Ad for Bids F2017 October 18, 2017
PART #1
CITY OF JANESVILLE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
PUBLIC WORKS BID SCHEDULE “F” – 2017
The City of Janesville, Wisconsin hereby gives notice that it will receive confidential bids for the following listed Public Work:
C2017-22 Sanitary and Storm Sewer Lining – For furnishing all the labor, materials, equipment, and doing all the work necessary for the CIP trenchless lining repair (cured-in-place lining
method) and selective point joint grouting of approximately 25,000 L.F. 8”-30” diameter sanitary and storm sewer, manhole-to-manhole; and approximately ten 8”-15” diameter CIP point
repairs of varying lengths under existing paved streets. Portable hard drive video of the pipe to be lined will be forwarded only to general contractors. (Quest Project #5407542).
Confidential bids will be received until 2:00 P.M. LOCAL TIME ON WEDNESDAY, THE 15th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2017. All bids shall be submitted electronically through QuestCDN vBid Online
Bidding ONLY -- the online bid portal will be open for vBid by November 10th, 2017. No paper bids will be accepted. All bidders shall bid in accordance with, and shall bid upon, the
bid forms included in the online vBid submittal. Bids will be opened in the Council Chambers at 2:01 P.M. on the 15th day of November. 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 performance 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 performance bond within the time set by the City, the check or bid bond shall be forfeited to the City as liquidated damages.
Complete bidding documents will be available on WEDNESDAY, October 25, 2017, at the City of Janesville web site, www.ci.janesville.wi.us (under Government, Departments, Public Works,
Engineering, on the left sidebar “Public Works Bid Information”). Plan holder lists will be available at this link as well. The download cost for each contract is $20.00 by inputting
the Quest project number. Contact QuestCDN.com at info@questcdn.com or 952-233-1632 for assistance in free membership registration, downloading, and working with this project information.
2015 Wisconsin Act 55 repeals the state prevailing wage law for local governments effective January 1, 2017. If applicable, Federal Davis Bacon wage rates are included in the Contract
Documents, as well as on file in the City Clerk’s Office.
PROOF OF RESPONSIBILITY forms in accordance with Section 66.0901(2) Wisconsin Statutes must be filed in the Engineering Division Office not later than 12:00 NOON, WEDNESDAY, November
1, 2017. Forms are located in the Contract Documents and also available at www.ci.janesville.wi.us (under Government, Departments, Public Works, Engineering, on the left sidebar “Public
Works Bid Information”). Forms shall show sufficient financial ability, equipment, and experience to perform the Contract. The City’s decision regarding qualifications shall be final.
Said work shall be commenced by, and shall be entirely completed by, the dates set in the proposal for the specific work.
The determination of the lowest responsible 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.
Published in The Janesville Gazette and The Daily Reporter on October 23, 2017 and October 30, 2017.