R2017-01 Contract with SAK Construction 7th Ward Sewer Rehabilitation Project

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The Bidder's attention is directed to the fact that all applicable state laws, municipal ordinances, and the rules and regulations of all authorities having jurisdiction over construction for the project shall apply to the Contract throughout, and they will be deemed to be included in the Contract the same as though herein written out in full. No interpretation of the meaning of the plans, specifications or other pre-bid documents will be made to any Bidder orally. Every request for such interpretation should be in writing addressed to H. David Harp, P.E., Project Manager, at Bainbridge Gee Milanski & Associates, Inc., 5130 Hickory Point Frontage Road, Decatur, Illinois 6252, and to be given consideration must be received at least five (5) days prior to the date fixed for the opening of bids. Any and all such interpretations and any supplemental instruction will be in the form of written addenda to the Contract Documents which, if issued, notification will be e-mailed to all prospective Bidders (at the respective e-mail addresses furnished for such purposes), not later than three (3) calendar days prior to the date fixed for the opening of bids. Failure of any Bidder to receive any such addendum or interpretation shall not relieve such Bidder from any obligation under their bid as submitted. All addenda so issued shall become part of the Contract Documents. It shall be the responsibility of each Prospective Bidder to verify that each addendum has been received applicable to the project. Addenda may also be viewed on the City's web site at www.decaturil.gov /Department/ Public Works / Contractor Project Bid Information, and at www.DecaturBlue.com. The City of Decatur maintains City project information on the City's web site at www.decaturil.gov/Departments/Public Works /Contractor Project Bid Information. It lists the current projects at the City with bid information including bid opening dates and current bid holders. It is recommended that all Prospective Bidders check this Information on the City's web site and at www.DecaturB]ue.com for the status of the particular project they are interested in bidding prior to turning in bids. The successful Bidder, upon award of a Contract, shall commence work on the date specified in the "Notice to Proceed" and shall substantially complete all work in accordance with the time allocated in the contract. Should the Contractor fail to substantially complete all work in the allotted time period, liquidated damages shall be assessed as outlined in the General Conditions. All Bidders shall comply with Sec. 436 of H.R. 3547 "The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014", which specifies that all "iron and steel products" used in the project are produced in the United States. Bidders shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin or sex in the performance of this contract. The Contractor shall carry out applicable requirements of 40 CFR Part 33 in the award and administration of contracts awarded under EPA financial assistance agreements. Failure by the Contractor to carry out these requirements is a material breach of this contract which may result in the termination of this contract or other legally available remedies. Attention of the bidders is directed to the arrangement and contents of the contract documents and Specifications with reference to the project. One extra bid form is included, detached from the remainder of the contract documents. Such detached bid may be completed and submitted as the Contractor's bid. 9