The City of Jacksonville is requesting BIDS for Riverwalk Storm Drain located in Jacksonville, North Carolina:
Description: Riverwalk Storm Drain includes, but is not limited to; removing ±1400 LF of the existing stormwater pipe sized from 15” to 42” diameters, and replacing the pipe with the equivalent size HDPE pipe. The project also consist of installing ± 560 LF of cured-in-place-pipe (CIPP) lining within the identified existing stormwater pipes that pass underneath paved surfaces.
Sealed Bids from qualified Bidders for the construction of the Riverwalk Park Storm Drain Project will be received, by the City Clerk of the City of Jacksonville, in the Jacksonville Youth Center – 804 New Bridge Street, Jacksonville, NC 28540, until 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on February 2, 2021, at which time they will be publicly opened and read. Sealed bids may also be mailed in to the following address: City Clerk, City of Jacksonville, 815 New Bridge Street, Jacksonville, NC 28540, but still must be received by the date and time stated above.
The responsibility for submitting bids (including all documents requested herein) is solely and strictly that of the bidder. The CITY is not responsible for delays in the delivery of the mail or delays caused by any other occurrence. Bids received after the time for closing will not be considered.
The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be examined and/or obtained at the Engineering Division at Jacksonville City Hall located at 815 New Bridge Street, Jacksonville, NC 28540. Persons requesting shipment of documents shall bear the additional, non-refundable cost of shipment.
The Jacksonville City Council reserves the right to waive any informalities, to reject any or all bids, and to accept that Bid or Bids which appear to be in the Owner's best interest.
NO WEAPONS: There shall be no weapons or guns allowed on City property or private property
you are contracted to work at or on.
BID BOND: Each Bidder must deposit a five (5%) percent Bid Security with his/her Bid.
LICENSURE: BIDDERS must be properly licensed under Chapter 87 of the North Carolina General Statutes.
FEDERAL CONTRACT PROVISIONS: The following federal provisions apply pursuant to 2 C.F.R. § 200.326 and 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Appendix II (as applicable):
Equal Employment Opportunity (41 C.F.R. Part 60); Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 3141-3148); Copeland “Anti-Kickback” Act (40 U.S.C. 3145); Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. 3701-3708); Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401-7671q.) and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1251-1387); Debarment and Suspension (Executive Orders 12549 and 12689); Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment (31 U.S.C. 1352); Procurement of Recovered Materials (2 C.F.R. § 200.322); and Record Retention Requirements (2 CFR § 200.324); and additional FEMA Contract Provisions as allowed by the Uniform Guidance Rules, all as defined in Exhibit F - City of Jacksonville Proposer/Vendor Federal Provisions Certification Form, which must be submitted with Bid Proposal.
E-VERIFY COMPLIANCE PROVISION: North Carolina General Statute §143-133.3 prohibits the City from entering into contracts with contractors and subcontractors who have not complied with the requirement of Article 2 of Chapter 64 of the North Carolina General Statutes. Contactor shall comply with the requirements of Article 2 of Chapter 64 of the North Carolina General Statutes. Further, if contractor utilizes a subcontractor, contractor shall require the subcontractor to comply with the requirements of Article 2 of Chapter 64 of the North Carolina General Statutes.
WITHDRAWAL OF BID: No Bid may be withdrawn within sixty (60) days after the date of Bid Opening.
BID PROTEST PROCEDURES: All protests must be in the form of writing and must be delivered to the City Clerk’s Office prior to the issuance of a purchase order. The procedure is as follows:
1. The protester (offeror) who protests a bid will deliver a written statement to the City Clerk’s Office outlining the reason for the protest prior to issuance of a purchase order.
2. The City Clerk will inform the City Manager and Department Head that a formal protest has been received.
3. The City Clerk and Department Head will review the formal protest for merit and also any other justification for not awarding to the recommended vendor.
4. The City Manager may review the case at this point but may choose to delegate this responsibility. The City Manager may request a protest meeting of all parties, including the protester, to review the matter.
5. The City Manager and his advisors will make a final determination concerning the protest after a complete review of the data and interviews with the protester.
6. The protester is notified, in writing, the decision of the City Manager. Either party may request a formal meeting at this time.
7. If the protester is not satisfied with this decision, the protester may now protest the award to the City Council after notifying the City Manager. The notification must be in writing and delivered to the City Manager’s office prior to the next scheduled Council meeting.
8. The City Council will consider the protest at their next scheduled meeting.
9. The protester will appear before City Council and present his protest and arguments.
10. The Council will consider the protester’s argument and make a decision by voting on the protest. The decision of City Council concerning the protest is final.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: The City of Jacksonville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Service Provider and encourages participation by small-, minority-, and female-owned firms. Bidders must make positive efforts to use Small or Minority Business enterprises. All qualified Small and Minority businesses are welcome to submit a bid.
MINORITY BUSINESS PARTICIPATION: The CITY has established a verifiable goal of ten percent (10%) for minority participation on City building construction and repair projects. In order to foster participation by minority businesses to conduct business with the City and in accordance with NCGS 143-131(b) and Resolution 1994-08, the City of Jacksonville will solicit minority participation in all construction related contracts. Bidders shall undertake good faith efforts to recruit minority business participation on this project. The minority business must be registered with the North Carolina State Department of Administration, Office of Historically Underutilized Businesses. BIDDER must complete and submit either Affidavit A or B with their Bid proposal.
BONDS: The successful Bidder, upon award of contract, shall furnish a Payment Bond for 100% of the project price; and a Performance Bond for 100% of the project price. A Surety licensed to do business in the State of North Carolina and Certified through the United States Bureau of the Fiscal Service must issue the Payment Bond and the Performance Bond. The Bonds will be executed by the signing of a Power of Attorney by the Surety and will list the Resident North Carolina Agent.
DISPUTE RESOLUTION: Any dispute arising from a forthcoming agreement to construct this project shall be subject to non-binding mediation in accordance with the rules as set forth in City of Jacksonville Resolution #2002 – 28 titled “Senate Bill Dispute Resolution”. The following disputes are not subject to mediation: i.) A dispute seeking a non-monetary recovery; and ii.) A dispute seeking a monetary recovery of $15,000 or less. The full text of the City of Jacksonville’s Resolution is included as Exhibit B.
CONTROLLING LAW: Any agreement, contract, or purchase order resulting from this invitation, request for bid, quote, or request for proposal shall be governed by the laws of the State of North Carolina.
If you have any questions, or if you would like the complete bid document, please contact PIERRE DAVIS, City of Jacksonville, Email: pdavis@jacksonvillenc.gov at (910) 938-6547 or TDD (910) 455-8852.
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