A sealed bid will be received 2:00pm local time Thursday, February 2, 2023 and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud. The Project generally consists of the following work: LaFayette Park improvements for new public restroom, enhanced playground surface, new asphalt shingle bandstand roof and (alternates) new pedestrian lighting & perimeter pedestrian sidewalks. This work will be awarded as one (1) single prime contract. The Bid will be received on a unit price basis with alternates, if included on the Bid Form. Work shall be substantially complete by September 29, 2023 and fully completed by October 27, 2023. The Bid should not include sales and compensating use taxes on materials incorporated into the work. If the Bid is actually received by mail or by hand after the appointed time on the date specified it shall be rejected, notwithstanding that such Bid may have been placed in a mailbox or other mail receptacle regularly maintained by the United States Postal Service before such time, and ordinarily in sufficient time to have been delivered on time. Bid security in the amount of 5% of the Bid must accompany the Bid in accordance with the Instruction to Bidders. The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond and a payment bond, each in an amount equal to 100% of the contract price. Bidders will also be required to furnish a Non-Collusive Affidavit. Drawings and Specifications may be examined at the following locations: Village of Watkins Glen 303 North Franklin Street Watkins Glen, NY 14891 Tel: (607) 535-7621 LaBella Associates 4 British American Blvd Latham, NY 12110 Tel: (518) 273-0055 The bidding and contract documents for this Project will be available on compact disc (CD) only. Copies of the documents may be obtained from LaBella Associates at no charge. If contract documents are requested to be mailed, a $25.00, non-refundable payment must be provided to cover shipping and handling. Mail orders must include a cover letter specifically indicating which bid documents are being requested. Checks for the Contract Documents shall be made payable to “LaBella Associates, PC.” Note that only bidders who purchase sets from and are registered with LaBella Associates will receive notification of Addenda. This project is publicly funded. The Bidders must comply with New York State Department of Labor Prevailing Wage Rate Schedule and conditions of employment. Attention of Bidders is particularly called to the requirements for ensuring that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, sex or national origin. Village of Watkins Glen, as Owner, reserves the right to waive any informalities or irregularities in the Bid received, or to reject any Bid without explanation.
By Order of: Village of Watkins Glen
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