Invitation to Bid Karen Hornaday Park Picnic Shelter Construction

INVITATION TO BID
By the City of Homer, Alaska, for the

Karen Hornaday Park Picnic Shelter

ADDENDUM #1 ISSUED 8/1/13

Sealed bids for the Karen Hornaday Park Picnic Shelter will be received at the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, City of Homer, 491 East Pioneer Avenue, Homer, Alaska, until 2:30 PM, Thursday, August 8, 2013, 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 plan holder’s list to be considered responsive.  To be on the Bidder’s List (and to obtain bid documents) contact: City Clerk, 491 E. Pioneer Avenue, Homer, Alaska 99603, (907) 235-3130.

The project is funded by a State Legislative Grant. The City’s local bidder’s 5% preference requirements will not apply; state prevailing wage rates will apply.  The work includes, but is not limited to, the following:

To construct a new wood framed picnic shelter located at the Karen Hornaday Park.  The shelter will consist of a glue lam beam structure resting on a poured in place concrete foundation along with exterior wind screen partitions for additional protection.  Located within close proximity of the shelter there will be a fire ring with concrete benches for public usage. 

Please direct all technical questions regarding this project to:  Dan Nelsen, City of Homer, Public Works Department, 3575 Heath Street, Homer, Alaska, 99603, (907) 435-3141

A pre-bid conference will be held on Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at 2:00 PM at the Karen Hornaday Park to discuss the project and answer any questions bidders may have.

Contact the Office of the City Clerk to request an electronic copy of Plans and Specifications at no charge or obtain hard copies upon payment of $190 per set ($225 for overnight delivery). City of Homer Standard Construction Specifications 2011 Edition (containing general contract provisions) may be downloaded from the City’s web site.  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 11th day of July 2013.
        CITY OF HOMER

     
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                          Walt Wrede, City Manager

Homer News – July 18 and July 25, 2013
Peninsula Clarion – July 21, 2013

Fiscal Note:  151-776