Headworks Improvement The timepiece used to determine the precise Time shall be the clock on the computer of the Project Engineer. Bidder may contact the Project Engineer at (503) 598-2511 to inquire about the computer clock's exact timing. Bids sent prior to the bid opening date and time, but not received before the closing time based upon the email inbox time stamp will not be opened. No hard copies or faxed quotes will be considered. First-Tier Subcontractor Disclosure Statements must be submitted to the same email on the same date by no later than 4:00 PM. By submitting an electronic bid, the bidders certify that the signature on the electronic bid is treated as an original signature for the purposes of the bid. The Work consists of: Construction of a new headworks complete with an automatic fine screen and control panel and manual bypass screen, extended influent piping, demolition of the existing transfer pumps, installation of new submersible pumps in the transfer pump wet well, pump station control panel, new 10-inch force main piping for the transfer pump station, new floating aerators, and other work as defined in the Bid Documents. All work on the Project will be performed to meet the highest standards prevalent in the industry. Oregon Public Contracting Law: Bidders are required to comply with applicable bidding and contracting procedures, rules, and regulations. This includes requirements for timely submission of the First-Tier Subcontracting Form and compliance with wage rate requirements. BOLI wage rates shall prevail. Bids will not be received or considered unless the Bidder is licensed by the Construction Contractors Board as required by ORS 279C.365(1)(k). Bid Security: Each Bid must contain a statement as to whether the Bidder is a resident bidder, as defined in ORS 279.029. Each proposal must be submitted on the prescribed form and accompanied by a Bid Bond payable to the City of Gervais in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the Bid amount. Owners Reservations: Bids may be held by the City of Gervais for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days from the date Bids are due for the purpose of reviewing Bid Documents and investigating qualifications of Bidders. The City of Gervais reserves the right to reject any or all Bids for good cause, or any or all Bids upon a finding of the Owner that it is in the public interest to do so, to waive any irregularities, and to accept that Bid from the lowest responsible Bidder, which is in the best interests of the City of Gervais. Failure to Perform: Upon successful bid and selection, failure to perform the scope of work identified in this Invitation to Bid or failure to meet established performance standards could result in, but are not limited to, the City of Gervais reducing or withholding payment, requiring performance at successful Bidder's expense, requiring additional work to perform identified scope of work, declaring a default, terminating the contract, and seeking damages. Recyclable Products: Bidders shall use recyclable products to the maximum extent economically feasible in the performance of the contract work set forth in this document. Questions: For information regarding this project, contact Gordon Munro at Gordon.munro@tetratech.com or 971.330.5168.