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Green Lane Park Soccer Fields - Contract No. 9700-71.GL2
AI Summary
The Township is seeking bids for the construction of two grass turf soccer fields at Green Lane Park. The project encompasses all necessary site preparation, excavation, earthwork, and grading. Specific tasks include placement of a sand base layer, placement and tilling of topsoil (provided by the Township), and permanent seeding.
Successful bidders must adhere to several legal and regulatory requirements. These include compliance with the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act if the project cost exceeds $25,000, adherence to the Public Works Employment Verification Act ensuring all employees are legally authorized to work in the US, and strict observance of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.
Furthermore, the selected contractor will be required to provide performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract amount, or alternatively, submit irrevocable letters of credit or restrictive escrow accounts. Bid submissions must include lump sum or unit prices and be accompanied by a certified check, bank draft, or bid bond for at least 10% of the total bid amount. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, with the Township reserving the right to reject any or all bids and waive informalities.
Description
This project involves the construction of two grass turf soccer fields. The work involves the placement of a sand base layer, placement of topsoil (stockpiled and furnished by owner), the tilling of compost into topsoil, and permanent seeding. Construction will occur on Township property and will include all required site preparation work, excavation, earthwork, grading and site restoration, along with provisions for all necessary erosion and sedimentation controls.
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 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.
Award of Contract, if a contract be awarded, will be to the lowest responsible bidder, but the Township reserves the unqualified right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informalities.
The Township also reserves the right to delete any "item" or portion of an "item" contained in the Contract at its discretion, once bids are received.
Prior to awarding the Contract, bids may be held by the Township for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days from the date of the bid opening for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the qualifications of bidders. During this period, no bid may be withdrawn.
Commodity codes:
UNSPSC 7214 - Heavy construction services: The building and repair of heavy construction projects including infrastructure
UNSPSC 301218 - Landscape architecture materials: Materials that beautify landscape.These include tree grating, a rod for tree protection, etc.
UNSPSC 721531 - Athletic and recreational facility construction services: The building, remodeling and maintenance of athletic and recreational facilities
Ref. #: Towamencin Township, Montgomery County
Questions Due Date: 2025-03-03 15:00:00
Contract Type: Fixed Fee Contract
Design Firm: CKS Engineers, An ARRO Consulting Company