The deadline to ask questions is 9/13/2024 12:00 PM CST Construction of phase 1 recycling center on Perry Ave., next to the future wastewater treatment plant, will include the installation of a concrete curb, driveway, dumpster facility, underground drainage, and chain-link fencing. Each proposal shall be accompanied by a bid guarantee of not less than 5% of total bid amount, as a guarantee that the bidder will enter into a contract and execute the required bonds within ten days after notice of award. At the option of the bidder, the guarantee may be one of the following: Cashier's check or certified check upon a national or state bank, payable to the City of Mont Belvieu. Negotiable U.S. Government bonds (at par value). Bid bond from a surety company listed in the latest issue of U.S. Treasury Circular 570, such bid bond being within the maximum amount specified for such company in that publication. Bids without such guarantee will not be considered. All bids must include electronic copy. Any questions and communication related to this project shall be directed to the following City contact: Joseph Yunk Project Manager, City of Mont Belvieu (832) 248-8915 Award of this contract will be based on the best-value competitive bidding method. The City may use the following criteria to evaluate each bid: bid price, bidder's experience and reputation, bidder's references' feedback, quality of the bidder's services, bidder's safety record, bidder's proposed personnel, and any other relevant factors specific to the project. The right is reserved as the interest of the Owner may require, to reject any or all bids, and to waive any informality in bids received. The Contract will be awarded based on the Scoring Criteria contained in Document 00202. A copy of the specific Scoring Criteria for this project is included in the bidding documents. The successful bidder must furnish Performance Bond and Payment Bond on the forms provided in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the total contract price from a Surety or other Sureties acceptable to the Owner. Owner reserves the right to award the contract at any time within sixty (60) days after bid opening. Equal Opportunity in Employment - all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, handicap or national origin. Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the President's Executive Order No. 11246, as amended by Executive Order 11375, and as supplemented in Department of Labor regulations 41 CFR Part 60.