2025-07 Solid Waste Facility Push Wall

The contract involves the construction of a new push wall at the City of Lewiston's Solid Waste Facility, with work to be performed in accordance with detailed plans prepared by Seevee & Mahar Engineers. The project scope includes site preparation, material installation, and compliance with applicable codes and standards, with the work located specifically at the tipping floor area of the existing facility. The solicitation, identified as 2025-070, was posted on November 6, 2025, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for November 20, and proposals due by December 9, 2025. The project is estimated to cost between 500,000 and 1,500,000 dollars, and the completion deadline is set for August 31, 2026. The City of Lewiston, through its Public Works department, is the contracting authority, with John Gendron of Gendron & Gendron serving as the primary contact. The bidding process is formal, requiring sealed proposals submitted to Lewiston City Hall, with detailed instructions on bid submission, bonding, and contract execution included in the bid documents. The contract documents encompass notices, proposals, specifications, plans, and contractual provisions, though federal FAR clauses are not incorporated, as this is a municipal project. The specifications emphasize adherence to MaineDOT standards, OSHA regulations, and environmental controls, with inspection and acceptance conducted at the project site by the City’s designated representatives. Payment procedures involve certification by the City’s Engineer and Director of Public Works, with no mention of electronic invoicing systems or federal financial identifiers. Performance bonds are required, and the work must meet quality standards outlined in the specifications, with no specific evaluation factors or award criteria detailed beyond responsiveness and price. The contract also includes provisions for subcontracting, safety, and project oversight, but does not specify federal certifications or socioeconomic declarations from bidders, reflecting its local government scope.