Bid Package
AWSP-01-01
Grand Prairie Water Commission (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Work:
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Alternative Water Source Program (AWSP)
Tunnel Extension
AWSP-01-01
NDA MUST BE SIGNED – To obtain NDA, email: awsp0101procurement@stantec.com
Bidding documents available September 4, 2024
Mandatory Pre-bid Meeting (virtual) September 11, 2024
Bids due October 30, 2024
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Bids for the construction of the Work will be received electronically in accordance with the instructions herein until October 9, 2024 at 3:00 PM CDST. At 3:30 pm CDST that day, the Bids received will be opened and read in a virtual meeting at a link to be provided to the bidders submitting a bid upon receipt of said bid.
The Work includes the following:
The Tunnel Extension consists of approximately 520 feet of new 10-foot finished diameter potable water tunnel and a new shaft. This will connect to a planned Tunnel Connection to be constructed by the City of Chicago and a planned Low Service Pump Station to be constructed by the Grand Prairie Water Commission at a later date.
Stantec Consulting Services Inc. is the Engineer for this Work.
Obtaining the Bidding Documents
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Bidding Documents will be available on September 4, 2024. In order to obtain a copy of the Bidding Documents, a Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) is required. A copy of the NDA can be requested by emailing awsp0101procurement@stantec.com. Interested parties shall submit the signed copy of the NDA to Owner at: awsp0101procurement@stantec.com. Only contractors, vendors or material suppliers verified by the Owner to be able to provide services or supply equipment or materials of the type required for this Work will be considered eligible to receive the Bidding Documents. Each signed NDA submitted by a party requesting the Bidding Documents will be reviewed by the Owner and, if determined to be eligible, the fully executed NDA and instructions on how to access the Bidding Documents will be provided. Bidding Documents will not be provided to any party who has not signed the NDA or has been determined not to be an eligible recipient of the Bidding Documents. Bidding Documents shall be treated as GPWC Confidential Information and subject to the requirements of the NDA and as detailed in Section 00 84 00 – Confidentiality.
Eligible recipients of the Bidding Documents will be provided instructions on how to access and download the Bidding Documents from a designated bid portal that will have controlled access limited to eligible recipients of the Bidding Documents that have a fully executed NDA. The designated bid portal will be updated periodically with addenda, lists of eligible recipients of the Bidding Documents, reports, and other information relevant to submitting a Bid for the Work. All official notifications, addenda, and other Bidding Documents will be offered only through the designated bid portal. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the designated bid portal.
With the Bidding Documents, eligible recipients of the Bidding Documents will be provided instructions on how to submit questions regarding the Bidding Documents through the bid portal. Questions will be answered by Addendum. No questions will be accepted or answered verbally. All questions must be submitted in writing by September 25, 2024 at 5:00 PM CDST.
Bidders can request support on use of the bid portal by emailing: awsp0101procurement@stantec.com.
Pre-bid Conference
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A mandatory pre-bid conference for the Work will be held virtually on September 11, 2024 at 2:00 PM CDST. Information on how to join the meeting will be shared with eligible recipients of the Bidding Documents. Bids will not be considered from Bidders that do not attend the mandatory pre-bid conference.
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Instructions to Bidders
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For all further requirements regarding Bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to Section 00 21 00 – Instructions to Bidders included in the Bidding Documents.
A Project Labor Agreement is required for the Work. All Bids must comply with the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act and the prevailing rate of hourly wages shall be paid to all persons performing the Work.
Bidders are advised that this Work has a goal for participation by Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprises of 26% and 6%, respectively. See Section 00 88 00 – Chicago Requirements for details.
This Advertisement is issued by:
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Owner: Grand Prairie Water Commission
By: Allison Swisher, P.E.
Title: Program Director
Date: August 28, 2024