those under the General Conditions which provide for the payment of liquidated damages to the owner, hereafter set at $10,000 per calendar day for the Contractor in the event the contract is not completed within the allotted time) the undersigned agrees to furnish all labor, materials, and equipment to construct and complete within 180 consecutive calendar days after the issuance of the

Notice to Proceed, all the necessary contract work, in accordance with said contract documents, for which the following units and/or lump sum prices are submitted. (Temporary restoration shall be fully complete within 150 consecutive calendar days after the issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

Final Restoration shall be completed within 30 consecutive calendar days after temporary restoration completion.)

The Experience Questionnaire (Pages D-3 to D-5) must be completed and submitted with the “Form of Proposal.” The name, company or agent, project, and telephone number must be given for all references. A minimum of three (3) similar projects must be listed with at least one (1) project for similar work to be in the amount of not less than seventy-five percent (75%) of the amount of the enclosed bid. References must be provided for these similar projects.

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CONTRACT FORM OF BID

Note:

1. The Contract shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder on the Itemized Bid Tabulations for the Contract. However, the Authority reserves the right to award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder based on any combination of the Itemized Bid Tabulations and any Add Alternate.

2. These documents must be completed and uploaded to the PennBid website in accordance with

Instructions to Bidders or bids will be rejected.

1. List of Subcontractors

2. Addendum Acknowledgement

3. Form of Guaranty

4. Experience Questionnaire

5. Bid Bond with Bonding company form

6. Itemized bid Tab

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THE FOLLOWING SPREADSHEET IS FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. DO NOT

USE FOR BIDDING. ACUTAL BID SHEETS ARE POSTED ON THE PENNBID WEBSITE.

WELL #7 TREATMENT FACILITY

ITEM

NO. QTY UNIT DESCRIPTION UNIT

PRICE

ESTIMATED

TOTAL

1-1 1 LS Mobilization 1-2 655 LF Installation of 12” silt sock 1-3 1 LS Installation of construction entrance 1-4 1 LS Installation of a concrete washout 1-5 40 LF Removal of existing water pipe, including all excavation, all rock excavation, all backfill, all stone backfill, and all temporary trench restoration

1-6 45 LF 6" DIP installed outside the cartway, including all excavation, all rock excavation, all backfill, all stone backfill, and all temporary trench restoration

1-7 45 LF 12" DIP installed outside the cartway, including all excavation, all rock excavation, all backfill, all stone backfill, and all temporary trench restoration

1-8 1 EA 6” x 6” x 8” Tee installed outside the cartway, including all excavation, all rock excavation, all restraints, all megalugs, all backfill, all stone backfill, and all temporary trench restoration

1-9 1 EA 12” x 12” Tee installed outside the cartway, including all

1-10 1 EA 6” x 12” reducer installed outside the cartway, including all

1-11 1 EA 6” Gate Valve installed outside the cartway, including all

1-12 1 EA 12” Gate Valve installed outside the cartway, including all

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ITEM

NO. QTY UNIT DESCRIPTION UNIT

PRICE

ESTIMATED

TOTAL

1-13 1 EA 12” Line Stop installed outside the cartway, including all excavation, all rock excavation, all restraints, all megalugs, 1-14 1 EA 12” x 24” reducer installed outside the cartway, including all

1-15 2 EA Horizontal Thrust Blocks 1-16 1 LS Clear and grubbing as required 1-17 1820 SF Fine grading of the building pad, including all excavation, all rock excavation, all backfill, all stone backfill, all concrete, and all restoration

1-18 1 LS Installation of the footings and concrete building slab, including all labor, shoring, concrete, rebar, fine grading, backfill, and testing, 1-19 1 LS Installation of the Prefabricated building, including all structural supports, all walls, all roofing, all siding, and all utility ports

1-20 2 EA Installation of electric fired gas heater 1-21 380 LF Installation of gas service, including all excavation, all rock excavation, all backfill, all stone backfill

1-22 120 SY Miscellaneous Grading 1-23 1 LS Installation of the dechlorination tank, including all excavation, all rock excavation, all restraints, all backfill, all stone backfill, all concrete, and all temporary restoration

1-24 1 LS Installation of the treatment system, including any interior plumbing, the PIT assembly, replacement chlorine feed pump, trench drain, GAC filter skid, and the factory supervision of installation and start-up.

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ITEM

NO. QTY UNIT DESCRIPTION UNIT

PRICE

ESTIMATED

TOTAL

1-25 1 LS Installation of all electronics on the site, including the wiring to the generator and utility pole, the telecommunication line;

wiring for the building, the filtration system, and all lighting structures, as well as the installation of the lighting structures themselves according to the plans

1-26 1 LS Installation of gas lines inside the building 1-27 1 LS 2" HDPE Force Main and pump installed outside the cartway, including all excavation, all rock excavation, connection to existing sanitary main, cleanout and curb stop, 1-28 1 LS Demolition of the Existing Building, including disposal of all materials at an EPA/BCCD approved site

1-29 165 SY Removal of Driveway, including all excavation, all rock excavation, leveling of subgrade, all backfill

1-30 90 SY Installation of Driveway, including all excavation, all rock excavation, leveling of subgrade, all backfill, all stone backfill, all pavement, and all tar sealant

1-31 25 SY Full restoration of road, including all excavation, all rock excavation, leveling of subgrade, all backfill, all stone backfill, all pavement, and all tar sealant

1-32 2 EA Installation of the concrete support collars, including all excavation, all rock excavation, all restraints, all backfill, all stone backfill, all concrete, and all temporary restoration

1-33 6 EA Installation of trees, including all excavations, all rock excavation, all backfill, all temporary restoration, and all permanent restoration

TOTAL AMOUNT BID FOR CONTRACT NO. PRA25-01

(Based on estimated quantities)

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D. FORM OF GUARANTY:

Accompanying this Bid is a in the amount of

Dollars $_________________________ as bid security.

LIST OF SUBCONTRACTORS

The Bidder hereby certifies that the following firms or businesses will be awarded subcontracts for the stated portions of the work in the event the Bidder is awarded the Contract. (Add additional pages as required.)

Subcontractor Name & Address Specialty Area

1.___________________________________________________________________________

2.___________________________________________________________________________

3.___________________________________________________________________________

4.___________________________________________________________________________

5.___________________________________________________________________________

ADDENDA:

The Bidder acknowledges receipt of the hereinafter enumerated bulletins which have been issued during period of bidding and agrees that said bulletins shall become a part of this Contract. The bidder shall list below the numbers and issuing dates of the bulletins.

Addendum No. Issuing Date

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The undersigned further certifies that this Bid is genuine, and not sham or collusive, or submitted in the interest or on behalf of any person, firm, or corporation not herein named, and has not, induced any other persons to refrain from biddings, and has not in any way sought by collusion to secure for himself an advantage over any other bidder.

FIRM NAME ___________________

ADDRESS ________

BUSINESS PHONE #______________________________________________________

Official

By

TITLE

INSTRUCTIONS FOR NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT

1. This Non-Collusive Affidavit is material to any contract awarded pursuant to this Bid.

According to the Pennsylvania Anti-Bid Rigging Act, 73 P.S. Section 1611 et seq., governmental agencies may require Non-Collusive Affidavits to be submitted together with Bids.

2. This Non-Collusive Affidavit must be executed by the member, officer, or employee of the Bidder who makes final decision on prices and the amount quoted in the Bid.

3. Bid rigging and other efforts to restrain competition and the making of false sworn statements in connection with the submission of Bids are unlawful and may be subject to criminal prosecution. The person who signs the Affidavit should examine it carefully before signing and assure himself or herself that each statement is true and accurate, making diligent inquiry, as necessary, of all responsibilities for the preparation, approval, or submission of the Bid.

4. In the case of a bid submitted by a joint venture, each party to the venture must be identified in the bid documents, and an Affidavit must be submitted separately on behalf of each party.

5. The term “complementary bid” as used in the Affidavit has the meaning commonly associated with that term in the bidding process and includes the knowing submission of Bids higher than the Bid of another firm, any intentionally high or non-competitive Bid, and any other form of Bid submitted for the purpose of giving a false appearance of competition.

6. Failure to file an Affidavit in compliance with these instructions will result in disqualification of the bid.

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EXPERIENCE QUESTIONNAIRE

CONTRACT IDENTIFICATION

CONTRACT NO. PRA 25-01

SUBMITTED TO: PERKASIE REGIONAL AUTHORITY

BY (-Corporation (-Partnership (-An Individual

PRINCIPAL OFFICE ADDRESS

(The signer of this questionnaire guarantees the truth and accuracy of all statements and of all answers to interrogatories hereinafter made.)

1. What type of business is the Bidder’s organization?

2. How many years has Bidder’s organization been performing work, as a contractor or subcontractor, of the type required for this Project?

3. Provide information on all projects currently in progress.

Contract Amount

Type of Work

When Completed

Name and Address of Owner Engineer/Architect

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4. Has Bidder’s organization ever defaulted on any contract or failed to complete any contract?

If so, where and why?

5. List names, addresses, and phone numbers of individuals or organizations that can be contacted by the Authority or Engineer to obtain references.

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6. What is the construction experience of the principal individuals of the Bidder’s organization?

Individual’s Name Present Position or Office

Magnitude and Type of Work In What Capacity?

STATE OF _______________________

COUNTY OF ____________________________

_______________________being duly sworn deposes and says

That he is _______________________________ of ________________________________ Title Organization

And that the answers to the foregoing questions and all statements therein are true and correct.

*Signature

Sworn to before me this ______ day of ___________________, 20____

My commission expires __________________________.

*Signature of Notary Public_______________________________________

*Type or print name below each signature.

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E. GENERAL CONDITIONS

1. DEFINITIONS:

The AUTHORITY is the party referred to in the Advertisement and whenever the word Authority is used herein it shall refer to and designate the party of the first part of the contract contained herein.

The CONTRACTOR is the individual, group, partnership, or corporation undertaking to do the work herein specified (including his or their heirs, legal representatives, successors, or assigns) and is the party of second part of the contract contained herein.

The ENGINEER is the person, firm, or corporation who is designated by the AUTHORITY on the contract contained herein.

The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS consist of the Advertisement, Instructions to Bidders, Form of Bid, General and Special Conditions, Construction Specifications, Form of Agreement, Form of Bond, List of Contract Drawings, Standard Details, and the plans.

A SUB-CONTRACTOR is an individual group, partnership, or corporation having a direct contract with the Contractor to furnish a special service, labor, or material towards the completion for the Contractor’s contract.

An INSPECTOR is an authorized representative of the Engineers and/or Authority assigned to inspect the work performed and the materials supplied by the Contractor as to compliance with the Contract Documents.

The term WORK, used herein, includes all labor and/or materials, equipment, and any other facilities necessary for the Contractor to complete the contract.

The term APPROVED, used herein, shall be held to mean as approved by the Engineer.

The term SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION, used herein, shall be held to mean construction that is sufficiently completed in accordance with the Contract Documents and certified by the Engineer of the Authority, as modified by change orders agreed to by the parties, so that a project can be used, occupied, or operated for its intended use. In no event shall a project be certified as substantially complete until at least 90% of the work on the project is completed.

NOTICE shall be deemed to have been duly served if written and delivered in person to the individual, or to a member of the firm, or to an officer of the corporation for whom it is intended, or if delivered at or sent by Certified Mail/Return Receipt Requested mail to the last business address known to him who gives notice.

2. OTHER CONTRACTS

The Authority may award, or may have awarded, other contracts for additional work, and the Contractor shall cooperate fully with such other Contractors, by scheduling his own work with that to be performed under other contracts as may be directed by the Authority. The Contractor shall not commit or permit any act which will interfere with the performance of work by any other Contractor as scheduled.

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3. SUB-CONTRACTS

No part of the contract shall be sublet without the prior written approval of the Authority and setting forth requirements to be met.

4. MUTUAL RESPONSIBILITY OF CONTRACTORS

If, through acts or neglect on the part of the Contractor, any other Contractors, or any subcontractor, shall suffer loss or damage on the work, the Contractor shall settle with such other Contractor or subcontractor by agreement or arbitration, if such other Contractor or subcontractor will so settle. If such other Contractor or subcontractor shall assert any claim against the Authority on account of any damage alleged to have been so sustained, the Authority will notify this Contractor, who shall defend at his own expense any suit based upon such claim, and if any judgment or claims against the Authority shall be allowed, the Contractor shall pay or satisfy such judgment or claim and pay all costs and expenses in connection therewith.

5. FITTING AND COORDINATION OF WORK

The Contractor shall be responsible for the proper fitting of all work and for the coordination of the operations of all trades, subcontractors, or materialmen engaged upon this contract. He shall be prepared to guarantee to each of his subcontractors the locations and measurements which they may require for the fitting of their work to all surrounding work.

6. SUPERINTENDENCE BY CONTRACTOR

At all times during which work is being performed under or affecting this contract, the Contractor shall keep a competent superintendent acceptable to the Engineer constantly on the site from the commencement of work under this contract until the completion thereof, who shall be constantly in touch with work and in all interlocking contracts affected thereby. The superintendent shall, in the absence of the Contractor, see that the instructions of the Engineer are carried out, and all directions given such superintendent shall be as binding as if given to the Contractor.

7. PERMITS, LICENSES, AND TAXES

The Contractor shall give all notice required by and comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, and codes of the Local Government; all construction work and/or utility installations shall comply with all applicable ordinances and codes, including all written waivers. Before installing any work, the Contractor shall examine the Drawing and Detail Specifications for compliance with applicable ordinances and codes and shall immediately report any discrepancy to the Authority. Where the requirements of the Drawings and Detail Specifications fail to comply with such applicable ordinances or codes, the Authority will adjust the Contract by Change Order to conform to such ordinances or codes (unless waivers in writing covering the difference have been granted by the governing body or department) and make appropriate adjustment in the Contract Price or stipulated unit prices.

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Should the Contractor fail to observe the foregoing provisions and proceed with the construction and/or install any utility varying with any applicable ordinance or code, including any written waivers (notwithstanding the fact that such installation is in compliance with the Drawings and Detail Specifications), the Contractor shall remove such work without cost to the Authority.

Permits for the opening and/or occupation of roads shall be obtained by the Authority, and State Highway permits shall be obtained by the Authority. All inspection fees and/or any other charges shall be borne by the Authority.

Whenever the proposed construction requires a sales, consumers use, or other similar tax, the Contractor shall pay for same.

8. PROVISIONS REQUIRED BY LAW

Each and every provision of law and clause required by law to be inserted in this Contract shall be deemed to be inserted herein, and the Contract shall be read and enforced as though it were included herein; and if, through mistake or otherwise, any such provision is not inserted or is not correctly inserted, then upon the application of either party the Contract shall forthwith be physically amended to make such insertion.

9. PROTECTION OF WORK AND PROPERTY

The Contractor shall provide adequate protection against injury or loss arising in connection with this contract for all his work and the property of the Authority. He shall make good any such damage, injury, or loss, except such as may be due directly to errors in the drawings or specifications or caused by agents or employees of the Authority. He shall adequately protect adjacent property as provided by law and the specifications and drawings. He shall provide facilities for protection required by public authority or local conditions as passageways, guard fences, lights, etc.

The Contractor shall preserve and protect all trees, shrubs, and grass on or adjacent to the site which do not reasonably interfere with the construction as may be determined by the Engineer, and the Contractor shall be responsible for all unauthorized cutting or damaging of trees and shrubs, including damage due to careless operation of equipment, stockpiling of materials, or tracking of grass areas by equipment. The Contractor shall remove only those trees designated by the Engineer to be removed.

10. TEMPORARY PROVISION FOR PUBLIC TRAVEL

The Contractor shall perform his work in such a manner as to interfere as little as possible with the use of intersecting roads or adjoining property. No excavation shall be left open or other obstruction allowed to remain longer than is absolutely necessary, and the Contractor shall provide all safeguards and temporary passageways that may be necessary for the convenience and protection of all persons using said property either day or night.

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11. SHOP DRAWINGS

The Contractor shall check and verify all field measurements and shall submit, with such promptness as to cause no delay in his own work or in that of any other Contractor, three copies, checked and approved by him, of all shop or setting drawings and schedules required for the work of the various trades. The Engineer shall review, with reasonable promptness, such schedules and drawings only for conformance with the design concept of the Project and compliance with the information given in the Contract Documents. The Contractor shall make any corrections required by the Engineer, file with him two copies, and furnish such other copies as may be needed. The Engineer’s review of such drawings or schedules shall not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for deviations from Drawings or Specifications, unless he has in writing called the Engineer’s attention to such deviations at the time of submission, and secured his written approval, nor shall it relieve him from responsibility for errors in shop drawings or schedules.

12. TERMINATION; DELAYS; LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

If the Contractor refuses or fails to prosecute the work with such diligence as will ensure its completion within the time specified in these Contract Documents, or as modified as provided in these Contract Documents, the Authority, by written notice to the Contractor, may terminate the Contract and the Contractor's right to proceed with the work. Upon such termination, the Authority may take over the work and prosecute the same to completion by contract or otherwise, and the Contractor and his sureties shall be liable to the Authority for additional cost incurred by the Authority, as well as liquidated damages for any delay in the completion of the work as provided below. If the Contractor's right to proceed is so terminated, the Authority may take possession of and utilize in completing the work any materials, tools, equipment, and plant on the site of the work as necessary to complete the project.

If the work is not completed within the time stipulated, including any extensions of time for excusable delays as herein provided, the Contractor shall pay to the Authority Liquidated Damages for each calendar day of delay, as set forth in the Form of Agreement, and the Contractor and his sureties shall be liable to the Authority for the amount thereof.

The right of the Contractor to proceed shall not be terminated nor shall the Contractor be charged with Liquidated Damages for any delays in the completion of the work due:

To any acts of the Government, including controls or restriction upon or requisitioning of materials, equipment, tools, or labor by reason of war, national defense, or any other national emergency;

To any acts of the Authority;

To causes not reasonably foreseeable by the parties to this contract at the time of the execution of the contract which are beyond the control and without the fault…