AREA C STORM SEWER DRAINAGE PROJECT – EBENSBURG BOROUGH

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS The Ebensburg Municipal Authority is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project: Area C Storm Sewer Project Sealed Bids for the construction of the Project will be received at the Ebensburg Borough Office located at 300 W. High Street, Ebensburg, PA 15931 until 10:00 local time on the 8th day of May, 2024 at which time the Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. The project consists of the installation of approximately 5,515 L.F. of 60”, 30”, 24”, 18” and 15” Storm Sewer, inlets, manholes, headwalls and all necessary appurtenances. This project also includes the razing of a residential structure to complete the work. Faxed bids will not be accepted. A pre-bid conference is not planned for the Project. Copies of the Contract Documents may be viewed or obtained at the office of Stiffler, McGraw & Associates, Inc., 1731 North Juniata Street, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648. Payment for the Contract Documents will be $159.00, which price includes 6%

Pennsylvania Sales Tax. Digital Copies are available in PDF format at a 50% discount of the paper copies cost. All checks should be made payable to Stiffler, McGraw & Associates, Inc. Payment is non- refundable. A $10.00 fee for postage and handling will be required for Contract Documents that are mailed to bidders. A certified check or bank draft, payable to the order of the Owner or negotiable U.S. Government Bonds (at par value), or a satisfactory Bid Bond on the form provided, executed by the Bidder and an acceptable surety (Surety companies must appear on the Treasury Department's most current list (Circular 570 as amended) and be authorized to transact business in the State of Pennsylvania), in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total of the Bid shall be submitted with each bid to guarantee the Bidder's entrance into a contract if given the award. The successful bidder will be required to furnish and pay for satisfactory Performance and Payment Bonds, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price and Highway Restoration Bond on the forms provided, with a surety company listed on the Treasury Department's most current list (Circular 570 as amended). This project is being supported by State funding through a PENNVEST Loan and a PA DCED H2O PA Grant and is subject to the requirements of these Funding Programs. Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Rates will apply to this Project. The Contract Documents contain requirements addressing prevailing labor wage rates, labor standards, nondiscrimination in hiring practices and related matters. All contractors and subcontractors shall comply with the Public Works Employment Verifications Act. The Act requires the contractor to verify employment eligibility through the e-verify program operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security as a precondition of being awarded a contract for this project. The contract documents contain information and verification Form regarding the Act. The “Steel Products Procurement Act” applies to this project for all steel used for construction. Bidders for this contract shall have completed projects similar in character and scope and will be required to provide with their Bid a Qualifications Statement for prime contractor and all subcontractors. Addenda, if any, will be issued to only those persons whose names and address are on record with Stiffler, McGraw & Associates, Inc. as having obtained a copy of the Contract Documents. The Owner reserve the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informalities in the bidding. Owner: Ebensburg Municipal Authority By: Kelly Cook Title: Borough Manger