James W. Fowler Co.

Is seeking qualified MBEs, WBEs

The work contemplated consists of furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment necessary for the rehabilitation of an existing 4 MG welded steel reservoir; construction of a new 6 MG prestressed concrete reservoir; construction of a new wellhouse; installation of approximately
11,750 LF of restrained ductile iron water piping (various diameters up to 42-inches); and associated site improvements, electrical and controls.

Subcontracting and supplier opportunities are available but not limited to the following categories of work: quality control testing subcontractor; traffic control/flagging subcontractor; surveying subcontractor; demolition subcontractor; concrete supplier; rebar subcontractor; cast-in-place concrete subcontractor; grouting subcontractor; masonry subcontractor; metal fabrication subcontractor; wood, plastic, and composite subcontractor; rough carpentry subcontractor; waterproofing subcontractor; thermal insulation subcontractor; doors and frames subcontractor; gypsum board subcontractor; coating/painting subcontractor; fire suppression subcontractor; plumbing subcontractor; HVAC subcontractor; electrical subcontractor; fill & backfill subcontractor; excavation subcontractor; dewatering subcontractor; erosion control subcontractor; asphalt paving subcontractor; aggregate supplier; fencing subcontractor; landscaping subcontractor; underground utilities subcontractor; instrumentation & controls subcontractor; trucking subcontractor; subsurface investigation subcontractor; fiber optic cabling subcontractor; and process gas/liquid handling subcontractor.

Engineer's Estimate: $22,000,000.00

Participation Goals:
MBE - 4.5%
WBE - 6.9%

James W. Fowler Co. is an equal opportunity employer and we are requesting qualified subcontractor and supplier bids from all interested firms, including disadvantaged, minority, women, and other business enterprises. Where economically feasible, we are willing to divide total contract requirements into smaller portions or quantities to permit maximum participation by M/W/DBE firms. Please contact us to discuss opportunities available.

James W. Fowler Co. will assist M/W/DBE subcontractors in obtaining necessary equipment, supplies, or materials. We are also available to provide assistance in obtaining bonding, lines of credit and/or insurance to M/W/DBE subcontractors. Please complete all negotiations 24-hours prior to bid opening. We also encourage the utilization of apprentices for this project.
Bid documents can be obtained from the Rockwood Water People's Utility District or from James W. Fowler Co. The plans and specs are available at no cost on the James W. Fowler Co. website at jwfowler.com. For more information, please contact James W. Fowler Co. at (503) 623-5373. Quotes may be faxed to (503) 623-9117 or emailed to estimating@jwfowler.com.

Please follow the below link for plans, specifications, and addenda issued for this project:

http://www.jwfowler.com/bidopportunities/