Project Manual and Specifications Town of Sprague Public Works Equipment Storage Building Prepared for the Town of Sprague, Connecticut Funded in Part by a Grant Through the SMALL TOWN ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Constructed in Cooperation with the State of Connecticut Dannel P. Malloy, Governor May 25, 2017 Prepared By: CLA Engineers, Inc. Consulting Engineers 317 Main Street Norwich, CT 06360 Ph: 860-886-1966 F: 860-886-9165 www.claengineers.com TABLE OF CONTENTS I. INVITATION TO BID II. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS – LIST OF BID REQUIREMENTS III. BONDING AND INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS IV. PROJECT SIGN V. INFORMATION TO BIDDERS VI. BID PROPOSAL FORMS 1. BID PROPOSAL 2. BID BOND 3. CERTIFICATION OF BIDDER REGARDING EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 4. PROPOSED SUBCONTRACTORS 5. PROPOSED SUPPLIERS 6. STATEMENT OF BIDDERS QUALIFICATIONS 7. CERTIFICATE AS TO CORPORATE PRINCIPAL 8. NON-DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT 9. NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT OF PRIME BIDDER 10. CHRO CONTRACT COMPLIANCE REGULATIONS NOTIFICATION TO BIDDERS 11. INSTRUCTIONS AND OTHER INFORMATION 12. BIDDER CONTRACT COMPLIANCE MONITORING REPORT a. PART I – BIDDER INFORMATION b. PART II – BIDDER NONDISCRIMINATION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES c. PART III – BIDDER SUBCONTRACTING PRACTICES d. PART IV – BIDDER EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION e. PART V – BIDDER HIRING AND RECRUITMENT PRACTICES 13. CONTRACTOR’S MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISES UTILIZATION FORM 14. AFFIDAVIT MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISES 15. CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE WITH CT GENERAL STATUTE SEC 31-57b 16. GENERAL CONTRACTOR FINAL AFFIDAVIT WAIVER OF LIEN 17. SUBCONTRACTOR/SUPPLIER FINAL AFFIDAVIT WAIVER OF LIEN VII. AGREEMENT AND BOND FORMS 1. CONTRACT AGREEMENT 2. PERFORMANCE BOND 3. PAYMENT BOND VIII. GENERAL CONDITIONS IX. SPECIAL CONDITIONS X. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS XI. SUPPORT DOCUMENTS 1. GEOTECHNICAL REPORT XII. PREVAILING WAGE DOCUMENTS Town of Sprague CLA Engineers, Inc. Public Works Equipment Storage Building Civil · Structural · Survey INVITATION TO BID Town of Sprague CLA Engineers, Inc. Public Works Equipment Storage Building Civil · Structural · Survey INVITATION TO BID Sealed bids for furnishing all labor, materials, tools, services and equipment necessary to complete the “Town of Sprague Public Works Equipment Storage Building” will be received at the office of the First Selectmen, Town Hall, 1 Main Street, Baltic, Connecticut 06330, until 10:00 AM on JUNE 22, 2017 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids received after the Bid Opening will be returned unopened. The Project consists of the construction of a new public works storage building located on Baltic Reservoir Access Road in Sprague. The work described herein includes furnishing, installing and incorporating all materials and equipment into the project as well as performing or providing all labor, supervision, equipment and services unless otherwise noted within the bid documents. The successful bidder will be required to furnish and pay for 100% Performance and Labor & Material Payment Bonds. The successful bidder must have the minimum insurance coverage stated within the bid documents under Bonding and Insurance Requirements. The State of Connecticut and the Town of Sprague shall be listed as an additional insured on all insurance certificates. A satisfactory Bid Bond or Certified Check, in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the base bid, shall be submitted with each bid. The Bid Bond shall be made payable to Town of Sprague and shall be properly executed by the Bidder and acceptable sureties. All bonds must be from sureties registered in the State of Connecticut. Contractors will also have to submit with the bid proposal all attachments stated within the bid documents under Required Documents – List of Bid Requirements. Proposed forms of Contract Documents, including Plans and Specifications dated May 25, 2017, as prepared by CLA Engineers, Inc will be on file and available for review at the Sprague Town Hall, First Selectman’s Office, 1 Main Street, Baltic, Connecticut 06330, as of May 26, 2017. A pre-bid conference to walk through the properties will begin at the project site on June 8, 2017, at 10:00 AM All prospective bidders are urged to attend. Bid Documents are available digitally only and can be found on the Town of Sprague website: http://www.ctsprague.org/ . Neither the Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bid Documents obtained from any other source. Bids, to receive consideration, must be in the hands of the authorized representative no later than the day and hour mentioned above. No Bidder may withdraw their bid within 60 days after the actual date of bid opening thereof. Should there be reason why the contract cannot be awarded within the specific period, this time may be extended by mutual agreement between the Town and the designated, qualified low Bidder. The Town reserves the right to accept or reject any or all options, bids or proposals, in whole or in part, to award any item, group of items, or total bid; to waive any informality in the bids or part thereof, and to accept any bid deemed to be in the best interest of the Town. The Town is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Small/Minority/Women's Business Enterprises are encouraged to apply Dated this 25th day of May 2017 First Selectman, Town of Sprague REQUIRED DOCUMENTS – LIST OF BID REQUIREMENTS Town of Sprague CLA Engineers, Inc. Public Works Equipment Storage Building Civil · Structural · Survey REQUIRED DOCUMENTS - LIST OF BID REQUIREMENTS Each bid package shall include one set of the following forms and documents: o Bid Form o Bid Bond o Certification of Bidder Regarding Equal Employment Opportunity o Proposed Subcontractors o Proposed Suppliers o Statement of Bidder’s Qualifications o Certificate as to Corporate Principal o Non-Discrimination in Employment o Non-collusion Affidavit of Prime Bidder o CHRO Contract Compliance Regulations Notification to Bidders o Bidder Contract Compliance Reports Part I – Bidder Information Part II – Bidder Nondiscrimination Policies and Procedures Part III – Bidder Subcontracting Practices PART IV – Workforce Analysis PART V – Bidder Hiring and Recruitment Practices o Contractors Minority Business Enterprises Utilization Form o Affidavit Minority Business Enterprises o Certificate of Compliance with CT General Statute Sec 31-57b o CT Dept. of Labor Contractor’s Wage Certification Form o Contractor’s License o Contractor’s Insurance Certificate LIST OF REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AT CONTRACT SIGNING Performance, Labor, and Materials Bonds LIST OF REQUIRED DOCUMENTS PRIOR TO JOB COMPLETION o Original Weekly Certified Payrolls from General Contractor and all Subcontractors o Original Statement of Compliance submitted with each weekly Certified Payrolls o “Completion document” (card, document, certificate or other written record issued by federal OSHA or by the Federal Mine Safety and Health Administration) as defined by Conn. State Agencies Regs. § 31-53b- 1(2) must be attached to Certified Payroll o Apprentice Certificates o Subcontractor License(s), Apprentice Certificate(s) and Insurance Certificate(s) o Lien Waivers from General Contractor, All Subcontractors and Major Suppliers o Certificate of Substantial Completion o As-built Drawings o Certificate of Occupancy o Contractor’s Affidavit of Payment of Debts and Claims AIA G706 o Contractor’s Affidavit of Release of liens AIA G706a o Consent of Surety Company to Final Payment AG707 FIVE PERCENT (5%) RETAINAGE WILL NOT BE RELEASED UNTIL ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ARE SUBMITTED BONDING AND INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS Town of Sprague CLA Engineers, Inc. Public Works Equipment Storage Building Civil · Structural · Survey BONDING AND INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS A local unit of government receiving a grant from the State of Connecticut which requires contracting for construction of facility improvement shall follow its own requirements relating to bid guarantees, performance bonds, and payment bonds, except for contracts or subcontracts exceeding $50,000.00. The State of Connecticut, CLA Engineers, Inc. and the Town of Sprague shall be listed as an additional insured. The "Hold Harmless" endorsement of the insurance shall include the interest of the municipality and the State of Connecticut. The Contractor and Subcontractors and other interests shall be so named. This policy shall insure against all risks of physical damaged except as modified by the Contract Documents and subject to the normal all risk exclusions. a. A bid guarantee from each bidder equivalent to five percent (5%) of the bid price. The “bid guarantee” shall consist of a firm commitment such as a bid bond, certified check, or other negotiable instrument accompanying a bid as assurance that the bidder will, upon acceptance of his/her bid, execute such contractual documents as may be required within the time specified. b. A performance bond on the part of the contractor for one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price. A “performance bond” is one executed in connection with a contract to secure fulfillment of all the contractor’s obligations under such contract. c. A payment bond on the part of the contractor for one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price. A “payment bond” is one executed in connection with a contract to assure payment as required by law of all persons supplying labor and material in the execution of the work provided for in the contract. d. Commercial General Liability. Including Contractual Liability Insurance, providing for a total limit of One Million Dollars