ARPA Connectivity Project (31388.20)

SEALED BIDS FOR THE ARPA Connectivity Project will be received online via the PennBid Program by Conyngham Borough until Thursday, May 9, at 2:00 P.M. The contract is scheduled to be awarded at a Borough Council Meeting. Bid results will be available online at http://PennBid.bonfirehub.comfollowing the meeting. The project includes the installation of trails, a boardwalk, driveway, parking area and all associated work in addition to the installation of sidewalk, curbs, lighting and underground conduit within Whispering Willows and Nature Parks in the Borough. The particular items of work to be included in the bid proposal are identified more specifically in the Bid Format and in the Contract Specifications. The entire project will be awarded to one (1) Contractor. A 10% Bid Bond or 10% security deposit with a certified check must be submitted with the bid. All Bidding Documents are available at no cost at http://PennBid.bonfirehub.com. Contractors who require assistance utilizing PennBid can contact them by email at contact@example.gov or call +1 (555) 000-0000. ARPA funds will be used for this project. Prevailing Wages Rates established under the Davis-Bacon Wage Rates will apply to this job. The Contractor shall be required to comply with the provisions of the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act in providing equal employment opportunities in connection with all work. The Bidder, in accordance with the President’s Executive Order 11246, will be required to ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against on the basis of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin in employment or the provision of services. Davis Bacon wage rates are required. The Contractor will be required to comply with the Provisions of the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act in providing equal employment opportunities in connection with all work. This bid is for a public works contract and bidder is therefore subject to the provisions, duties, obligations, and penalties of the Public Works Employment Verification Act, 43 P.S. 167.1-167.11. All submitted bids shall be accompanied with the Public Works Employment Verification Form. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informalities in the bidding. Bids may be held by the Owner for a period not to exceed 60 days from the date of opening bids for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the qualifications of bidders, prior to awarding the contract. However, the award of the contracts may be delayed by required approval of another government agency or closing on the project funding loans. Owner shall reject all bids or award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder within 120 days of the bid opening. The SUCCESSFUL BIDDER will be required to furnish and pay for satisfactory Performance and Payment Bonds, each in the amount of 100 percent of the Contract Price with a corporate surety approved by the Owner. Each bidder shall comply with the following equal opportunity requirements:
Standard Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Construction Contract specifications (Executive Order 11246) (41CFR60-4.). Equal Opportunity Clauses (41CFR60-1.4 (a) and (b)). Nondiscrimination as stated in 24 CFR 570.496 under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and also Requirements of Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity (Executive Order 11246) 42 CFR 70.4.2(d). The Labor Standards, Wage Determination Decision and Anti-Kickback regulations (29 CFR, Part 3) issued by the Secretary of Labor are included in the contract documents of this project and govern all work under the contracts.
Conyngham Borough is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability or familial status in employment or the provision of services. CONYGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL