Hydrant Riser Government Bids & RFPs

The Town of Granite Falls will make progress payments on account of the contract price on the basis of contractors applications for payment as recommended by engineer, on or about the 25th day of each month during construction. Progress payments will be made in an amount equal to 95 percent of work completed, with the balance being retainage. Final payment will be made upon final completion and acceptance of the work.

Contractor warrants and guarantees to owner that all work will be in accordance with the contract documents and will not be defective. This warranty excludes defects or damage caused by abuse, modification, or improper maintenance or operation by persons other than contractor, subcontractors, suppliers, or anyone for whom contractor is responsible, or normal wear and tear under normal usage. The warranty period is one year after the date of substantial completion, or longer if prescribed by special guarantees or contract documents.

The successful bidder shall be determined on the basis of the lowest, responsive, and responsible proposal in accordance with section **** Instructions to Bidders.

All bidders are hereby notified that they must be properly licensed under the state laws governing their prospective trades. Bidders are also notified that applicable provisions of chapter 87 of the general statutes of the state of North Carolina shall be observed. The qualifications, resources, and experience of the bidder in the area of watermain and sanitary sewer installation are considered to be essential for timely completion of this project.

Contractor shall pay owner five hundred dollars ($500) for each day that expires after the time specified for substantial completion until the work is substantially complete. After substantial completion, if contractor neglects, refuses or fails to complete the remaining work within the time specified for completion and readiness for final payment, contractor shall pay owner five hundred dollars ($500) for each day that expires after the time specified for completion and readiness for final payment.

A nonmandatory prebid conference will be held on April 22, 2026, at 2:00 p. m. local time via Microsoft Teams.

Samples must be submitted for review of kind, color, pattern, and texture for a check of these characteristics with other elements and for a comparison of these characteristics between submittal and actual component as delivered and installed.

Contractor may submit a change proposal regarding its entitlement to or the amount or extent of any adjustment in the contract price or contract times, or both, no later than 30 days after owners issuance of the owners written statement to contractor regarding the subsurface or physical condition in question.

The bid notice states that after receipt of a purchase order, delivery will be made within ten (10) days from receipt of order. Deliveries will be accepted between the hours of 7:00 a. m. and 3:00 p. m. Monday through Friday.

The bid notice mentions Terms of payment as a section, but the specific terms are not detailed in the provided text.

The bid notice states that it is the intent of this bid to award as one complete package.

All materials shall be manufactured and sold in North America. All bidders shall submit product specifications, manufacturers name and product code on items being bid. All manufacturers shall be approved suppliers and be able to demonstrate that there is an acceptable quality control program at the producing foundry, prior to supplying castings.

The bid notice does not explicitly state a delivery deadline for the services, but it mentions a two-year contract for FY27 and FY28, with Item 3 specifying the period from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. The bid opening date is April 14, 2026.

The bid notice requires standard Illinois certifications and terms and conditions as attachments.

A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 10 am at TDF, **** County Farm Road, Rushville, IL. Please contact Erica Holler at **** ext **** at least 24 hours in advance to confirm attendance.

The bid notice does not indicate that samples are required.

The bid notice does not provide an estimated total monetary value for the contract.

The bid notice states in this contract, time is of the essence.

The bid notice states he goal of the city is to pay properly submitted contractor invoices within thirty 30 days of receipt, providing goods have been delivered, approved, and accepted by an authorized city representative.

The bid notice states his bid will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting specifications based upon the total lump sum bid amount.