8-08 Minority Business Utilization Certification.pdf

This is a Minority Business Utilization Certification document related to the Slippery Rock Borough Storm Sewer Project managed by Butler County, Pennsylvania. The project involves storm sewer improvements in Slippery Rock Borough, with sealed bids to be received electronically via PennBid by 9:00 a.m. on May 11, 2026. Bids will be opened at the Butler County Government Center, 124 West Diamond Street, Butler, PA on May 11, 2026 at approximately 9:00 a.m., with results displayed on PennBid thereafter. Project plans, specifications, and bid documents are available at no cost through PennBid. Questions regarding the project must be submitted via PennBid's "Ask A Question" feature no later than May 6, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Each proposal must be accompanied by a bidder's bond, certified check, or cashier's check in the amount of not less than ten percent of the bid amount. No bid may be withdrawn for sixty days following submission.

The contract is subject to prevailing wage requirements established under the Davis-Bacon Act and includes specific requirements for minority business enterprise (MBE) and women business enterprise (WBE) participation, along with goals for minority and female participation in the project. Additional contract requirements address prevailing labor wage rates, labor standards, nondiscrimination in hiring practices, Buy American Building Act (BABA) compliance, and participation by Section 3 residents and businesses. The County of Butler reserves the right to waive any informality and to accept or reject any and all bids or portions thereof.