Invitation to Bid Soundview Avenue/Woodard Creek Culvert Replacement

INVITATION TO BID
By the City of Homer, Alaska, for the
Soundview Avenue/Woodard Creek Culvert Replacement

Sealed bids for the construction of Soundview Avenue/Woodard Creek Culvert Replacement 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 PM, Tuesday, May 3, 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 to be considered responsive. Bid documents can be downloaded electronically; contact: City Clerk, 491 E. Pioneer Avenue, Homer, Alaska 99603, (907) 235-3130 to be placed on bidder’s list and gain access to the bid documents.

The City’s local bidders 5% preference requirements and state prevailing wage rates will apply. The work includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Remove existing 4’ diameter culvert and pavement; excavate road embankment for new aluminum box culvert; remove and replace water and sewer main crossings (60 LF each); install piling and pile caps, install City provided 16’ x 6’ box culvert and wing walls; backfill; riprap creek bottom and culvert entrance outlet; repave roadway; and other misc. work items.

Direct all questions regarding the project to: Carey Meyer, Public Works Department, 3575 Heath Street, Homer, Alaska, 99603, (907) 235-3170

A pre-bid conference will be held on Friday, April 15, 2011 at 9:30 AM; at the project site to answer any questions bidders may have.

Plans and specifications may be obtained electronically at no charge or at the office of the City Clerk upon payment of $60 per set ($95 for overnight delivery) and $50.00 per set for the City of Homer Standard Construction Specifications, 2000 Edition. 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 31st day of March, 2011.
CITY OF HOMER

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Walt Wrede, City Manager
Homer Tribune or News – Week of April 3 and 10th
Fiscal Note: 160-771