ITB Homer Harbor Facilities Improvements 2014

INVITATION TO BID
By the City of Homer, Alaska, for the
Homer Harbor Facilities Improvements - 2014

Sealed bids for the construction of the Homer Harbor Facilities Improvements - 2014 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. Friday, December 20, 2013, Thursday, January 16, 2014 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.  All bidders must submit a City of Homer Plan Holders Registration form to be on the Plan Holders List and to be considered responsive. Plan holder registration forms, and Plans and Specifications are available on line at http://www.cityofhomer-ak.gov/rfps

The project is funded 50% by the State Municipal Harbors Grant Program and 50% by local funds. The City’s local bidder’s 5% preference requirements do not apply; State prevailing wage rates will apply.  The work includes, but is not limited to the following:

The project consists of removal and reconstruction of the Ramp 3 approach and gangway.  The removal and replacement of “A” Float from “E” to “K” Float and the removal and replacement of “J”, “R”, and “S” Floats.  In conjunction with the float renovations there will be electrical and plumbing upgrades.  

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 mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on Wednesday, December 4th at 2:00 p.m. at the Harbormaster’s Office, 4350 Homer Spit Road, Homer, Alaska, to answer any questions bidders may have.

Plan holder registration forms, and Plans and Specifications are available online at http://www.cityofhomer-ak.gov/rfps  All bidders must submit a City of Homer Plan Holders Registration form to be on the Plan Holders List and to be considered responsive. Hard copies can be obtained at the Office of the City Clerk upon payment of $250 per set ($280 for overnight delivery). City of Homer Standard Construction Specifications 2011 Edition (containing general contract provisions) may be downloaded from the City’s website.  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 15th day of November, 2013.
        CITY OF HOMER

     
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                          Walt Wrede, City Manager

Homer News – November 21 and 27, 2013
Peninsula Clarion – November 24, 2013    

Fiscal Note:  415-920 (GLA#1&3)