NOTICE TO BIDDERS OF THE INTENTION OF THE OZAN CREEK | Arkansas Government Bid

Agency:	Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
State:	Arkansas
Type of Government:	State & Local
NAICS Category:	221310 - Water Supply and Irrigation Systems 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction 237110 - Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
Posted Date:	Mar 17, 2025
Due Date:	Apr 3, 2025
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS OF THE INTENTION OF THE OZAN CREEK RURAL WATER SYSTEM TO LET CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF RELOCATION OF
WATER UTILITIES.
SEALED PROPOSALS addressed to Board President, Phil Thurman, Ozan Rural Water System, P.O. Box 85, Blevins, Arkansas 71825 will be received until 2:00 P.M., on April 3, 2025 for furnishing all labor, equipment, materials, supplies, and supervision necessary for the construction of proposed water utility relocation as described in the plans and specifications. Bids will be opened and read aloud at such time at the office of A.L. Franks Engineering located at 118 East Broad Street, Texarkana, Arkansas 71854.
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS may be examined without charge at the office of A.L. Franks Engineering, 118 East Broad Street, Texarkana, Arkansas 71854, or at Ozan Creek Rural Water System Office. One copy of each set of documents may be purchased from A.L. Franks Engineering at www.alfranksengineering.com for $100.00. No refunds will be made.
A CERTIFIED OR CASHIER’S CHECK, or an acceptable bid bond in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the total bid shall accompany each bid as a guaranty that, if awarded the contract, the bidder will promptly enter into contract with the Ozan Creek Rural Water System and furnish bonds on the forms provided.
THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER OR BIDDERS will be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond, each in the amount of the contract, written by a responsible surety company authorized to do business in the State of Arkansas that is satisfactory to the Owner.
BIDDERS ARE expected to inspect the site of the work and to inform themselves of all local conditions. The time of completion shall be 60 calendar days including Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays.
An Arkansas Contractor’s License is not required to bid the job, however at the time the contract is signed, the Contractor must be licensed.
THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER will be required to furnish evidence of registration with the State Department of Finance and Administration in compliance with Act 125 of 1965 prior to engaging in the performance of this Contract.
NO BID may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids for at least 120 calendar days.
IN CASE of ambiguity or lack of clearness stating the price in the bids, Ozan Creek Rural Water System reserves the right to consider the most advantageous construction thereof, or to reject the bid.
Ozan Creek Rural Water System reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive any or all informalities, and to award the contract to the bidder or bidders who, in the opinion of the Owner, offers the proposal to the best interest of same. Award of the contract may be denied if the Statement of Qualifications is not appropriately completed.
CONTRACTORS are cautioned that qualified bids will be subject to rejection.
CONTRACTORS are specifically advised that any person, firm, or other party to whom it is proposed to award a subcontract under this contract must be acceptable to the Owner.
Bidders are advised that “Buy America” provisions apply to this contract. The ArDOT Standard Specifications for Highway Construction, latest edition, Section 106 has requirements and restrictions for Buy America. Also, 23 CFR 635.410 has all federal requirements for Buy America.
Bidders are advised that section 23 CFR 635.110, any procedures and requirements for qualifying and licensing contractors must be approved by the Federal Highway Administration.
Bidders are required to have registration and good standing in the System of Award Management (SAM) prior to contract execution.
The Ozan Creek Rural Water System hereby notifies all bidders that this contract is subject to applicable labor laws, non-discrimination provisions, wage rate laws and other federal laws including the Fair Labor Standards Acts of 1938. The Work Hours Act of 1962 and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 also apply.
Negotiations with contractors during the period following the opening of bids and before the award of the contract are strictly prohibited.
Ozan Creek Rural Water System
Phil Thurman
Board President
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Post Date: 03/16 12:00 AM

NOTICE TO BIDDERS OF THE INTENTION OF THE OZAN CREEK RURAL WATER SYSTEM TO LET CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF RELOCATION OF WATER UTILITIES.

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