If not currently prequalified in the categories listed in Section A, an amendment to your Prequalification will need to be submitted prior to the same due date. Bidders must be prequalified by the City in at least one of the following Type(s) of Construction: Street Construction (310) The Prime Contractor will perform at least 30 percent of the original contract amount with the contractor's own organization as per Section 108.1.2 of the current edition of the WisDOT Standard Specifications for Highway and Structure Construction. The bids will be posted on line after the bid opening. If you have any questions, please call Alane Boutelle at (608) 267-1197, or John Fahrney at (608) 266-9091. Proposal Guaranty: The bidder must submit with its sealed bid a properly executed bid bond or certified check in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total bid or certificate of Annual Bid Bond In case the successful bidder fails to submit an executed contract and payment and performance bond, the amount of the bid bond shall be forfeited to the City as liquidated damages. Hours of Labor and Minimum Wage Rate: Pursuant to regulations provided by applicable federal and/or state Laws, the hours of labor and minimum wage rates are set forth in the bidding proposals. Affirmative Action: The City will affirmatively insure that disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation, and they will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin in consideration for an award. Affidavit of Non-Collusion: This project requires that an affidavit of non-collusion be incorporated as part of the proposal requirements provided to each prospective bidder. Failure to complete the sworn statement will make the bid non-responsive and not eligible for award considerations. Proposal Guaranty: The bidder must submit with its sealed bid a properly executed bid bond or certified check in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total bid or certificate of Annual Bid Bond In case the successful bidder fails to submit an executed contract and payment and performance bond, the amount of the bid bond shall be forfeited to the City as liquidated damages. Bid Rejection: The City of Madison reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive irregularities, or to accept such bids, as in the opinion of the City of Madison, will be in its best interest. GENERAL Construction: West Towne Path - Phase 2A in the City of Madison. State Project Number is 5992-10-44 (City Project Number is 10169). This project includes the construction of an off-street path on the north-side of the West Beltline Highway from South High Point Road to approximately 1,200 feet east of Zor Shrine Place; and an off-street path from the north-side of the West Beltline Highway to the Zor Shrine Place cul-desac.