354-UT25-04 Higgins Greenway Phase 4 Waterline Replacement.pdf

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INVITATION TO BID

TOWN OF CARY

Cary, North Carolina

Sealed bids must be submitted no later than 10 a.m. on Thursday, August 15th, 2024 to the Town of Cary at the office of the Utilities Department, Conference Room 21275, 2nd floor of Cary Town Hall, 316 North Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. Bids will be opened and read publicly for the furnishing of materials, labor, and equipment for the construction of Higgins Greenway Phase 4 Waterline Replacement, Project No. WT3307. Approximate quantities involved are as follows:

± 80 LF 6-inch Ductile Iron Water Line ± 80 LF 8-inch Ductile Iron Water Line ± 1080 LF 12-inch Ductile Iron Water Line ± 3 EA 8-inch Gate Valves ± 8 EA 12-inch Gate Valves ± 1 EA Fire Hydrant Assemblies ± 4 EA 1-inch Water Service Connection ± 1140 LF Abandon Existing Water Line ± 5 EA Abandon Gate Valve ± 4 EA Abandon Water Manhole ± 4 EA Thrust Collar ± 1 EA 6-inch Insertion Valve ± 1 EA 8-inch Insertion Valve ± 1 EA 12-inch Insertion Valve ± 3 EA Reaction Block

Plans, Specifications and Contract documents may be viewed electronically at http://townofcary.contractorsplanroom.com upon registering online after Monday, July 15th, 2024. The following agencies have been notified of the project: the Associated General Contractors – Raleigh office, McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge, the North Carolina Institute of Minority Economic Development – Durham office, and the CDC News – Cary office after Monday, July 15th, 2024.

The Town of Cary is not responsible for bidders relying on incomplete bid documents.

Contractors offering a proposal on this project must be licensed to do the specified type of contracting in the State of North Carolina. All bids must include a non-collusive affidavit. Contractors offering a proposal on this project must comply, and must ensure that their subcontractors comply, with the requirements of Article 2 of Chapter 64 of the North Carolina General Statutes, “Verification of Work

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Authorization,” and must provide documentation or sign affidavits or any other documents requested by the Town of Cary demonstrating such compliance.

Each proposal shall be accompanied by a bid deposit in the amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid in the form and subject to the conditions provided in the Instruction to Bidders.

The Town of Cary reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.

Jamie Revels, P.E.

Director of Utilities

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INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

Each proposal shall be submitted in a sealed envelope, upon blank forms provided in the Project Manual. These proposals shall be plainly marked:

“Higgins Greenway Phase 4 Waterline Replacement, Town of Cary Project No. WT3307.

The envelope shall also be marked with the Bidder’s name, address, North Carolina contractor license number, and name and phone number of a contact person.

Each proposal shall be accompanied by a Bid Bond payable to the Town of Cary for an amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the total amount bid;

or in lieu of the Bid Bond, the bidder may offer the bid deposit in the form of a cashier’s check, or a certified check on a bank or trust company insured by the FDIC. The bid bond must be executed by a corporate surety licensed in North Carolina. The bid deposit may be held for a period of sixty (60) days pending award of the contract. Notification of award of contract shall be evidence of intent to contract and shall extend time for holding the contractor's bid surety for a time mutually agreed between the Town of Cary and the bidder.

A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held with the Engineer and Owner at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31st, 2024 at the office of the Utilities Department, Conference Room 21275, 2nd floor of Cary Town Hall, 316 North Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina to discuss the project and answer pertinent questions. No oral interpretations will be made as to the meaning of the Contract Documents. Interpretation, if deemed necessary, will be in the form of a written Addendum.

The award of the Contract, if it is awarded, will be to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder whose qualifications indicate the award will be in the best interest of the Town of Cary (Owner). The Town of Cary reserves the right to waive technicalities and/or reject any or all proposals.

A Performance Bond and a Payment Bond, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price, with a corporate surety approved by the Town of Cary, will be required for the faithful performance of the contract.

Bidders shall provide certification that performance and payment bond sureties are licensed in North Carolina.

All questions about the meaning or intent of the Contract documents shall be submitted in writing to Brian Drake, P.E., Senior Project Manager, at Town of Cary Utilities Department, P.O. Box 8005, Cary NC 27512-8005. You may contact Mr. Drake by phone at (919) 462-3836, and by e-mail at Brian.Drake@carync.gov. Replies will be issued by Addenda, mailed or delivered to all parties recorded by the Engineer as having received the Bidding

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Documents. Questions received less than five business days prior to the date for opening of Bids may not be answered. Only questions answered by written Addenda will be binding. Oral and other interpretations or clarifications will be without legal effect.

Addenda, when issued, will be on file at the offices of the Owner and Engineer at least twenty-four hours before bids are opened. It shall be the Bidder’s responsibility to make inquiry as to the Addenda issued. All such Addenda shall become part of the Contract Documents and all Bidders shall be bound by such Addenda, whether or not received by the Bidders.

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MATERIALS PROVIDED BY TOWN OF CARY

The Town of Cary will provide the materials listed in Table 1 below to the Contractor for use in performance of the work. The Contractor shall be responsible for transporting materials to the project site, including any coordination with the Town of Cary, loading, unloading, labor, and equipment necessary.

The Town of Cary will provide a listing of the materials shown in Table 1 and Attachment 1, identifying the specific manufacturer and product of each item. Prior to submitting a bid, the prospective bidder shall review the materials listed in Table 1 and Attachment 1 and identify any concerns. The Affidavit Acknowledging Owner Provided Materials included in Section 00300, Bid Proposal must be completed and returned with Bid Submittals.

Table 1 – Materials Provided by Town of Cary Item No. Material Description Quantity Units

1 12” HDSS DIP CL52 20’ Nom. BCL/AC Water Line 1,100 LF 2 12” HDSS Segment Kit 55 EA 3 12” Tyton Gasket - SBR 55 EA 4 8” HDSS DIP CL52 20’ Nom. BCL/AC Water Line 100 LF 5 8” HDSS Segment Kit 5 EA 6 8” Tyton Gasket - SBR 5 EA 7 6” HDSS DIP CL52 20’ Nom. BCL/AC Water Line 60 LF 8 6” HDSS Segment Kit 3 EA 9 6” Tyton Gasket - SBR 3 EA

10 6” PC 350 TR FLEX Restrained Joint Water Line 40 LF 11 6” Gasket (for TR FLEX) 2 EA

Only the materials listed in Table 1 will be provided by the Town of Cary for the contractor’s use in performance of the work. Any materials not listed in Table 1 and Attachment 1, such as fittings, gaskets, restrained joint locking kits, etc., which are necessary for performance of the work shall be furnished by the contractor and all costs for such materials included in the applicable utility item unit prices.

The bid unit price for 6”, 8” and 12” Water Line shall include all costs associated with installation of materials being provided by the Town of Cary. The line-item unit prices shall exclude costs of materials listed in Table 1.

The materials listed in Table 1 shall be visually inspected by the Town of Cary and the Contractor prior to the Contractor taking possession of the materials. Upon satisfactory inspection, the Contractor shall provide an affidavit to the Town of Cary, signed by the Contractor, accepting the materials. This affidavit is provided in Section 00800, Supplementary Conditions. The Contractor shall be responsible for any damage to materials occurring during or after the Contractor’s loading and transport of the materials to the project site. Contractor shall pickup and load all materials provided by the Town of Cary from Lexie Lane Park.

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After completion of the work, the Contractor shall deliver all materials listed in Table 1 that are not used in performance of the work to a storage location of the Town of Cary’s choosing.

Bills of lading for the Town supplied materials are in Attachment 1.

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INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS – ATTACHMENT 1

Bills of Lading for Town Supplied Materials

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