Advertisement For Bids Schedule J
12 August 2009
PART #1
CITY OF JANESVILLE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
PUBLIC WORKS BID SCHEDULE “J” – 2009
The City of Janesville, Wisconsin hereby gives notice that it will receive sealed bids for the
following listed Public Work:
C2009-26 WWTP Upgrade and Expansion
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For furnishing labor, materials,
equipment for upgrade and expansion of the Janesville Wastewater
Treatment Plant. Work includes: New septage receiving station; bar
screen, grit collection, and grit washer replacement; refurbishment of
primary sedimentation tanks and equipment; revisions to activated
sludge mixing basins and aeration tanks; replacement of existing
aeration equipment; new aeration tank; replacement of existing
clarification equipment; new final clarifier; replacement and
rehabilitation of RAS screw pumps and revisions to RAS pumping
station; new UV disinfection system and rehabilitation of concrete
basin; repairs to exterior of existing buildings; digester cover
replacement and mixing system upgrades; modifications to digester
feed and digested sludge piping; replacement of centrifuge feed
pumps; addition of new centrifuge; new cake conveyors for centrifuge
dewatered sludge; addition of ferric chloride and polymer feed
systems; replacement of centrate, WAS, and DAFT pumps; new
aeration blower; addition of digester gas conditioning and compressor
system; replacement of engine generators with microturbines;
addition of sludge cake storage building; addition of new
administration building with new laboratory; remodeling of existing
operations building; modifications and additions to yard and tunnel
piping; replacement of aluminum grating and handrails on exterior
tanks; modifications to primary electrical service and power
distribution; instrumentation and control and SCADA system
improvement; removal and replacement of paved roads on site;
addition of fencing, gates, and plant security system; miscellaneous
coating and painting; and site restoration and landscaping.
PRE-BID CONFERENCE – MANDATORY FOR CONTRACTORS
SUBMITTING BIDS: A pre-bid conference will be held on Tuesday,
September 1, 2009, at 10:00 A.M., at the Janesville Wastewater Treatment
Plant, 3300 W. Tripp Road, Janesville, WI to familiarize bidders with the
project and provide an opportunity for prospective bidders to ask questions.
The meeting will be following by a plant tour.
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PUBLIC WORKS BID SCHEDULE “J” – 2009 12 AUGUST 2009
2:00 P.M. LOCAL TIME ON WEDNESDAY, THE 16TH
Sealed bids will be received until
DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2009.
All bids shall be addressed to the City Clerk’s Office, City
of Janesville Municipal Building, 18 North Jackson Street, Janesville, Wisconsin, 53548,
and shall be enclosed in a SEALED ENVELOPE, marked with the name and address of
the Bidder and Contract Title for which the bid is being submitted. All bidders shall bid in
accordance with, and shall bid upon, the bid forms included in the Contract Documents.
Bids will be opened in the Council Chambers at 2:01 P.M. on the same date. The above
Public Work will be let to the lowest responsible bidder and must be performed in
accordance with the plans, specifications, and contracts on file with the City Clerk.
No bid will be read or considered unless accompanied by a certified check equal to 10
percent of the bid or a bid bond in equal amount, payable to the City as guaranty that if the
bid is accepted, the bidder will execute and file the proper contract and bond within ten
days from the date the lowest responsible bidder's bid is accepted. In case the bidder fails
to execute such contract and bond within the time set by the City, the check or bid bond
shall be forfeited to the City as liquidated damages.
The form of contract and bond and questionnaire to show bidder's proof of responsibility in
accordance with Section 66.29(2) Wisconsin Statutes, as well as the plans and
specifications, are on file and may be obtained at the City Engineer's Office, Municipal
Building.
Contract Documents and Drawings will be issued on a CD for a $10.00 non-refundable fee
per Contract. Plans and detailed specifications are scheduled to be available on
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2009
. Standard Specifications for Public Works
Construction are posted on the City’s web site.
The wage scales to be paid on these projects are enclosed in the Contract Documents, as
well as on file in the City Clerk’s Office, and all work is subject to Section 66.293 of
Wisconsin’s Statutes.
PROOF OF RESPONSIBILITY
forms must be filed in the Engineering Division Office not
12:00 NOON, THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2009
later than . Forms are located in the
Contract Documents and available at www.ci.janesville.wi.us (Documents & Maps;
Document Library; Engineering Department; Bidder’s Proof of Responsibility). Forms shall
show sufficient financial ability, equipment, and experience to perform the Contract. The
decision regarding qualifications shall be final.
A plan holder list is available on the City’s web site, updated as necessary.
Said work shall be commenced by, and shall be entirely completed by, the dates set in the
proposal for the specific work.
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PUBLIC WORKS BID SCHEDULE “J” – 2009 12 AUGUST 2009
The determination of the lowest and best bid will be decided by the City Engineer, subject
to review by the City Council. The Council reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
No bidder may withdraw his bid within 45 days after the actual date of the bid opening.
AUGUST 17 & AUGUST 24, 2009
Published in The Janesville Gazette on .
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