Docusign Envelope ID: 008213F1-CC76-4197-A0A4-A2FBF7E4BBDF
INCORPORATED COUNTY OF LOS ALAMOS
BID AND SPECIFICATIONS
Los Alamos Wastewater Treatment Plant Belt Press Replacement
INVITATION FOR BIDS NO. IFB25-21
Advertised on Sunday, September 8, 2024 in the Albuquerque Journal
Prepared by:
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Project Manager
Reviewed by:
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Deputy Utilities Manager
Authorized for release by:
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Philo S. Shelton, III P.E., Utilities Manager
THE COUNTY OF LOS ALAMOS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
IFB25-21
Incorporated County of Los Alamos Los Alamos Wastewater Treatment Plant Belt Press
Replacement
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IFB25-21
Incorporated County of Los Alamos Los Alamos Wastewater Treatment Plant Belt Press
Replacement
1.0 BIDDING PHASE ......................................................................................................................... 6
1.1 Invitation for Bids...................................................................................................................................... 6
1.2 Summary of Work ..................................................................................................................................... 9
1.3 Requirements for Bidders ....................................................................................................................... 11
1.3.1 Bid Evaluation Criteria................................................................................................................................11
1.3.2 Required Bid Response Documents ...........................................................................................................11
1.3.3 The Bidder’s Bid Response Documents......................................................................................................11
1.3.4 Liquidated Damages for Failure to Enter into Contract .............................................................................12
1.3.5 Conditions of Work ....................................................................................................................................12
1.3.6 Addenda and Requests for Interpretation .................................................................................................12
1.3.7 Power of Attorney......................................................................................................................................13
1.3.8 Obligation of Bidder ...................................................................................................................................13
1.3.9 Safety Standards and Accident Prevention ................................................................................................13
1.3.10 Substitutes or Brand Name or Equal......................................................................................................13
1.3.11 Bids to Remain Subject to Acceptance ..................................................................................................14
1.3.12 Withdrawal of Bids ................................................................................................................................14
1.3.13 Acceptance or Rejection of Bids ............................................................................................................14
1.3.14 Award.....................................................................................................................................................14
1.3.15 Registration of Contractors and Subcontractors ...................................................................................14
1.3.16 Procurement Preferences......................................................................................................................15
1.4 Notices to Contractors............................................................................................................................. 16
1.41 Applicable Law ...........................................................................................................................................16
1.4.2 Gross Receipts Tax .....................................................................................................................................16
1.4.3 Minimum Wage Rates................................................................................................................................16
1.4.4 Work Conditions.........................................................................................................................................16
1.4.5 Public Information......................................................................................................................................16
1.5 Bid Forms ................................................................................................................................................ 18
1.5.1 Bid Form .....................................................................................................................................................20
1.5.2 Alternates and Allowances.........................................................................................................................22
1.5.3 List of Subcontractors ................................................................................................................................24
1.5.4 Bid Bond .....................................................................................................................................................25
1.5.5 Campaign Contribution Form.....................................................................................................................27
1.5.6 Certification - Debarment, Suspension, and other Responsibility Matters ...............................................29
1.5.7 Permanent Main Office Address of Company............................................................................................31
1.5.8 Authorization for Verification of Information ............................................................................................31
1.5.9 Certificate of Contractors Registration .....................................................................................................33
2.0 AWARD PHASE ......................................................................................................................... 34
2.1 Award Forms........................................................................................................................................... 34
2.1.1 Notice of Award .........................................................................................................................................34
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IFB25-21
Incorporated County of Los Alamos Los Alamos Wastewater Treatment Plant Belt Press
Replacement
2.1.2
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2.1.4
2.1.5
2.1.6
Receipt of Notice of Award ........................................................................................................................36
Performance Bond .....................................................................................................................................37
Payment (Labor and Materials) Bond ........................................................................................................39
Insurance Requirement..............................................................................................................................41
Contract ...................................................................................................................................................... 43
3.0 CONSTRUCTION PHASE ......................................................................................................... 50
3.1 Construction Phase Related Forms .......................................................................................................... 50
3.1.1 Contractor Personnel Information .............................................................................................................50
3.1.2 Notice to Proceed ......................................................................................................................................51
3.1.3 Acceptance of Notice to Proceed...............................................................................................................52
3.1.4 Application and Certification for Payment Part 1 ......................................................................................53
3.1.5 Application and Certification for Payment Part 2 ......................................................................................54
3.1.6 Affidavit of Payment and Release of Liens.................................................................................................55
3.1.7 Field Order .................................................................................................................................................57
3.1.8 Change Order .............................................................................................................................................58
3.2 Conditions of the Contract - General Conditions ..................................................................................... 63
3.2.1 Definitions ..................................................................................................................................................63
3.2.2 Additional Instructions...............................................................................................................................66
3.2.3 Schedules, Reports and Records ................................................................................................................68
3.2.4 Shop Drawings and Submittals...................................................................................................................70
3.2.5 Start of Various Types of Work and Management Planning ......................................................................71
3.2.6 Materials, Services and Facilities ...............................................................................................................72
3.2.7 Substitutes or “Brand Name” or Equal.......................................................................................................73
3.2.8 Inspection and Testing ...............................................................................................................................75
3.2.9 Correction of Work.....................................................................................................................................76
3.2.10 Patents ...................................................................................................................................................77
3.2.11 Surveys, Permits, and Regulations.........................................................................................................77
3.2.12 Subsurface and Physical Conditions ......................................................................................................79
3.2.13 Protection of Work, Property and Persons............................................................................................81
3.2.14 Changes in the Work..............................................................................................................................82
3.2.15 Suspension, Delay or Termination of Work ...........................................................................................85
3.2.16 Subcontracting.......................................................................................................................................87
3.2.17 Duties of the Contractor ........................................................................................................................87
3.2.18 Job Site Administration..........................................................................................................................88
3.2.19 Engineer’s Authority ..............................................................................................................................92
3.2.20 Duties, Responsibilities and Limitations ................................................................................................93
3.2.21 Engineer’s Review of Work, Rejection of Work, Inspections, and Tests................................................93
3.2.22 Limitations of Authority.........................................................................................................................93
3.2.23 Land and Right-of-Way ..........................................................................................................................94
3.2.24 Warranty/Guaranty ...............................................................................................................................94
3.2.25 Miscellaneous ........................................................................................................................................95
3.2.26 Dispute Resolution, Applicable Law, and Venue ...................................................................................96
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IFB25-21
Incorporated County of Los Alamos Los Alamos Wastewater Treatment Plant Belt Press
Replacement
3.2.27
3.2.28
3.2.29
3.2.30
Examination of Records Provisions........................................................................................................96
American with Disabilities Act Compliance ...........................................................................................96
A. Bids and Proposals are public Records .............................................................................................96
Wage Rate Determination .....................................................................................................................97
3.3 ATTACHMENTS ........................................................................................................................ 98
3.3.1 License Agreement for Staging Area ..........................................................................................................99
3.3.2 Wage Rate Information............................................................................................................................102
3.4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................... 116
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