Pumphouse/Treatment #11 - Augusta, WI

The City of Augusta, Wisconsin is seeking sealed bids for the construction of Pumphouse/Treatment #11, a comprehensive infrastructure project divided into three major bid items. Proposal #1 covers General/Mechanical work, Proposal #2 addresses Electrical & Controls, and Proposal #3 focuses on Well Pump & High Service Pump installations. Sealed bids must be submitted by 1:00 PM CST on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at City Hall located at 145 W. Lincoln Street, Augusta, Wisconsin 54722, where they will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bidding documents are available through the City Clerk and online at Project Bidding on davyengineering.com for $30.00 using project number #8115611, or from Davy Engineering Co. in La Crosse for a nonrefundable fee of $200.00 per set. Each bid must include a certified check payable to the City of Augusta or a bid bond executed by a licensed surety company, representing at least 5% of the maximum bid amount.

The procurement encourages participation from Disadvantaged Business Enterprises and is subject to specific federal requirements, including prevailing wage rates established by the Department of Labor, Davis-Bacon Act regulations, and the American Iron and Steel Requirement. Contractors must comply with federal non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity guidelines. The project may be partially funded through the Community Development Block Grant Program, which could influence contractor selection and eligibility. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the bidding process allows for competitive submissions from qualified contractors capable of meeting the technical and regulatory specifications of the water infrastructure project. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids, with the goal of selecting the most advantageous proposal. Bid submissions cannot be withdrawn for sixty days after the scheduled closing time without City consent, providing a structured evaluation period for the municipal procurement team.