13450-20241210075143 JXN WATER.pdf

Wharton-Smith Contact:

Brett Ardizone – Preconstruction Manager watergmpbids@whartonsmith.com Engineer: HDR Inc.

OB CURTIS WATER TREATMENT PLANT

PROJECTS

Chemical Building Miscellaneous Improvements

Molded Poly Double Wall Bulk Storage Tank

Bid Manual Prepared by Wharton-Smith (CMAR)

Issued 12/10/2024 mailto:watergmpbids@whartonsmith.com

OB Curtis WTP – Chemical Building Miscellaneous Improvements | Bid Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 SECTION 1 – INVITATION TO BID

2 SECTION 2 – LIST OF BID DOCUMENTS

3 SECTION 3 – INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS

3.1 BID PROPOSALS

3.2 BID SUBMISSION

3.3 BID ALTERNATES

3.4 REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION & CLARIFICATION

3.5 ADDENDA

3.6 BID OPENING

3.7 SCHEDULE

4 SECTION 4 – BID REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS

4.1 GENERAL

4.2 DEFINITIONS

4.3 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

4.4 SUBSTITUTIONS OR EQUALS

4.5 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES & SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION

4.6 MODIFICATIONS AND WITHDRAWALS

4.7 BIDS TO REMAIN OPEN

4.8 REJECTION OF BIDS

4.9 LAWS AND REGULATIONS

4.10 INSURANCE

4.11 LEASED EMPLOYEES

4.12 SHIPPING TERMS

4.13 TAXES

4.14 SRF FUNDING

5 SECTION 5 – BID PROPOSAL EVALUATION

5.1 GENERAL

5.2 RECOMMENDATION AND APPROVAL OF RANKING

5.3 AWARD OF CONTRACT

6 SECTION 6 – SCOPE OF SUPPLY

6.1 SCOPE OVERVIEW

6.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

6.3 CLARIFICATIONS

6.4 SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

6.5 INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS

6.6 START-UP, MANUFACTURER SERVICES, AND TRAINING

6.7 SPARE PARTS

6.8 INSURANCE

6.9 WARRANTY

6.10 BID PRICING / ALTERNATES

7 BID FORM

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1 SECTION 1 – INVITATION TO BID

Wharton-Smith, Inc. is the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for the OB Curtis Water Treatment Plant – Chemical Building Miscellaneous Improvements to be performed for JXN Water. You are invited to submit a competitive bid for the Bid Package defined herein.

We are soliciting proposals from qualified firms for the bid packages that have been developed for this project scope of supply. You are encouraged to submit proposals on the bid packages that you are qualified to perform.

The project’s MBE/WBE fair share objectives are 3.1% MBE and 1.1% WBE. For further details, you are encouraged to contact the bid contact listed below.

The current project schedule is included within the bid documentation for your review. Wharton-Smith, Inc. and JXN Water will receive electronic bids for the project up to the date and time indicated below.

Bid Deadlines

All questions must be submitted electronically to the email listed below and received by the times and dates listed below. All bid proposals must be submitted electronically to the address listed below and received by the times and dates listed below.

Bid Questions: 12/20/2024 at 5:00 PM CST

Bids Due: 01/07/2025 at 2:00 PM CST

Email: watergmpbids@whartonsmith.com

Pre-Bid Meeting

There will be no pre-bid meeting for this package.

Bid Contact

Contact for all bid related questions:

Brett Ardizone Wharton-Smith

980-776-5207

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2 SECTION 2 – LIST OF BID DOCUMENTS

1. Bid Manual

2. Project Drawings – Issued for Bid – Dated May 2024

3. Project Specifications – Issued for Bid – Dated May 2024

a. Specifications Volume 1

b. Specifications Volume 2

c. Specifications Volume 3

4. SRF Bid Documents

a. Davis-Bacon Wage Rates (Heavy)

b. Davis-Bacon Wage Rates (Building)

c. SRF HDWI75 – Required Contract Document Provisions (Revised 2-2-2024)

d. SRF HDWI077 – Supplemental General Conditions (Revised 2-2-2024)

5. Current Project Schedule for Bid Reference

6. Wharton-Smith Standard Purchase Order

7. Wharton-Smith Standard Subcontract

8. Team Player Welcome Letter

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3 SECTION 3 – INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS

3.1 BID PROPOSALS

3.1.1 All Bid Proposals will be submitted on an individual basis. Bidders may submit on multiple Bid Packages but must submit a complete Bid Proposal for each Bid Package, including the Bid Form provided herein.

3.1.2 SUBCONTRACTOR BID PACKAGES

For a Subcontractor’s Bid Proposal to be considered responsive, the following documentation must be included. CMAR and Owner reserve the right to accept or reject any proposal that does not include the required bid proposal documentation.

A. Bid Form – Complete the Bid Form provided for the Bid Package as contained herein.

B. Qualifications Letter:

a. Provide a description of the proposed project team, organizational structure, and management plans. This description should provide the names, titles, and clearly identify the proposed role in the project team for each person.

b. Summary of three (3) to five (5) similar projects completed within the last ten (10) years.

Detail the following information for each project: Project Name and Location, Owner’s Name and Address, Owner’s Current Contact Information, Description of Services Provided, Actual Construction Cost, Completion Date, Brief Project Description.

c. A resume or brief description of qualifications for each member of the project team.

Detail the following information for each: Professional Qualifications, Total Experience in the Industry, Summary of Experience on Similar Projects, Experience with Local Governments and Other Public Entities.

C. Sanctions & Litigation – List any regulatory or license agency sanctions. Provide a summary of any litigation, claims, or contract disputes filed by, or against, the Bidder in the past ten (10) years which are related to the services that Bidder provides in the regular course of business. The summary will state the nature of the litigation, claim, or contract dispute, a brief description of the case, the outcome or projected outcome, and the monetary amounts involved.

D. List of Subcontractors – Provide a complete list of all Subcontractors the Bidder intends to utilize for this Project.

E. MBE/WBE/DBE Participation – Provide a detailed listing of all MBE, WBE, and DBE certified companies that will be subcontracted or supplying materials and the total direct cost included in the bid for each company. Copies of all certifications must be included as part of the bid proposal.

F. Licenses – Include copies of all licenses needed by the Bidder to perform the Work on the Bid Package.

G. Certificate of Insurance – Bidder shall provide a copy of its Certificate of Insurance demonstrating conformance to all the requirements of the Bid Documents. If the Bidder plans to purchase additional insurance to meet the requirements of the Bid Documents after award of the Project, include a clarification letter stating such.

H. Proof of Bonding Capability – Provide proof of bonding capability for a Payment and Performance Bond. Wharton-Smith, Inc. may, in its sole discretion, require a payment and performance bond. The costs for the bond shall be included in the Bid Proposal.

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3.1.3 PURCHASE ORDER (SUPPLIER) BID PACKAGES

For a Supplier’s Bid Proposal to be considered responsive, the following documentation must be included:

A. Bid Form – Complete the Bid Form provided for the Bid Package as contained herein.

B. Bill of Materials – Include a Bill of Materials with the Bid Proposal. Bidder acknowledges that the Bill of Materials is for reference only and shall not be the basis of supply. All materials required to be supplied by the Bid Documents are included as part of the Bid Proposals, regardless of the Bill of Materials.

3.1.4 Bidders may elect to include the following:

A. Value Engineering Letter – Value Engineering proposals will be detailed regarding pricing and the change(s) being suggested. Alternate materials, substitute manufacturers, innovative ideas, and pricing will be clearly defined for evaluation.

B. Clarifications – If the Bidder elects to do so, the Bidder may choose to include a clarification letter with the Bid Proposal with the understanding that any clarifications may result in rejection of the Bid Proposal.

3.2 BID SUBMISSION

3.2.1 All Bids must be submitted on the Bid Forms provided in this Bid Manual. Bidders must provide individual Bids for each Bid Package in electronic format by the date and time indicated in Section 1.

3.2.2 Electronic Submission

Electronic submissions must be emailed, in one (1) PDF document. The email must be received prior to the Bid Due Date and Time. Wharton-Smith, Inc. does not take responsibility for email receipt, or successful file transfer. Wharton-Smith, Inc. recommends emailing the document in enough time to confirm receipt prior to the Bid Due Date and Time.

3.2.3 Bid Form

A. Bid Form must be completed in ink or typewriter/computer.

B. Bids by corporations must be executed in the corporate name by the President or a Vice-President (or another appropriate corporate officer).

C. Bids by partnerships must be executed in the partnership name and signed by an authorized partner, whose title must appear under the signature.

D. All names and titles must be typed or printed below the signature.

E. The Bids will contain an acknowledgement of receipt of all Addenda (the number of which will be filled in on the Bid Form).

F. All blank spaces on the Bid Form must be filled in legibly and correctly.

G. In the event of a discrepancy between a unit bid price and an extension, the unit bid price will govern.

3.2.4 Use of the Bid Form confirms Bidder has acknowledged all applicable Contract Documents, understands requirements, submitted all required documentation, and has submitted complete and accurate pricing for evaluation and selection by Wharton-Smith, Inc.

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3.3 BID ALTERNATES

3.3.1 Each Bid Package may contain bid alternates in the Bid Form. All alternates must be priced for each Bid

Package. Failure to include pricing for any alternates may result in rejection of the Bid.

3.4 REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION & CLARIFICATION

3.4.1 All requests for information and clarifications will be submitted by email to the contact provided in Section

1.

3.4.2 All such correspondence must reference the project title in the subject line. Bidders will promptly notify Wharton-Smith, Inc. of any ambiguity, inconsistency, or error discovered upon examination of the Contract Documents. No verbal interpretation will be made to any Bidder as to the meaning of the Contract Documents or any part thereof.

3.5 ADDENDA

3.5.1 All Addenda issued during the bid process will become part of the Contract Documents. Bidders will acknowledge all addenda issued on the Bid Form.

3.6 BID OPENING

3.6.1 Bids will be collected at the time and date stated above.

3.6.2 Wharton-Smith, Inc. assumes no responsibility for Bids received after the advertised bid opening time or at any office or location other than that specified, whether due to mail delays, email delays, courier mistakes, mishandling or any other reason.

3.6.3 More than one Bid received for the same Bid Package from an individual, firm or partnership, a Corporation or Association or any other legal entity under the same or different names will not be considered. Reasonable grounds for believing that any Bidder is interested in more than one Bid for the same work package will cause the rejection of all such Bids in which the Bidder is interested. If there are reasonable grounds for believing that collusion exists among the Bidders, the Bids of the participants believed to be in such collusion may not be considered.

3.6.4 Notwithstanding any other provision contained in the Contract Documents, Wharton-Smith, Inc. reserves the right to reject any and all Bids and waive any and all irregularities, and the right to disregard any or all non-confirming, unbalanced or conditional Bids or counter proposals.

3.6.5 Wharton-Smith, Inc. and the Owner may reject, as non-responsive, any or all Bids where Bidders fail to acknowledge receipt of Addenda as prescribed. If Wharton-Smith, Inc. elects not to reject a Bid which fails to acknowledge receipt of any Addenda, the Bid will be construed as though the Addenda had been received and acknowledged by the Bidder.

3.7 SCHEDULE

3.7.1 Critical Path Delays – Actual costs borne by the CMAR, the Owner, and affected trades will be assessed for delays to the critical path to the subcontractor or supplier at fault.

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4 SECTION 4 – BID REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS

4.1 GENERAL

4.1.1 The Bid Documents will remain accessible to the Bidders as outlined in the Invitation to Bid for the duration of the bid process. Any and all Addenda will be made accessible for the Bidders through the same methods as the original Bid Documents. The Bidder will be responsible to verify that all Bid Documents and Addenda are received and acknowledged.

4.1.2 The Bidder will review and understand the complete scope of supply and carefully examine the site conditions.

4.1.3 There will be no discrimination as to race, sex, color, creed, disabilities, or national origin in the operations conducted under this Agreement.

4.2 DEFINITIONS

4.2.1 Construction Manager – Wharton-Smith, Inc.

4.2.2 Owner – JXN Water

4.2.3 Architect/Engineer – HDR Inc. and any of its Subconsultants

4.2.4 Project – OB Curtis WTP – Chemical Building Miscellaneous Improvements

4.2.5 Bidder/Supplier/EC – The entity which submits a bid proposal

4.3 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

4.3.1 The Contract Documents will consist of the documents furnished as part of the Bid Documents and all addenda, refer to Section 2 – List of Bid Documents.

4.3.2 All questions about the meaning or intent of the Contract Documents will be submitted to the attention of Wharton-Smith, Inc. Replies will be issued by Addenda delivered to all parties recorded as having received the Bidding Documents. Questions received after the Requests for Information Due Date will not be answered. Only questions answered by formal written Addenda will be binding. Oral and other interpretations or clarifications will be without legal effect.

4.4 SUBSTITUTIONS OR EQUALS

4.4.1 Bidders must submit and receive approval for all substitutions and “or equal” equipment, prior to the submission of the Bid Proposal. No Bid Proposals with unapproved equipment will be accepted. Requests for approval of equipment will be submitted to Wharton-Smith, Inc. in writing with the necessary documentation required to prove the equipment is equivalent to the specified equipment.

4.5 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES & SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION

4.5.1 Liquidated Damages will be expressly defined at the time of the execution of the Owner’s Prime Agreement. For the basis of this bid, Bidder will assume Liquidated Damages exist on the Project and Supplier/EC will be assessed any Liquidated Damages that have been assessed against Wharton-Smith, Inc. that are a result of action or inaction by the Supplier/EC.

4.6 MODIFICATIONS AND WITHDRAWALS

4.6.1 Bids may be modified or withdrawn by an appropriate document duly executed (in the manner that a Bid must be executed) and delivered to the place where Bids are to be submitted at any time prior to the opening of the Bids. Withdrawal of a Bid will prejudice the rights of the Bidder to file a new Bid after Bid

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Opening.

4.6.2 If, within 24 hours after Bids are opened, any Bidder files a duly signed written notice with Wharton-Smith, Inc. and within 48 hours thereafter demonstrates to any reasonable satisfaction that a) there has been a material and substantial mistake in the preparation of the Bid; b) the mistake is of such great consequence that to enforce the contract would be unconscionable; and c) the mistake occurred notwithstanding the exercise of reasonable care in the preparation of the Bid; the Bidder may withdraw its Bid. Bidder will not be allowed to correct a Bid with a material and substantial mistake.

4.7 BIDS TO REMAIN OPEN

4.7.1 All Bids will remain open for 180 days after the day of the Bid Opening. Wharton-Smith, Inc. may, in its sole discretion, release any Bid.

4.7.2 Extensions of time when Bids will remain open beyond the 180-day period may be made only by mutual agreement between Wharton-Smith, Inc., the Owner, and the low Bidder.

4.8 REJECTION OF BIDS

4.8.1 Submitted Bid Proposals may be rejected for any of the following reasons:

A. The Bid Form contained within the Bid Package is not complete or altered.

B. The Bid is submitted with exceptions, clarifications, or other irregularities that make the Bid incomplete or ambiguous in any manner.

C. The Bidder included provisions reserving the right to reject any award or entering into a Subcontract or Purchase Order Agreement.

D. The values of any unit pricing or lump sum are evidently unbalanced, either in excess or below reasonable cost analysis values.

4.8.2 Wharton-Smith, Inc., and the Owner reserve the right to reject any or all Bids for any reason whatsoever that is in the best interest of the Owner.

4.8.3 Wharton-Smith, Inc. reserves the right to waive and/or reject minor irregularities, when, in the sole opinion of Wharton-Smith, Inc., such waiver or acceptance is deemed to be in the best interest of the Owner.

4.8.4 Wharton-Smith, Inc. reserves the right to reject the Bid of any Bidder which is behind on the approved completion schedule for any existing contracts within Wharton-Smith, Inc. and/or the Owner, or in litigation with Wharton-Smith, Inc. and/or the Owner, or has previously defaulted on a contract with Wharton-Smith, Inc. and/or the Owner.

4.9 LAWS AND REGULATIONS

4.9.1 Bidder will be responsible to research and understand all laws, regulations, licenses, permits, etc., and all efforts required to meet such requirements will be included as part of the Scope of Supply.

4.10 INSURANCE

4.10.1 Bidder acknowledges all insurance requirements outlined by Wharton-Smith, Inc., and the Owner. The Bidder’s proposal will include the cost to meet or exceed all insurance requirements. No Bidder will be allowed to begin work onsite until the required insurance documentation naming Wharton-Smith, Inc.

and the Owner as additionally insured parties is furnished.

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4.11 LEASED EMPLOYEES

4.11.1 Wharton-Smith, Inc. may, at its sole discretion, prohibit the use of Leased Employees to execute the Work.

If permitted, Bidder will be subject to comply to Wharton-Smith’s leased employee policy. Bidder’s use of leased employees will be identified on the Bid Form contained herein.

4.12 SHIPPING TERMS

4.12.1 Unless otherwise specified, all prices are to be FOB Jobsite.

4.13 TAXES

4.13.1 Unless otherwise specified, the Bid should include all applicable international, federal, state, and local transportation, privilege, occupation, and other taxes applicable to the equipment and technical assistance, and all international, federal, state and local taxes, contributions and premiums imposed upon or measured by the Bidder or the Bidder’s payroll. Wharton-Smith will not be responsible for any state or local sales, use or excise taxes.

4.14 SRF FUNDING

4.14.1 Bidder shall be advised that the Owner is receiving SRF funding from the Mississippi State Department of Health and is subject to the requirements of this such Funding. These requirements are detailed in the Mississippi State Department of Health State Revolving Fund Program Supplementary Conditions and are included as part of the Contract Documents. These requirements include, but are not limited to, Davis- Bacon wage rates and the American Iron and Steel (AIS) requirements.

4.14.2 Bidder shall be responsible to ensure the Bid Proposal is based on the most recent Davis-Bacon wage rates, and is in compliance with AIS as applicable to materials supplied for the project.

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5 SECTION 5 – BID PROPOSAL EVALUATION

5.1 GENERAL

5.1.1 Bid Proposals will be evaluated based upon review of the following:

A. Cost – The evaluation of this criterion will be based on the Bidder’s total base bid, bid alternates, unit prices.

B. Value Engineering – This criterion measures the ability of the Bidder to identify potential areas of cost savings or improvements of the final project.

C. Bidder’s ability to meet all other criteria outlined herein.

5.1.2 Reference the Instructions to Bidders section of this Bid Manual and the Bid Form for more information regarding detailed requirements of the Bid Proposals.

5.1.3 In evaluating Bids, Wharton-Smith, Inc. will consider the submission of the Bidders, and whether or not the Bids comply with the prescribed requirements as outlined in these Instructions, the Bid Form, this Bid Manual, and all associated Owner and Bid Related documents furnished with this Bid Package.

5.1.4 Wharton-Smith, Inc. may conduct such investigations and require supplemental information as it deems necessary to assist in the evaluation of any Bid and to establish the responsibility, qualifications and financial ability of the Bidders, proposed ECs, proposed equipment and material suppliers, and other persons and organizations to furnish the materials in accordance with the Contract Documents to Wharton-Smith, Inc.’s satisfaction within the prescribed time.

5.1.5 Bidder will, upon request of Wharton-Smith, Inc., submit documentation evidencing its capability to execute the work properly within the time specified. This information must be received by Wharton- Smith, Inc. within ten (10) calendar days of Bidder receiving written request.

5.2 RECOMMENDATION AND APPROVAL OF RANKING

5.2.1 The Construction Manager will review all Bid Proposals that are received in conformance of the requirements herein and furnish a recommendation to the Owner. The Owner, at its sole discretion, may accept the Construction Manager’s recommendation or re-evaluate the Bid Proposals. The Owner will establish and approve the final recommendation of award for the Bid Package. The Owner will be the sole judge of its own interests, the proposals, and the resulting agreements. The Owner’s decision will be final.

5.3 AWARD OF CONTRACT

5.3.1 Award will be based on products, equipment and materials named in the Contract Documents.

Consideration of any decisions regarding substitution will not be made until after Award of Contracts.

5.3.2 If the Contract is to be awarded, Wharton-Smith, Inc. will give the Bidder a Notice of Award within ten

(10) calendar days after the Owner’s agreement of the Bidder to receive Award.

5.3.3 The Awarded Bidder will be required to enter into a Purchase Order Agreement or Subcontract Agreement with Wharton-Smith, Inc. This agreement will contain the same terms and conditions as shown in the sample agreement furnished in this Bid Manual. The Purchase Order or Subcontract will also contain the defined work scope as shown in this Bid Manual. Modifications to this Agreement will not be allowed.

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6 SECTION 6 – SCOPE OF SUPPLY

The Bidder will utilize the information within this section of the Bid Manual to assist in the development of the Bid Proposal. The outlined scopes herein are not intended to detail the complete scope of the Bid Package. The Bidder is responsible for reviewing the Contract Documents to understand the full scope and requirements.

Furnish all materials required to provide and deliver the Scope of Supply generally described as Molded Poly Double Wall Tanks, detailed herein, for the OB Curtis WTP – Chemical Building Miscellaneous Improvements. All work will be complete and in accordance with the Contract Documents. In the event of conflicts between the Scope of Supply and other parts of the Contract Documents, this section will take precedence.

The Scope of Supply will specifically include, but is not limited to, the following specifications:

Division 1 Section 01 25 00 – Substitution Procedures Division 1 Section 01 33 00 – Submittal Procedures Division 1 Section 01 45 33 – Special Inspections and Testing Program – As Applicable Division 1 Section 01 61 03 – Equipment – Basic Requirements – As Applicable Division 1 Section 01 62 00 – Product Options – As Applicable Division 1 Section 01 65 50 – Product Delivery, Storage, and Handling Division 1 Section 01 75 00 – Checkout & Startup Procedures – As Applicable Division 1 Section 01 78 23 – Operation and Maintenance Data Division 1 Section 01 78 39 – Project Closeout and Record Documents – As Applicable Division 1 Section 01 81 10 – Wind and Seismic Design Criteria – As Applicable Division 43 Section 43 41 43 - Polyethylene Chemical Tanks

6.1 SCOPE OVERVIEW

6.1.1 Bid Manual Summary Statements:

A. The scope of supply captured by this bid manual is intended to be for a turn-key Poly Tank Vendor package as detailed within and as shown on the contract drawings. This includes all aspects required to fully provide and deliver all tank components and appurtenances in conjunction with the CMAR, JXN Water, and the Engineer.

B. The scope of supply detailed below is to be used as a guide in understanding the extent of the scope this turn-key bid package is responsible for. The vendor is to fully review the contract documents to ensure all aspects of a turn-key package are captured within the proposal submitted.

6.1.2 The Vendor’s scope of supply includes the following:

a) Provide and Deliver for the New Sodium Permanganate System:

(i) Two (2) each 1,550 Gallon (nominal) Molded Poly Double Wall Tanks

1. 6’-4” Diameter

2. 10’-0” Straight Shell Height

3. Manways as detailed

4. Vents as detailed

5. Inlets & Outlets as detailed

6. Ladders and Hardware as detailed

b) Provide and Deliver for the New Fluoride System:

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(i) Two (2) each 4,500 Gallon (nominal) Molded Poly Double Wall Tanks

1. 2” Insulation and Heat Traced

2. 8’-6” Diameter

3. 11’-4” Straight Shell Height

4. Manways as detailed

5. Vents as detailed

6. Inlets & Outlets as detailed

7. Ladders and Hardware as detailed

6.1.3 Excluded Work

A. Tank Installation

6.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

6.2.1 The Vendor will be bound to the Construction Manager to the same extent the Construction Manager is bound to the Owner by the terms of the Contract Documents.

6.2.2 The Scope of Supply will be in compliance with all Federal, State and Local Codes.

6.2.3 This is a lump sum agreement, including freight, incidental fees, and all applicable taxes.

6.2.4 All equipment will be labeled and tagged in accordance with the Contract Documents.

6.2.5 All shop coatings required will be complete prior to shipment of all materials and equipment. Vendor will ensure all shop coatings are fully compatible with field applied coatings specified. The vendor will be responsible to ensure all materials and equipment are delivered without damage to the shop coatings.

Any all damages to shop coatings, including but not limited to scrapes, nicks, or blemishes will be repaired by Vendor.

6.2.6 All deliveries will be made between 7am-3pm M-F; all deliveries will be escorted onto the site by WSI. A 72-hour notice to WSI’s Superintendent will be required prior to any deliveries.

6.2.7 Furnish appropriate Material Safety & Data Sheets (MSDS) and warranty documentation with shop drawings for approval.

6.2.8 No claim for extra services rendered or materials furnished will be valid by either party unless agreed to in writing by both parties.

6.3 CLARIFICATIONS

6.3.1 All equipment supplied will be in accordance with any applicable hazardous environment classifications outlined in the Contract Documents and the latest N.E.C Standards. In the event of a conflict, the more stringent will apply.

6.3.2 The Vendor will include all field service and supervision necessary including traveling and living expenses as required to complete the Scope of Supply.

6.3.3 It is the responsibility of the Vendor to ensure that signage, tagging, and labeling per the Contract Documents.

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6.3.4 All materials must be submitted upon and approved prior to being sent to the jobsite, all non-approved items may be rejected and returned at the Vendor’s cost.

6.3.5 The Vendor will be responsible for all general notes indicated on the drawings that pertain to this scope of supply.

6.4 SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

6.4.1 The Vendor will furnish submittal documentation as required within the Contract Documents. Upon execution of this Agreement the Vendor will furnish a list of anticipated submittals for the Scope of Supply.

The Vendor will furnish any additional submittal documentation requested for any materials or services related to the Scope of Supply.

6.4.2 All submittals which have any deviation will be supplied with a letter addressing all deviations.

6.4.3 All submittals will be furnished with a cover page listing the following information:

A. Project name

B. Submittal title

C. Relevant specification sections

a. Specification sections, with addendum updates included, are to have each paragraph check-marked to indicate specification compliance. Check marks shall denote full compliance with a paragraph as a whole. Any deviation shall be clearly marked by an “X“ and numbered to indicate a requested deviation. If deviations from the specifications are indicated, and therefore requested, each deviation shall be underlined and denoted by a unique number in the margin to the right of the identified paragraph, referenced to a detailed written explanation of the reasons requesting the deviation. The remaining portions of the paragraph not underlined will signify compliance with the specifications. Failure to include a copy of the marked-up specification sections along with justifications for any requested deviations to the specification requirements shall be cause for return of the entire submittal with no further review.

D. The Vendor’s contact information

E. Manufacturer’s contact information

6.4.4 All submittals will be furnished with a Bill of Materials, including the following information for each individual piece of equipment or fabrication:

A. Complete model number

B. The tag number of each per the Contract Documents (if applicable)

C. List of major components

D. Specification section (if varied from the submittal prime specification section)

6.4.5 It is the Vendor’s sole responsibility to ensure submittals are complete and accurate for the complete scope of this agreement. Coordination of submittal information from others working under the Vendor is the sole responsibility of the Vendor. Vendor will not furnish submittals with any items marked out of scope or by others if such items are part of the scope of this agreement.

6.4.6 Revised submittals will include a comment response document, this document will respond to every comment in writing and reference the location of all corrections within the revised submittal. Revised submittals will be at no additional cost to the Purchaser.

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6.4.7 The Vendor may be responsible for any costs incurred by the Construction Manager due to excessive submittal revisions.

6.5 INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS

6.5.1 Three (3) hard copies and one (1) electronic copy of the preliminary manuals and one (1) electronic copy of the final manuals on USB Flash Drive properly labeled.

6.5.2 O&M manuals (preliminary) are due no later than thirty (30) days after approved submittals.

6.5.3 All manuals will be furnished as specified within the Contract Documents. If additional information is required for formatting the manuals, the Vendor’s is responsible for submitting a request in writing to verify the formatting of the manual in order to prevent excessive submittal revisions.

6.5.4 Any changes made to equipment due to punch list, operational conditions, problems, adjustments, or warranty issues will require updated As-Built drawings which will need to be incorporated into final O&M Manuals by the Vendor.

6.5.5 The Vendor may be responsible for any costs incurred by the Construction Manager due to excessive manuals revisions.

6.6 START-UP, MANUFACTURER SERVICES, AND TRAINING

6.6.1 As applicable to this scope of supply, the Vendor will be responsible to ensure all manufacturer’s services are performed as required by the Contract Documents. Services may include, but are not limited to offsite testing, site inspections, installation instruction and supervision, inspection of final installation, start-up and check-out, field testing, and training. The Vendor will be responsible for all costs resulting from cancelling, rescheduling, repeating manufacturer services.

6.6.2 The Vendor will coordinate with the CMAR, Electrical Contractor, and the Integrator to ensure all equipment and devices are checked out, tested, and ready for service.

6.6.3 The Contract Documents detail the minimum number of days or trips required by the manufacturer, the Vendor will be responsible to determine quantity detailed is adequate and include any costs for additional trips or days as the Vendor deems necessary for completion of the Scope of Supply. Please note this is a phased project that may require multiple on-site visits for start-up.

6.7 SPARE PARTS

6.7.1 The Vendor will supply all spare parts as required in the Contracts Documents. All spare parts will be packaged and properly labeled as described in the Contract Documents.

6.7.2 All spare parts to be furnished will be clearly detailed within the submittal documents.

6.7.3 The Vendor will maintain ownership of all spare parts until the Owner is ready to accept turnover of the spare parts.

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6.8 INSURANCE

6.8.1 The Vendor will furnish the minimum insurance limits required to meet the requirements of this contract and all the requirements detailed within the Contract Documents. A sample insurance document is included within the Contract Documents for additional reference.

6.9 WARRANTY

6.9.1 The Vendor will warranty Scope of Supply as required by the Contract Documents. At a minimum, all work will be warranted for a period of one (1) year from date of final acceptance by the owner or the manufacturer’s standard warranty period, whichever is greater.

6.9.2 The warranty will cover all necessary labor, equipment, and replacement parts necessary resulting from faulty design, assembly, workmanship, or any other failure of equipment and components furnished by the manufacturer.

6.9.3 All warranties will commence on the date of Owner acceptance without exception. The vendor will review and understand the Project Schedule and assume the warranty commencement date as the Substantial Completion Date as listed in the Project Schedule. All costs to extend the warranty to meet the required duration from Substantial Completion are included in this Agreement.

6.10 BID PRICING / ALTERNATES

The bid pricing will be broken out as follows and as indicated on the bid form. Regarding the bid pricing, the total bid price will be dependent on whether the alternates are accepted by JXN Water. JXN Water has the sole discretion to accept any, all, or none of the work items for this scope of supply based on the bid pricing received.

EC to price the work accordingly.

6.10.1 Molded Poly Double Wall Tank Package:

A. Bidder to furnish a Lump Sum Price to supply all material associated with the Scope as detailed in this Bid Manual and the Contract Documents.

B. Includes costs for all materials, freight, taxes, and additional General Conditions & Insurances.

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7 BID FORM

Project: OB Curtis WTP – Chemical Building Miscellaneous Improvements

Bid Package: Molded Poly Tank Vendor To: Brett Ardizone – Preconstruction Manager

Wharton-Smith, Inc.

Bidder Information:

Company:

Contact Name: Title:

Address:

Phone Number: Email:

Bid Proposal Documentation Checklist (check all that apply):

Bid Form Value Engineering Proposal

Sanctions and Litigation List of ECs

Licenses Certificate of Insurance

Proof of Bonding Capability Clarifications

Bid Schedule SRF Conformance

Bidder’s Acknowledgements:

1. The undersigned Bidder agrees if this bid is accepted, to enter into a Purchase Order or Subcontract Agreement with the Construction Manager per the Agreement terms included in the Bid Documents.

2. Bidder accepts all the terms and conditions of the Bid Documents.

3. Bidder has examined copies of all the Bid Documents and the following addenda:

No. Dated No. Dated

No. Dated No. Dated

4. Bidder has carefully examined the site and locality where the work is to be performed and the legal requirements (federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations) and conditions affecting cost, degree of difficulty, progress or performance of the work and has made such independent investigations as Bidder deems necessary.

5. Bidder has reviewed and understands the Project Schedule furnished in the Bid Documents and commits to perform and complete the Scope of Supply of this Bid Proposal within the durations indicated and will meet all milestone dates detailed therein. Bidder understands that time is of the essence and any delays in completion of any portion of the Work may result in damages.

6. This Bid is genuine and (a) not made in the interest or on behalf of any undisclosed person, firm, or corporation

(b) is not submitted in the conformity with any agreement or rules of any group, association, organization, or

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Molded Poly Tank Vendor 17 corporation (c) Bidder has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other Bidder to submit a false or sham Bid (d) Bidder has not solicited or induced any person, firm or corporation to refrain from bidding (e) Bidder has not sought by collusion to obtain for himself any advantage over any other Bidder or over Owner.

7. This Bid Proposal will remain open for acceptance by the Construction Manager for a period of one hundred and eighty (180) days after the date submitted. The price is to be valid for the duration of the Project Schedule after execution of a Purchase Order or Subcontract Agreement.

8. The total base bid includes all labor, material, equipment, taxes, overhead, profit and all other costs required to complete the scope of this Bid Package as outlined in the Bid Documents.

9. The bid pricing will be broken out as follows. Regarding the bid pricing, the total bid price will be dependent on whether the alternates are accepted by JXN Water. JXN Water has the sole discretion to accept any, all, or none of the work items for this scope of supply based on the bid pricing received.

Item No. Brief Description of Item QTY UM Unit Price Total Price

1. Sodium Permanganate Bulk Tanks 2 EA $ $

2. Fluoride Bulk Storage Tanks 2 EA $ $

Total Bid: $

(TOTAL BID AMOUNT WRITTEN IN WORDS)

SCHEDULED LEAD TIMES FOR DELIVERABLES

Item No. Brief Description of Item Calendar Days to Complete

1. Submittal Packages

2. Sodium Permanganate Bulk Storage Tanks (From Release)

3. Fluoride Bulk Storage Tanks (From Release)

SRF CONFORMANCE

Bid is in conformance with SRF Davis-Bacon Requirements (Circle One): YES NO

Bid is in conformance with SRF AIS Requirements (Circle One): YES NO

The undersigned hereby certifies that Bidder has carefully reviewed the Bid Documents and with full knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the Bid Documents and that this Bid Proposal meets all specifications, terms, and conditions contained in the Bid Documents, in its entirety.

Signature Print Name / Title Date