2-Galeton Wetmore Run Contract Docs Tech Specs.pdf

GALETON BOROUGH

AUTHORITY

WETMORE RUN WELL

DEVELOPMENT

Galeton, PA 16922

Potter County

Contract #2026-W1:

General / Mechanical

Contract #2026-W2:

Waterline Replacement

Contract #2026-W3:

Electrical / Controls / Instrumentation

June 22, 2026

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GALETON BOROUGH

AUTHORITY

WETMORE RUN WELL

DEVELOPMENT

2026-W1, 2026-W2 & 2026-W3

Galeton, PA 16922 Potter County

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

June 22, 2026

Eric S. Lundy, PE

Galeton Borough Authority Wetmore Run Well Development

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

BIDDING REQUIREMENTS:

00111 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS (EJCDC 2018)

00200 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (EJCDC 2018)

00340 BID FORM SUPPLEMENTS

00410 BID FORM – CONTRACT #2026-W1, GENERAL / MECHANICAL (EJCDC 2018)

00411 BID FORM – CONTRACT #2026-W2, WATERLINE REPLACEMENT (EJCDC 2018)

00412 BID FORM – CONTRACT #2026-W3, ELECTRICAL / CONTROLS / INSTRUMENTATION (EJCDC 2018)

00430 BID BOND (EJCDC 2018)

00451 STATEMENT OF BIDDER’S / CONTRACTOR / SUBCONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS(EJCDC 2018)

00460 NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT OF BIDDER

00461 CERTIFICATION OF NON-SEGREGATED FACILITIES AND NON-EMPLOYMENT OF ILLEGAL

ALIEN LABOR

00462 PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION FORM

00463 CERTIFICATION OF BIDDER REGARDING EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

00464 PRIME CONTRACTOR SUBCONTRACTOR LISTING

00465 MBE WBE SBE CONTRACT SOLICITATION AND COMMITTMENT STATEMENT

00466 MINORITY, WOMEN, AND SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE BIDDER CERTIFICATION

00467 W-9, REQUEST FOR TAX PAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER AND CERTIFICATION

00490 CERTIFICATION OF BIDDER – DOT DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING

CONTRACT FORMS:

00510 NOTICE OF AWARD(EJCDC 2018)

00520 PROPOSED AGREEMENT BETWEEN OWNER & CONTRACTOR FOR CONSTRUCTION

CONTRACT(EJCDC 2018)

00550 NOTICE TO PROCEED(EJCDC 2018)

00610 PERFORMANCE BOND(EJCDC 2018)

00615 PAYMENT BOND(EJCDC 2018)

00616 CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE

00620 PARTIAL PAYMENT ESTIMATE(EJCDC 2018)

00621 AFFIDAVIT OF CONTRACTOR

00622 CONSENT OF SURETY TO FINAL PAYMENT

00623 CONTRACTOR’S FINAL AFFIDAVIT OF PAYMENT TO SUBCONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS

00625 CERTIFICATE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION(EJCDC 2018)

00626 NOTICE OF ACCEPTABILITY(EJCDC 2018)

CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT:

00700 GENERAL CONDITIONS(EJCDC 2018)

00800 SUPPLEMENTAL CONDITIONS(EJCDC 2018)

00805 SCHEDULE OF DRAWINGS

00810 FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS

FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS, DAVIS-BACON WAGE RATE NOTES

DAVIS-BACON WAGE DETERMINATION PA20260002 05-18-2026

00810 BUILD AMERICA, BUY AMERICA ACT, CERTIFICATION FORM

ATTACHMENT F – FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS

00815 SPECIAL CONDITIONS- STATE REQUIREMENTS-

PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION FORM – SEE 00462 FORM

PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PRPOTECTION, GENERAL PERMIT GP

055300226-001

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PNDI NUMBER: 851597 AVOIDANCE DIRECTIVE;

PENDING GALETON BORO AUTHORITY PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY PERMIT###### & SPECIAL

CONDITIONS

00825 NON-DISCRIMINATION/SEXUAL HARASSMENT CLAUSE & FORM

00830 NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT OF SUBCONTRACTOR

00940 WORK CHANGE DIRECTIVE(EJCDC 2018)

00941 CHANGE ORDER(EJCDC 2018)

00942 FIELD ORDER(EJCDC 2018)

00990 ADDENDA

CEI File No. 25001215.056B 00111-1 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

INVITATION TO BID

SECTION 00111

INVITATION TO BID

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Galeton Borough Authority (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project:

Wetmore Run Well Development

There will be three prime contracts for this work: 2026-W1, General / Mechanical; 2026-W2, Waterline Replacement and 2026-W3, Electrical / Controls / Instrumentation. Bids for the construction of the Project will be received via either the PennBid.net website or hard copy hand delivered to the Galeton Borough Authority located at 24 West Main Street, Galeton, PA 16922 until 2:00 PM local time, Tuesday, July 28, 2026.

Bids received will be PUBLICLY opened and read aloud after 2:05 PM, Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at the place of bid opening, 24 West Main Street, Galeton, PA 16922.

The Project includes the following Work:

There will be three prime contracts for this work. Project includes work to bring two pre-drilled and cased water wells on line, install interconnecting piping from the 2 wells to existing treatment facilities, new electrical power service entrances and emergency generators and upgrades to the existing treament facilities along with tie into the existing municipal potable water distribution system.

Bids are requested for the following prime Contract(s): 2026-W1, General / Mechanical;

2026-W2, Waterline Replacement and 2026-W3, Electrical / Controls / Instrumentation

Obtaining the Bidding Documents

The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is:

Century Engineering, a Kleinfelder Company, 330 Innovation Blvd, Suite 305, State College, PA 16803.

Prospective Bidders may examine the Bidding Documents at no cost either electronically at www.PennBid.net or at the Issuing Office, Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, or Friday from 8:00 AM to Noon. Bidding Documents may also be obtained at no cost electronically at www.PennBid.net or may be purchased for $250.00 (non-refundable)(includes only USPS regular mail), from the Issuing Office.

Make deposit checks for Bidding Documents payable to Century Engineering, a Kleinfelder Company, 330 Innovation Blvd, Suite 305, State College, PA 16803. All payments are non-refundable.

Pre-bid Conference

A Non-mandatory pre-bid conference for the Project will be held on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM at 24 West Main Street, Galeton, PA 16922. Attendance at the pre-bid conference is Non-mandatory.

Instructions to Bidders.

For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents.

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INVITATION TO BID

A certified check or bank draft payable to the order of Galeton Borough Authority, or a satisfactory Bid Bond executed by the Bidder and an acceptable surety in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total of the Bid, shall be submitted with each bid. The Bidder shall include the fully completed Non-Collusion Affidavit and additional supporting documents with the bid.

Bids may be held by the Galeton Borough Authority for up to 60 days from the date of opening for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the qualifications of bidders prior to awarding the contract. The Galeton Borough Authority reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any irregularities, or to negotiate contract amounts.

This project is being supported by a federal award and Federal Davis-bacon Wage rates will apply.

This Advertisement is issued by:

Owner: Galeton Borough Authority By: Tony Adami Title: Chairman Date: May 29, 2026

CEI File No. 25001215.056B 00200-i INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

SECTION 00200

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Article 1— Defined Terms Article 2— Bidding Documents Article 3— Qualifications of Bidders Article 4— Pre-Bid Conference Article 5— Site and Other Areas; Existing Site Conditions; Examination of Site; Owner’s Safety Program; Other Work at the Site Article 6— Bidder’s Representations and Certifications Article 7— Interpretations and Addenda Article 8— Bid Security Article 9— Contract Times Article 10— Substitute and “Or Equal” Items Article 11— Subcontractors, Suppliers, and Others Article 12— Preparation of Bid Article 13— Basis of Bid Article 14— Submittal of Bid Article 15— Modification and Withdrawal of Bid Article 16— Opening of Bids Article 17— Bids to Remain Subject to Acceptance Article 18— Evaluation of Bids and Award of Contract Article 19— Bonds and Insurance Article 20— Signing of Agreement Article 21— Sales and Use Taxes Article 22— Contracts to Be Assigned: NOT applicable this project Article 23— Federal Requirements Article 24— State Requirements

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ARTICLE 1—DEFINED TERMS

1.01 Terms used in these Instructions to Bidders have the meanings indicated in the General Conditions and Supplementary Conditions. Additional terms used in these Instructions to Bidders have the meanings indicated below:

A. Bidder - one who submits a Bid directly to the Owner as distinct from a sub-bidder, who submits a bid to a Bidder.

B. Issuing Office--The office from which the Bidding Documents are to be issued, registers plan holders and where the bidding procedures are to be administered.

C. Successful Bidder - the lowest, responsible and responsive Bidder to whom Owner (on the basis of Owner's evaluation as hereinafter provided) makes an award.

D. PennBid Program - Online document and sealed bid management system available at www.PennBid.net.

ARTICLE 2—BIDDING DOCUMENTS

2.01 Bidder shall obtain a complete set of Bidding Requirements and proposed Contract Documents (together, the Bidding Documents). See the Agreement for a list of the Contract Documents. It is Bidder’s responsibility to determine that it is using a complete set of documents in the preparation of a Bid. Bidder assumes sole responsibility for errors or misinterpretations resulting from the use of incomplete documents, by Bidder itself or by its prospective Subcontractors and Suppliers.

2.02 Bidding Documents are made available for the sole purpose of obtaining Bids for completion of the Project and permission to download or distribution of the Bidding Documents does not confer a license or grant permission or authorization for any other use. Authorization to download documents, or other distribution, includes the right for plan holders to print documents solely for their use, and the use of their prospective Subcontractors and Suppliers, provided the plan holder pays all costs associated with printing or reproduction. Printed documents may not be re-sold under any circumstances.

2.03 Electronic Documents

A. When the Bidding Requirements indicate that electronic (digital) copies of the Bidding Documents are available, such documents will be made available to the Bidders as Electronic Documents in the manner specified.

1. Bidding Documents will be provided in Adobe PDF (Portable Document Format) (.pdf) that is readable by Adobe Acrobat Reader. It is the intent of the Engineer and Owner that such Electronic Documents are to be exactly representative of the paper copies of the documents. However, because the Owner and Engineer cannot totally control the transmission and receipt of Electronic Documents nor the Contractor’s means of reproduction of such documents, the Owner and Engineer cannot and do not guarantee that Electronic Documents and reproductions prepared from those versions are identical in every manner to the paper copies.

B. Unless otherwise stated in the Bidding Documents, the Bidder may use and rely upon complete sets of Electronic Documents of the Bidding Documents, described in Paragraph 2.06.A above. However, Bidder assumes all risks associated with differences arising from transmission/receipt of Electronic Documents versions of Bidding Documents and reproductions prepared from those versions and, further, assumes all risks, costs, and responsibility associated with use of the Electronic

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Documents versions to derive information that is not explicitly contained in printed paper versions of the documents, and for Bidder’s reliance upon such derived information.

C. After the Contract is awarded, the Owner will provide or direct the Engineer to provide for the use of the Contractor documents that were developed by Engineer as part of the Project design process, as Electronic Documents in native file formats.

1. Electronic Documents that are available in native file format include:

a. Contract Documents

b. Technical Specifications

c. Addendums

d. Contract Plans

2. Release of such documents will be solely for the convenience of the Contractor.

No such document is a Contract Document.

3. Unless the Contract Documents explicitly identify that such information will be available to the Successful Bidder (Contractor), nothing herein will create an obligation on the part of the Owner or Engineer to provide or create such information, and the Contractor is not entitled to rely on the availability of such information in the preparation of its Bid or pricing of the Work. In all cases, the Contractor shall take appropriate measures to verify that any electronic/digital information provided in Electronic Documents is appropriate and adequate for the Contractor’s specific purposes.

4. In no case will the Contractor be entitled to additional compensation or time for completion due to any differences between the actual Contract Documents and any related document in native file format.

ARTICLE 3—QUALIFICATIONS OF BIDDERS

3.01 In addition to the bid form Bidder is to submit the following information with its Bid to demonstrate Bidder’s qualifications to perform the Work:

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3.02 A Bidder’s failure to submit required qualification information within the times indicated may disqualify Bidder from receiving an award of the Contract.

3.03 No requirement in this Article 3 to submit information will prejudice the right of Owner to seek additional pertinent information regarding Bidder’s qualifications.

ARTICLE 4—PRE-BID CONFERENCE

4.01 A pre-bid conference will be conducted for this Project.

4.02 A Non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at the time and location indicated in the Advertisement or Invitation To Bid. Representatives of Owner and Engineer will be present to discuss the Project. Bidders are encouraged to attend and participate in the conference; however, attendance at this conference is not required to submit a Bid.

4.03 Information presented at the pre-bid conference does not alter the Contract Documents.

Owner will issue Addenda to make any changes to the Contract Documents that result from discussions at the pre-Bid conference. Information presented, and statements made at the pre-bid conference will not be binding or legally effective unless incorporated in an Addendum.

4.04 In-person operations in the Commonwealth must adhere to requirements of the Governor’s order and CDC guidelines, as well as all applicable business and building safety orders issued by the Secretary of Health. Local political units may elect to impose more stringent requirements that must be followed.

ARTICLE 5—SITE AND OTHER AREAS; EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS; EXAMINATION OF SITE; OWNER’S

SAFETY PROGRAM; OTHER WORK AT THE SITE

5.01 Site and Other Areas

A. The Site is identified in the Bidding Documents. By definition, the Site includes rights-of-way, easements, and other lands furnished by Owner for the use of the Contractor.

Any additional lands required for temporary construction facilities, construction equipment, or storage of materials and equipment, and any access needed for such additional lands, are to be obtained and paid for by Contractor.

5.02 Existing Site Conditions

A. Subsurface and Physical Conditions; Hazardous Environmental Conditions

1. The Supplementary Conditions identify the following regarding existing conditions at or adjacent to the Site:

a. Those reports of explorations and tests of subsurface conditions at or adjacent to the Site that contain Technical Data.

b. Those drawings known to Owner of existing physical conditions at or adjacent to the Site, including those drawings depicting existing surface or subsurface structures at or adjacent to the Site (except Underground Facilities), that contain Technical Data.

c. Reports and drawings known to Owner relating to Hazardous Environmental Conditions that have been identified at or adjacent to the Site.

d. Technical Data contained in such reports and drawings.

2. Owner will make copies of reports and drawings referenced above available to any Bidder on request. These reports and drawings are not part of the Contract

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Documents, but the Technical Data contained therein upon whose accuracy Bidder is entitled to rely, as provided in the General Conditions, has been identified and established in the Supplementary Conditions. Bidder is responsible for any interpretation or conclusion Bidder draws from any Technical Data or any other data, interpretations, opinions, or information contained in such reports or shown or indicated in such drawings.

3. If the Supplementary Conditions do not identify Technical Data, the default definition of Technical Data set forth in Article 1 of the General Conditions will apply.

B. Underground Facilities: Underground Facilities are shown or indicated on the Drawings, pursuant to Paragraph 5.05 of the General Conditions, and not in the drawings referred to in Paragraph 5.02.A of these Instructions to Bidders. Information and data regarding the presence or location of Underground Facilities are not intended to be categorized, identified, or defined as Technical Data.

5.03 Other Site-related Documents

A. In addition to the documents regarding existing Site conditions referred to in Paragraph 5.02.A, the following other documents relating to conditions at or adjacent to the Site are known to Owner and made available to Bidders for reference:

1. NONE.

5.04 Site Visit and Testing by Bidders

A. Bidder is required to visit the Site and conduct a thorough visual examination of the Site and adjacent areas. During the visit the Bidder must not disturb any ongoing operations at the Site.

B. A Site visit is scheduled following the pre-bid conference. Maps to the Site will be available at the pre-Bid conference.

C. Bidders visiting the Site are required to arrange their own transportation to the Site.

D. All access to the Site other than during a regularly scheduled Site visit must be coordinated through the Owner or Engineer:

E. Bidder is not required to conduct any subsurface testing, or exhaustive investigations of Site conditions.

F. On request, and to the extent Owner has control over the Site, and schedule permitting, the Owner will provide Bidder general access to the Site to conduct such additional examinations, investigations, explorations, tests, and studies as Bidder deems necessary for preparing and submitting a successful Bid. Owner will not have any obligation to grant such access if doing so is not practical because of existing operations, security or safety concerns, or restraints on Owner’s authority regarding the Site. Bidder is responsible for establishing access needed to reach specific selected test sites.

G. PA ONE CALL

1). Call Before You Dig! Pennsylvania State law requires a three (3) business day notice (does not include state holidays or weekends), but not more than ten (10) business days prior to the start of excavation and 10 business day notice, but not more than 90 business days in Design Stage. Call 8-1-1 or 1-800-242-1776, PA One Call Serial No. TBD in CAD Cart. The Designer has obtained this Serial Number as required by PA Act 287, as amended.

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2). Bidder must comply with all applicable Laws and Regulations regarding excavation and location of utilities, obtain all permits, and comply with all terms and conditions established by Owner or by property owners or other entities controlling the Site with respect to schedule, access, existing operations, security, liability insurance, and applicable safety programs.

H. Bidder must fill all holes and clean up and restore the Site to its former condition upon completion of such explorations, investigations, tests, and studies.

5.05 Owner’s Safety Program

A. Site visits and work at the Site may be governed by an Owner safety program. If an Owner safety program exists, it will be noted in the Supplementary Conditions.

5.06 Other Work at the Site

A. Reference is made to Article 8 of the Supplementary Conditions for the identification of the general nature of other work of which Owner is aware (if any) that is to be performed at the Site by Owner or others (such as utilities and other prime contractors) and relates to the Work contemplated by these Bidding Documents. If Owner is party to a written contract for such other work, then on request, Owner will provide to each Bidder access to examine such contracts (other than portions thereof related to price and other confidential matters), if any.

ARTICLE 6—BIDDER’S REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

6.01 Express Representations and Certifications in Bid Form, Agreement

A. The Bid Form that each Bidder will submit contains express representations regarding the Bidder’s examination of Project documentation, Site visit, and preparation of the Bid, and certifications regarding lack of collusion or fraud in connection with the Bid.

Bidder should review these representations and certifications, and assure that Bidder can make the representations and certifications in good faith, before executing and submitting its Bid.

B. If Bidder is awarded the Contract, Bidder (as Contractor) will make similar express representations and certifications when it executes the Agreement.

ARTICLE 7—INTERPRETATIONS AND ADDENDA

7.01 Owner on its own initiative may issue Addenda to clarify, correct, supplement, or change the Bidding Documents.

7.02 Bidder shall submit all questions about the meaning or intent of the Bidding Documents to Engineer via PennBid or in the case of a hard copy plan holder via writing.

7.03 Interpretations or clarifications considered necessary by Engineer in response to such questions will be issued by Addenda delivered to all registered plan holders. Questions received less than seven days prior to the date for opening of Bids may not be answered.

7.04 Only responses set forth in an Addendum will be binding. Oral and other interpretations or clarifications will be without legal effect. Responses to questions are not part of the

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Contract Documents unless set forth in an Addendum that expressly modifies or supplements the Contract Documents.

ARTICLE 8—BID SECURITY

8.01 A Bid must be accompanied by Bid security made payable to Owner in an amount of 10% of Bidder’s maximum Bid price (determined by adding the base bid and all alternates (If any)) and in the form of a Bid bond issued by a surety meeting the requirements of Paragraph 6.01 of the General Conditions. Such Bid bond will be issued in the form included in the Bidding Documents. Sureties shall be Acceptable Reinsuring Companies” as published in Department Circular 570 (as amended and supplemented) by the Bureau of the Fiscal Service, U.S. Department of the Treasury.

8.02 The Bid security of the apparent Successful Bidder will be retained until Owner awards the contract to such Bidder, and such Bidder has executed the Contract, furnished the required Contract security, and met the other conditions of the Notice of Award, whereupon the Bid security will be released. If the Successful Bidder fails to execute and deliver the Contract and furnish the required Contract security within 15 days after the Notice of Award, Owner may consider Bidder to be in default, annul the Notice of Award, and the Bid security of that Bidder will be forfeited, in whole in the case of a penal sum bid bond, and to the extent of Owner’s damages in the case of a damages-form bond. Such forfeiture will be Owner’s exclusive remedy if Bidder defaults.

8.03 The Bid security of other Bidders that Owner believes to have a reasonable chance of receiving the award may be retained by Owner until the earlier of 7 days after the Effective Date of the Contract or 61 days after the Bid opening, whereupon Bid security furnished by such Bidders will be released.

8.04 Bid security of other Bidders that Owner believes do not have a reasonable chance of receiving the award will be released within 31 days after the Bid opening.

8.05 In case the bonds, Agreement, or certificates of insurance submitted by the Bidder do not meet the requirements of the Contract Documents, and changes are to be made before these documents can be accepted by the Owner, the Bidder is obligated to accept an extension of the date of award of the Contract, or the date of issuance of Notice to Proceed, as the case may be, for that period of additional time required to furnish acceptable documents.

ARTICLE 9—CONTRACT TIMES

9.01 The number of days within which, or the dates by which, the Work is to be (a) substantially completed and (b) ready for final payment, and (c) Milestones (if any) are to be achieved, are set forth in the Agreement.

9.02 Provisions for liquidated damages, if any, for failure to timely attain a Milestone, Substantial Completion, or completion of the Work in readiness for final payment, are set forth in the Agreement.

ARTICLE 10—SUBSTITUTE AND “OR EQUAL” ITEMS

10.01 The Contract for the Work, if awarded, will be on the basis of materials and equipment specified or described in the Bidding Documents, and those “or‐equal” or substitute materials and equipment subsequently approved by Engineer prior to the submittal of Bids and identified by Addendum. No item of material or equipment will be considered by Engineer as an “or‐ equal” or substitute unless written request for approval has been

CEI File No. 25001215.056B 00200-7 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS submitted by Bidder and has been received by Engineer at least 14 days prior to the date for receipt of Bids in the case of a proposed substitute and 14 days prior in the case of a proposed “or-equal.” Each such request shall comply with the requirements of Paragraphs

7.04 and 7.05 of the General Conditions. The burden of proof of the merit of the proposed item is upon Bidder. Engineer’s decision of approval or disapproval of a proposed item will be final. If Engineer approves any such proposed item, such approval will be set forth in an Addendum issued to all prospective Bidders. Bidders shall not rely upon approvals made in any other manner. Substitutes and “or-equal” materials and equipment may be proposed by Contractor in accordance with Paragraphs 7.04 and 7.05 of the General Conditions after the Effective Date of the Contract.

10.02 All prices that Bidder sets forth in its Bid shall be based on the presumption that the Contractor will furnish the materials and equipment specified or described in the Bidding Documents, as supplemented by Addenda. Any assumptions regarding the possibility of post‐Bid approvals of “or‐ equal” or substitution requests are made at Bidder’s sole risk.

10.03 If an award is made, Contractor shall be allowed to submit proposed substitutes and “or-equals” in accordance with the General Conditions.

ARTICLE 11—SUBCONTRACTORS, SUPPLIERS, AND OTHERS

11.01 The apparent Successful Bidder, and any other Bidder so requested, must submit to Owner a list of the Subcontractors or Suppliers proposed for the following portions of the Work within five days after Bid opening.

11.02 if requested by Owner, such list must be accompanied by an experience statement with pertinent information regarding similar projects and other evidence of qualification for each such Subcontractor or Supplier. If Owner or Engineer, after due investigation, has reasonable objection to any proposed Subcontractor or Supplier, Owner may, before the Notice of Award is given, request apparent Successful Bidder to submit an acceptable substitute, in which case apparent Successful Bidder will submit a substitute, Bidder’s Bid price will be increased (or decreased) by the difference in cost occasioned by such substitution, and Owner may consider such price adjustment in evaluating Bids and making the Contract award.

11.03 If apparent Successful Bidder declines to make any such substitution, Owner may award the Contract to the next lowest Bidder that proposes to use acceptable Subcontractors and Suppliers. Declining to make requested substitutions will constitute grounds for forfeiture of the Bid security of any Bidder. Any Subcontractor or Supplier, so listed and against which Owner or Engineer makes no written objection prior to the giving of the Notice of Award will be deemed acceptable to Owner and Engineer subject to subsequent revocation of such acceptance as provided in Paragraph 7.07 of the General Conditions.

11.04 Contractor shall not be required to employ any Subcontractor, Supplier, individual, or entity against whom Contractor has reasonable objection.

11.05 The Contractor shall not award work to Subcontractor(s) in excess of the limits stated in SC 7.07.A.

ARTICLE 12—PREPARATION OF BID

12.01 The Bid Form is included with the Bidding Documents.

A. All blanks on the Bid Form must be completed in ink and the Bid Form signed in ink.

Erasures or alterations must be initialed in ink by the person signing the Bid Form. A Bid

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B. If the Bid Form expressly indicates that submitting pricing on a specific alternate item is optional, and Bidder elects to not furnish pricing for such optional alternate item, then Bidder may enter the words “No Bid” or “Not Applicable.”

12.02 If Bidder has obtained the Bidding Documents as Electronic Documents, then Bidder shall prepare its Bid on a paper copy of the Bid Form printed from the Electronic Documents version of the Bidding Documents. The printed copy of the Bid Form must be clearly legible, printed on 8½ inch by 11-inch paper and as closely identical in appearance to the Electronic Document version of the Bid Form as may be practical. The Owner reserves the right to accept Bid Forms which nominally vary in appearance from the original paper version of the Bid Form, providing that all required information and submittals are included with the Bid.

12.03 A Bid by a corporation must be executed in the corporate name by a corporate officer (whose title must appear under the signature), accompanied by evidence of authority to sign. The corporate address and state of incorporation must be shown.

12.04 A Bid by a partnership must be executed in the partnership name and signed by a partner (whose title must appear under the signature), accompanied by evidence of authority to sign. The official address of the partnership must be shown.

12.05 A Bid by a limited liability company must be executed in the name of the firm by a member or other authorized person and accompanied by evidence of authority to sign. The state of formation of the firm and the official address of the firm must be shown.

12.06 A Bid by an individual must show the Bidder’s name and official address.

12.07 A Bid by a joint venture must be executed by an authorized representative of each joint venturer in the manner indicated on the Bid Form. The joint venture must have been formally established prior to submittal of a Bid, and the official address of the joint venture must be shown.

12.08 All names must be printed in ink below the signatures.

12.09 The Bid must contain an acknowledgment of receipt of all Addenda, the numbers of which must be filled in on the Bid Form.

12.10 Postal and e-mail addresses and telephone number for communications regarding the Bid must be shown.

12.11 The Bid must contain evidence of Bidder’s authority to do business in the state where the Project is located, or Bidder must certify in writing that it will obtain such authority within the time for acceptance of Bids and attach such certification to the Bid.

12.12 If Bidder is required to be licensed to submit a Bid or perform the Work in the state where the Project is located, the Bid must contain evidence of Bidder’s licensure, or Bidder must certify in writing that it will obtain such licensure within the time for acceptance of Bids and attach such certification to the Bid. Bidder’s state contractor license number, if any, must also be shown on the Bid Form and the Qualifications Form.

ARTICLE 13—BASIS OF BID

13.01 Lump Sum/Unit Price

A. Bidders must submit a Bid on a combined lump sum and unit price basis as set forth in the Bid Form.

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13.02 Allowances

A. For cash allowances the Bid price must include such amounts as the Bidder deems proper for Contractor's overhead, costs, profit, and other expenses on account of cash allowances, if any, named in the Contract Documents, in accordance with Paragraph 13.02.B of the General Conditions.

ARTICLE 14—SUBMITTAL OF BID

14.01 The Bidding Documents include one separate unbound copy of the Bid Form, and, if required, the Bid Bond Form. The unbound copy of the Bid Form is to be completed and submitted with the Bid security and the other documents required to be submitted under the terms of Article 2 of the Bid Form. For non-electronic (hard copy) bid submittals, Bidder shall prepare and submit one signed original of bid form, bid bond and all required attachments to the bid form (bid package) and two photocopies of the entire bid package. For electronic bid submittals, if requested, these bidders may be requested to provide an original hard copy of the signed bid form, bid bond and all required bid form attachments (entire bid package).

14.02 A Bid must be received no later than the date and time prescribed and at the place or method indicated in the Advertisement or invitation to bid (or as changed by addendum) and must be enclosed in a plainly marked package with the Project title, and, if applicable, the designated portion of the Project for which the Bid is submitted, the name and address of Bidder, and must be accompanied by the Bid security and other required documents. If a Bid is sent by mail or other delivery system, the sealed envelope containing the Bid package and any required copies must be enclosed in a separate package plainly marked on the outside with the notation “BID ENCLOSED.” A mailed Bid must be addressed to the location designated in the Advertisement.

14.03 Bids received after the date and time prescribed for the opening of bids, or not submitted at the correct location or in the designated manner, will not be accepted and will be returned to the Bidder unopened.

ARTICLE 15—MODIFICATION AND WITHDRAWAL OF BID

15.01 An unopened Bid may be withdrawn by an appropriate document duly executed in the same manner that a Bid must be executed and delivered to the place where Bids are to be submitted prior to the date and time for the opening of Bids. Upon receipt of such notice, the unopened Bid will be returned to the Bidder.

15.02 If a Bidder wishes to modify its Bid prior to Bid opening, Bidder must withdraw its initial Bid in the manner specified in Paragraph 15.01 and submit a new Bid prior to the date and time for the opening of Bids.

15.03 If within 24 hours after Bids are opened any Bidder files a duly signed written notice with Owner and promptly thereafter demonstrates to the reasonable satisfaction of Owner that there was a material and substantial mistake in the preparation of its Bid, the Bidder may withdraw its Bid, and the Bid security will be returned. Thereafter, if the Work is rebid, the Bidder will be disqualified from further bidding on the Work.

ARTICLE 16—OPENING OF BIDS

16.01 Bids will be opened at the time and place indicated in the advertisement or invitation to bid and, unless obviously non-responsive, read aloud publicly. An abstract of the amounts

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16.02 Bids will be opened PUBLICLY.

ARTICLE 17—BIDS TO REMAIN SUBJECT TO ACCEPTANCE

17.01 All Bids will remain subject to acceptance for the period of time stated in the Bid Form, but Owner may, in its sole discretion, release any Bid and return the Bid security prior to the end of this period.

ARTICLE 18—EVALUATION OF BIDS AND AWARD OF CONTRACT

18.01 Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, including without limitation, nonconforming, nonresponsive, unbalanced, or conditional/alternative Bids. Owner also reserves the right to waive all minor Bid informalities not involving price, time, or changes in the Work.

18.02 Owner will reject the Bid of any Bidder that Owner finds, after reasonable inquiry and evaluation, to not be responsible.

18.03 If Bidder purports to add terms or conditions to its Bid, takes exception to any provision of the Bidding Documents, or attempts to alter the contents of the Contract Documents for purposes of the Bid, whether in the Bid itself or in a separate communication to Owner or Engineer, then Owner will reject the Bid as nonresponsive.

18.04 If Owner awards the contract for the Work, such award will be to the responsible Bidder submitting the lowest responsive Bid.

18.05 Evaluation of Bids

A. In evaluating Bids, Owner will consider whether the Bids comply with the prescribed requirements, and such alternates, unit prices, and other data, as may be requested in the Bid Form or prior to the Notice of Award.

B. In the comparison of Bids, alternates will be applied in the same order of priority as listed in the Bid Form. To determine the Bid prices for purposes of comparison, Owner will announce to all bidders a “Base Bid plus alternates” budget after receiving all Bids, but prior to opening them. For comparison purposes alternates will be accepted, following the order of priority established in the Bid Form, until doing so would cause the budget to be exceeded. After determination of the Successful Bidder based on this comparative process and on the responsiveness, responsibility, and other factors set forth in these Instructions, the award may be made to said Successful Bidder on its base Bid and any combination of its additive alternate Bids for which Owner determines funds will be available at the time of award.

C. Sectional bids will not be used or entertained.

D. For the determination of the apparent low bidder, bids will be compared on the basis of the total of the products of the estimated quantity of each item and the unit price bid for that item, together with any lump sum items. Owner reserves rights to negotiate contract amount.

E. Cost plus Fee bids will not be used or entertained .

18.06 In evaluating whether a Bidder is responsible, Owner will consider the qualifications of the Bidder and may consider the qualifications and experience of Subcontractors and

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Suppliers proposed for those portions of the Work for which the identity of Subcontractors and Suppliers must be submitted as provided in the Bidding Documents.

18.07 Owner may conduct such investigations as Owner deems necessary to establish the responsibility, qualifications, and financial ability of Bidders and any proposed Subcontractors or Suppliers.

18.08 Bidder agrees that if awarded a contract, whether or not their bid was placed via Penn Bid or via hard copy bid to Owner, that the bidder will pay Penn Bid their required amount based on the Penn Bid percentage up to the maximum amount in accordance with the Penn Bid Terms and Conditions.

ARTICLE 19—BONDS AND INSURANCE

19.01 Article 6 of the General Conditions, as may be modified by the Supplementary Conditions, sets forth Owner’s requirements as to performance and payment bonds, other required bonds (if any), and insurance. When the Successful Bidder delivers the executed Agreement to Owner, it must be accompanied by required bonds and insurance documentation.

19.02 Article 8, Bid Security, of these Instructions, addresses any requirements for providing bid bonds as part of the bidding process.

19.03 In case the bonds, Agreement, or certificates of insurance submitted by the Bidder do not meet the requirements of the Contract Documents, and changes are to be made before these documents can be accepted by the Owner, the Bidder is obligated to accept an extension of the date of award of the Contract, or the date of issuance of Notice to Proceed, as the case may be, for that period of additional time required to furnish acceptable documents.

ARTICLE 20—SIGNING OF AGREEMENT

20.01 Within ten (10) days after the approval of the Bonds, the Owner will issue the Notice of Award. When Owner issues a Notice of Award to the Successful Bidder, it will be accompanied by the unexecuted counterparts of the Agreement along with the other Contract Documents as identified in the Agreement. Within 15 days thereafter, Successful Bidder must execute and deliver the required number of counterparts of the Agreement and any bonds and insurance documentation required to be delivered by the Contract Documents to Owner. Within 10 days thereafter, Owner will deliver one fully executed counterpart of the Agreement to Successful Bidder, together with printed and electronic copies of the Contract Documents as stated in Paragraph 2.02 of the General Conditions.

ARTICLE 21—SALES AND USE TAXES

21.01 Owner is exempt from state sales and use taxes on materials and equipment to be incorporated in the Work. (Exemption No. 24-6-000595). Said taxes must not be included

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ARTICLE 22—CONTRACTS TO BE ASSIGNED: NOT APPLICABLE THIS PROJECT.

ARTICLE 23—FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS

23.01 Federal Requirements

A. Federal requirements at Article 19 of the Supplementary Conditions apply to this Contract.

ARTICLE 24—STATE REQUIREMENTS

24.01 State requirements at Article 20 of the Supplementary Conditions apply to this Contract.

END OF SECTION

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SECTION 00340

BID FORM SUPPLEMENTS

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667ART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Basis of Bid Major Equipment/Products

B. Proposed Substitution of Major Equipment/Products

1.02 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Section 00200 – Instructions to Bidders

B. Section 01100 – Substitution of Major Equipment Items and Products

1.03 MANUFACTURERS AND SUPPLIERS FOR “BASIS OF BID” ITEMS

A. The Contract Documents are based upon the Basis of Bid Major Equipment/Products denoted on the following Schedule of Proposed Substitute Equipment/Products. Bidder must use the manufacturer/supplier of each item of equipment or product listed in the schedule in their base bid.

B. If the Bidder desires to propose a Substitution of Major Equipment/Products for the

“Basis of Bid” items, he must write in the name of one substitution per equipment item in the space provided in Schedule of Proposed Substitute Equipment/Products. The Bidder must nevertheless provide the listed Basis of Bid manufacturers/ suppliers because the Total Bid Price must be based upon this list. Wherever a Substitution of Major Equipment/Products is proposed, the Bidder must insert the amount to be added/deducted as a lump sum, from the Total Bid Price. If the Substitution of Major Equipment/Products is eventually approved by the Engineer and accepted by the Owner, the Bidder must use the listed Substitution of Major Equipment/Products. If the proposed substitution is not approved by the Engineer or not accepted by the Owner, the Bidder must use the listed “Basis of Bid” equipment/product.

C. The add/deduct amount specified for Substitution of Major Equipment/Products may be used in determining the Successful Bidder. Proposed substitutes will be considered prior to Award of the Contract to the Successful Bidder.

D. The Successful Bidder shall also reimburse the Owner for any other costs directly attributable to the change in manufacturers/suppliers, such as addition field trips for the Engineer, additional redesign costs, additional review and inspection costs, permits, etc., as specified in Section 01100.

E. Qualification Package requirements for proposed Substitutions to a “Basis of Bid” major equipment item or product shall be as defined in Section 01100.

F. Design of this project is based upon the Basis of Bid Major Equipment/Products identified in the Schedule of Proposed Substitute Equipment/Products. Should a Bidder propose furnishing substitute major equipment item or product and it is accepted, the Successful Bidder shall comply with Section 01100.

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SCHEDULE OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT PRODUCTS

Bidder proposes the following Substitution of Major Equipment/Products for the equipment or material categories so identified.

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SECTION 00410

BID FORM FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT

CONTRACT #2026-W1: GENERAL / MECHANICAL

The terms used in this Bid with initial capital letters have the meanings stated in the Instructions to Bidders, the General Conditions, and the Supplementary Conditions.

ARTICLE 1—OWNER AND BIDDER

1.01 This Bid is submitted to: Galeton Borough Authority, 24 West Main Street, Galeton, PA 16922.

1.02 The undersigned Bidder proposes and agrees, if this Bid is accepted, to enter into an Agreement with Owner in the form included in the Bidding Documents to perform all Work as specified or indicated in the Bidding Documents for the prices and within the times indicated in this Bid and in accordance with the other terms and conditions of the Bidding Documents and all issued addendums.

ARTICLE 2—ATTACHMENTS TO THIS BID

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ARTICLE 3—BASIS OF BID—LUMP SUM BID AND UNIT PRICES

3.01 Lump Sum Bids

3.02 Unit Price Bids – Not Used

ARTICLE 4—NOT USED

ARTICLE 5— NOT USED

ARTICLE 6—TIME OF COMPLETION

6.01 Bidder agrees that the Work will be substantially complete and will be completed and ready for final payment in accordance with Paragraph 15.06 of the General Conditions on or before the dates or within the number of calendar days indicated in the Agreement.

6.02 Bidder accepts the provisions of the Agreement as to liquidated damages.

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ARTICLE 7—BIDDER’S ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: ACCEPTANCE PERIOD, INSTRUCTIONS, AND RECEIPT OF

ADDENDA

7.01 Bid Acceptance Period

A. The Bid will remain subject to acceptance for sixty (60) days after the Bid opening, except if the award is delayed by a required approval of another government agency, the sale of bonds, or the award of a grant, the Owner shall reject all bids or award the contract to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder within one hundred twenty (120) days of the bid opening, or for such longer period of time that Bidder may agree to in writing upon request of Owner.

7.02 Instructions to Bidders

A. Bidder accepts terms and conditions of the Instructions to Bidders, including without limitation those dealing with the disposition of Bid security.

7.03 Receipt of Addenda

A. Bidder hereby acknowledges receipt of the following Addenda: [Add rows as needed.

Bidder is to complete table.]

Addendum Number Addendum Date

7.04 Bidder hereby acknowledges if awarded a contract, whether or not their bid was placed via PennBid or via hard copy bid to Owner, that the awarded bidder will pay PennBid either the PennBid minimum fee or else the PennBid required amount based on the PennBid percentage up to the maximum amount in accordance with the PennBid Terms and Conditions.

BIDDER’S REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

7.05 Bidder’s Representations

A. In submitting this Bid, Bidder represents the following:

1. Bidder has examined and carefully studied the Bidding Documents, including Addenda, the Invitation for Bids, Signature Documents, the form of Bid, the form of Bid Bond, the form of Contract, the Non-Collusion Affidavit, the form of Surety Bond or Bonds, the Contract Conditions, any Federal Requirements, any State Requirements, Specifications, the other related data identified in the Bidding Documents.

2. Bidder has visited the Site, conducted a thorough visual examination of the Site and adjacent areas, and become familiar with the general, local, and Site conditions that may affect cost, progress, and performance of the Work.

3. Bidder is familiar with all Laws and Regulations that may affect cost, progress, and performance of the Work and including all American Iron and Steel requirements.

4. Bidder has carefully studied the reports of explorations and tests of subsurface conditions at or adjacent to the Site and the drawings of physical conditions relating to existing surface or subsurface structures at the Site that have been

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5. Bidder has carefully studied the reports and drawings relating to Hazardous Environmental Conditions, if any, at or adjacent to the Site that have been identified in the Supplementary Conditions, with respect to Technical Data in such reports and drawings.

6. Bidder has considered the information known to Bidder itself; information commonly known to contractors doing business in the locality of the Site;

information and observations obtained from visits to the Site; the Bidding Documents; and the Technical Data identified in the Supplementary Conditions or by definition, with respect to the effect of such information, observations, and Technical Data on (a) the cost, progress, and performance of the Work; (b) the means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures of construction to be employed by Bidder, if selected as Contractor; and (c) Bidder’s (Contractor’s) safety precautions and programs.

7. Based on the information and observations referred to in the preceding paragraph, Bidder agrees that no further examinations, investigations, explorations, tests, studies, or data are necessary for the performance of the Work at the Contract Price, within the Contract Times, and in accordance with the other terms and conditions of the Contract.

8. Bidder is aware of the general nature of work to be…