The "Aurora Street Pedestrian Safety Improvements" project consists of, but not limited to, the installation of two (2) flashing beacons, with associated sign posts, and pavement striping for crosswalks on Aurora Street; the removal of existing "no parking" signs, and the existing asphalt strip is to be replaced with topsoil and seed. Bids will be received for a single prime Contract. Bids shall be on a unit price basis. Prospective Bidders may obtain the Bidding Documents by contacting the issuing Office on Mondays through Fridays between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: CPL 26 Mississippi Street, Suite 100 Buffalo, New York 14203 Contact to obtain documents: Lindsay McLaren - LMcLaren@cplteam.com Contact for project questions: Jason Havens - JHavens@CPLteam.com Contact Lindsay McLaren to schedule a time to pick up the Bidding documents from Issuing Office. Requests for mailing of Bidding Documents will not be accommodated at this time. Electronic copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained, free of charge, by e-mailing Lindsay McLaren. Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including Addenda if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office. Only Bidders receiving bid documents from the Issuing Office (electronic or printed) will be allowed to submit a bid to be considered for award. A pre-bid conference is not mandatory for this project. Requests for Information (RFI) will only be accepted in written form. RFI's will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. local time on August 18, 2023, at the Office of the Engineer to the attention of Jason Havens via post or email (JHavens@CPLteam.com). Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. Each bid must be accompanied by a certified bank check or bid bond from a domestic carrier licensed to do business in the State of New York in the amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid submitted. This contract will be funded wholly or partially with federal funds, and as such, is subject to all federal rules and regulations pertinent thereto, including, but not limited to, federal policy of encouraging the participation of minority and women business enterprises as sources of suppliers, equipment, construction and services. This contract is partially funded under New York State Homes and Community Renewal, Community Development Program and is subject to the applicable clauses described in the Section 3 Policy Manual and other CDBG requirements included in the Contract Documents. MBE goal of 10% and WBE goal of 2% has been established for this project. Bidders on this work will be required to comply with Executive Orders 11246 and 11375, which prohibit discrimination in employment regarding race, creed, color, sex, or national origin. The successful bidder must be an equal opportunity employer, must meet all appropriate State and Federal standards, and comply with all relevant governmental regulations. Statement of Non-Collusion: Bidders on the contract are required to execute a non-collusive bidding certificate pursuant to Section 103d of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York. Security for Faithful Performance: The successful bidder will be required to furnish Performance and Labor and Material Payment Bonds written by firms licensed to do business in New York State, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amounts in accordance with the provisions of the Contract Documents. Bidders shall comply with the Iran Divestment Act of 2012. Sales and Use of Tax Exemptions: The Village of Lancaster is exempt from the payment of sales and compensation use taxes of the State of New York and of cities and counties on all materials, equipment, and supplies sold to the Village of Lancaster pursuant to this contract. Also exempt from such taxes are purchases by the Contractor and his Subcontractors of materials, equipment, and supplies to be sold to the Village of Lancaster pursuant to this contract, including tangible personal property to be incorporated in any structure, building, or other real property forming part of the project. These taxes are not to be included in the Bid. All bids shall be binding for a period of forty-five (45) days after the bid opening date. The Village of Lancaster reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities therein. The Work will be substantially completed by September 28th, 2023, as provided in Paragraph 4.01 of the General Conditions, and completed and ready for final payment in accordance with Paragraph 15.06 of the General Conditions by October 24th , 2023. A pre-bid conference is not mandatory for this project