Provide all labor, equipment, and materials necessary to complete the new brine tank project at the Dixon Water Treatment Plant (WTP), 6661 Wilmington Highway, Holly Ridge, NC 28445. Proposals (Exhibit 1) and the Proposal Pricing Form (Exhibit 2) must be included as part of this RFP Package and must be completed in their entirety. The quoted price should not include any sales or use taxes but should only reflect the actual bid price of the service and materials. Bids will be evaluated by determining the lowest responsive, responsible bidder considering: Bidder's ability and capacity to provide the designated materials. Bidder's price for services. Character, integrity, reputation, judgment, experience, and efficiency of bidder. Contractors submitting a proposal are hereby notified that NC General Statutes relating to the licensing of contractors will be observed in receiving proposals and awarding Contracts. Performance and Payment Bonds are required for this project. The use of sub-contractors is not permitted. ONWASA reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, waive informalities, and accept any proposal that, in the opinion of ONWASA, appears to be in its best interest. The right is reserved to hold any or all proposals for ninety (90) days from the opening thereof. As time is of the essence in completing this project, work is to begin immediately after receiving a written Notice to Proceed from ONWASA and all work on the project shall be completed within ninety (90) consecutive calendar days. The Contractor shall at all times during the continuance of the Contract perform the work with such resources as are sufficient to complete the work within the time specified The Contractor must have the ability to bring in additional equipment as necessary, should any onsite equipment require repairs that extend beyond five (5) calendar days. There will not be monetary penalties assessed for going beyond the 90-day completion requirement, as long the reason(s) for any delay are communicated in writing to ONWASA and approved by ONWASA before the end of the 90-day period. Site Access and Working Hours Due to access limitations at the Dixon WTP, the Contractor shall provide power and sanitary facilities, and working hours are limited to weekday daylight hours, excluding holidays. Warranties :Bidder shall warranty repairs for no less than (90) days for workmanship and the full manufacturer warranty period on materials. Errors/Deficiencies :Without additional compensation, the Contractor shall make any corrections regarding inferior or incomplete work or materials furnished under this agreement if it is determined that the Contractor is responsible for any errors or deficiencies. Additional Work :In the event the Contractor encounters work required to complete this project that is outside this Scope of Work, a description and estimated cost shall be submitted for review and approval. The Contractor must have written authorization to proceed from ONWASA before performing any additional work. Technical questions related to this Request for Proposal shall be addressed to Jeffrey T. Lohr, Chief of Engineering at (910) 937-7520, or by email to jlohr@onwasa.com. Proposal pricing must be listed on the Proposal Pricing Form provided in this document. The Proposal shall be signed by an officer or officers, authorized to execute legal documents on behalf of the Contractor. The Contractors are notified that NC General Statutes will be observed in receiving proposals and awarding Contracts. Addend Any Addendum issued prior to the date set forth for proposal submittal shall be considered a part of the Proposal and shall be made a part of the Contract. It is the responsibility of the contractors to be aware of information issued in the form of an Addendum. Receipt of all addenda issued shall be acknowledged as indicated on the proposal submittal. Failure to acknowledge the addenda will render the proposal nonresponsive. Interpretation of Documents If any person contemplating submitting a proposal for the proposed Contract is in doubt as to the true meaning of any part of this Request for Proposal or finds discrepancies in or omissions in the Request for Proposal, he/she may submit a request for an interpretation or correction to ONWASA's Chief Financial Officer. Questions must be submitted in writing by 4:00 PM on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. Any interpretation or correction of the documents will be made only by an Addendum duly issued by ONWASA, and a copy of such Addendum will be posted on the ONWASA website. Employees at various sites/facilities are not authorized to change, amend, or interpret the specific terms, conditions, or provisions of this RFP or any subsequent contract, and ONWASA will not be responsible for any other explanations or interpretations of the documents. Withdrawal of Proposal : Any Contractor may withdraw his/her proposal, either personally, or by written request, at any time prior to the scheduled closing time for receipt of proposals. The Proposal shall remain valid for ninety (90) days after submission. Award or Rejection of Proposal :If a contract is awarded, ONWASA will award to the lowest responsive, responsible Contractor who, in ONWASA's opinion, best complies with the criteria outlined in this Request for Proposal taking into consideration price, methodology, quality, past performance, and the time specified in the proposal for the performance of the Contract. ONWASA reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals if it may deem it best for the public good, and to waive any informality in the proposals received. Performance and Payment Bond :The selected Contractor will be required to furnish a performance and payment bond for 100% of the project cost within ten (10) days after the contract has been activated and a Notice of Award has been issued by ONWASA. The project amount will be the total amount of the lowest responsive, responsible proposal accepted by ONWASA. The performance and payment bond shall continue throughout the project purchase order execution period of performance and for one year after the full scope of work is completed. The Performance Bond and the Payment Bond shall be executed by one or more surety companies legally authorized to do business in the State of North Carolina and shall become effective upon activation of the contract and issuance of a Notice to Proceed by the ONWASA. The surety bonds must be in the form outlined in N.C.G.S. 44A-33 without any variations therefrom or in any other form authorized by N.C.G.S. The Contractor will be solely responsible for any costs associated with obtaining bonds; bond premiums will not be reimbursed by ONWASA. The Onslow Water and Sewer Authority (hereinafter referred to as ONWASA) requests proposals to provide all labor, equipment, and materials necessary to complete the new brine tank project at the Dixon Water Treatment Plant (WTP), 6661 Wilmington Highway, Holly Ridge, NC 28445. The project will consist of the addition of a new brine tank, replacement of existing tank sight glass and level control assembly, replacement of existing tank make up water and brine piping, connection of makeup water and brine piping from the existing tank to the new tank, associated electrical and SCADA additions, and relocation of an existing electrical line. The new brine tank shall be completely automatic and self-contained salt storage and salt dissolving unit for producing fully saturated brine from rock, solar or evaporated salt products capable of producing 20 to 35 gallons per minute of saturated brine flow under normal operating conditions.