EJCDC C-410 Suggested Bid Form for Construction Contracts Copyright © 2007 National Society of Professional Engineers for EJCDC. All rights reserved.

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BID FORM - CONTRACT 1

PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION

FREDERICKSBURG SEWER & WATER AUTHORITY

PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM UPGRADES

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Article 1 – Bid Recipient

Article 2 – Bidder’s Acknowledgements

Article 3 – Bidder’s Representations

Article 4 – Bidder’s Certification

Article 5 – Basis of Bid

Article 6 – Time of Completion

Article 7 – Attachments to This Bid

Article 8 – Defined Terms

Article 9 – Bid Submittal

ARTICLE 1 – BID RECIPIENT

1.01 This Bid is submitted to:

Fredericksburg Sewer & Water Authority 113 East Main Street Fredericksburg, PA 17026

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.

ARTICLE 2 – BIDDER’S ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

2.01 Bidder accepts all the terms and conditions of the Instructions to Bidders, including without limitation those dealing with the disposition of Bid security. This Bid will remain subject to acceptance for 60 days after the Bid opening unless award is delayed due to the required approvals of another government agency, the sale of bonds, or the award of a grant or grants, in which case the bids shall be irrevocable for 120 days after the bid opening in accordance with Act 317 of 1978, and subsequent amendments; or for such longer period of time that Bidder may agree to in writing upon request of Owner.

ARTICLE 3 – BIDDER’S REPRESENTATIONS

3.01 In submitting this Bid, Bidder represents that:

A. Bidder has examined and carefully studied the Bidding Documents, other related data identified in the Bidding Documents, and the following Addenda, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged:

Addendum No. Addendum Date

B. Bidder has visited the Site and become familiar with and is satisfied as to the general, local, and Site conditions that may affect cost, progress, and performance of the Work.

C. Bidder is familiar with and is satisfied as to all Laws and Regulations that may affect cost, progress, and performance of the Work.

D. Bidder has carefully studied all: (1) reports of explorations and tests of subsurface conditions at or contiguous to the Site and all drawings of physical conditions relating to existing surface or subsurface structures at the Site (except Underground Facilities) that have been identified in SC-4.02 as containing reliable "technical data," and (2) reports and drawings of Hazardous Environmental Conditions, if any, at the Site that have been identified in SC-4.06 as containing reliable "technical data."

E. Bidder has considered the information known to Bidder; 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 Site-related reports and drawings identified in the Bidding Documents, with respect to the effect of such information, observations, and documents on (1) the cost, progress, and performance of the Work; (2) the means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures of construction to be employed by Bidder, including applying the specific means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures of construction expressly required by the Bidding Documents; and (3) Bidder’s safety precautions and programs. “Information known to Bidder” includes but is not limited to publicly available federal, state, county and local studies and reports relating to soils, geology, groundwater, floods, weather history and statistics; as well as underground utility investigations and mapping information which the Bidder shall have obtained from the Utility Companies listed on the cover page of the Project Drawings under the PA ONE CALL serial number

F. Based on the information and observations referred to in Paragraph 3.01.E above, Bidder does not consider that further examinations, investigations, explorations, tests, studies, or data are necessary for the determination of this Bid for performance of the Work at the price(s) bid and within the times required, and in accordance with the other terms and conditions of the Bidding Documents.

G. Bidder is aware of the general nature of work to be performed by Owner and others at the Site that relates to the Work as indicated in the Bidding Documents.

H. Bidder has given Engineer written notice of all conflicts, errors, ambiguities, or discrepancies that Bidder has discovered in the Bidding Documents, and the written resolution thereof by Engineer is acceptable to Bidder.

1. The Bidding Documents are generally sufficient to indicate and convey understanding of all terms and conditions for the performance of the Work for which this Bid is submitted.

ARTICLE 4 – BIDDER’S CERTIFICATION

4.01 Bidder certifies that:

A. This Bid is genuine and not made in the interest of or on behalf of any undisclosed individual or entity and is not submitted in conformity with any collusive agreement or rules of any group, association, organization, or corporation;

B. Bidder has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other Bidder to submit a false or sham Bid;

C. Bidder has not solicited or induced any individual or entity to refrain from bidding; and

D. Bidder has not engaged in corrupt, fraudulent, collusive, or coercive practices in competing for the Contract. For the purposes of this Paragraph 4.01.D:

1. “corrupt practice” means the offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting of any thing of value likely to influence the action of a public official in the bidding process;

2. “fraudulent practice” means an intentional misrepresentation of facts made (a) to influence the bidding process to the detriment of Owner, (b) to establish bid prices at artificial non-competitive levels, or (c) to deprive Owner of the benefits of free and open competition;

3. “collusive practice” means a scheme or arrangement between two or more Bidders, with or without the knowledge of Owner, a purpose of which is to establish bid prices at artificial, non-competitive levels; and

4. “coercive practice” means harming or threatening to harm, directly or indirectly, persons or their property to influence their participation in the bidding process or affect the execution of the Contract.

ARTICLE 5 – BASIS OF BID

5.01 Base Bid: Bidder will complete the Base Bid Work listed below in accordance with the Contract Documents for the following price(s):

Item

Description

Estimated Quantity

Unit

Price

Extension

Mobilization & Closeout

LS

4” PVC Water Main, 0’ – 8’, Paved Drive

LF

6” PVC Water Main, 0’ – 8’, Lawn / Field Areas

6” PVC Water Main, 0’ – 8’, Gravel Roads

8” PVC Water Main, 0’ – 8’, 5,055

8” PVC Water Main, 0’ – 8’, Township Roads / Gravel Roads / Paved Drives

1,128

10” PVC Water Main, 0’ – 8’, 1,408

4” Gate valve with Box

EA

8” Gate Valve with Box

Temporary Paving, Township Roads

Temporary Paving, Paved Driveways

Final Lawn / Field Restorations

Final Gravel Road Restoration

Paving Restoration, Township Roads

Paving Restoration, Paved Drives

Aggregate Backfill (3’0” pay width for low pressure) (top 3 feet of Township roads)

3,100

TON

$ 10.00 $ 31,000

* Note: this is the minimum bid price for all bids. Bidder may write in higher price, but not a lower price.

See Section 01025.

Misc. Concrete (for Thrust Blocks, Concrete Encasement, etc.)

CY

Allowance for Soils Testing

$10.000.00

$ 10,000.00

Allowance for Construction Stake-out Surveying

$15,000.00

$ 15,000.00

Creek Crossing #1 (See Drawing 306) (Includes 2 Gate Valves, 2 Blowoff Valves / Sampling Hydrants, 12” Steel Encasement, Boring, etc.)

(Length of 8” pipe already included in line 5)

Piping Reconfiguration – Well 6 – See Drawing 308 (Include all but length of pipe and 4” gate valves)

Airport Road – See Drawing 319 (Include all but length of pipe)

North Wells – See Drawings 406-408 (Include all but length of pipe)

Air Release Valves with Manhole

Blowoffs with Valves with Manhole

TOTAL OF ALL ITEMS IN FIGURES:

TOTAL OF ALL ITEMS IN WORDS:

5.02 This base bid shall include an allowance of the following amounts of money for the categories of work described. Billing for each item shall be on a time and material basis.

A) An allowance of five hundred dollars ($500) for the Bethel Township road cut permit for the pipeline crossing on Airport Road.

5.03 Bid Alternates: The bid alternates described in the following bid items may be accepted by the OWNER as the substitution for, or replacement of, bid items described in the Base Bid, either in whole or in part, based upon the evaluation and recommendation of the ENGINEER. Substitution or replacement of bid items in the Base Bid will result in a Modified Bid amount. Substitution or replacement prices may be considered by the OWNER as the basis for the determination of the low bidder and for the award of the Contract. The OWNER reserves and maintains the exclusive right to accept none, any, or all of the Bid Alternates and to determine the Modified Bid amount which the OWNER determines to be in OWNER’S best interest.

BID ALTERNATES

Potential

Directional drilling of 8” Water Main on Airport Driveway – amends quantities for bid items 5, 12, 16, and 17.

Realignment of pitless adapters on South Wells

Extension of 8” Finished Water Main to Bieber Property ROW, NS of Airport Road

5.04 Add-Ons: Bidder shall provide a Unit Price to complete the following Add-On Work.in accordance with the Contract Documents.: THIS SECTION NOT USED

Estimated

5.04 Basis of Award shall be on the Modified Bid described in paragraph 5.02 without consideration of Add-Ons. Any Add-Ons accepted by Owner shall be added to the Contract as a Change Order after Contract Award. The Modified Bid will be determined by the ENGINEER as described in paragraph 5.02. During construction, the quantities in the Modified Bid may be amended, altered and adjusted by the ENGINEER depending upon site conditions encountered or as may be warranted based upon conditions of the regulatory permits issued for roadway occupancy or creek crossings.

5.05 Unit Prices have been computed in accordance with Paragraph 11.03.B of the General Conditions.

5.06 Bidder acknowledges that estimated quantities are not guaranteed, and are solely for the purpose of comparison of Bids, and final payment for all unit price Bid items will be based on actual quantities, determined as provided in the Contract Documents.

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 14.07 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.

ARTICLE 7 – ATTACHMENTS TO THIS BID

7.01 The following documents are submitted with and made a condition of this Bid:

A. Required 10% bid security in the form of a certified check, bank money order, or bid bond;

B. Required Bidder Qualifications Questionnaire with Supporting Data;

C. Non-Collusion Affidavit; and

D. Act 127 Verification Form

ARTICLE 8 – DEFINED TERMS

8.01 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 9 – BID SUBMITTAL

9.01 This Bid is submitted by:

If Bidder is:

An Individual

Name (typed or printed):

By:

(Individual’s signature)

Doing business as:

A Partnership

Partnership Name:

By:

(Signature of general partner -- attach evidence of authority to sign)

Name (typed or printed):

A Corporation

Corporation Name: (SEAL)

State of Incorporation:

Type (General Business, Professional, Service, Limited Liability):_______

By:

(Signature -- attach evidence of authority to sign)

Name (typed or printed):

Title:

(CORPORATE SEAL)

Attest

Date of Qualification to do business in [State where Project is located] is

A Joint Venture

Name of Joint Venture:

First Joint Venturer Name: (SEAL)

By:

(Signature of first joint venture partner -- attach evidence of authority to sign)

Name (typed or printed):

Title:

Second Joint Venturer Name: (SEAL)

(Signature of second joint venture partner -- attach evidence of authority to sign)

(Each joint venturer must sign. The manner of signing for each individual, partnership, and corporation that is a party to the joint venture should be in the manner indicated above.)

Bidder's Business Address

Phone No. _____________________________________ Fax No.

E-mail ______________________________ _______

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State Contractor License No. . [If applicable]

BID FORM – CONTRACT 2

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION

PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM UPGRADES

Article 1 – Bid Recipient

Article 2 – Bidder’s Acknowledgements

Article 3 – Bidder’s Representations

Article 4 – Bidder’s Certification

Article 5 – Basis of Bid

Article 6 – Time of Completion

Article 7 – Attachments to This Bid

Article 8 – Defined Terms

Article 9 – Bid Submittal

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ARTICLE 1 – BID RECIPIENT

1.01 This Bid is submitted to:

Fredericksburg Sewer & Water Authority

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.

ARTICLE 2 – BIDDER’S ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

2.01 Bidder accepts all the terms and conditions of the Instructions to Bidders, including without limitation those dealing with the disposition of Bid security. This Bid will remain subject to acceptance for 60 days after the Bid opening unless award is delayed due to the required approvals of another government agency, the sale of bonds or the award of a grant or grants, in which case the bids shall be irrevocable for 120 days after the bid opening in accordance with Act 317 of 1978 and subsequent amendments; or for such longer period of time that Bidder may agree to in writing upon request of Owner.

ARTICLE 3 – BIDDER’S REPRESENTATIONS

3.01 In submitting this Bid, Bidder represents that:

A. Bidder has examined and carefully studied the Bidding Documents, other related data identified in the Bidding Documents, and the following Addenda, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged:

B. Bidder has visited the Site and become familiar with and is satisfied as to the general, local, and Site conditions that may affect cost, progress, and performance of the Work.

C. Bidder is familiar with and is satisfied as to all Laws and Regulations that may affect cost, progress, and performance of the Work.

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D. Bidder has carefully studied all: (1) reports of explorations and tests of subsurface conditions at or contiguous to the Site and all drawings of physical conditions relating to existing surface or subsurface structures at the Site (except Underground Facilities) that have been identified in SC-4.02 as containing reliable "technical data," and (2) reports and drawings of Hazardous Environmental Conditions, if any, at the Site that have been identified in SC-4.06 as containing reliable "technical data."

E. Bidder has considered the information known to Bidder; 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 Site-related reports and drawings identified in the Bidding Documents, with respect to the effect of such information, observations, and documents on (1) the cost, progress, and performance of the Work; (2) the means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures of construction to be employed by Bidder, including applying the specific means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures of construction expressly required by the Bidding Documents; and (3) Bidder’s safety precautions and programs.

“Information known to Bidder” includes but is not limited to publicly available federal, state, county and local studies and reports related to soils, geology, groundwater, floods, weather history and statistics, as well as underground utility investigations and mapping information which the Bidder shall have obtained from the Utility Companies listed on the cover page of the Project Drawings under the PA ONE CALL serial number.

F. Based on the information and observations referred to in Paragraph 3.01.E above, Bidder does not consider that further examinations, investigations, explorations, tests, studies, or data are necessary for the determination of this Bid for performance of the Work at the price(s) bid and within the times required, and in accordance with the other terms and conditions of the Bidding Documents.

G. Bidder is aware of the general nature of work to be performed by Owner and others at the Site that relates to the Work as indicated in the Bidding Documents.

H. Bidder has given Engineer written notice of all conflicts, errors, ambiguities, or discrepancies that Bidder has discovered in the Bidding Documents, and the written resolution thereof by Engineer is acceptable to Bidder.

I. The Bidding Documents are generally sufficient to indicate and convey understanding of all terms and conditions for the performance of the Work for which this Bid is submitted.

ARTICLE 4 – BIDDER’S CERTIFICATION

4.01 Bidder certifies that:

A. This Bid is genuine and not made in the interest of or on behalf of any undisclosed individual or entity and is not submitted in conformity with any collusive agreement or rules of any group, association, organization, or corporation;

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B. Bidder has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other Bidder to submit a false or sham Bid;

C. Bidder has not solicited or induced any individual or entity to refrain from bidding; and

D. Bidder has not engaged in corrupt, fraudulent, collusive, or coercive practices in competing for the Contract. For the purposes of this Paragraph 4.01.D:

1. “corrupt practice” means the offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting of anything of value likely to influence the action of a public official in the bidding process;

2. “fraudulent practice” means an intentional misrepresentation of facts made (a) to influence the bidding process to the detriment of Owner, (b) to establish bid prices at artificial non-competitive levels, or (c) to deprive Owner of the benefits of free and open competition;

3. “collusive practice” means a scheme or arrangement between two or more Bidders, with or without the knowledge of Owner, a purpose of which is to establish bid prices at artificial, non-competitive levels; and

4. “coercive practice” means harming or threatening to harm, directly or indirectly, persons or their property to influence their participation in the bidding process or affect the execution of the Contract.

ARTICLE 5 – BASIS OF BID

5.01 Bidder will complete the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents for the following price(s). This base bid shall include an allowance of the following amounts of money for the categories of work described. Billing for each item shall be on a time and material basis.

A) An allowance of three hundred thirty-five thousand eight hundred and ninety dollars ($335,890) payable to Dutchland Inc. for the installation of the concrete clearwell and backwash basins.

B) An allowance of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) for quality assurance testing by an independent inspection and testing laboratory required in Section 01400 of the Project Manual.

C) An allowance of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) for “surveys as required to set control points for lines, grades and elevations” which shall be made by the Engineer as stipulated in Section 00800 of the Project Manual.

D) An allowance of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for off-loading, moving, hauling, and/or any other tasks required to take delivery and place the manganese filters into the filter building.

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E) An allowance of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for miscellaneous trees, shrubbery, plantings, and landscaping services as ordered by the Owner.

F) An allowance of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) for payment of building permit fees, inspection services by the zoning officer, the township engineer, the building code enforcement officer, and any other third-party agency inspectors which regulate or oversee any aspects of the construction project.

G) An allowance of five thousand dollars ($5,000) for supply and installation of miscellaneous equipment (fire extinguishers, first aid kits) to fit out all areas of the project site as ordered by the Engineer or Owner.

H) An allowance of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) for grading, stone, portable toilet facilities, electric service, phone service, internet service, bottled water and trash service for the construction trailer and parking area for Contracts 2, 3, 4, and 5 and the Engineer, as required.

I) An allowance of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) for the Erosion and Sedimentation Control measures related to the new filter building and stormwater basin. Note:

Earthwork, Grading, Stone Base, Stormwater Trench and Paving are included in the Base Bid.

J) An allowance of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) for repairs and remediation of the existing fence and slide gate and installation of a motorized slide gate opener.

Lump Sum Bid Price (words) – Base Bid

{includes all allowances}

(figures)

All specified allowances are included in the price set forth above and have been computed in accordance with Paragraph 11.02 of the General Conditions.

5.02 Bid Alternates: The bid alternates described in the following bid items may be accepted by the OWNER as the substitution for, or replacement of, bid items described in the Base Bid, either in whole or in part, based upon the evaluation and recommendation of the ENGINEER. Substitution or replacement of bid items in the Base Bid will result in a Modified Bid amount. Substitution or replacement prices may be considered by the OWNER as the basis for the determination of the low bidder and for the award of the Contract. The OWNER reserves and maintains the exclusive right to accept none, any, or all of the Bid Alternates and to determine the Modified Bid amount which the OWNER determines to be in OWNER’S best interest.

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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 14.07 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.

ARTICLE 7 – ATTACHMENTS TO THIS BID

7.01 The following documents are submitted with and made a condition of this Bid:

A. Required 10% bid security in the form of a certified check, bank money order, or bid bond;

B. Required Bidder Qualifications Questionnaire with Supporting Data;

C. Non-Collusion Affidavit; and

D. Act 127 Verification Form

ARTICLE 8 – DEFINED TERMS

8.01 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.

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ARTICLE 9 – BID SUBMITTAL

9.01 This Bid is submitted by (select appropriate category and fill in blanks):

If Bidder is:

An Individual

Name (typed or printed):

By:

(Individual’s signature)

Doing business as:

A Partnership

Partnership Name:

By:

(Signature of general partner -- attach evidence of authority to sign)

Name (typed or printed):

A Corporation

Corporation Name: (SEAL)

State of Incorporation:

Type (General Business, Professional, Service, Limited Liability):_______

By:

(Signature -- attach evidence of authority to sign)

Name (typed or printed):

Title:

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A Joint Venture

(Signature of first joint venture partner -- attach evidence of authority to sign)

(Signature of second joint venture partner -- attach evidence of authority to sign)

(Each joint venturer must sign. The manner of signing for each individual, partnership, and corporation that is a party to the joint venture should be in the manner indicated above.)

SUBMITTED on , 2026.

BID FORM – CONTRACT 3

ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION

FSWA PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM UPGRADES

Article 1 – Bid Recipient

Article 2 – Bidder’s Acknowledgements

Article 3 – Bidder’s Representations

Article 4 – Bidder’s Certification

Article 5 – Basis of Bid

Article 6 – Time of Completion

Article 7 – Attachments to This Bid

Article 8 – Defined Terms

Article 9 – Bid Submittal

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ARTICLE 1 – BID RECIPIENT

1.01 This Bid is submitted to:

Fredericksburg Sewer & Water Authority

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.

ARTICLE 2 – BIDDER’S ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

2.01 Bidder accepts all the terms and conditions of the Instructions to Bidders, including without limitation those dealing with the disposition of Bid security. This Bid will remain subject to acceptance for 60 days after the Bid opening unless award is delayed due to the required approvals of another government agency, the sale of bonds or the award of a grant or grants, in which case the bids shall be irrevocable for 120 days after the bid opening in accordance with Act 317 of 1978 and subsequent amendments; or for such longer period of time that Bidder may agree to in writing upon request of Owner.

ARTICLE 3 – BIDDER’S REPRESENTATIONS

3.01 In submitting this Bid, Bidder represents that:

A. Bidder has examined and carefully studied the Bidding Documents, other related data identified in the Bidding Documents, and the following Addenda, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged:

B. Bidder has visited the Site and become familiar with and is satisfied as to the general, local, and Site conditions that may affect cost, progress, and performance of the Work.

C. Bidder is familiar with and is satisfied as to all Laws and Regulations that may affect cost, progress, and performance of the Work.

D. Bidder has carefully studied all: (1) reports of explorations and tests of subsurface conditions at or contiguous to the Site and all drawings of physical conditions relating to existing surface or subsurface structures at the Site (except Underground Facilities) that have been identified in SC-4.02 as containing reliable "technical data," and (2) reports and drawings of Hazardous Environmental Conditions, if any, at the Site that have been identified in SC-4.06 as containing reliable "technical data."

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E. Bidder has considered the information known to Bidder; 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 Site-related reports and drawings identified in the Bidding Documents, with respect to the effect of such information, observations, and documents on (1) the cost, progress, and performance of the Work; (2) the means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures of construction to be employed by Bidder, including applying the specific means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures of construction expressly required by the Bidding Documents; and (3) Bidder’s safety precautions and programs. “Information known to Bidder” includes but is not limited to publicly available federal, state, county and local studies and reports related to soils, geology, groundwater, floods, weather history and statistics, as well as underground utility investigations and mapping information which the Bidder shall have obtained from the Utility Companies listed on the cover page of the Project Drawings under the PA ONE CALL serial number.

F. Based on the information and observations referred to in Paragraph 3.01.E above, Bidder does not consider that further examinations, investigations, explorations, tests, studies, or data are necessary for the determination of this Bid for performance of the Work at the price(s) bid and within the times required, and in accordance with the other terms and conditions of the Bidding Documents.

G. Bidder is aware of the general nature of work to be performed by Owner and others at the Site that relates to the Work as indicated in the Bidding Documents.

H. Bidder has given Engineer written notice of all conflicts, errors, ambiguities, or discrepancies that Bidder has discovered in the Bidding Documents, and the written resolution thereof by Engineer is acceptable to Bidder.

I. The Bidding Documents are generally sufficient to indicate and convey understanding of all terms and conditions for the performance of the Work for which this Bid is submitted.

ARTICLE 4 – BIDDER’S CERTIFICATION

4.01 Bidder certifies that:

A. This Bid is genuine and not made in the interest of or on behalf of any undisclosed individual or entity and is not submitted in conformity with any collusive agreement or rules of any group, association, organization, or corporation;

B. Bidder has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other Bidder to submit a false or sham Bid;

C. Bidder has not solicited or induced any individual or entity to refrain from bidding; and

D. Bidder has not engaged in corrupt, fraudulent, collusive, or coercive practices in competing for the Contract. For the purposes of this Paragraph 4.01.D:

1. “corrupt practice” means the offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting of any thing of value likely to influence the action of a public official in the bidding process;

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2. “fraudulent practice” means an intentional misrepresentation of facts made (a) to influence the bidding process to the detriment of Owner, (b) to establish bid prices at artificial non-competitive levels, or (c) to deprive Owner of the benefits of free and open competition;

3. “collusive practice” means a scheme or arrangement between two or more Bidders, with or without the knowledge of Owner, a purpose of which is to establish bid prices at artificial, non-competitive levels; and

4. “coercive practice” means harming or threatening to harm, directly or indirectly, persons or their property to influence their participation in the bidding process or affect the execution of the Contract.

ARTICLE 5 – BASIS OF BID

5.01 Bidder will complete the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents for the following price(s). This base bid shall include an allowance of the following amounts of money for the categories of work described:

A) An allowance of five thousand dollars ($5,000) for installation of the temporary electrical, phone and internet facilities for the construction trailers.

B) An allowance of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) for ethernet, phone, camera, gate security, and all other IT related wiring rough installation, including gooseneck piping at gate for access keypad.

C) NOTE: No allowance is made for the Existing SCADA Modifications as specified in Section 13610 – Existing SCADA Modifications of the Project Manual. The FSWA shall be paying GES directly for the modifications to their SCADA system as the work is considered a special expertise.

All specified allowances are included in the price set forth above and have been computed in accordance with Paragraph 11.02 of the General Conditions.

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 14.07 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.

ARTICLE 7 – ATTACHMENTS TO THIS BID

7.01 The following documents are submitted with and made a condition of this Bid:

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A. Required 10% bid security in the form of a certified check, bank money order, or bid bond;

B. Required Bidder Qualifications Questionnaire with Supporting Data;

C. Non-Collusion Affidavit; and

D. Act 127 Verification Form

ARTICLE 8 – DEFINED TERMS

8.01 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 9 – BID SUBMITTAL

9.01 This Bid is submitted by:

If Bidder is:

An Individual

Name (typed or printed):

By:

By:

(Signature of general partner -- attach evidence of authority to sign)

Name (typed or printed):

A Corporation

Corporation Name: (SEAL)

State of Incorporation:

Type (General Business, Professional, Service, Limited Liability):_______

By:

(Signature -- attach evidence of authority to sign)

Name (typed or printed):

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(Signature of first joint venture partner -- attach evidence of authority to sign)

(Signature of second joint venture partner -- attach evidence of authority to sign)

(Each joint venturer must sign. The manner of signing for each individual, partnership, and corporation that is a party to the joint venture should be in the manner indicated above.)

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BID FORM – CONTRACT 4

PLUMBING CONSTRUCTION

Article 1 – Bid Recipient

Article 2 – Bidder’s Acknowledgements

Article 3 – Bidder’s Representations

Article 4 – Bidder’s Certification

Article 5 – Basis of Bid

Article 6 – Time of Completion

Article 7 – Attachments to This Bid

Article 8 – Defined Terms

Article 9 – Bid Submittal

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ARTICLE 1 – BID RECIPIENT

1.01 This Bid is submitted to:

Fredericksburg Sewer & Water Authority 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.

ARTICLE 2 – BIDDER’S ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

2.01 Bidder accepts all of the terms and conditions of the Instructions to Bidders, including without limitation those dealing with the disposition of Bid security. This Bid will remain subject to acceptance for 60 days after the Bid opening unless award is delayed due to the required approvals of another government agency, the sale of bonds or the award of a grant or grants, in which case the bids shall be irrevocable for 120 days after the bid opening in accordance with Act 317 of 1978 and subsequent amendments; or for such longer period of time that Bidder may agree to in writing upon request of Owner.

ARTICLE 3 – BIDDER’S REPRESENTATIONS

3.01 In submitting this Bid, Bidder represents that:

A. Bidder has examined and carefully studied the Bidding Documents, other related data identified in the Bidding Documents, and the following Addenda, receipt of which is hereby

C. Bidder is familiar with and is satisfied as to all Laws and Regulations that may affect cost, progress, and performance of the Work.

D. Bidder has carefully studied all: (1) reports of explorations and tests of subsurface conditions at or contiguous to the Site and all drawings of physical conditions relating to existing surface or subsurface structures at the Site (except Underground Facilities) that have been identified in SC-4.02 as containing reliable "technical data," and (2) reports and drawings of Hazardous

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E. Bidder has considered the information known to Bidder; 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 Site-related reports and drawings identified in the Bidding Documents, with respect to the effect of such information, observations, and documents on (1) the cost, progress, and performance of the Work; (2) the means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures of construction to be employed by Bidder, including applying the specific means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures of construction expressly required by the Bidding Documents; and (3) Bidder’s safety precautions and programs. “Information known to Bidder” includes but is not limited to publicly available federal, state, county and local studies and reports related to soils, geology, groundwater, floods, weather history and statistics, as well as underground utility investigations and mapping information which the Bidder shall have obtained from the Utility Companies listed on the cover page of the Project Drawings under the PA ONE CALL serial number.

F. Based on the information and observations referred to in Paragraph 3.01.E above, Bidder does not consider that further examinations, investigations, explorations, tests, studies, or data are necessary for the determination of this Bid for performance of the Work at the price(s) bid and within the times required, and in accordance with the other terms and conditions of the Bidding Documents.

G. Bidder is aware of the general nature of work to be performed by Owner and others at the Site that relates to the Work as indicated in the Bidding Documents.

H. Bidder has given Engineer written notice of all conflicts, errors, ambiguities, or discrepancies that Bidder has discovered in the Bidding Documents, and the written resolution thereof by Engineer is acceptable to Bidder.

I. The Bidding Documents are generally sufficient to indicate and convey understanding of all terms and conditions for the performance of the Work for which this Bid is submitted.

ARTICLE 4 – BIDDER’S CERTIFICATION

4.01 Bidder certifies that:

A. This Bid is genuine and not made in the interest of or on behalf of any undisclosed individual or entity and is not submitted in conformity with any collusive agreement or rules of any group, association, organization, or corporation;

B. Bidder has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other Bidder to submit a false or sham Bid;

C. Bidder has not solicited or induced any individual or entity to refrain from bidding; and

D. Bidder has not engaged in corrupt, fraudulent, collusive, or coercive practices in competing for the Contract. For the purposes of this Paragraph 4.01.D:

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2. “fraudulent practice” means an intentional misrepresentation of facts made (a) to influence the bidding process to the detriment of Owner, (b) to establish bid prices at artificial non-competitive levels, or (c) to deprive Owner of the benefits of free and open competition;

3. “collusive practice” means a scheme or arrangement between two or more Bidders, with or without the knowledge of Owner, a purpose of which is to establish bid prices at artificial, non-competitive levels; and

4. “coercive practice” means harming or threatening to harm, directly or indirectly, persons or their property to influence their participation in the bidding process or affect the execution of the Contract.

ARTICLE 5 – BASIS OF BID

5.01 Bidder will complete the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents for the following price(s):

All specified allowances are included in the price set forth above, and have been computed in accordance with Paragraph 11.02 of the General Conditions.

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 14.07 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.

ARTICLE 7 – ATTACHMENTS TO THIS BID

7.01 The following documents are submitted with and made a condition of this Bid:

A. Required 10% bid security in the form of a certified check, bank money order, or bid bond;

B. Required Bidder Qualifications Questionnaire with Supporting Data;

C. Non-Collusion Affidavit; and

D. Act 127 Verification Form

ARTICLE 8 – DEFINED TERMS

8.01 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.

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ARTICLE 9 – BID SUBMITTAL

9.01 This Bid is submitted by:

If Bidder is:

An Individual

Name (typed or printed):

By:

By:

(Signature of general partner -- attach evidence of authority to sign)

Name (typed or printed):

A Corporation

Corporation Name: (SEAL)

State of Incorporation:

Type (General Business, Professional, Service, Limited Liability):_______

By:

(Signature -- attach evidence of authority to sign)

Name (typed or printed):

Title:

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BID FORM – CONTRACT 5

HVAC CONSTRUCTION

Article 1 – Bid Recipient

Article 2 – Bidder’s Acknowledgements

Article 3 – Bidder’s Representations

Article 4 – Bidder’s Certification

Article 5 – Basis of Bid

Article 6 – Time of Completion

Article 7 – Attachments to This Bid

Article 8 – Defined Terms

Article 9 – Bid Submittal

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ARTICLE 1 – BID RECIPIENT

1.01 This Bid is submitted to:

Fredericksburg Sewer & Water Authority 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.

ARTICLE 2 – BIDDER’S ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

2.01 Bidder accepts all of the terms and conditions of the Instructions to Bidders, including without limitation those dealing with the disposition of Bid security. This Bid will remain subject to acceptance for 60 days after the Bid opening unless award is delayed due to the required approvals of another government agency, the sale of bonds or the award of a grant or grants, in which case the bids shall be irrevocable for 120 days after the bid opening in accordance with Act 317 of 1978 and subsequent amendments; or for such longer period of time that Bidder may agree to in writing upon request of Owner.

ARTICLE 3 – BIDDER’S REPRESENTATIONS

3.01 In submitting this Bid, Bidder represents that:

A. Bidder has examined and carefully studied the Bidding Documents, other related data identified in the Bidding Documents, and the following Addenda, receipt of which is hereby

C. Bidder is familiar with and is satisfied as to all Laws and Regulations that may affect cost, progress, and performance of the Work.

D. Bidder has carefully studied all: (1) reports of explorations and tests of subsurface conditions at or contiguous to the Site and all drawings of physical conditions relating to existing surface or subsurface structures at the Site (except Underground Facilities) that have been identified in SC-4.02 as containing reliable "technical data," and (2) reports and drawings of Hazardous

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E. Bidder has considered the information known to Bidder; 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 Site-related reports and drawings identified in the Bidding Documents, with respect to the effect of such information, observations, and documents on (1) the cost, progress, and performance of the Work; (2) the means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures of construction to be employed by Bidder, including applying the specific means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures of construction expressly required by the Bidding Documents; and (3) Bidder’s safety precautions and programs. “Information known to Bidder” includes but is not limited to publicly available federal, state, county and local studies and reports related to soils, geology, groundwater, floods, weather history and statistics, as well as underground utility investigations and mapping information which the Bidder shall have obtained from the Utility Companies listed on the cover page of the Project Drawings under the PA ONE CALL serial number.

F. Based on the information and observations referred to in Paragraph 3.01.E above, Bidder does not consider that further examinations, investigations, explorations, tests, studies, or data are necessary for the determination of this Bid for performance of the Work at the price(s) bid and within the times required, and in accordance with the other terms and conditions of the Bidding Documents.

G. Bidder is aware of the general nature of work to be performed by Owner and others at the Site that relates to the Work as indicated in the Bidding Documents.

H. Bidder has given Engineer written notice of all conflicts, errors, ambiguities, or discrepancies that Bidder has discovered in the Bidding Documents, and the written resolution thereof by Engineer is acceptable to Bidder.

I. The Bidding Documents are generally sufficient to indicate and convey understanding of all terms and conditions for the performance of the Work for which this Bid is submitted.

ARTICLE 4 – BIDDER’S CERTIFICATION

4.01 Bidder certifies that:

A. This Bid is genuine and not made in the interest of or on behalf of any undisclosed individual or entity and is not submitted in conformity with any collusive agreement or rules of any group, association, organization, or corporation;

B. Bidder has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other Bidder to submit a false or sham Bid;

C. Bidder has not solicited or induced any individual or entity to refrain from bidding; and

D. Bidder has not engaged in corrupt, fraudulent, collusive, or coercive practices in competing for the Contract. For the purposes of this Paragraph 4.01.D:

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2. “fraudulent practice” means an intentional misrepresentation of facts made (a) to influence the bidding process to the detriment of Owner, (b) to establish bid prices at artificial non-competitive levels, or (c) to deprive Owner of the benefits of free and open competition;

3. “collusive practice” means a scheme or arrangement between two or more Bidders, with or without the knowledge of Owner, a purpose of which is to establish bid prices at artificial, non-competitive levels; and

4. “coercive practice” means harming or threatening to harm, directly or indirectly, persons or their property to influence their participation in the bidding process or affect the execution of the Contract.

ARTICLE 5 – BASIS OF BID

5.01 Bidder will complete the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents for the following price(s):

All specified allowances are included in the price set forth above, and have been computed in accordance with Paragraph 11.02 of the General Conditions.

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 14.07 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.

ARTICLE 7 – ATTACHMENTS TO THIS BID

7.01 The following documents are submitted with and made a condition of this Bid:

A. Required 10% bid security in the form of a certified check, bank money order, or bid bond;

B. Required Bidder Qualifications Questionnaire with Supporting Data;

C. Non-Collusion Affidavit; and

D. Act 127 Verification Form

ARTICLE 8 – DEFINED TERMS

8.01 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.

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ARTICLE 9 – BID SUBMITTAL

9.01 This Bid is submitted by:

If Bidder is:

An Individual

Name (typed or printed):

By:

By:

(Signature of general partner -- attach evidence of authority to sign)

Name (typed or printed):

A Corporation

Corporation Name: (SEAL)

State of Incorporation:

Type (General Business, Professional, Service, Limited Liability):_______

By:

(Signature -- attach evidence of authority to sign)

Name (typed or printed):

Title:

Date of Qualification to do business in Pennsylvania is ____/____/____.

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