ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID – South Street Sidewalk Replacement Project

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South Street Sidewalk Replacement Project, Village of Warwick

This project is being funded in whole or in part by the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) with funds obtained from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).  All federal CDBG requirements will apply to the contract.  Prevailing wages established under the Davis- Bacon Act will apply to this contract.  New York State law requires that the contractor pay the higher of State prevailing wages or Davis-Bacon, for each class of worker.  The contract documents contain requirements addressing prevailing labor wage rates, labor standards, nondiscrimination in hiring practices, goals for MBE and WBE participation, and, for projects over $200,000, participation by Section 3 residents and businesses, and related matters.  Provisions under 2 CFR Part 200 will apply to the awarded contract.  See Instructions to Bidders for additional information.

The work to be performed under this contract is subject to the requirements of Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, 12 U.S.C. 1701 U (section 3).  The purpose of Section 3 is to ensure that employment and other economic opportunities generated by HUD assistance shall to the greatest extent feasible, be directed to low-and very low-income persons.  Section 3 Businesses are encouraged to submit bid proposals.

Attention of bidders is particularly called to the requirement as to conditions of employment to be observed and the minimum wage rates to be paid under the Contract, Section 3, Segregated Facilities, Section 109, and Executive Order 11246.  The requirements for Bidders and Contractors under this order, which concerns non-discrimination in employment, are further explained in the Contract Documents and Attachments.  Bidders are also required to comply with the provisions of Section 291-299 of the Executive Law of the State of New York.

The Village of Warwick, an equal opportunity employer and affirmative action employer, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in regard to any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the ground of race, gender, color or national origin in consideration of an award.  The Bidders/offerors must submit documentary evidence of minority and women business enterprises who have been contracted and to whom commitments shall be submitted concurrently with the bid.

Sealed proposals will be received by the Village of Warwick, New York, until noon (local time) on March 31, 2023 for the “South Street Sidewalk Replacement Project”.  Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at noon on March 31, 2023 at the offices of the Village Clerk, Village of Warwick, 77 Main Street, Warwick, New York.

The work consists of replacement of concrete sidewalks on South Street, between 2nd and 3rd Streets, in the Village of Warwick within an existing residential area.  Information for Bidders, Drawings, Specification, and Contract Documents for the proposed work is on file and publicly exhibited at the Village Hall, 77 Main Street, Warwick, New York, Telephone Number (845) 986-2031.  The said drawings and specifications may be reviewed at the Village Clerk’s Office only.

Copies of the bid package and plans are available HERE or on CD or as paper copies and may be obtained at the Office of the Village Clerk at the above address during normal business hours.  Persons shall leave name, mailing address and phone number upon receipt of same, along with a $75.00 deposit for each set.  The deposit shall be in the form of check or money order made payable to the Village of Warwick, to be refunded upon return of the said documents in good condition within ten days after receipt of bids.

Each bid shall be submitted in accordance with the Instruction to Bidders and must be accompanied by an acceptable form of Bid Guarantee in an amount equal to at least five (5) percent of the amount of the Bid payable to the Village of Warwick as a guarantee that if the Bid is accepted, the Bidder will execute the Contract and file acceptable Performance and Labor, Material Payment Bonds, and Certificate (s) of Insurance in a timely manner after the award of the Contract.

Bids shall be enclosed in a sealed opaque envelope bearing the name and address of the bidder, addressed to the Village of Warwick, 77 Main Street, Warwick, NY 10990, and endorsed “South Street Sidewalk Replacement Project.”

OWNERS RIGHTS RESERVED:

The Village of Warwick, hereinafter called the Owner, reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any formality or technicality in any bid in the interest of the Owner.

STATEMENT OF NON-COLLUSION:

Bidders on the Contracts are required to execute a non-collusion bidding certificates pursuant to Section 103d of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York.

The Village of Warwick hereby notifies all Bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in regard to any Contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and any applicant for employment will not be discriminated against on the grounds of age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status or domestic violence victim status.

By order of the Board of Trustees

Village of Warwick

Raina Abramson, Village Clerk