Townline Water District

The Town of Alden is soliciting bids for the Townline Water District project, which involves installing approximately 853 linear feet of 8-inch PVC waterline adjacent to Townline Road in Alden, New York. This installation will create an interconnection with an existing 8-inch ductile iron pipe waterline located on Schlemmer Road in the Town of Lancaster. The scope of work includes furnishing and installing PVC and ductile iron piping, valves, fire hydrants, and 1-inch copper water services. The contractor is also responsible for the cleaning, chlorination, and pressure testing of all potable water pipelines, as well as the permanent restoration of all disturbed surfaces, including asphalt, concrete, and landscaping. All work must adhere to AWWA and NSF/ANSI Standard 61 specifications, with a contract term of 75 days and a requirement to commence work within ten calendar days of the Notice to Proceed. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Bidders must submit sealed proposals including a non-collusive bidding certification, a bid security of 5 percent or more, and completed questionnaires regarding experience, financial statements, and equipment. Award criteria include the bidder's reputation, past performance on similar projects, and the maintenance of a permanent place of business. Selected contractors must provide performance, labor and material payment, and maintenance bonds for 100 percent of the contract amount. Compliance with New York State and Davis-Bacon prevailing wage schedules, the Construction Industry Fair Play Act, and OSHA safety regulations is mandatory. Final acceptance of the work is subject to approval by the Owner and the National Fire Protection Association.