Crooked Spring Media Replacement Ad (002).pdf

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

1. Sealed bids for Crooked Spring WTP Media Replacement, shall be received by the Board of

Water Commissioners, Chelmsford Water District, at their offices, 20 Watershed Lane, Chelmsford, MA 01824, until 2:00 P.M., Local Time, Wednesday, February 7, 2018, and at that time and place shall be opened and read aloud publicly.

2 Every bid submitted shall be accompanied by a copy of a Certificate of Eligibility showing that the bidder has the classification and capacity rating to perform the work required. The bid shall also be accompanied by an Update Statement. The Contractor must be certified in the category: Sewage and Water Treatment Plants. Any bid submitted without the

Certificate of Eligibility and Update shall be invalid.

3. In general, the project includes, but is not limited to, the removal of the existing media and installation of replacement media within three existing greensand pressure filters at the water treatment plant.

4. Contract Documents may be examined at the following locations:

Stantec Consulting Services Inc.

5 Burlington Woods Drive, Suite 210 Burlington, MA 01803 Mike Thomassen (781) 221-1261

Copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained at the office of Stantec. A deposit of

$25.00 will be required for each complete set of specifications. The deposit check shall be made payable to Stantec. If the Documents are returned in good condition within 15 calendar days after the Bid opening, $25.00 will be refunded to the holder. This refund shall be made for the first two (2) complete sets returned. No refund shall be made for sets in excess of two.

Requests for mailing complete sets shall be accompanied by a $15.00 nonrefundable handling and postage fee; checks shall be made payable to Stantec.

5. Each General Bid shall be accompanied by a Bid Bond or a Treasurer's, Cashier's or

Certified Check in the amount of 5% of the bid amount. Checks shall be made payable to the Chelmsford Water District.

6. BIDDERS are required to submit proposals on the Bid form provided. The undersigned reserves the right to waive informalities in Bids, to reject any or all Bids submitted, and to accept the proposal deemed best for the District.

7. Minimum Wage Rates as determined by the Commissioner of Department of Work Force

Development under the provision of the Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 149, Sections 26 to 27D, as amended, apply to this project. It is the responsibility of the contractor, before bid opening, to request if necessary, any additional information on Minimum Wage Rates for those trades people who may be employed for the proposed work under this contract.

8. No BID may be withdrawn within 30 calendar days after the opening of Bids.

9. The successful BIDDER must furnish a 100% Performance Bond and a 100% Payment Bond with a surety company approved by the OWNER. Each surety company must hold certificates of authority as acceptable sureties as defined in 31 CFR 223.

BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS

CHELMSFORD WATER DISTRICT

CHELMSFORD, MASSACHUSETTS

DATED: January 2018