Water System Improvements - CDBG Water Main Replacement

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS

CDBG WATER MAIN REPLACEMENTS

CITY OF EL RENO, OKLAHOMA

CONTRACT No. 19750 CDBG 23

MECE No. 224187

The City of El Reno will receive sealed bids for Water System Improvements in the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall, City of El Reno at 101 N. Choctaw, El Reno, Oklahoma 73036, until 10:00 a.m. on Monday, April 6th, 2026, at which time they will be opened and read aloud, to wit:

Bids must include assurances that the following provisions will be complied with:

1. Federal Labor Standards Provisions - US Department of Labor, 29 CFR 5; Subpart A Davis-Bacon Act for the use of the appropriate Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rate(s) for the county and state in which the project is located; and Subpart B, Fringe Benefit Provisions.
2. HUD Section 3, 24 CFR Part 75 – public construction projects assisted under HUD programs that provide financial assistance when the total amount of HUD assistance to the project exceeds a minimum funding threshold at $200,000 requires that to the greatest extent feasible opportunities for training and employment be provided to lower-income residents of the project area and contracts for work in a substantial part by persons residing in the area of the project.
3. Section 109 - of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, which assures that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, natural origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or family status be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination.
4. Non-Segregated Facilities - Certification that assures the bidder does not maintain or provide any segregated facilities.
5. Executive Order 11246 - Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO); provisions require affirmative action and prohibits federal contractors from discriminating on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
6. Minority Business Enterprise and Women Business Enterprise provisions which encourage minority owned business and women owned businesses to bid on the project.
7. Circular 570 - Assurances that surety companies executing bonds appear on the Treasury Department's list and are authorized to transact business in the State where the project is located.
8. SAM.gov Registration – Bidders must be registered as active in SAM.gov with no exclusions in order to bid on and receive a federally assisted contract.
9. Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) - Enacted in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act requires all IRON AND STEEL used in federally assisted infrastructure projects costing over $250,000.00 must be produced in the United States. This project will be subject to BABA requirements.

*CDBG State Program Note - HUD established a BAP Phased Implementation Waiver for its programs based on the date when funds were obligated to the state. Iron and Steel, effective 2023; Specifically Listed Construction materials added 2024; Not Listed Construction Materials and Manufactured Products add 2025.

A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held for this at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 30, 2026, at City Hall, City of El Reno at 101 N. Choctaw, El Reno, Oklahoma 73036.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive any irregularities or technicalities without assigning reason therefore, and to make the award in the best interest of the owner.  Bid must be awarded to the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder pursuant to the Oklahoma State Competitive Bidding Act of 1974 as amended.

Specifications are on file in the office of Myers Engineering, Consulting Engineers, Inc., at 13911 Quail Pointe Drive, Oklahoma City, OK   73134 Phone (405) 755-5325, and are available electronically for a non-refundable payment of $50.00.   Contractor will be issued a username and password to retrieve the Specifications upon payment.  Contractor must obtain plans and specifications from the office of the Engineer and be registered on the Engineer’s bid list to be recognized as an eligible bidder for this project.

Offerors are responsible for submitting proposals, and any modifications or revisions, so as to reach the office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation.  Any proposal, modification, or revision received at the office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of offers is “late” and will not be considered.

No facsimile, telephone, or electronic copies will be accepted.

City of El Reno