Work includes but is not limited to, the relocation of water main. This project is a result of a road reconstruction project. As a result of the road reconstruction, relocation of existing water utilities are required. The relocations shall include approximately 611 lineal feet of 12-inch water main and 10 lineal feet of 6-in water main as well as reinstating all existing services, and all other related work and appurtenances necessary to complete the work shown on the Drawings and described in the Specifications. BID AWARDS: Award of the bid may be made at the following regular Utilities Service Board meeting on 2/12/2024 or a subsequent meeting of the Board. Each Bidder shall file with his or her sealed bid: (1) Questionnaire Form 96 of the State Board of Accounts; including a properly executed Non-collusion Affidavit as required by the laws of the State of Indiana; (2) a cashier's check or certified check drawn on an acceptable bank or a Bid bond equal to five (5) percent of the total amount of bid; (3) a properly executed Trench Safety Systems Affidavit, if project may require creation of a trench of at least five (5) feet in depth; (4) a properly executed Employee Drug Testing Program Affidavit for a public works project estimated to cost at least $150,000; (5) a copy of the bidder's written plan for an employee drug testing program to test the employees of the bidder for drugs; (6) a responsible bidder affidavit form: (7) E-Verify affidavit form; (8) Certification from the State evidencing of Bidder's authority and qualification to do business in the State of Indiana. (9) Living wage Ordinance Affidavit. For bids of $100,000.00 or more, the successful bidder shall furnish performance and payment bonds for one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount prior to the execution of the contract, and said bonds shall remain in effect for a period of one (1) year after final acceptance of the work. Each Bidder must ensure that to the greatest extent feasible, opportunities for training and employment should be given to lower income residents of the project area and purchases and/or contracts for work in connection with the project should be awarded to small business concerns which are located in, or owned in substantial part, by persons residing in the area of the project. The City of Bloomington is an equal opportunity employer, and Bidder shall meet all requirements for equal employment under Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act as amended and under the Bloomington Human Rights Ordinance, as amended. Each Bidder for proposals over $10,000.00 shall submit and have approved by the City of Bloomington Contract Compliance Officer, Audrey Brittingham, his/her written Affirmative Action Plan at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the deadline for submission of bid. Each Bidder must insure that all employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or housing status. All the protected classes must be included in your Affirmative Action Plan for it to be acceptable. In addition to other requirements, your plan MUST include a workforce breakdown, an internal grievance procedure, a non-retaliation statement, designation of a person by name or position who is responsible for implementation of the Plan, applicability to both applicants and employees, recruitment of minorities, equal access to training programs, and an explanation of your method of communicating the operations of your affirmative action plan to employees and prospective applicants. For Affirmative Action Plan information and approval only, contact Audrey Brittingham, Contract Compliance Officer, at (812) 349-3429, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. All other project inquires should be directed to Jane Fleig, City of Bloomington Utilities Engineer, at (812) 349-3631 or fleigj@bloomington.in.gov. In accordance with Indiana Code 4-13-18-5, each Contractor that submits a bid for a public works project that is estimated to cost $150,000 or more shall submit with his/her bid a written plan for an employee drug testing program to test the employees of the Contractor and Subcontractors for drugs. The Utility Service Board reserves the right to waive any informality and to accept or reject any or all bids submitted. Bids may be held by the Utility Service Board for a period not-to-exceed ninety (90) days from the date of the opening of Bids for the purpose of reviewing the Bids, investigating the qualifications of the Bidders prior to awarding the contract, and awarding the contract.