Invitation to Bid Kachemak Drive Phase Two Water & Sewer Improvements

INVITATION TO BID
Kachemak Drive Water/Sewer Improvements (Phase Two)
City of Homer, Alaska

Sealed bids for the construction of Kachemak Drive Water/Sewer Improvements (Phase Two) project will be received at the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, City of Homer, 491 East Pioneer Avenue, Homer, Alaska, until 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 17, 2011, at which time they will be publicly opened and read. The time of receipt will be determined by the City Clerk’s time stamp. Bids received after the time fixed for the receipt of the bids shall not be considered. Bidders are required to be on the City’s plan holder’s list for their bid to be considered. To get on the list and to access bid documents contact: City Clerk, 491 E. Pioneer Avenue, Homer, Alaska 99603, (907) 235-3130.

The project is funded through the Alaska Clean/Drinking Water Loan Fund. The work includes, but is not limited to, the following:

8,200 LF of 12” HDPE water main; 2,500 LF of 8” DI gravity sewer main; and 6,000 LF of HDPE pressure sewer main; a pressure reducing valve vault; a sewer lift station; 19 fire hydrants; 87 water and sewer services; and other associated appurtenances and related improvements.

Please direct all technical questions regarding this project to: Carey Meyer, City of Homer, Public Works Department, 3575 Heath Street, Homer, Alaska, 99603, (907) 235-3170

A pre-bid conference will be held on Friday April 22, 2011 from 9:00-12:00 a.m. at the Homer City Hall, 491 E. Pioneer Avenue. The meeting will be held to answer bidder’s questions and determine the need for any additional bidding information. After the meeting the City will facilitate a site visit with interested Contractors.
Plans and specifications may be downloaded at no charge or hard copies can be obtained at the office of the City Clerk upon payment of $195 per set ($230 for overnight delivery). City of Homer Standard Construction Specifications 2000 Edition (containing general contract provisions) may be obtained for $50.00. All fees are non-refundable. The City of Homer reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, to waive irregularities or informalities in the bids, and to award the contract to the lowest responsive bidder.

DATED this 6th day of April, 2011.
CITY OF HOMER

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Walt Wrede, City Manager

Homer News – April 14, April 21, 2011
Fiscal Note: 215-831-5227