Water_Treatment_Plant_Alum_Sludge_Dewatering_Facility_(Addendum_#3_Revision).pdf

SOLICITATION & SAMPLE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS FOR

2005-SCP

WATER TREATMENT PLANT ALUM SLUDGE DEWATERING FACILITY

John Gettys, Mayor

Members of Council

Derrick Lindsay Kathy Pender Kevin Sutton

John Black Perry Sutton

Jim Reno

City Manager

David B. Vehaun

City of Rock Hill

757 S. Anderson Road, Building 103

Rock Hill, SC 29730

RELEASE DATE: December 13, 2023

DEADLINE FOR QUESTIONS: January 18, 2024

RESPONSE DEADLINE: January 25, 2024, 10:00 am

RESPONSES MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY TO:

https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cityofrockhill

City of Rock Hill

Solicitation

2005-SCP

Water Treatment Plant Alum Sludge Dewatering Facility

I. Introduction II. Solicitation for Civil Project

III. Scope of Work IV. Vendor Questionnaire

Attachments:

A - Alum Sludge Facility Invitation to Bid

Solicitation #: 2005-SCP Title: Water Treatment Plant Alum Sludge Dewatering Facility

1. Introduction

The term "Submission" shall also mean "Bid," "Proposal," or "Qualifications." All Submissions from responding participants are subject to all conditions and provisions herein. Notifications for this solicitation, including addenda and awards, will be available via the eProcurement Portal by OpenGov

1.1. Summary

The City of Rock Hill will receive submissions for the Water Treatment Plant Alum Sludge Dewatering

Facility project until 10:00 am on Thursday, January 25, 2024.

1.2. Background

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Project No. 02D68823

State Revolving Fund (SRF) Project No. 4610002-11

1.3. Contact Information

Please see the "Project Directory" section of the complete bid packet for additional contact information.

Kimberly Byrd

Procurement & Warehouse Manager

Email: kimberly.byrd@cityofrockhill.com

Phone: (803) 329-5551

Department:

Water & Sewer Utilities

1.4. Timeline

Solicitation Release Date December 13, 2023

Pre-Proposal Meeting (Non-Mandatory) January 9, 2024, 2:00pm

City of Rock Hill Operations Center

757 South Anderson Road

Main Building, Room 132

Rock Hill, SC 29730

Question Submission Deadline January 18, 2024, 5:00pm

Proposal Submission Deadline January 25, 2024, 10:00am

City of Rock Hill Operations Center

757 South Anderson Road

Building 103, Procurement Conference Room

Rock Hill, SC 29730 mailto:kimberly.byrd@cityofrockhill.com tel:(803)329-5551

2. Solicitation for Civil Project

2.1. Purpose

The City of Rock Hill, South Carolina ("City") is seeking competitive bids from qualified companies for the

Water Treatment Plant Alum Sludge Dewatering Facility project. Electronic submissions will be received by the City Procurement Division via the eProcurement Portal until 10:00 am on Thursday, January 25, 2024.

Sealed bids (paper and digital on thumb drive) will be received by the Procurement Division of the City of Rock Hill, South Carolina until 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, January 25, 2024 in the Procurement

Conference Room of Building 103 at the Operations Center, 757 South Anderson Road, Rock Hill, South

Carolina 29730

In no event will plans, specifications, and other contract documents be issued later than three (3) days prior to the hour and date set for receiving submissions. All submissions shall be prepared as set forth in the Instructions to Bidders. No submissions will be accepted after the deadline.

2.2. Non-Mandatory Pre-Proposal Meeting

A non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at the

City of Rock Hill Operations Center 757 South Anderson Road Main Building, Room 132 Rock Hill, SC

29730.

Inspection, questions, and work review will take place at this time. Interested companies are strongly encouraged to attend. Please RSVP if a representative from your company will be attending the non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting.

2.3. The Project

The work consists of furnishing all materials and equipment and performing all labor necessary to construct the Water Treatment Plant – Alum Sludge Dewatering Facility and other miscellaneous facility improvements and rehabilitation.

Please refer to the bid packet for specific details regarding the project timeline and liquidated damages.

2.4. Experience & Qualifications

Each company will be required to submit evidence with the submission that it has sufficient means and experience in the types of work described in the Contract Documents. This evidence shall be in the form of AIA document A305 and the other items addressed in the Instructions to Bidders.

2.5. Bid Guaranty

Each submission must be accompanied by a Bid Guaranty of not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount of the bid, in the manner required by the Instructions to Bidders.

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2.6. Submission Details

Submissions will be received by the Procurement Division of the City of Rock Hill, South Carolina via the

City's eProcurement Portal and via paper submission up to but not later than the published date and time. The eProcurement Portal clock is the official timekeeper 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 such as poor internet connections or delayed mail deliveries.

The City strongly recommends completing your response well ahead of the deadline.

IMPORTANT:

• Sealed bids (paper & digital on thumb drive) will be received by the Procurement Division of the City of Rock Hill, South Carolina until 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, January 25, 2024 in the

Procurement Conference Room of Building 103 at the Operations Center, 757 South Anderson

Road, Rock Hill, South Carolina 29730, at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read aloud.

• Additionally, the submission shall be uploaded online prior to the deadline via the City of Rock

Hill Procurement Division eProcurement Portal by OpenGov.

2.7. Funding Requirements

This project is being funded by a loan from the State Revolving Fund (SRF) and will be referred to as SRF

Project No. 4610002-11. Bidders must comply with all applicable state and federal requirements identified in the bid documents, including Davis Bacon and “American Iron and Steel” (AIS) provisions.

All prospective bidders will be required to comply and implement “Good Faith Efforts” and procedures to Disadvantage Business Enterprises so that they have the opportunity to be awarded subcontracts for supplies, construction, equipment, or construction services. Certifications, documentation, and reporting are to be submitted as required by the Contract documents.

The project will be financed in part by a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency and will be referred to as EPA Project No. 02D68823.

Any contract awarded under this Invitation to Bid is expected to be funded in part by a grant from the

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Neither the United States nor any of its departments, agencies or employees is or will be a party to this Invitation to Bids or any resulting contract.

All bidders must comply with the President’s Executive Order Number 11246 as amended, which prohibits discrimination in employment regarding race, creed, color, sex or national origin.

All bidders must comply with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Anti-Kickback Act and the

Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, Section 508 of the Clean Water Act, Executive Order

11738, and the Environmental Protection Agency regulations (40CFR part 15).

2.8. Additional Information

No submitted bid may be withdrawn for a period of ninety (90) days after the scheduled closing time for the receipt of bids.

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All bidders must comply with all federal, state, and local laws, and ordinances regarding fees, licensing, and bidding requirements.

The City of Rock Hill reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive informalities and irregularities, or re-advertise for bids.

3. Scope of Work

3.1. Solicitation Documents

Bid documents may be examined at:

• Wiedeman and Singleton, Inc. – 131 East Main Street, Suite 300 Rock Hill, South Carolina, 29730 and

• At the following online plan rooms: Duncan-Parnell (www.dpibidroom.com)

Copies of complete specifications and contract documents may be ordered online for a fee from

Duncan-Parnell’s online bid room at: www.dpibidroom.com. The estimated cost for a complete printed set of Contract Documents, excluding shipping costs and tax, is $530, a printed set with digital files is

$555 and a digital download is $400. Technical questions on bid room operations should be directed to

Duncan-Parnell at (800) 849-7708 and ask for an eServices Administrator. Partial sets of the Bidding

Documents will not be available. Any Contractor bidding on the project must obtain Contract

Documents from Duncan-Parnell as outlined above. A list of plan holders is available from the Engineer

(Wiedeman and Singleton, Inc.).

4. Vendor Questionnaire

4.1. Company Information*

Please provide the following information:

• Company (legal name)

• Name and Title of Primary Contact

• Telephone Number

• Email Address

• Address

*Response required

4.2. Company Confirmation*

The Company affirms that we have read and understand the project requirements and specifications and do submit this proposal for: Water Treatment Plant Alum Sludge Dewatering Facility.

☐ Please confirm

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4.3. Submission*

Upload the complete submission here using the "City of Rock Hill Bid Submittal Checklist" provided in the bid packet as a guide.

*Response required

4.4. Bid Guaranty*

Upload a bid guaranty of not less than 10% of the total bid amount

*Response required

4.5. Upload any additional documents

4.6. References*

Provide the name, address, and telephone number of at least three (3) references familiar with the quality of work done by your company of similar nature as contained in the Scope of Work. By submission of the references, you are authorizing the City of Rock Hill to contact these references.

*Response required

4.7. Suspension and Debarment Certification*

The Company certifies, by submission of this proposal, that neither it nor its principals are presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any federal, state, or local agency. Where the submitting entity is unable to certify any of the statements in this certification, such company shall attach an explanation to the submission.

☐ Please confirm

*Response required

4.8. Illegal Immigration Reform Act Compliance *

The Company certifies that it will comply with the requirements of Chapter 14, Title 8 of the South

Carolina Code of Laws titled Unauthorized Aliens and Public Employment and agrees to provide to the

City of Rock Hill any documentation required to establish either; (a) the applicability of such law to the

Company, subcontractor, and sub-subcontractor; or (b) the compliance with this law by the Company and any subcontractors or sub-subcontractors.

☐ Please confirm

*Response required

4.9. Iran Divestment Act *

The Company certifies that it:

1) is not identified on the list of persons determined by the Executive Director of the State Fiscal

Accountability Authority to engage in investment activities in the country of Iran as described in South

Carolina Code of Laws Section 11-57-310 (as amended), or any other list of prohibited investments created by the State legislature;

2) will not take any action causing it to appear on any such list during the term of the Final Contract; and

3) will not utilize any subcontractor that is identified on any such list to provide goods or services thereunder.

☐ Please confirm

*Response required

4.10. Customer Service *

The Company representative has read and agrees to the standards set forth in the City's Customer

Service agreement.

☐ Please confirm

*Response required