TOWNSHIP OF LOWER MERION

SPECIFICATIONS

FOR

ARDMORE PUMP STATION ELECTRICAL AND VENTILATION UPGRADE

CONTRACT NUMBER:

4717-17-50

ISSUED BY:

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE

TOWNSHIP OF LOWER MERION

ERNIE B. MCNEELY ERIC TRAUB TOWNSHIP MANAGER CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

CHECKLIST

AVOID COMMON ERRORS

HAVE YOU COMPLETED THE FOLLOWING?

1. ENCLOSED PROPER AMOUNT OF BID GUARANTY?

NOTE: NUMBERS (3) OR (4) BELOW MUST BE COMPLETED

2. ENCLOSED INSURANCE CHECKLIST, SIGNED BY CONTRACTOR’S AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE AND INSURANCE AGENT?

3. COMPLETED PARAGRAPH 7 (EXHIBIT “A”) - “A SOLE OWNER OR PARTNERSHIP”, IF APPLICABLE?

4. COMPLETED PARAGRAPH 8 (EXHIBIT “A”) - “A CORPORATION, IF APPLICABLE?

A. AFFIXED A CORPORATE SEAL?

B. OBTAINED SIGNATURE OF PRESIDENT OR VICE PRESIDENT?

C. OBTAINED SIGNATURE OF SECRETARY OR TREASURER?

D. INCLUDED CORPORATE RESOLUTION, IF APPLICABLE?

5. COMPLETED VARIANCE FORM, IF APPLICABLE?

6. COMPLETED BID SHEET - INCLUDING UNIT PRICES AND EXTENSIONS?

7. INCLUDED PROPER DESCRIPTION OF ITEMS TO BE FURNISHED, IF APPLICABLE?

8. HAVE YOU READ SECTIONS OF EXHIBIT “B” AND EXHIBIT “C” CONCERNING BID BONDS, SURETY BONDS, INSURANCE COVERAGE, AND NON-COLLUSION?

A. ENCLOSED NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT OF PRIME BIDDER?

9. (ONLY FOR CONSTRUCTION AND SERVICES) COMPLETED BIDDER’S PREQUALIFICATION STATEMENT AND SUBMIT WITH PROPOSAL, EXHIBIT “A”?

TOWNSHIP OF LOWER MERION

I N D E X

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Proposal - Exhibit “A”

General Conditions - Exhibit “B”

Instructions to Bidders - Exhibit “C” Non-Collusion Affidavit of Prime Bidder

Detailed Specifications - Exhibit “D”

Special Conditions - Exhibit “E” Prevailing Minimum Wage Determination

Statement of Bidders Qualification – Exhibit “F”

Insurance Checklist – Exhibit “G”

Plans

Contract Form

Bond Forms

Addendum issued during bidding if needed

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1. Sealed Proposals will be received by the Township of Lower Merion for the following project:

Ardmore Pump Station Electrical and Ventilation Upgrade Electrical Contruction Contract Number: 4717-17-50

2. The Proposal shall be in a sealed envelope to be marked on the lower left corner as follows:

“PROPOSAL FOR (indicate the item bid upon as indicated in paragraph No, 1 above”.

And to be addressed and delivered to:

The Office of the Township Secretary Township of Lower Merion 75 East Lancaster Avenue Ardmore, PA 19003

3. Proposals will be received until 11:00 A.M., prevailing time, Thursday, January 25, 2018, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud.

4. Each Bidder will be responsible for the delivery of their proposal to the proper office on time. The Township will not be responsible for Proposals, which are mismarked, delivered to the wrong place or delayed in delivery or in the mail.

5. One copy of the Proposal shall be submitted in the form prescribed.

6. The Proposal shall be accompanied by a Bid Guaranty as specified in the Instruction to Bidders section (Exhibit “C”) of the Bid Document.

7. A Performance Bond and Labor and Materials Bond in the amount of 100% are required. Also, a Maintenance Bond shall be required in the amount of 25%.

8. Scope of Work

The Township of Lower Merion is accepting bids for electrical and ventilation upgrades at Ardmore Pump Station, including, but not limited to, replacement of the electric service, motor control center, lighting, pumping control system, exhaust fans, new variable frequency drives, and associated appurtunenances.

Construction is planned to begin March 2018.

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