Kosciusko County Infrastructure Project
September 28, 2020 at 2:14 p.m.
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Public Safety Communication Infrastructure Project
Notice is hereby given that the Kosciusko County Commissioners, hereinafter referred to as “Owner”, are receiving sealed bids for work related to the above-mentioned project. The following information and special notice are presented to prospective bidders.
A. Project Information
1. Project Name:
Kosciusko County, Indiana Public Safety Communication Infrastructure Project
2. Project Owner:
Kosciusko County Commissioners
100 W. Center St.
Warsaw, IN 46580
3. Project Description:
The project encompasses work at three sites. Each site will consist of a 75’ x 75’ compound that contains a three-legged, 300’ to 400’ tall public safety communication towers, an 8’ x 12’ fiberglass equipment shelter, a diesel-fired generator, an electrical transformer, and an electrical service disconnect switch on a pole. Each compound will be surfaced in gravel. The foundation for each tower will consist of three concrete piers, extending into the ground and onto a reinforced concrete mat foundation. The shelters, generators, and transformers will have concrete bases. Each tower will have obstruction lighting. Each compound is enclosed with a chain link fence with barbed wire along the top. Two of the three compounds are accessed by a gravel drive.
As part of the bidding there are alternates for up to four additional tower sites, to be used primarily for broadband distribution.
4. Contract Documents Prepared By:
PYRAMID Consulting
203 Good Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46219
Phone: 317-396-9426
B. Bidding Format
1. The project will be bid and constructed using multiple trade packages. The following packages are bid at this time:
Trade Package 03C: Cast-in-Place Concrete
Trade Package 13: Pre-Fabricated Equipment Shelters
Trade Package 26: Electrical
Trade Package 31: Earthwork
Trade Package 32F: Chain Link Fence
Trade Package 35TL: Self-Supported Tower (Labor Only)
Trade Package 35TM: Self-Supported Tower (Material Only)
2. Construction contracts will be directly between the individual trade package contractors and the Owner, and overall construction administration of the project will be the responsibility of PYRAMID.
C. Bidding Documents
1. Bidding documents will be made available after 2:00pm (local time), Thursday, October 1, 2020.
2. Bidding documents may be obtained through the following:
Reprographix – Indianapolis
Phone: 317-637-3377
www.reprographix.com
3. Electronic files of bidding documents are on file and may be examined through the following construction reporting services:
a. Construction Data/ Construct Connect.
www.cdcnews.com
b. Dodge
www.construction.com
c. Databid
www.databid.com
D. Pre-Bid Meetings:
1. There is one (1) scheduled pre-bid meeting:
Location:
Multi Purpose Room-Basement
Justice Building, 121 N. Lake St.
Warsaw, IN 46580
Date: 1:00pm (local time), Friday, October 9, 2020
2. All prime contractors, subcontractors, and other interested parties are invited to attend.
E. Bid Delivery:
1. Bids shall be sent or delivered in person to:
Kosciusko County Auditor’s Office
Kosciusko County Courthouse
100 W. Center St.
Warsaw, IN 46580
2. Bid Time: 9:00am (local time), Tuesday, October 20, 2020, unless subsequently revised by addendum.
3. Bids received after Bid Time will be returned unopened.
4. Faxed or e-mailed bids will not be accepted.
5. Bidders are required to enclose with each bid the following bid forms (in duplicate):
a. Bid Document 003000 – Stipulated Bid Form – Base Bid.
b. Bid Security (see below)
c. Financial Statement
6. Bidders are required to enclose with each bid the following bid forms (in duplicate):
a. Bid Document 001300 – State Board of Accounts Form 96 (including financial statement)
b. Bid Document 003000 – Stipulated Bid Form – Base Bid.
c. Bid Security (see below)
7. Each envelope that bids are included in is required to have a label on the outside indicating project name as well as the contractor’s name and address.
F. Miscellaneous Provisions
1. Each proposal shall be accompanied by a certified check or acceptable bidder's bond made payable to the Owner, in a sum of not less than five percent (5%) of the total amount of the highest aggregate proposal, which check or bond will be held by the Owner as evidence that the bidder will, if awarded the contract, enter into the same with the Owner upon notification from him to do so within ten (10) days of said notification. Should a successful bidder withdraw his bid, or fail to execute a satisfactory Contract, the Owner may then declare the bid deposit of bond or check forfeited as liquidated damages but not as a penalty.
2. For contracts over $200,000, approved performance and payment bonds guaranteeing faithful and proper performance of the work and materials, to be executed by an acceptable surety company, will be required of the Contractor at the time he executes his contract. The bond will be in the amount of 100% of the Contract Price and must be in full force and effect throughout the term of the Construction Contract plus a period of twelve (12) months from the date of substantial completion.
3. The Owner reserves the right to reject any proposal, or all proposals, or to accept any proposal or proposals, or to make such combination of proposals as may seem desirable, and to waive any and all informalities in bidding. Any proposal may be withdrawn prior to the above scheduled time for the opening of proposals or authorized postponement thereof. Any proposal received after the time and date specified shall not be considered. The Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any bid or waive any informality or errors in bidding for a period of 90 days after bid date.
4. A conditional or qualified Bid will not be accepted. Award will be made to the low, responsive, responsible bidder.
5. All applicable laws, ordinances, and the rules and regulations of all authorities having jurisdiction over construction of the project shall apply to the project throughout.
6. Proposals shall be properly and completely executed on proposal forms included in the Project Manual. Proposals shall include all information requested by State Board of Accounts Form 96 (Revised 2013) included within the Project Manual. Under Section III of Form 96, the Bidder shall submit a financial statement. The Owner may make such investigations as deemed necessary to determine the ability of the Bidder to perform the work and the Bidder shall furnish to the Owner all such information and data for this purpose as the Owner may request. The Owner reserves the right to reject any bid if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of, such Bidder fails to satisfy the Owner that such Bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the Agreement and to complete the work contemplated therein.
7. Each Bidder is responsible for inspecting the Project site(s) and for reading and being thoroughly familiar with the Contract Documents and Specifications. The failure or omission of any Bidder to do any of the foregoing shall in no way relieve any Bidder from any obligation with respect to its Bid.
Michelle Puckett, Auditor
Kosciusko County
9-30, 10-7 hspaxlp
Public Safety Communication Infrastructure Project
Notice is hereby given that the Kosciusko County Commissioners, hereinafter referred to as “Owner”, are receiving sealed bids for work related to the above-mentioned project. The following information and special notice are presented to prospective bidders.
A. Project Information
1. Project Name:
Kosciusko County, Indiana Public Safety Communication Infrastructure Project
2. Project Owner:
Kosciusko County Commissioners
100 W. Center St.
Warsaw, IN 46580
3. Project Description:
The project encompasses work at three sites. Each site will consist of a 75’ x 75’ compound that contains a three-legged, 300’ to 400’ tall public safety communication towers, an 8’ x 12’ fiberglass equipment shelter, a diesel-fired generator, an electrical transformer, and an electrical service disconnect switch on a pole. Each compound will be surfaced in gravel. The foundation for each tower will consist of three concrete piers, extending into the ground and onto a reinforced concrete mat foundation. The shelters, generators, and transformers will have concrete bases. Each tower will have obstruction lighting. Each compound is enclosed with a chain link fence with barbed wire along the top. Two of the three compounds are accessed by a gravel drive.
As part of the bidding there are alternates for up to four additional tower sites, to be used primarily for broadband distribution.
4. Contract Documents Prepared By:
PYRAMID Consulting
203 Good Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46219
Phone: 317-396-9426
B. Bidding Format
1. The project will be bid and constructed using multiple trade packages. The following packages are bid at this time:
Trade Package 03C: Cast-in-Place Concrete
Trade Package 13: Pre-Fabricated Equipment Shelters
Trade Package 26: Electrical
Trade Package 31: Earthwork
Trade Package 32F: Chain Link Fence
Trade Package 35TL: Self-Supported Tower (Labor Only)
Trade Package 35TM: Self-Supported Tower (Material Only)
2. Construction contracts will be directly between the individual trade package contractors and the Owner, and overall construction administration of the project will be the responsibility of PYRAMID.
C. Bidding Documents
1. Bidding documents will be made available after 2:00pm (local time), Thursday, October 1, 2020.
2. Bidding documents may be obtained through the following:
Reprographix – Indianapolis
Phone: 317-637-3377
www.reprographix.com
3. Electronic files of bidding documents are on file and may be examined through the following construction reporting services:
a. Construction Data/ Construct Connect.
www.cdcnews.com
b. Dodge
www.construction.com
c. Databid
www.databid.com
D. Pre-Bid Meetings:
1. There is one (1) scheduled pre-bid meeting:
Location:
Multi Purpose Room-Basement
Justice Building, 121 N. Lake St.
Warsaw, IN 46580
Date: 1:00pm (local time), Friday, October 9, 2020
2. All prime contractors, subcontractors, and other interested parties are invited to attend.
E. Bid Delivery:
1. Bids shall be sent or delivered in person to:
Kosciusko County Auditor’s Office
Kosciusko County Courthouse
100 W. Center St.
Warsaw, IN 46580
2. Bid Time: 9:00am (local time), Tuesday, October 20, 2020, unless subsequently revised by addendum.
3. Bids received after Bid Time will be returned unopened.
4. Faxed or e-mailed bids will not be accepted.
5. Bidders are required to enclose with each bid the following bid forms (in duplicate):
a. Bid Document 003000 – Stipulated Bid Form – Base Bid.
b. Bid Security (see below)
c. Financial Statement
6. Bidders are required to enclose with each bid the following bid forms (in duplicate):
a. Bid Document 001300 – State Board of Accounts Form 96 (including financial statement)
b. Bid Document 003000 – Stipulated Bid Form – Base Bid.
c. Bid Security (see below)
7. Each envelope that bids are included in is required to have a label on the outside indicating project name as well as the contractor’s name and address.
F. Miscellaneous Provisions
1. Each proposal shall be accompanied by a certified check or acceptable bidder's bond made payable to the Owner, in a sum of not less than five percent (5%) of the total amount of the highest aggregate proposal, which check or bond will be held by the Owner as evidence that the bidder will, if awarded the contract, enter into the same with the Owner upon notification from him to do so within ten (10) days of said notification. Should a successful bidder withdraw his bid, or fail to execute a satisfactory Contract, the Owner may then declare the bid deposit of bond or check forfeited as liquidated damages but not as a penalty.
2. For contracts over $200,000, approved performance and payment bonds guaranteeing faithful and proper performance of the work and materials, to be executed by an acceptable surety company, will be required of the Contractor at the time he executes his contract. The bond will be in the amount of 100% of the Contract Price and must be in full force and effect throughout the term of the Construction Contract plus a period of twelve (12) months from the date of substantial completion.
3. The Owner reserves the right to reject any proposal, or all proposals, or to accept any proposal or proposals, or to make such combination of proposals as may seem desirable, and to waive any and all informalities in bidding. Any proposal may be withdrawn prior to the above scheduled time for the opening of proposals or authorized postponement thereof. Any proposal received after the time and date specified shall not be considered. The Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any bid or waive any informality or errors in bidding for a period of 90 days after bid date.
4. A conditional or qualified Bid will not be accepted. Award will be made to the low, responsive, responsible bidder.
5. All applicable laws, ordinances, and the rules and regulations of all authorities having jurisdiction over construction of the project shall apply to the project throughout.
6. Proposals shall be properly and completely executed on proposal forms included in the Project Manual. Proposals shall include all information requested by State Board of Accounts Form 96 (Revised 2013) included within the Project Manual. Under Section III of Form 96, the Bidder shall submit a financial statement. The Owner may make such investigations as deemed necessary to determine the ability of the Bidder to perform the work and the Bidder shall furnish to the Owner all such information and data for this purpose as the Owner may request. The Owner reserves the right to reject any bid if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of, such Bidder fails to satisfy the Owner that such Bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the Agreement and to complete the work contemplated therein.
7. Each Bidder is responsible for inspecting the Project site(s) and for reading and being thoroughly familiar with the Contract Documents and Specifications. The failure or omission of any Bidder to do any of the foregoing shall in no way relieve any Bidder from any obligation with respect to its Bid.
Michelle Puckett, Auditor
Kosciusko County
9-30, 10-7 hspaxlp
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