ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS. Water Plant Backup Generators City of Kearney, MO

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1 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Water Plant Backup Generators City of Kearney, MO Sealed bids will be received at Kearney City Hall, 100 East Washington, Kearney, MO 64060, on or before 2:00 PM, Friday, December 13, 2013, for the following project. At said place and time, all properly received bids will be publicly opened and read. Project Description: Install two backup power generators at the water treatment plant facility (water treatment building and high service pump building) and ancillary items including generator pads, conduit, conductors, and wiring. The contractor shall provide code compliant engineering drawings for the project prior to installation. Specifications for the engine generators and automatic transfer switches are available as part of the bid packet. Bid Packets: Bid packets are available via the Bid Notices link at Project Location: The water treatment plant is located at 215 West Major Street. Site Visit: Potential contractors are encouraged to schedule an on-site visit with the Water Department, by calling A pre-bid meeting will not be held for this project and engineered plans are not available. Timeframe: Contractor to provide engineered drawings within 90 days of award, with construction to be completed within 120 days of notice to proceed with construction. Provisions: The following provisions are required of the successful contractor and are further described in the bid packet: Bid Security/Bid Bond; Current City Occupation License; Insurance certificate stating City of Kearney as additional insured including products and completed operations as provided by ISO form CG 2010 (11-85) or equivalent, including commercial general liability, commercial auto liability, worker s compensation, commercial umbrella liability, and builders risk property; A copy of the certificate of insurance with the limits and coverage required in the contract shall be ed to cityofkearney@certificatemanager.net and in the description field of the certificate Services Contract shall be noted along with a description of the project; Prevailing Wage per Clay County Wage Order No. 20, pursuant to RSMo ; Performance and Payment Bond for no less than 100% of the cost of project construction or bank letter of credit, for projects in excess of $25,000, pursuant to RSMo ; Maintenance Bond OSHA Training, pursuant to RSMo ; Proof of participation in a Federal Work Authorization program (E-Verify), pursuant to RSMo ; Proof of Lawful Presence, pursuant to RSMo ; American Products provision, pursuant to RSMo ; Transient Employer provision for employers not domiciled in Missouri, pursuant to RSMo

2 The City reserves the right to award the contract by sections, to reject any or all bids, and to waive any informalities or irregularities therein. The City will affirmatively ensure that in any Contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, that minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids without discrimination, regardless of race, color, or national origin, in consideration for any award. No bidder may withdraw their bid within 60 days after the actual date of bid opening. City of Kearney, MO

3 BID PACKET Water Plant Backup Generators City of Kearney, MO Sealed bids will be received at Kearney City Hall, 100 East Washington, Kearney, MO 64060, on or before 2:00 PM, Friday, December 13, 2013, for the following project. At said place and time, all properly received bids will be publicly opened and read. Project Description: Install two backup power generators at the water treatment plant facility (water treatment building and high service pump building) and ancillary items including generator pads, conduit, conductors, and wiring. The contractor shall provide code compliant engineering drawings for the project prior to installation. Specifications for the engine generators and automatic transfer switches are available as part of the bid packet. Bid Packets: Bid packets are available via the Bid Notices link at Project Location: The water treatment plant is located at 215 West Major Street. Site Visit: Potential contractors are encouraged to schedule an on-site visit with the Water Department, by calling A pre-bid meeting will not be held for this project and engineered plans are not available. Timeframe: Contractor to provide engineered drawings within 90 days of award, with construction to be completed within 120 days of notice to proceed with construction. Bid Security. Each bid shall be accompanied by a bid bond, certified check, or cashier s check, in an amount not less than 5% of the contract price. The bidder certifies that their bid is genuine and is not made in the interest, or on behalf of, any undisclosed person, firm or corporation. Bidder certifies that they have not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other bidder to put in a false or sham bid, that they have not solicited or induced any person, firm or corporation, to refrain from bidding, and that they have not sought by collusion or other means to obtain any advantage over any other bidder or the owner. Current City Occupation License. The successful contractor, and any and all sub-contractors, shall have or obtain a current city occupation license prior to beginning construction. Applications are available by contacting City Hall at Electrical contractors must provide proof of a master electrical license as part of their occupation license application. The application fee will be waived. A copy of the occupation license application also shall be ed to cityofkearney@certificatemanager.net. Insurance Coverage Naming City of Kearney as additional insured. The successful contractor shall provide the following insurance. The insurance certificate shall state City of Kearney as additional insured including products and completed operations as provided by ISO form CG 2010 (11-85) or equivalent : Commercial General Liability - $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate; Commercial Auto Liability - $1,000,000 Single Limit of Liability; Worker s Compensation - $500,000 Employers Liability Limit; Commercial Umbrella Liability - $2,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate;

4 All insurance coverage must be written by companies that have an A.M. Best s rating of A-VII or better, and are licensed or approved by the State of Missouri to do business in Missouri. A copy of the certificate of insurance with the limits and coverage required in the contract shall be ed to cityofkearney@certificatemanager.net and in the description field of the certificate Services Contract shall be noted along with a description of the project. Performance and Payment Bonds. Contractor shall obtain a Performance Bond for no less than 100% of the cost of project construction, for projects over $25,000. Contractor shall also obtain a Payment Bond for projects over $25,000. The Payment Bond shall state that if the Contractor fails to pay prevailing wage the Surety will pay the deficiency and any penalty provided for by law which the contractor incurs by reason of their act or omission, in any amount not exceeding the amount of this obligation together with interest, as provided by law. Contractor further agrees to execute on or before the date of this agreement written verification of the performance bond and written verification of the payment bond in a form acceptable to the City of Kearney, Missouri. Said bonds shall be issued from an insurance or bonding company with A.M. Best s rating of A-VII or better. Contractor agrees to obtain the signature of the surety providing bonds herein upon this agreement as additional verification of said bonds. A bank letter of credit covering these provisions will be accepted in lieu of the performance and payment bonds. Maintenance Bond. Contractor shall provide a maintenance bond or irrevocable letter of credit, in an amount totaling 50% of the cost of the project for a two year period, upon completion of the project. Prevailing Wage Provision. Wage rates for the project shall be not less than the prevailing wage rates per Clay County Wage Order No. 20, as determined by the Division of Labor Standards of the State of Missouri, pursuant to RSMo The contractor will forfeit a penalty to the contracting public body $100 per day, or portion thereof, for each worker that is paid less than the prevailing rate for any work done under the contract by the contractor or any subcontractor, pursuant to RSMo The City is required to notify the Missouri Department of Labor that a prevailing wage project will be constructed, prior to beginning work. OSHA Training Required. The contractor and all subcontractors to the contract must require all on-site employees to complete the ten-hour OSHA safety training program required under RSMo , if they have not previously completed the program and have documentation of having done so. The contractor will forfeit a penalty to the contracting public body $2, plus an additional $ for each employee employed by the contractor or subcontractor, for each calendar day, or portion thereof, such employee is employed without the required training, pursuant to RSMo The contractor shall provide a copy of proof of the OSHA training prior to beginning work. In addition, the City is required to notify the Department of Labor when work on the project will commence. Federal Work Authorization Program (E-Verify): Pursuant to RSMo , no business entity or employer shall knowingly employ, hire for employment, or continue to employ an unauthorized alien to perform work within the state of Missouri. The contractor shall provide a signed and notarized affidavit and proof of enrollment affirming said requirement with their bid. Proof of Lawful Presence: RSMo requires that contractors provide affirmative proof that the contractor is a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or is lawfully present in the United States. Affirmative proof can be established through a Missouri drivers license; U.S. Birth Certificate certified with an embossed, stamped or raised seal issued by a state or local government (hospital certificates are not acceptable); U.S. Passport (valid or expired); U.S.

5 Certificate of Citizenship, Naturalization or Birth Abroad; U.S. Military Identification Card or Discharge Papers accompanied by a copy of U.S. Birth Certificate issued by a state or local government. American Products: Pursuant to RSMo , any manufactured good or commodities used or supplied in the performance of the contract or subcontract shall be manufactured or produced in the United States, unless determined to be exempt as provided in the Section. Transient Employers: Every transient employer, employers not domiciled in Missouri, pursuant to RSMo , must post in a prominent and easily accessible place at the work site a clearly legible copy of the following: 1)The notice of registration for employer withholding issued to such transient employer by the Director of Revenue, 2) Proof of coverage for workers' compensation insurance or self-insurance signed by the transient employer and verified by the Department of Revenue through the records of the division of workers' compensation; and 3) The notice of registration for unemployment insurance issued to such transient employer by the Division of Employment Security. Any transient employer failing to comply with these requirements shall, under RSMo , be liable for a penalty of $ per day until the notices required by this section are posted as required by the statute. The City reserves the right to award the contract by sections, to reject any or all bids, and to waive any informalities or irregularities therein. The City will affirmatively ensure that in any Contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement; minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids without discrimination, regardless of race, color, or national origin, in consideration for any award. No bidder may withdraw their bid within 60 days after the actual date of bid opening.

6 Bid Sheet Water Treatment Plant Backup Generators 1. Install two backup power generators at the water treatment plant facility (water treatment building and high service pump building) and ancillary items including generator pads, conduit, conductors, and wiring. The contractor shall provide code compliant engineering drawings for the project prior to installation; 2. Clay County Prevailing Wage Order Number 20 applies; 3. OSHA regulations must be followed during construction; 4. Timeframe for Completion engineering plans within 90 days of contract award and completion within 120 days from notice to proceed with construction; 5. Performance bond is required for projects over $25,000; 6. Payment bond is required for projects over $25,000; 7. 2-year maintenance bond is required totaling 50% of contract; 8. Insurance requirements must be met prior to notice to proceed; 9. The contractor must meet all provisions listed in the bid packet; 10. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive informalities therein, to determine the lowest and best bid, to accept any alternates, or to approve bids; 11. The City will issue a sales tax exemption certificate upon request; 12. Occupation license application fee will be waived. Attach Bid Security Attach original executed copies of the Federal Work Authorization Affidavits and E-Verify Proof of Participation (Please print clearly) Contractor: Contact Person: Address: Phone Number: Fax Number: Address: Signature of Bidder:

7 STATE OF MISSOURI ) ) ss COUNTY OF ) AFFIDAVIT (as required by Section , Revised Statutes of Missouri) As used in this Affidavit, the following terms shall have the following meanings: EMPLOYEE: Any person performing work or service of any kind or character for hire within the State of Missouri. FEDERAL WORK AUTHORIZATION PROGRAM: Any of the electronic verification of work authorization programs operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security or an equivalent federal work authorization program operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security to verify information of newly hired employees, under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA), P.L KNOWINGLY: A person acts knowingly or with knowledge, (a) with respect to the person s conduct or to attendant circumstances when the person is aware of the nature of the person s conduct or that those circumstances exist; or (b) with respect to a result of the person s conduct when the person is aware that the person s conduct is practically certain to cause that result. UNAUTHORIZED ALIEN: An alien who does not have the legal right or authorization under federal law to work in the United States, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324a(h)(3). BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, personally appeared, who, being duly sworn, states on his oath or affirmation as follows: 1. My name is and I am currently the President of (hereinafter Contractor ), whose business address is, and I am authorized to make this Affidavit. 2. I am of sound mind and capable of making this Affidavit, and am personally acquainted with the facts stated herein. 3. Contractor is enrolled in and participates in a federal work authorization program with respect to the employees working in connection with the following services contracted between Contractor and :.

8 4. Contractor does not knowingly employ any person who is an unauthorized alien in connection with the contracted services set forth above. 5. Attached hereto is documentation affirming Contractor s enrollment and participation in a federal work authorization program with respect to the employees working in connection with the contracted services. Further, Affiant saith not. [SIGNATURE] [printed name], Affiant Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of, 20. My Commission Expires: Commissioned in County Commission # Notary Public, State of Missouri PLEASE NOTE: Acceptable enrollment and participation documentation consists of the following 2 pages of the E-Verify Memorandum of Understanding: 1. A valid, completed copy of the first page identifying the Contractor; and 2. A valid copy of the signature page completed and signed by the Contractor, and the Department of Homeland Security - Verification Division.

9 AFFIDAVIT OF WORK AUTHORIZATION Comes now (printed name) as (position) first being duly sworn, on my oath, affirms (company name) is enrolled and will continue to participate in a federal work authorization program in respect to employees that will work in connection with the contracted services related to the WaterPlant Backup Generators project for the duration of the contract, if awarded, in accordance with RSMo Chapter (2). I also affirm that (company name) does not and will not knowingly employ a person who is an unauthorized alien in connection with the contracted services related to the Water Main North Clark Street project for the duration of the project, if awarded. In Affirmation thereof, the facts stated above are true and correct (The undersigned understands that false statements made in this filing are subject to the penalties provided under Section , RSMo). Signature (person with authority) Printed Name Title Date Subscribed and sworn before me this day of, 20. I am commissioned as a notary public within the County of, State of, and my commission expires on. Signature of Notary Date

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