CITY OF SALEM
INVITATION TO BID
The City of Salem, Virginia, is requesting sealed bids from qualified and licensed Bidders for the Proposed Bridge Sidewalk Repair of Apperson Drive over Roanoke River, in accordance with our specifications and drawings prepared by Schwartz & Associates, Inc.
This project involves repairs to one (1) bridge which includes abutment backwall repair, silicone joint sealer, sidewalk tension assemblies, scab plate, curb block replacement, shotcrete, strut repair, maintenance of traffic, and incidental approach work.
There will be a MANDATORY pre-bid conference held at 10:00 a.m. on April 3, 2024 in Council Chambers, located at City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia, 24153, to answer any questions from interested parties. Bidders are advised that they MUST attend the pre-bid conference in order to submit a bid on this project.
All requests for clarifications of or questions regarding this Invitation to Bid for additional information must be made in writing, by email to Michelle Braxton, Purchasing Manager at
lmbraxton@salemva.gov
and received by 3:00 p.m. on April 10, 2024.
Sealed Bids shall be received by Michelle Braxton of the City of Salem Purchasing Department, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, VA 24153 by 3:00 p.m., on April 24, 2024. Bidders shall submit one (1) original and one (1) copy of their bid in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the outside with the company’s name and “Attn: Purchasing Department – ITB #2024-033 - Proposed Bridge Sidewalk Repair of Apperson Drive over Roanoke River”. Any bids received after the mentioned time and date will be returned to the Bidder unopened. Faxed or emailed bids will not be accepted.
Contract Documents, including Plans and Specifications may be obtained from the City of Salem, Purchasing Department, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, VA 24153, Phone Number (540) 375-3063, Email at
lmbraxton@salemva.gov
or from the City of Salem’s website
https://salemva.gov/220/purchasing
. Bidders are advised that all communication (questions, etc.) regarding this ITB must be directed to:
Michelle Braxton
P. O. Box 869
Salem, VA 24153
Telephone: 540-375-3063
Email:
lmbraxton@salemva.gov
Each bid shall be accompanied by a bid security in an amount equal to at least five percent (5%) of the largest amount of which BID is made and, at the option of the Bidder, may be a certified check, bank draft, or bid bond. No bid will be considered unless it is so guaranteed. Certified check or bank draft shall be made payable to the City of Salem. Cash deposits will not be accepted. The bid guarantee shall insure the execution of the Contract and the furnishing of a Performance Bond and a Labor and Material Payment Bond each in the amount of One Hundred percent (100%) of the Contract amount.
The successful bidder will be required to furnish and pay for satisfactory Performance and Payment Bond or Bonds in an amount equal to the full contract price.
Bidders are required to comply with Chapter 11, Title 54.1, Code of Virginia. Each bidder shall place over his signature on the bid proposal and on the outside of the envelope containing his bid one of the following notations: “Registered Virginia Contractor” or “Registration no required under Chapter 11, Title 54.1, Code of Virginia.” In addition, all Contractors, prime and sub, shall be VDOT pre-qualified in all areas of work they propose to perform on this project.
All bidders shall complete a certification that they are not currently barred from bidding on Contracts by any agency of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
A copy of the bidder’s VDOT pre-qualification must be submitted with the bid documents.
No bids may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days subsequent to the opening of the bids without the consent of the Owner.
Award will be made in the best interest of the City of Salem, and the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any informality or irregularity in the bids received, and award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The City of Salem does not discriminate against faith-based organizations.
Michelle Braxton
Purchasing Department
