Towamencin Township Municipal Building Roof Replacement, Contract No. 9700-73.J

This project involves the removal of existing asphalt shingles and appurtenances, and the installation of a new fiberglass shingle roofing system including adhesive underlayment, roof vent caps, plumbing vent flashing, flashing, ridge vents, drip edge and miscellaneous building improvements at the Towamencin Township Administration Building located at the Towamencin Township Municipal Complex at 1090 Troxel Road, Lansdale, PA. In addition, the project includes Alternate/Add-On items that will be considered by the Township during review of bid proposals. The Alternate/Add-On items include: • Alternate/Add-On No. 1: Includes the removal of existing asphalt shingles and appurtenances, and the installation of a new fiberglass shingle roofing system including adhesive underlayment, roof vent caps, plumbing vent flashing, flashing, ridge vents, drip edge, replacement of fascia and rake boards, replacement of damaged gutter brackets, replacement of decorative barn doors, wrapping fascia and rake boards and exposed roof rafter sections with aluminum trim and miscellaneous building improvements at the Towamencin Township Meeting Hall and Breezeway/Interconnecting Hall located at the Towamencin Township Municipal Complex. • Alternate/Add-On No. 2: Includes the replacement of existing shiplap siding with Fiber Cement Panels and Boards at the Township Meeting Hall location at the Towamencin Township Municipal Complex. The Township reserves the right, at their discretion, to select any/all, or a combination of the potential Alternate/Add-On items, for the purpose of awarding the Contract for this project. Prospective bidders are advised that a non-mandatory pre-bid site meeting will be conducted for this project. It is recommended that all bidders inspect the site prior to submitting a bid to familiarize themselves with the existing conditions at the project site. The pre-bid meeting and site visit will be on February 20, 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Towamencin Township Municipal Complex, 1090 Troxel Road, Lansdale, PA 19446. All bids must include lump sum or unit prices to be considered for award by the Township, at their option, after review of the bid amounts. Bids must be accompanied by a certified check, bank draft or bid bond issued by a surety company licensed to conduct business in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in the amount of at least ten percent (10%) of the Total Base Bid Amount made payable to the Township. The bidder’s attention is called to the fact that the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act and the Pennsylvania Public Works Employment Verification Act apply to this Contract if the estimated cost of the project is in excess of $25,000. The successful bidder shall pay no less than the wage rates determined for the project area as set forth in the Contract Documents. The successful bidder must also ensure that all employees, subcontractors and applicants for employment are (a) not discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, sex or national origin, or on any other basis on which discrimination is prohibited by any applicable federal, state or local laws and, (b) legally authorized to work in the United States. The successful bidder will be required to furnish separate bonds with corporate surety issued by companies authorized to do business in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on the prescribed forms dated the date of the Contract, or separate Federal or Commonwealth chartered lending institution irrevocable letters of credit in a form accepted and approved by the Township, or separate restrictive or escrow accounts with such lending institutions pursuant to an escrow agreement accepted and approved by the Township, each equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract amount, to secure (a) the faithful performance and maintenance of the Contract; and (b) the prompt payment of materials and labor. Bidders are advised that all applicable provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (Public Law 91-596, dated December 29, 1970, latest revision) shall be strictly adhered to on this project. Bids must be accompanied by a completed Bid Form, Bidder’s Qualification Statement, electronic copy of Bid Bond, executed Non-Collusion Affidavit and Public Works Verification Form as set forth in the Contract Documents. Failure to submit an Affidavit with the bid proposal may result in disqualification of the bid.