MRB Group Engineering, Architecture, Surveying, P.C.

Is seeking qualified MBEs, WBEs

The project includes connection to an existing 8" ductile iron water main and installation of approximately 6,100 linear feet of 12" PVC and HDPE (Directional Drill) pipe along with valves, hydrants, fittings and appurtances. There are also sections of 8" PVC pipe required for a meter. The project also includes installation of one (1) each of meter and valve vault with an alternate of a meter building. Lawn, field and asphalt restoration is included in the scope of the project.
Separate sealed Bids will be received for: Contract #1: General.

Prospective Bidders may examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Office on Mondays through Fridays between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM, and may obtain copies of the Bidding Documents from the Issuing Office after September 12, 2019.
Bidding Documents also may be examined at the office of the Village of Lima, 7329 East Main Street, PO Box 20A, Lima, New York 14485 on Mondays through Fridays between the hours of 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM; at plan rooms, or online through internet based construction information subscription services.
Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Issuing Office during the hours indicated above. Bidding Documents are available on compact disc (as portable document format (PDF) files) for a non-refundable charge of $10.00 for each set, payable to the Village of Lima. No print documents will be issued. Bidder is responsible for costs associated with printing the Digital Documents. In order for a bid to be considered valid, Bid Documents must be obtained from the Issuing Office only. Bidding Documents obtained from any other source are for examination only, are not considered complete and are not valid for bidding purposes.
Upon request and receipt of the document fee indicated above, plus a separate non-refundable shipping charge of $10.00 payable to the Issuing Office, the Issuing Office will transmit the Bidding Documents via delivery service. In lieu of the shipping charge, prospective bidders may pick up Bidding Documents themselves at the Issuing Office, or they may ask to have the documents shipped on their own account number. Prospective bidders having Bidding Documents shipped on their own account number must provide their account number, desired method of shipping (overnight, next afternoon, etc.) and a statement permitting the Issuing Office to use their account number to ship documents to them. Requests for Bidding Documents that are not accompanied by the required letter will be returned.
When requesting Bidding Documents, prospective bidders must include a letter stating their name, firm's name, shipping address (no P.O. Box numbers), telephone number, email address, fax number (if any), name of project for which they are requesting Bidding Documents, intended contract, amount of money enclosed, and, if applicable, check numbers.
The date that the Bidding Documents are transmitted by the Issuing Office will be considered the Bidder's date of receipt of the Bidding Documents. Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office. Neither the Towns involved in the project nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including Addenda if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office.
Any contract or contracts awarded under this invitation for bids are expected to be funded in part by NYS EFC. Neither New York State nor any of its departments, agencies, or employees is or will be a party to this invitation for bids for any resulting contract. The procurement will be subject to municipal bidding regulations.
Bidders are required to take affirmative steps to assure that minority firms, women's business enterprises and labor surplus area firms are used when possible per NYS requirements. The Town requires contractors to utilize their best efforts to achieve goals for Minority Business Enterprises (MBE's) and Women's Business Enterprises (WBE's) participation on this project. Utilization information is to be provided with the bid; non-participation will not be accepted, materials from M/WBE is acceptable as participation. For this project, the goals are a participation of 30% for MBE/WBE firms. The successful bidder will be required to take various affirmative steps to achieve the participation goals set forth herein. All M/WBE firms are encouraged to submit a bid.
The Village of Lima in Livingston County, New York, reserves the right to reject any or all bids, or to waive any informalities, or to make an award to other than the low bidder. It further reserves the right to limit the amount of the award.
The Village of Lima does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities.
A Pre-Bid Conference will be held on September 24, 2019 at 11:00 AM local time at 7329 East Main Street, Lima, New York. Representatives of Owner and Engineer will be present to discuss the Project. Attendance at the pre-bid conference is highly encouraged but is not mandatory.
Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.
The project mandates domestic materials and applies an American Iron and Steel requirement to this project. All listed iron and steel products used in this project must be produced in the United States. The term "iron and steel products" means the following products made primarily of iron or steel: lined or unlined pipes and fittings, manhole covers and other municipal castings, hydrants, tanks, flanges, pipe clamps and restraints, valves, structural steel, reinforced precast concrete, and construction materials.