City of Union

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

City of Union, S.C.

Sealed Bids for the construction of the Union-Jonesville Regional Wastewater project will be received by The City of Union, at 101 Sharpe Avenue, Union, SC 29379, until 2:00 PM local time on September 17, 2024, at which time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read.

The project will be bid and constructed in three (3) separate Divisions, and generally consists of following:

Division 1: Approximately 20,760 LF of 12” forcemain, 5 air release valve assemblies, 2,714 LF of 8” gravity sewer line, 17 manholes, and associated work tasks for a complete and proper installation.

Division 2: Demolition/closeout of the existing Jonesville WWTP, new influent structure with mechanical screen, new HDPE lined holding/surge basin, new effluent structure, upgraded duplex sewage lift station, new duplex submersible sewage lift station, yard piping/valves, and associated work tasks for a complete and proper installation.

Division 3: Approximately 4,560 LF of 10” forcemain, 12,345 LF of 8” forcemain, 3 air release valve assemblies, improvements to two (2) existing sewage pump stations, and associated work tasks for a complete and proper installation.

Bids will be received for three (3) prime Contracts (one for each Division). Bids shall be on a unit price basis as indicated on the Bid Forms.

Bidding Documents can be downloaded under QuestCDN Project #9254040 at www.questcdn.com OR www.kci.com for a non-refundable charge of $22.00. Contact QuestCDN.com at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in viewing or downloading this digital project information.

Bidding Documents also may be examined online at QuestCDN.com or the office of the Engineer, KCI Technologies, Inc., 106 Clair Drive, Piedmont, SC 29673, 864-269-0890, on Mondays through Fridays between the hours of 8:00 am until 5:00 pm.

Only those contract drawings, specifications, and bid documents obtained from the Engineer (or from QuestCDN) are official. Bidders cannot rely on the accuracy of copies of the aforementioned documents, drawings, specifications, etc. obtained from any other source. Bidder’s must be on the Engineer’s official plan holders list for the bids to be accepted by the Owner.

Bidders must deposit security with all bids. Security shall be in the form of a certified check or bid bond made payable to the Owner and shall be for an amount equal to not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid. Provisions of the security shall be as described in the Information for Bidders.

Performance and Payment Bonds, each in the amount of 100% of the contract price will be required of the successful bidder.

Funding for the project shall be provided via a SCIIP grant from the SC RIA and local match funding provided by the City of Union. As a result, contractors and subcontractors shall comply with the applicable contract provisions required by the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principals and Audit Requirements (also referred to as Uniform Guidance) found in 2 CFR 200 Appendix II.

Federal requirements will apply to the contract. All contractors and subcontractors are required to be registered in the federal System for Award Management (SAM) prior to the contract award. Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the President’s Executive Order No. 11246 & Order No. 11375 which prohibits discrimination in employment regarding race, creed, color, sex, or national origin. Bidders must comply with Title VI if the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Anti-Kickback Act, the

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Contract Work Hours (40 U.S.C. 3702 of the Act), Safety Standards Act, and 40 CFR 33.240, the Fair Housing Act, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3601et seq.), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Drug-Free Workplace set forth in 31 CFR Part 20, the Clean Air Act, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.

Bidders must also make positive efforts to use small and minority-owned business and to offer employment, training and contracting opportunities.

No bid will be considered unless the bidder is legally qualified under the provisions of the South Carolina Contractor's Licensing Law (South Carolina Code of Laws as amended on April 1, 1999, Chapter 11, Sections 40 11 10 through 40 11 428). Contractors shall have a classification of WL and/or WP.

All bidders are advised that the grant application with cost estimate is available for review. The Owner reserves the right to waive any irregularities, or to reject any or all bids. Bids may be held by the Owner for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days from the date of the opening of bids.

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City of Union, S.C.

WTP Electrical Upgrades

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed Bids for the construction of the WTP Electrical Upgrades project will be received by The City of Union, at 101 Sharpe Avenue, Union, SC 29379, until 10:00 A.M. local time on October 8, 2024, at which time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read. A Pre-Bid meeting will be held at the City of Union Water Plant located at 108 Calhoun Street, Union, SC 29379 at 10:00 AM on September 24, 2024. Attendance at this meeting is NOT required.

The project will generally consist of following:

Installation of the Owner provided motor control centers and circuit breakers; demolition of the existing electrical systems, providing and installing wiring, conduit, and panels; removal and replacement of the existing lighting fixtures; and associated work tasks for a complete and proper installation.

Bids will be received for a single prime Contracts. Bids shall be on a unit price basis as indicated on the Bid Form.

Bidding Documents can be downloaded under QuestCDN Project #9288243 at www.questcdn.com OR www.kci.com for a non-refundable charge of $22.00. Contact QuestCDN.com at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in viewing or downloading this digital project information.

Bidding Documents also may be examined online at QuestCDN.com or the office of the Engineer, KCI Technologies, Inc., 106 Clair Drive, Piedmont, SC 29673, 864-269-0890, on Mondays through Fridays between the hours of 8:00 am until 5:00 pm.

Only those contract drawings, specifications, and bid documents obtained from the Engineer (or from QuestCDN) are official. Bidders cannot rely on the accuracy of copies of the aforementioned documents, drawings, specifications, etc. obtained from any other source.

Bidder’s must be on the Engineer’s official plan holders list for the bids to be accepted by the Owner. Bidders must deposit security with all bids. Security shall be in the form of a certified check or bid bond made payable to the Owner and shall be for an amount equal to not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid. Provisions of the security shall be as described in the Information for Bidders. Performance and Payment Bonds, each in the amount of 100% of the contract price will be required of the successful bidder.

Funding for the project shall be provided via a grant from the S.C. Department of Commerce (ARC Grant Program), and local match funding provided by the City of Union. Buy American requirements for American Iron and Steel (AIS) and Debarment Certification will apply to this project. This project is being funded in whole or in part by the S.C. Department of Commerce (ARC Grant Program). All federal requirements will apply to the contract. All contractors and subcontractors are required to be registered in the federal System for Award Management (SAM) prior to the contract award. Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the President’s Executive Order No. 11246 & Order No. 11375 which prohibits discrimination in employment regarding race, creed, color, sex, or national origin. Bidders must comply with Title VI if the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Davis-Bacon Act, the Anti-Kickback Act, the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, and 40 CFR 33.240.

No bid will be considered unless the bidder is legally qualified under the provisions of the South Carolina Contractor's Licensing Law (South Carolina Code of Laws as amended on April 1, 1999, Chapter 11, Sections 40-11-10 through 40-11-428).

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All bidders are advised that the grant application with cost estimate is available for review. The Owner reserves the right to waive any irregularities, or to reject any or all bids. Bids may be held by the Owner for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days from the date of the opening of bids.

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