B027-11_Merimere_Liner_Replacement.pdf

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City of Meriden

Purchasing Department

142 East Main St. Room 210

Meriden, CT 06450

B027-11 MERIMERE LINER REPLACEMENT

Project ID: B027-11

RELEASE DATE: August 28, 2026

RESPONSE DEADLINE: October 7, 2026, 11:30 am

Please refer to the project timeline in this document for all important deadlines.

Invitation To Bid #B027-11

Title: B027-11 Merimere Liner Replacement

Table Of Contents

1. LEGAL NOTICE

2. INFORMATION TO BIDDERS

3. SCOPE OF WORK

4. PRICING PROPOSAL

5. VENDOR SUBMISSION FORMS

Attachments:

A - Summary & Attachment's List -Liner Replacement

C - Merimere Liner Replacement Agreement

D - EJCDC + Supplemental Agreement

E - 2007 Merimere Lagoon Detail-D1

F - 2007 Merimere Lagoon Detail-D2

G - Insurance Requirements

H - Prevailing Wage Info Packet

I - Sample Performance Bond

J - Sample Payment Bond

AA - B027-11-Prevailing wage rates

CC - AIS & BABA

DD - Contractors Exemption Certificate

EE - Exec Order 3

FF - Exec Order 16

GG - Exec Order 17

HH - Signage Requirements

LL - Debarment and Suspension

MM - 2 CFR 200.216

NN - Clean Air Act

OO - Age Discrimination Act '75

PP - Clean Air Act

QQ - Fed Water Pollution Control Act

RR - 12250

SS - DBRA Requirements for Contracts in Excess of $100,000 Under EPA Grants

LEGAL NOTICE

INVITATION TO BID

The City of Meriden is accepting electronic bids for:

B027-11 Merimere Liner Replacement

The City of Meriden is soliciting bids for the rehabilitation of the liner and underdrain systems at the Merimere

Water Filtration Plant, 78 Reservoir Avenue, Meriden, CT 06451.

Bids shall be submitted as electronic bids per specifications obtained via the City eProcurement

Portal: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/meridenct and on the State of Connecticut Department of

Administrative Services website (https://webprocure.proactiscloud.com).

Bids may be received up to but not later than 11:30 am, Wednesday, October 7, 2026 via the City eProcurement Portal located at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/meridenct. The City eProcurement

Portal Clock is the official clock for the determination of all deadline dates and times. Without exception, responses will not be accepted after the submission deadline regardless of any technical difficulties. Please submit electronic responses via the City eProcurement Portal:

https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/meridenct by way of the eProcurement Portal, responses will be locked and digitally encrypted until the submission deadline passes.

A Pre-Bid Meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 10:00 am @ Merimere Water Filtration

Plant, 78 Reservoir Avenue, Meriden, CT 06451

Each bid shall be accompanied by a Bid Bond in the amount of Ten (10%) percent of the amount bid.

The right is reserved to reject any or all bids, in whole or in part, to award any item, group of items, or total bid, and to waive informality or technical defects, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the City of Meriden. No bidder may withdraw its bid within sixty (60) days of the date of the bid opening.

Labor and Material Payment Bond and a Performance Bond for One Hundred Percent (100%) of the contract price, with a corporate surety approved by the City of Meriden, will be required of the lowest responsible bidder.

Federal and Connecticut minimum wage rates and public works employment laws are applicable. State prevailing wage rates are to be paid for projects with estimated cost greater than $100,000. Federal Davis-Bacon prevailing wage laws, including reporting requirements and required, will apply to any project whose total cost is greater than $2,000.This project and the Work performed thereon is subject to federal prevailing wage rate laws (“Davis Bacon Act”) as well as prevailing wage rate laws of the State of Connecticut. The Contractor and all Subcontractors shall be responsible for paying the higher of the applicable federal prevailing wage and the applicable state prevailing wages.

The City of Meriden is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Disadvantaged, minority, small, and women business enterprises are encouraged to respond.

Rawle Dummett Purchasing Officer City of Meriden, CT 06450-8022 https://procurement.opengov.com/po1tal/meridenct https://webprocure.proactiscloud.com/

Dated: August 28, 2026

INFORMATION TO BIDDERS

1. SUMMARY

The City of Meriden is looking to rehabilitate the Merimere Water Filtration Plant. The scope consists of removing and disposing of the sand/sludge layer, remove and repair the underdrain system for replacement, remove and reconstruct the access ramp, remove and dispose of the filter fabric, sand below and the geomembrane and assure the gravel base is compacted and formed with no washouts or significant divots.

The Merimere Water Filtration Plant is a 1.2 MGD facility built in 1963 with lagoon improvements in 2002.

The lagoons are showing signs of deterioration that compromise treatment performance and environmental compliance related to flows. The system consists of two lagoons, one about 5,300 ft2, and the other about 7,500 ft2.

This contract will be funded by the Environmental Protection Agency, thus Federal Labor Standards Provisions, including the prevailing wage requirements of the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts will be enforced as applicable.

**The City would prefer this project begins and is completed in conjunction with the Lagoon Rebuild Project to minimize Merimere Water Treatment Plant down time.**

2. TIMELINE

Project Release Date: August 28, 2026

Pre-Bid Meeting (Non-Mandatory): September 15, 2026, 10:00am

Merimere Water Filtration Plant 78 Reservoir Avenue Meriden, CT 06451

Question Submission Deadline: September 30, 2026, 4:00pm

Submission Deadline: October 7, 2026, 11:30am

3. BIDDING PROCEDURES

The City will only be accepting electronic submissions of bids and proposals. Please submit electronic responses via the City eProcurement Portal: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/meridenct. By way of the eProcurement Portal, responses will be locked and digitally encrypted until the submission deadline passes.

Bids are due for submission no later than 11:30 am, Wednesday, October 7, 2026.

4. BIDS

Bids are to be submitted as follows:.

a. Bids must be made out and signed in the corporate, or other, name of Bidder, and must be fully and properly executed by an authorized person.

b. The City of Meriden, CT will only be accepting electronic submissions of the enclosed bid sheet via the City eProcurement portal partner, OpenGov: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/meridenct.

c. Bids received later than the time and date specified will not be considered.

d. Amendments to or withdrawal of bids received later than the date and time set forth in the bid opening will not be considered.

5. EXAMINATION OF BIDDING DOCUMENTS

Bidders are to examine all documents and visit the site and shall make a thorough examination of the conditions so that he may familiarize himself with all of the existing conditions and difficulties that will attend the execution of the work, and so that he may determine the amount of work necessary to carry out the true intent of the specifications and work shown on the drawings.

The City of Meriden nor Engineer has any responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or sufficiency of any bid document obtained from any other source other than from the Owner. Obtaining these documents from any other source(s) may result in obtaining incomplete and inaccurate information. Obtaining these documents from any other source may also result in failure to receive any addenda, corrections or other revisions to these documents that may be issued. and its agents do not have any responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or sufficiency of any bid document obtained from any other source other than from the City eProcurement Portal:

https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/meridenct. Obtaining documents from any other source(s) may result in obtaining incomplete and inaccurate information. Obtaining documents from any other source may also result in failure to receive any addenda, corrections, or other revisions to the documents that may be issued.

No request shall be honored if such request is made less than seven (7) calendar days prior to the date fixed for the opening of bids. Any and all such interpretations, and any supplementary instructions, will be in the form of a written addenda to the specifications which, if issued, will be made available via the City eProcurement

Portal, located at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/meridenct for addenda. Failure of any bidder to receive any such addenda shall not relieve any bidder from any obligations under its bid as submitted.

Bidders shall submit all inquiries regarding this bid via the City eProcurement Portal, located at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/meridenct. Please note the deadline for submitting inquiries. All answers to inquiries will be posted on the City eProcurement Portal. Bidders may also click “Follow” on this bid to receive an email notification when answers are posted. It is the responsibility of the bidder to check the website for answers to inquiries.

6. BIDS TO REMAIN OPEN

No bidder may withdraw its bid within sixty (60) days of the date of the bid opening. Should there be reason why the contract cannot be awarded within the specified period, the time may be extended by mutual agreement between the City of Meriden and the successful bidder.

7. PREVAILING WAGES

State and Federal wage rates apply to this project. The Wage Determinations are included with these specifications. It is the responsibility of the Contractor, before bid opening, to request, if necessary, any additional information on wage rates for those trades people who are not covered by the applicable Wage

Decision, but who may be employed for the proposed work under this contract. In the event of a conflict between the State and Federal wage rates, the higher rate for a given labor category shall apply.

The Contractor is cautioned that wage rates are continually changing and he shall insure himself that the enclosed schedules and modifications are the latest issue, this being his responsibility. In accordance with state regulations the wage rates used for the project are the rates and modifications that are in affect up to ten days prior to the bid opening.

8. TIME

Inasmuch as the contract concerns a public improvement, the provisions of the contract relating to the time of performance and completion of the work are of the essence of the contract. Accordingly, the successful bidder/contractor (“Contractor”) shall begin work on the day specified in paragraph 2.04 of the General

Conditions and shall perform the work diligently so as to permit full use not later than the first day following the construction period established in the Contract. (See paragraph 10 entitled “Liquidated Damages” of the

Construction Contract between City of Meriden, as owner, and the Contractor).

9. SCHEDULE OF WORK

The Contractor shall schedule all work in a manner that will not disrupt operations. Once the work has begun, the Contractor shall complete work within the constraints of the project work hours with allowances for additional work hours in accordance with the contract.

10. TAXES

The City of Meriden is exempt under Connecticut General Statutes from the payment of the excise taxes imposed by the federal government and the Sales and Use Tax of the State of Connecticut; such taxes should not be included in the bid price. Upon request, exemption certificates will be furnished to the successful bidder.

11. FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES

The Contractor shall agree that neither it or its subcontractors, except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification or need, to refuse to hire or employ or to bar or to discharge from employment any individual or to discriminate against such individual in compensation or in terms, conditions or privileges of employment because of the individual's race, color, religious creed, age, sex, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, present or past history of mental disability, intellectual disability, learning disability, physical disability, including, but not limited to, blindness or status as a veteran. The aforementioned terms are obtained from Connecticut General Statutes Section 46a-60, et seq., entitled “Discriminatory employment practices prohibited,” as amended.

12. FORM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF MERIDEN AND CONTRACTOR

The Agreement for the work will be via Purchase Order and Standard Construction Agreement including

EJCDC.

The contractor shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin or sex in the performance of this contract. The contractor shall carry out applicable requirements of 40 CFR part 33 in the award and administration of contracts awarded under EPA financial assistance agreements. Failure by the contractor to https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-40/part-33 carry out these requirements is a material breach of this contract which may result in the termination of this contract or other legally available remedies. Appendix A to Part 33—Term and Condition

13. CERTIFICATE OF SURETY

Each Bidder will be required to furnish a Certificate of Surety with his proposal evidencing that he can obtain the required Performance and Labor and Material Bond, in the event he is awarded the contract. In the event a bid is received with a Certified Check, in lieu of a Bid Bond, and said Certificate does not accompany the bid, the bid shall be rejected.

14. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES FOR FAILURE TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT

The successful bidder, upon his failure or refusal to execute and deliver the Contract, 100 percent Performance

Bond, Labor and Material Payment Bond and Certificate of Insurance naming the City of Meriden Additional

Insured, as required within ten (10) working days after he has received notice of the acceptance of his bid, shall forfeit to the Owner, as liquidated damages for such failure or refusal, the security deposited with his bid.

15. CITY OF MERIDEN CODE OF ETHICS

The City of Meriden has adopted a Code of Ethics located in Chapter 21 of the Code of the City of Meriden, sections 21-1 through 21-15, inclusive, which are expressly incorporated herein by reference. The terms of the

Code of Ethics shall constitute a part of any contract or agreement entered into by the City of Meriden as a result of this bid as if those terms were fully set forth in such contract or agreement.

Bidders are specifically advised that the Code of Ethics prohibits public officers and employees, as well as their immediate families and businesses, with which they are associated from participating in any transaction which is incompatible with the proper discharge of official duties or responsibilities. Bidders are also advised that the

Code of Ethics contain provisions with respect to paid contractors and former employees and officials.

BIDDERS SHOULD NOTE THAT BIDS, CONTRACTS, AND AGREEMENTS ENTERED INTO OR

AWARDED IN VIOLATION OF THE CODE OF ETHICS ARE VOIDABLE BY RESOLUTION OF

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDEN.

Copies of the Code of Ethics may be obtained from the office of the City Clerk or may be found online on the

City of Meriden’s website.

16. NON-COLLUSION STATEMENT

Each bidder submitting a bid to the City of Meriden for any portion of the work contemplated by the documents on which bidding is based shall execute and attach thereto the sworn Non-Collusive Bid Statement, to the effect that the bidder has not colluded with any other person, firm, or corporation in the submission of the bid.

Before execution of any subcontract, the successful bidder shall submit the name of any proposed subcontractor for prior approval and an affidavit substantially in the form provided in the Section entitled “Subcontract” under the General Conditions.

17. SOIL CONDITIONS

The Owner does not guarantee the accuracy of any information which it may have obtained as to the kind or condition of the soil that may be encountered in the prosecution of the proposed work, neither does the Owner represent that the Plans and Specifications drawn are based upon any soil data so obtained. The Owner does not make any representations as to the soil data so obtained. The Owner does not make any representations as to the soil conditions to be encountered or as to foundation materials.

18. AWARD IN CASE OF A TIE

In the event there are two or more responsive bidders, the decision to award will be based by the following criteria and in the following order:

a. The bidder located in the State of Connecticut will be awarded the bid over that of another bidder.

b. The winner of a coin toss will be awarded the bid over that of another bidder.

19. AWARD OF CONTRACT

The Purchasing Officer reserves the right to make an award on the bid which, by the Purchasing Officer’s judgment and recommendation from the Director of Public Utilities following bid evaluations, best meets the specifications and is deemed to be in the best interest of the City of Meriden.

The contract will not be awarded to any corporation, firm, or individual which/who is in arrears to the City of

Meriden by debt or contract, or who is in default as security or otherwise by any obligation to the City of

Meriden.

The right is reserved to reject any or all bids, in whole or in part, to award any item, group of items, or total bid, and to waive informality or technical defects, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the City of Meriden.

20. ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT

No contract may be assigned without the written consent of the Purchasing Officer or designee.

21. NONDISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT

Contracts for work under this BID will obligate the Contractors and subcontractors to follow the nondiscrimination requirements of CGS 4A-60, 4A-60A. Refer to Section 01069 for requirements.

The contractor shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin or sex in the performance of this contract. The contractor shall carry out applicable requirements of 40 CFR part 33 in the award and administration of contracts awarded under EPA financial assistance agreements. Failure by the contractor to carry out these requirements is a material breach of this contract which may result in the termination of this contract or other legally available remedies. Appendix A to Part 33—Term and Condition.

22. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

This Agreement is subject to and the Contractor shall comply with all provisions of the State of Connecticut's

Executive Order No. 3 of June 16, 1971, Executive Order No. 17 of February 15, 1973 and the guidelines and rules of the State Labor Commission implementing such Executive Orders and all acts amendatory thereto and shall furnish all information and reports as may be required thereby. In addition, the Contractor shall permit access to its books, records and accounts to the Commissioner of Labor for the purposes of investigation to ascertain compliance with such Order, rules and regulations.

https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-40/part-33

If the Contractor fails to comply with the provisions of this section or any rules, regulation or orders pursuant to the Executive Order No. 3, and Executive Order No. 17, then this Contract may be terminated, the Contractor may be declared ineligible for future contracts or other sanctions or remedies as provided by law may be imposed.

The Contractor shall include the provisions of this section in each of its subcontracts and purchase orders and shall take such action to enforce these provisions as may be required by the State of Connecticut. If, however, the Contractor becomes involved in or is threatened with litigation by a subcontractor or vendor as a result of this requirement, then the Contractor may request the United States or the State of Connecticut to become a party to such litigation to protect the interests of the United States and the State of Connecticut.

Pursuant to the provisions of Public Act No. 91 58 of the 1991 Session of the Connecticut General Assembly,

(1) the Contractor agrees and warrants that in the performance of the contract it (Individual, Partnership or

Corporation) will not discriminate or permit discrimination against any person or group of persons on the grounds of sexual orientation, in any manner prohibited by the laws of the United States or of the State of

Connecticut, and that employees are treated when employed without regard to their sexual orientation; (2) the

Contractor agrees to provide each labor union or representative of workers with which the Contractor has a collective bargaining agreement or other contract or understanding and each vendor with which the Contractor has a contract or understanding, a notice to be provided by the Commission on Human

Rights and Opportunities advising the labor union or workers' representative of the Contractor's commitments under this section, and to post copies of the notice in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment; (3) the Contractor agrees to comply with each provision of this paragraph and sections 46a 68e and 46a 68f of the general statutes and with each regulation or relevant order issued by said Commission pursuant to sections 46a 56, 46a 68e and 46a 68f of the general statutes; (4) the Contractor agrees to provide the

Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities with such information requested by the Commission, and permit access to pertinent books, records and accounts, concerning the employment practices and procedures of the Contractor as relate to the provisions of this paragraph and section 46a 56 of the general statutes.

The Contractor shall include the provisions of (1) above in every subcontract or purchase order entered into in order to fulfill any obligation of the contract to include the state and any or all municipalities named as obligee in the contract and such provisions shall be binding on a subcontractor, vendor or manufacturer unless exempted by regulations or orders of the Commission. The Contractor shall take such action with respect to any such subcontract or purchase order as the Commission may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions including sanctions for noncompliance in accordance with section 46a 56 of the general statutes; provided, if the Contractor becomes involved in, or is threatened with, litigation with a subcontractor or vendor as a result of such direction by the Commission, the Contractor may request the State of Connecticut to enter into any such litigation or negotiation prior thereto to protect the interests of the State and the State may so enter.

23. FEDERAL/CONNECTICUT OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT

In order to protect the lives and health of his employees under this Contract, the Contractor will comply with all pertinent provisions of the Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations Chapter XVII Parts 1910 "General Industry Standards" and Parts 1926 "Construction

Industry Standards".

The Contractor alone shall be responsible for the safety, efficiency and adequacy of its plant, appliances and methods, and for any damage which may result from their failure or the improper construction, maintenance or operation.

The Contractor shall be solely responsible for the acts and omissions of its agents, employees and its subcontractors and their agents and employees and shall hold the Owner harmless and defend the Owner against damages or claims for damages arising out of injuries to others or property of others which results from said acts or omissions.

The Contractor shall keep itself fully informed and currently up to date of all laws, rules, standards and regulations in any manner affecting the safety of all employees relative to the contract under the Connecticut

Occupational Safety and Health Act (Public Act 73 379 as amended) and the Federal Occupational Safety and

Health Act and shall be responsible for compliance with the same in the performance of the work.

The Engineer or an authorized representative may order any violations of the standards promulgated by the

Connecticut or Federal Occupational Safety and Health Act corrected immediately as they pertain to the safety and health of Owner employees in the performance of their duties relative to the contract. In addition, the

Engineer shall have the right, but not the obligation, to contact either the federal or state safety agencies to request a determination regarding the existence of a violation of such Acts. Failure of the Contractor to correct the violation(s) shall be cause to order all Work to be suspended. Such an order shall not be cause for a claim by the Contractor for lost time and or other damage or for extension of time of completion of the Work.

Furthermore, failure of the Contractor to correct the violation(s) after a reasonable time shall be grounds for the

Owner to terminate the Contract, and in this event the Contractor shall be liable for all damages which arise as a result of said termination.

Nothing in this Section shall be construed to relieve the Contractor of its responsibilities as an employer under the Act. Any fines or penalties imposed on the Owner resulting from violations on the job of the standards promulgated by the Act shall be paid by the Contractor and may be deducted from monies due it under the

Contract.

The failure of the Engineer to order the Contractor to correct a violation of the standards shall not relieve the

Contractor of its responsibility under Federal/Connecticut OSHA provisions nor constitute a waiver of such violation and it may be ordered to be corrected subsequently at any time.

24. ANTI - KICKBACK

Compliance with the Copeland “Anti-Kickback” Act. Contractor. The contractor shall comply with 18 U.S.C. §

874,40 U.S.C. § 3145, and the requirements of 29 C.F.R. Part 3 as may be applicable, which are incorporated by reference into this contract.

Subcontracts. The contractor or subcontractor shall insert in any subcontracts the clause above and such other clauses as may by appropriate instructions require, and also a clause requiring the subcontractors to include these clauses in any lower tier subcontracts. The prime contractor shall be responsible for the compliance by any subcontractor or lower tier subcontractor with all of these contract clauses.

Breach. A breach of the contract clauses above may be grounds for termination of the contract, and for debarment as a contractor and subcontractor as provided in 29 C.F.R. § 5.12.

25. ACCESS

Any authorized representative of the Owner, the CT Departments of Labor, the Department of Energy and

Environmental Protection, or the US Environmental Protection Agency shall, at any reasonable times during the workweek, have full and complete access to the Contractor’s onsite facilities and records, including, but not limited to, insurances, safety records, and certified payrolls. This right shall remain in effect during the entire construction period and until three (3) years following the final settlement of the Contract.

26. PROJECT SIGN

The Contractor shall erect a sign at the project site identifying the project and indicating the US EPA is is providing funding for the construction of this project. Refer to requirements of the Department attached in

Section 01069 State and Federal Requirements for details regarding the sign erection.

27. PERMIT FEES

The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining any and all necessary permits required by the City of Meriden prior to the commencement of work. The Contractor may contact the City of Meriden Building Department for permit information at (203) 630-4091. For all other required permits, contact the City of Meriden Engineering

Department at (203) 630-4018.

28. DAVIS-BACON ACT

All laborers and mechanics employed by contractors and subcontractors in the performance of construction work financed in whole or in part with assistance received under this title shall be paid wages at rates not less than those prevailing on similar construction in the locality as determined by the Secretary of Labor in accordance with the Davis Bacon Act, as amended (40 U.S.C. 276a-276a-5); Provided, That this section shall apply to the rehabilitation of residential property only if such property contains not less than 8 units. The

Secretary of Labor shall have, with respect to such labor standards, the authority and functions set forth in

Reorganization Plan Numbered 14 of 1950 (15 F.R. 3176; 64 Stat. 1267) and section 2 of the Act of June 13, 1934, as mended (48 Stat. 948; 40 U.S.C. 276(c)).

29. AMERICAN IRON AND STEEL (AIS) PROVISIONS

The project work is subject to the “American Iron and Steel (AIS)” requirements of the Water Resources

Reform and Development Act of 2014, which requires the use of iron and steel products that are produced in the

United States. The bidder shall complete and submit to the Owner the American Iron and Steel acknowledgement form provided in Section 01069, State and Federal Requirements, within the contract documents, along with his bid proposal.

30. BUILD AMERICA, BUY AMERICA (BABA) PROVISIONS

The project work is subject to the “Build America, Buy America (BABA)” requirements of the Infrastructure

Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) of 2021, which requires the use of iron, steel, manufactured products and construction materials that are produced in the United States. The bidder shall complete and submit to the

Owner the Build American, Buy America acknowledgement form provided in Section 01069, State and Federal

Requirements, within the contract documents, along with his bid proposal.

31. BID PROTEST PROCEDURE

In the event that any bidder wishes to protest the potential award of a bid, or any procedure of act in the advertising or soliciting of the bids, said bidder must make said protest in writing, which shall state the reason therefore and request a conference with respect thereto. Said protest must be received in the City Purchasing

Office within FIVE (5) business days after the delivery of bid results or decisions. A conference with respect to said protest shall be scheduled by the Purchasing Officer forthwith and shall be attended by him or his designee and such other persons as the Purchasing Officer and the City Manager shall require to attend. The subject matter of said conference shall be limited to the reasons for the protest specified in the written request for said conference. Said conference shall also include a discussion of all possibilities for a resolution of dispute. The

City shall make a decision in writing within three (3) business days after said conference and forward the same to the protesting bidder forthwith. In the event that any protesting bidder wishes to take legal action against the

City, they must fully comply with all of these instructions to bidders.

32. ANTI-LOBBYING

If all or a portion of this Agreement is funded with federal funds, then in accordance with 2 CFR 200, as appropriate, the Grantee shall comply with the Anti-Lobbying Act, which prohibits the use of all project funds regardless of source, to engage in lobbying the state or federal government or in litigation against the State.

Further, the Grantee shall require that the language of this assurance be included in the award documents of all subawards at all tiers. If all or a portion of this Agreement is funded with state funds, then the Grantee shall not use any of the grant funds awarded in this Agreement for the purpose of lobbying as defined in the State of

Connecticut's lobbying statute. “‘Lobbying’ means communicating directly with an official of the executive branch of state government or an official in the legislative branch of state government for the purpose of influencing legislative or administrative action.” The Grantee shall not use any of the grant funds awarded in this Agreement for the purpose of litigation against the State. Further, the Grantee shall require that language of this assurance be included in the award documents of all subawards at all tiers.

Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment (31 U.S.C. 1352)—Contractors that apply or bid for an award exceeding

$100,000 must file the required certification. Each tier certifies to the tier above that it will not and has not used

Federal appropriated funds to pay any person or organization for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a member of Congress, officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a member of Congress in connection with obtaining any Federal contract, grant or any other award covered by

31 U.S.C. 1352. Each tier must also disclose any lobbying with non-Federal funds that takes place in connection with obtaining any Federal award. Such disclosures are forwarded from tier to tier up to the non-Federal award.

33. STATE AND FEDERAL WAGE RATES

State and Federal wage rates apply to this project. The Wage Determinations are included with these specifications. It is the responsibility of the Contractor, before bid opening, to request, if necessary, any additional information on wage rates for those trades people who are not covered by the applicable Wage

Decision, but who may be employed for the proposed work under this contract. In the event of a conflict between the State and Federal wage rates, the higher rate for a given labor category shall apply.

The Contractor is cautioned that wage rates are continually changing and he shall insure himself that the enclosed schedules and modifications are the latest issue, this being his responsibility. In accordance with state regulations the wage rates used for the project are the rates and modifications that are in affect up to ten days prior to the bid opening.

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34. INSURANCE

The successful bidder shall be required to provide a Certificate of Insurance denoting general liability, automobile liability, workers compensation liability, and other coverage required by the City’s Risk Manager.

SCOPE OF WORK

1. GENERAL SCOPE

Merimere Water Filtration Plant is a 1.2 MGD facility built in 1963 with lagoon improvements in 2002. The lagoons are showing signs of deterioration that compromise treatment performance and environmental compliance related to flows.

The system consists of two lagoons, one about 5,300 ft2, and the other about 7,500 ft2.

Its primary function is to retain water treatment sludge and discharge clearer water through its underdrain system. Through the decades of sludge accumulation treatment volume has reduced even with biannual cleaning, scraping down into the sand. The underdrain system has become questionable of being completely functional, and liner deterioration may be leading to seepage.

The city believes the structural condition of embankments, inlet/outlet structures, and overflows are visually sound.

Rehabilitation of the liner and underdrain systems will help meet CTDEEP compliance standards.

The scope of this rehabilitation project is to remove and dispose of the sand/sludge layer, remove and repair the underdrain system for replacement, remove and reconstruct the access ramp, remove and dispose of the filter fabric, sand below and the geomembrane. Assure the gravel base is compacted and formed with no washouts or significant divots.

Reconstruction as original structure as per the two pages of Lenard Engineering Inc. Merimere W.T.W.

Disposal, April 16, 2007, D2 Details. (see Attachments D & E)

It is the intention of these specifications that the Contractor hereunder shall furnish, purchase, install geomembrane liners and cap material as designed and specified on a lump sum basis.

The Contractor shall provide a quote for the full installation of liner on a lump sum basis. Installation shall be in accordance with Engineer of Record’s design drawings and specifications. Contractor shall include full scope of work, inclusions, and exclusions.

**The City would prefer this project begins and is completed in conjunction with the Lagoon Rebuild Project to minimize Merimere Water Treatment Plant down time.**

2. CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENT

Contractors who apply or bid for an award of $100,000 or more shall file the required certification. Each tier certifies to the tier above that it will not and has not used Federal appropriated funds to pay any person or organization for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of

Congress, officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with obtaining any Federal contract, grant, or any other award covered by 31 U.S.C. § 1352. Each tier shall also disclose any lobbying with non-Federal funds that takes place in connection with obtaining any Federal award.

Such disclosures are forwarded from tier to tier up to the recipient who in turn will forward the certification(s) to the awarding agency.

ATTACHMENTS: LIST OF ATTACHMENTS TO DOCUMENT

o ATTACHMENT AA – Connecticut and Federal Prevailing Wage Rates o ATTACHMENT CC – AIS and BABA Requirements o ATTACHMENT DD – Contractor’s Exempt Purchase Certificate o ATTACHMENT EE – Executive Order 3 o ATTACHMENT F F– Executive Order 16 o ATTACHMENT GG – Executive Order 17 o ATTACHMENT HH – Project Sign Guidelines o ATTACHMENT LL – Executive Order 12549 o ATTACHMENT MM – 2 CFR 200.16 o ATTACHMENT NN – Clean Air Act Section 306, Clean Water Act Section 508, and Executive

Order 11738 o ATTACHMENT OO – Age Discrimination Act of 1975 o ATTACHMENT PP – Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 o ATTACHMENT QQ – Section 13 Of The Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments Of o ATTACHMENT RR – Section 504, Rehabilitation Act Of 1973 and Executive Order 12250 o ATTACHMENT SS – DBRA Requirements for Contracts in Excess of $100,000 Under EPA Grants

PRICING PROPOSAL

BID FORM

Bidding includes, but not limited to, removal and disposing of the sand/sludge layer, removal and repairing of the underdrain system for replacement, removal and reconstruction of the access ramp, removal and disposing of the filter fabric, sand below and the geomembrane.

Line Item Description Lump Sum Unit Price

1 The Contractor shall provide a quote for the full installation of liner on a lump sum basis. Installation shall be in accordance with Engineer of Record’s design drawings and specifications. Contractor shall include full scope of work, inclusions, and exclusions.

Total

VENDOR SUBMISSION FORMS

1. NON-COLLUSIVE STATEMENT/AFFIDAVIT*

Please download the document below, complete and upload. **MUST be Notarized & Sealed**

• Non-Collusive_Bid_Statement...

*Response required

2. BIDDER'S QUALIFICATION STATEMENT*

Please download the document below, complete and upload.

• Bidders_Qualification.pdf

*Response required

3. FORM OF SURETY GUARANTY*

Please download the below documents, complete and upload.

• Surety.pdf

*Response required

4. BID BOND

Please download the document below, complete and upload.

• Bid_Bond.pdf

5. EPA form*

Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• EPA_form.pdf

*Response required https://government-project.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/185261/27e40bae-fea8-4589-88ec-673f947be0c3_Non-Collusive_Bid_Statement.pdf https://government-project.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/185261/0b547ce7-2bce-4130-af34-e66f19a25d3d_Bidders_Qualification.pdf https://government-project.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/185261/b98ed397-2abd-4ad5-ac4f-76d986d778c2_Surety.pdf https://government-project.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/185261/5a51b0db-6545-4b9b-b798-bcdf7e278e7d_Bid_Bond.pdf https://government-project.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/273349/7512bdb7-8b8e-405d-aa93-cc7a788da229_EPA_form.pdf