Request for Bids for Engineering Work

Written by Jim Mullen

Monday, 29 November 2010 17:27

1 TOWN OF WEATHERSFIELD, VERMONT REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR ENGINEERING WORK TO SET WEIGHT LIMITS ON TWO TOWN-OWNED BRIDGES [Released 11/29/10] The Town of Weathersfield, Vermont owns two short bridges that have recently been rehabilitated. The Town seeks the services of an engineer licensed in Vermont to assist the Select Board to set weight limits for these two bridges pursuant to 23 VSA 1392 (1). The Town is accepting bids to perform this work. Bridge One: Hidden Glen Road Bridge (Bridge #59) on Hidden Glen Road (Town Highway #41) was rehabilitated by Daniels Construction in November, 2010. The length of the maximum span (prior to reconstruction) was 27' and the structure length was 31'. Daniels performed the following scope of work: 1. Set a temporary foot bridge to allow access during construction to the home located beyond the bridge. Coordinate dates of work as much as possible with this homeowner. 2. Lift and remove the existing wooden bridge deck and set off to side. 3. Remove and dispose of existing structural steel beams. 4. Remove tops of existing abutments as necessary to allow room for new bridge seats. 5. Form and pour Class B concrete for new 24" thick bridge seats and backwalls. 6. Place stone fill as necessary in front of west abutment. 7. Repair full height vertical crack on the down steam end of abutment No. 1 (east abutment) stem wall. Repair spalled concrete under bride on Abutment No.1. 8. Set 4 new W18x40 (GR50) structural steel beams and channel diaphragms (A588 Weathering Steel), with 8 new elastomeric bearing devices, and with membrane applied to their top flanges. 9. Lift and reset existing bridge deck back in place and reattach to steel beams with galvanized hardware. 10. Backfill behind backwalls with crushed gravel. 11. Remove temporary foot bridge and clean up jobsite. 12. Conform with the terms of Stream Alternation Permit #SA-4-1015. The bridge deck consists of pressure treated 2 x 6's aligned vertically. Bridge Two: Lavigne Bridge (Bridge #48) on Lavigne Road (Town Highway #102) was reconstructed by Miller Construction in 2004. The bride is 14' wide and 24' long. Reconstruction included 4 new beams meeting VTrans H-20 specifications. The northerly, dry-laid stone abutment was reinforced with concrete. The bridge deck consists of pressure treated 2x6's aligned vertically. The Chosen Engineer shall furnish all labor, material, and equipment necessary to perform the work. Bids shall be specified as one lump sum for each bridge. Partial invoicing for work satisfactorily completed to date (as determined by the Town Manager) is permissible. 2 The Chosen Engineer will work under the general direction of the Town Manager. Work shall be substantially completed before Wednesday, January 12, 2011. BID DUE DATE: Sealed bids, clearly marked "Bridge Engineering Bids" on the outside, must be received no later than noon on Thursday, December 16, 2010, at the following address: Weathersfield Town Manager's Office, 5259 Route 5, Post Office Box 550, Ascutney, Vermont 05030. Bids shall be opened at that time, and awarded by the Select Board on Thursday night, December 16, 2010. Unsealed, late, emailed, or faxed Bids will not be accepted. Bids shall be submitted on the form provided and must be signed by the Engineer or his authorized representative. The contract, if awarded, will be awarded to the least costly, best qualified and most responsible bidder. In determining the "least costly, best qualified and most responsible bidder," in addition to price, the following may be considered: 1. The substantial performance of the bidder in meeting the specifications and other terms and conditions of the solicitation; 2. The ability, capacity and skill of the bidder to provide the services required, and to do so within the time specified; 3. The character, integrity, reputation, experience, financial resources and performance of the bidder under previous contracts with the municipality and elsewhere. It is the Chosen Engineer's responsibility to comply with all OSHA and VOSHA requirements. The Chosen Engineer shall supply the Town with a Certificate of Insurance showing liability coverage no less than $1,000,000. This does not have to be provided at the time bids are submitted. The Chosen Engineer shall either supply the Town with proof of Workers' Compensation insurance for all employees engaged in the work or shall sign a waiver form provided by the Town. This does not have to be provided at the time bids are submitted. The Chosen Engineer may be required to provide references and demonstrate successful completion of similar work. The Chosen Engineer may be required to demonstrate that he or she consistently performs work using the highest quality of workmanship. The Town reserves the right: (1) to accept or reject any or all Bids in whole or in part (including awarding a bid for only one of the two bridges) and to accept other than 3 the lowest priced proposal; (2) to amend, modify, or withdraw this Request for Bids; (3) to require supplemental statements or information from bidders; (4) to extend the deadline for responses to this Request for Bids; (4) to waive or correct any irregularities in Bids received; (5) to negotiate separately with one or more competing bidders. All bids, upon submission, become the property of the Town. The Town will issue a Purchase Order to the Chosen Engineer. Questions about this Request for Bids should be directed to Town Manager Jim Mullen at 802-674-2626 (cell: 802-230-6262). 4 TOWN OF WEATHERSFIELD, VERMONT REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR ENGINEERING WORK ON TWO TOWN-OWNED BRIDGES [Released 11/29/10] Engineer's name, address, and phone number: List similar work Engineer has successfully completed. The lump sum for the proposed work for Hidden Glen Road Bridge will be: tiny_mce_marker_________ The lump sum for the proposed work for Lavigne Bridge will be: tiny_mce_marker_________ The undersigned, having familiarized itself with the existing conditions of the proposed two bridges in Weathersfield affecting the work and conditions as set forth in this Request for Bids, hereby proposes to furnish all supervision, technical personnel, labor, materials, tools, appurtenances, equipment and services required to perform the work. Signature of Engineer: ________________________________ date: ___________ < Prev   Next >