TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS - Attention all Bidders: The Travis County Commissioners Court recently approved certain revisions to Travis County’s standard solicitation documents for public works projects. These changes will affect the contract requirements on this Project. Specifically, the following matters are impacted: safety training requirements; safety record reporting requirements; and wage rates and wage complaint procedures. Refer to the following sections of this solicitation: Safety Record Questionnaire, Prevailing Wage Rate Determination, and General Conditions for Travis County Construction Contracts. - Notice is hereby given that sealed bids for the BLACKWELL-THURMAN CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER, UPGRADE AC CHILLERS (IFB No. B1607-003-JE), a Project consisting primarily of THE DEMOLITION AND REPLACEMENT OF A WATER COOLED CHILLER PLANT in Travis County, will be received electronically through www.bidsync.com. Bids will be accepted until 2:00 P. M. CST, AUGUST 17, 2016, then publicly opened and read aloud. Travis County will also accept paper bids received by Cyd Grimes, Travis County Purchasing Agent, marked “Sealed Bid (BLACKWELL-THURMAN CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER, UPGRADE AC CHILLERS (IFB No. B1607-003-JE) at the Travis County Purchasing Office, 700 Lavaca Street, Ste. 800, Austin, TX 78701. - Note: The Time-Date Stamp Clock located at the front counter of the Travis County Purchasing Office will serve as the OFFICIAL CLOCK for the purpose of verifying the date and time of receipt of paper bids. - You may print the Plans and Specifications through www.bidsync.com. - Important Notice: Please note that Project Plans and the Project Manual with specifications are NOT included in the Bid Packet due to the size of the documents, but are located in the folder “Additional Project Documents.” These documents can be viewed, printed or downloaded through BidSync by clicking on the folder “Additional Project Documents” then clicking on the file of your choice. For any issues, please contact BidSync Support Services at (800) 990 - 9339 and reference the IFB number listed above. - In the event of a large file size, please be patient when downloading or viewing. Hard copies (printed) of Plans and Specifications may also be obtained from the Travis County Purchasing Office for a refundable deposit of $100.00 in the form of a cashier's check, money order, or company check payable to Travis County. The deposit will be refunded if the Plans and Specifications are returned in good condition within 21 calendar days of the bid opening. In addition, Plans and Specifications will be made available for viewing free of charge at various Austin-area Plan Rooms. - AN OPTIONAL PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD ON AUGUST 3, 2016, PROMPTLY AT 9:00 A.M., C.S.T. at the Blackwell-Thurman Criminal Justice Center, 509 West 11th Street, 3rd Floor, Suite 3.307, Austin, Texas 78701. A site visit will immediately follow this meeting. - A bid security in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total bid amount will be required. IF A COPY OF THE BID SECURITY IS SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH WWW.BIDSYNC.COM, AN ORIGINAL AND ONE COPY WILL BE DUE (BY CLOSE OF BUSINESS) ONE BUSINESS DAY AFTER THE BID OPENING DATE. Payments will be made for completed work in progressive payments with the County retaining five percent (5%) of each payment until final acceptance of the Project. Payments will be made by check. A Payment Bond is required in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount, if the contract amount exceeds $25,000. A Performance Bond is required in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount, if the contract amount exceeds $100,000. Bidders should use lump sum pricing. - Project performance period is 210 calendar days. If the contractor fails to complete the Project in the working days specified, liquidated damages of $700.00 per day of delay will be assessed. - Historically Underutilized Businesses including Contractors, Subcontractors, and Suppliers are encouraged to participate in this project consistent with the goals of the Travis County Commissioners Court. Contractors will be required to comply with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations, all Federal, State, and local regulations for construction safety and health standards. - The successful bidder must commence work upon issuance by County of a written Notice to Proceed. The County reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informality in the bids received. Bids may not be withdrawn for ninety (90) calendar days after the date on which they are opened. - Estimated project range is $1,236,000.00.
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