WEST METZLER ROAD WATER MAIN EXTENSION

General Notice

West Earl Water Authority (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project:

West Metzler Road Water Main Extension Entech No. 4665.012

Bids for the construction of the Project will be received electronically via the PennBid Program by the West Earl Water Authority until 3:00 pm local time Thursday, September 19, 2024. After bid opening, a public notice will be issued via PennBid containing any available bid results. It should be noted that bid results are subject to further review and should not be construed as issuance of an award.

The Project includes the following Work:

Contract consists of but is not limited to furnishing and installing approximately 1,000 feet of 3" and 650 feet of 2" high density polyethylene (HDPE) water main and appurtenances along West Metzler Road and Municipal Drive within West Earl Township, Lancaster County, PA. This water main will tie-in to an existing water service line at the West Earl Township building. There are also four (4) short side ¾” water services on West Metzler Road.

Obtaining the Bidding Documents

All project documents are available at no cost via the PennBid Program (https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com).

Pre-bid Conference

A pre-bid conference for the Project will be held on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 10:00 am at the West Earl Township Building, 157 West Metzler Road, Brownstown, PA 17508. Attendance at the pre-bid conference is encouraged but not required.

Instructions to Bidders.

For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, bid security, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents.

Attention is called to the fact that prevailing minimum wage rates as determined by the Secretary of the Department of Labor and Industry must be paid by the Contractors on this project and that employees and applicants for employment shall not be discriminated against because of their race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, or handicap. Each Bidder is required to meet the requirements of Public Works Employment Verification Act, Act 127 of 2012.

Any and all steel products used or supplied in the performance of the contract or any subcontracts shall be from steel made in the United States.

The West Earl Water Authority hereby reserves the right, which is understood and agreed to by all bidders, to refuse and reject any or all bids submitted, and also reserves the right to waive any informality in bids received.

Except as otherwise provided by law, no bidder may withdraw its bid for sixty (60) days after the Bid Due Date, unless the contract award is delayed by a required approval of another government agency, the sale of bonds, or the award of a grant or grants, in which case the Bids shall remain open to acceptance and shall be irrevocable for a period of one hundred twenty (120) days after the Bid Due Date.

Commodity codes:
UNSPSC 4017 - Pipe piping and pipe fittings: Cylinders and related fittings and assemblies used to convey fluid and gaseous products
UNSPSC 7017 - Water resources development and oversight
UNSPSC 7214 - Heavy construction services: The building and repair of heavy construction projects including infrastructure
UNSPSC 831015 - Water and sewer utilities
Ref. #: West Earl Water Authority, Lancaster County
Questions Due Date: 2024-09-12 20:00:00
Contract Type: Fixed Fee Contract
Design Firm: Entech