NOTICE TO BIDDERS OF THE INTENTION OF THE DORCHEAT PUBLIC WATER AUTHORITY TO LET CONTRACT FOR FURNISHING AND INSTALLING NEW WATER METERS.

Location: Arkansas
Posted: Nov 4, 2024
Due: Dec 5, 2024
Agency: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Type of Government: State & Local
Category:
  • R - Professional, Administrative and Management Support Services
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS OF THE INTENTION OF THE DORCHEAT PUBLIC WATER AUTHORITY TO LET CONTRACT FOR FURNISHING AND INSTALLING NEW WATER METERS.
SEALED PROPOSALS addressed to President Phillip Story Dorcheat Public Water Authority 71 Highway 160 Magnolia, Arkansas 71753 will be received until 2:00 P.M., on December 5, 2024 for furnishing all labor, equipment, materials, supplies, and supervision necessary for the installation of a new water meter system consisting of approximately 800 meters of various sizes from ¾” to 2” including required hardware and software for a complete system. Bids will be opened and read aloud at such time at said address.
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS may be examined without charge at the office of A.L. Franks Engineering, 118 East Broad Street, Texarkana, Arkansas 71854. One copy of each set of documents may be purchased from A.L. Franks Engineering at www.alfranksengineering.com for $100. No refunds will be made.
A CERTIFIED OR CASHIER’S CHECK, or an acceptable bid bond in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the total bid shall accompany each bid as a guaranty that, if awarded the contract, the bidder will promptly enter into contract with the Dorcheat Public Water Authority and furnish bonds on the forms provided.
THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER OR BIDDERS will be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond, each in the amount of the contract, written by a responsible surety company authorized to do business in the State of Arkansas that is satisfactory to the Owner.
BIDDERS ARE expected to inspect the site of the work and to inform themselves of all local conditions. The time of completion shall be 120 calendar days including Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays.
An Arkansas Contractor’s License is not required to bid the job, however at the time the contract is signed, the Contractor must be licensed.
THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER will be required to furnish evidence of registration with the State Department of Finance and Administration in compliance with Act 125 of 1965 prior to engaging in the performance of this Contract.
NO BID may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids for at least 60 calendar days.
IN CASE of ambiguity or lack of clearness stating the price in the bids, the Dorcheat Public Water Authority reserves the right to consider the most advantageous construction thereof, or to reject the bid.
Dorcheat Public Water Authority reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive any or all informalities, and to award the contract to the bidder or bidders who, in the opinion of the Owner, offers the proposal to the best interest of same. Award of the contract may be denied if the Statement of Qualifications is not appropriately completed.
CONTRACTORS are cautioned that qualified bids will be subject to rejection.
CONTRACTORS are specifically advised that any person, firm, or other party to whom it is proposed to award a subcontract under this contract must be acceptable to the Owner.
Dorcheat Public Water Authority hereby notifies all bidders that this contract is subject to applicable labor laws, non-discrimination provisions, wage rate laws and other federal laws including the Fair Labor Standards Acts of 1938. The Work Hours Act of 1962 and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 also apply.
Dorcheat Public Water Authority
Phillip Story, President
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