Bids are invited for the construction of Douglas Street sidewalk improvements. The contract duration is 75 calendar days. Sealed bids must be received by the Department of Public Works by 1:00 p. m. EST on September 25, 2026. Bidders must visit the site before submitting a bid. The project is subject to Davis-Bacon wage rates and HUD Section 3 requirements. A bid bond of five percent of the total bid amount is required.
All work must be completed and invoiced no later than December 31, 2026.
The owner will pay the contractor a progress payment within thirty 30 days of presentation of an approved partial payment estimate.
The contractor shall guarantee all materials and equipment furnished and work performed for a period of one 1 year from the date of substantial completion.
Bids will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
The owner reserves the right to reject any bid if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of, such bidder fails to satisfy the owner that such bidder is properly qualified.
If the contractor shall fail to complete the work within the contract time, then the contractor will pay to the owner the amount for liquidated damages as specified in the bid for each calendar day that the contractor shall be in default after the time stipulated in the contract documents.
Bidders shall visit the site before submitting a bid for this work and thoroughly familiarize themselves as to the accuracy and correctness of the same.
A conditional or qualified bid will not be accepted.