PLA_FAQ24B.pdf
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This is a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document related to a construction project bidding process for the City of Toledo, Ohio for the Danny Thomas Park Ballfield Sink Hole Investigation and Turf Repair project. The document outlines the bidding procedures and requirements for contractors interested in submitting proposals through the City of Toledo's PlanetBids portal. Bids must be submitted electronically with prices formatted to two decimal places, and bidders are limited to one price per line item. The project requires bidders to have previously submitted the City Paperwork Packet, including vendor registration, business tax registration, and child support affidavits. Prior to bidding, contractors must also submit an Annual Paperwork Packet containing Equal Employment Opportunity Certification, Living Wage Affidavits, Debarment Certification, and W-9 forms. For each specific project bid, contractors must provide a Construction Project Paperwork Packet with acknowledgement of terms and conditions, living wage contract addendums, and subcontractor agreements.
All bids must be accompanied by a bid guaranty in the form of a bid bond or certified check from a solvent bank. Contractors must provide current Certificates of Insurance naming the City of Toledo as an additional insured party and Bureau of Worker's Compensation Certificates valid through expiration and renewed annually. A signed contract from the vendor and Tax Exemption Certificate are required prior to contract award. The complete line item details and bid information specifications are located within the PlanetBids portal's "Line Items" and "Bid Information" tabs respectively. Bid submission is not considered complete until electronic confirmation has been issued by PlanetBids.
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PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENTS
FACT SHEET
When are Project Labor Agreements required?
They are required for all construction projects, $100,000.00 or greater, funded by the City of Toledo or other funding sources that do not exclude Project Labor Agreements.
Who do Project Labor Agreements apply to?
All contractors and sub-contractors performing construction work, within historical definitions, on-site or adjacent to the worksite.
What is the timeframe on execution of a Project Labor Agreement?
Once the successful bidder is notified of bid award, a pre-job conference shall be held within fifteen (15) days of the award notification between the Bidder and the Northwest Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council (“NWOBTC”). An executed Project Labor Agreement must be delivered to the Division of Purchases and Supplies within fifteen (15) working days from pre-job conference with NWOBTC. An executed Project Labor Agreement must have the signature of the lead contractor and the Executive Secretary of the Northwest Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council at a minimum to be deemed valid.
Does the Project Labor Agreement affect the City’s Minority Business Enterprise Program?
No, all successful bidders are required to comply with the Toledo Municipal Code and Toledo Administrative Policy No. 13, which creates a goal-oriented program to meet and/or exceed a level of 15% Minority Business Enterprise participation in construction projects and a level of 21% Minority Business Enterprise participation in HUD-assisted projects.
Can the Project Labor Agreement affect the bidder’s duties under the Toledo Municipal Code?
No, all requirements of the Toledo Municipal Code must be obeyed regardless of any terms in a Project Labor Agreement.
How do I get the Northwest Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council to sign my Project Labor Agreement?
All successful bidders must attend a pre-job meeting with the Northwest Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council in order to gain their signature on a Project Labor Agreement.
If my company is already a signatory to collective bargaining agreement, are we exempt from the pre-job meeting?
No, there are no exemptions from the pre-job meeting.
Does this impact manufacturing and fabrication work?
No.
How will Project Labor Agreements affect wages and fringe benefits?
While under a Project Labor Agreement, wages and fringe benefits shall be paid in accordance with the applicable local collective bargaining agreement.
Will there be any strikes or lockouts?
The Union and its members, agents, representatives and employees shall not allow, incite, encourage, condone or participate in any strike, walkout, slowdown, picketing, sympathy strike or other work stoppage of any nature whatsoever for any cause whatsoever, whether jurisdictional or otherwise, or observe any picket of any nature during the term of a Project Labor Agreement. Any such action by the Union or its members, agents, representatives and employees shall constitute a violation of the Project Labor Agreement.
How will grievances and disputes be handled?
Article VI of the Project Labor Agreement lays out the grievance and dispute process.
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