Replacement of Woodrail Wastewater Pump Station Addendum 2
| Agency: | City of Columbia |
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| State: | Missouri |
| Level of Government: | State & Local |
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| Opps ID: | NBD16816289559779806 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 14, 2024 |
| Due Date: | Mar 21, 2024 |
| Solicitation No: | 49/2024 |
| Source: | Members Only |
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Bid Information
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Contact Information
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Bid Attachments
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W - 9 Form.pdf |
W-9 Form | 602 KB | ||||
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49.2024 RFP with Attachments.pdf |
49/2024 RFP with Attachments | 9.95 MB | ||||
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Attachment 7 - Pump Station Drawing with Wet Well.pdf |
Attachment 7 | 43 KB | ||||
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Addendum No. 1.doc |
Addendum No. 1 | 241 KB | ||||
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Addendum No. 2.doc |
Addendum No. 2 | 242 KB | ||||
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SOLICITATION NO.: Request for Proposal (RFP) 49/2024
BUYER: Autumn Klauba
PHONE NO.: (573) 817-5020
E-MAIL: autumn.klauba@como.gov
TITLE: Replacement of Woodrail Wastewater Pump Station
ISSUE DATE: February 22, 2024
RETURN PROPOSAL NO LATER THAN: March 21, 2024 AT 5:00 PM CENTRAL TIME (END DATE)
OFFERORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO RESPOND ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH THE CITY’S E-BIDDING
WEBSITE BUT MAY RESPOND BY HARD COPY (See Mailing Instructions Below)
MAILING INSTRUCTIONS: Print or type Solicitation Number and End Date on the lower left hand corner of the
envelope or package. Delivered sealed proposals must be in the Purchasing Division office
(701 E. Broadway, 5th Floor) by the return proposal date and time.
(U.S. Mail)
(Courier Service)
RETURN PROPOSAL TO: CITY OF COLUMBIA PURCHASING or CITY OF COLUMBIA PURCHASING
PO BOX 6015
701 E. BROADWAY, 5th FLOOR
COLUMBIA MO 65205
COLUMBIA MO 65201
CONTRACT PERIOD: Effective Date of Contract Award through Completion of Project
DELIVER SUPPLIES/SERVICES FOB (Free On Board) DESTINATION TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
Columbia Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant
Woodrail Wastewater Pump Station
1903 Woodhollow Drive
Columbia, MO 65203
The offeror hereby declares understanding, agreement and certification of compliance to provide the items and/or services, at the prices
quoted, in accordance with all requirements and specifications contained herein. The offeror further agrees that the language of this RFP
shall govern in the event of a conflict with their proposal. The offeror further agrees that upon receipt of an authorized purchase order from
the Purchasing Division or when a Contract is signed and issued by an authorized official of the City of Columbia, a binding contract shall
exist between the offeror and the City of Columbia.
SIGNATURE REQUIRED
OFFEROR NAME
MAILING ADDRESS
CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
CONTACT PERSON
PHONE NUMBER
EMAIL ADDRESS
FAX NUMBER
OFFEROR TAX FILING TYPE WITH IRS (CHECK ONE)
___ Corporation ___ Individual ___ State/Local Government
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE
___ Partnership
DATE
___ Sole Proprietor
___IRS Tax-Exempt
PRINTED NAME
TITLE
RFP 49/2024 – Replacement of Woodrail Wastewater Pump Station
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1. INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
INTRODUCTION:
This document constitutes a request for competitive, sealed proposals for the provision of a replacement pump
station for the Woodrail Wastewater Pump Station, including site work and installation for the City of Columbia,
Missouri (hereinafter referred to as City) as set forth herein.
Organization - This document, referred to as an RFP, is divided into the following parts:
1) Introduction and General Information
2) Scope of Work and Technical Specifications
3) Proposal Submission Information
4) Exhibits A – G
5) Attachment 1 – Sample Contract
6) Attachment 2 – Missouri Department of Labor Prevailing Wage Order No. 30
7) Attachment 3 – Current Pump Curve
8) Attachment 4 – Aerial Image of Woodrail Wastewater Pump Station Location
9) Attachment 5 – Image of the Woodrail Wasterwater Pump Staton
10) Attachment 6 – W-9 Form
Terminology/Definitions: Whenever the following words and expressions appear in a Request for Proposal (RFP)
document or any addendum thereto, the definition or meaning described below shall apply.
• Addendum/Amendment means a written, official modification to an RFP.
• Attachment applies to all forms which are included with an RFP to incorporate any informational
data or requirements related to the performance requirements and/or specifications.
• Proposal end date and time and similar expressions mean the exact deadline required by the RFP
for the receipt of sealed proposals.
• Offeror means the supplier, vendor, person, or organization that responds to an RFP by submitting
a proposal with prices to provide the equipment, supplies, and/or services as required in the RFP
document.
• Buyer means the procurement staff member of the Purchasing Division. The contact person as
referenced herein is usually the buyer.
• Contract means a legal and binding agreement between two or more competent parties, for a
consideration for the procurement of equipment, supplies, and/or services.
• Contractor means a supplier, offeror, person, or organization who is a successful offeror as a result
of an RFP and who enters into a contract.
• Exhibit applies to forms which are included with an RFP for the offeror to complete and submit
with the sealed proposal prior to the specified end date and time.
• Request for Proposal (RFP) means the solicitation document issued by the Purchasing Division to
potential offerors for the purchase of equipment, supplies, and/or services as described in the
document. The definition includes all exhibits, attachments, and addendums thereto.
• May means that a certain feature, component, or action is permissible, but not required.
• Must means that a certain feature, component, or action is a mandatory condition.
• Shall have the same meaning as the word must.
• Should means that a certain feature, component and/or action are desirable but not mandatory.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The City’s current Woodrail Wastewater Pump Station consists of a Smith & Loveless vacuum prime station,
including one (1) control panel in a NEMA 1 enclosure that operates two (2) model 4B2B pumps with 3 horsepower
(hp), 1200 revolutions per minute (rpm), 3/60/230-volt ODP motors that are sitting on a forty-eight (48) inch
diameter concrete wet well which is twenty-one (21) feet deep.
RFP 49/2024 – Replacement of Woodrail Wastewater Pump Station
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Although an attempt has been made to provide accurate and up-to-date information, the City of Columbia, Missouri
does not warrant or represent that the background information provided herein reflects all relationships or existing
conditions related to this Request for Proposal.
SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES:
DATE
March 6, 2024
ACTIVITY
Close of written Requests for Additional Information
March 8, 2024
Written responses to Requests for Additional Information sent to all
March 21, 2024
Request for Proposal is due by 5:00 p.m. CST
April 1, 2024
Contract Start Date
The above dates are target dates and may change.
PROPOSAL SUBMISSION:
Proposals may be submitted in a sealed envelope at the purchasing office or uploaded electronically on the City’s
E-bidding website. No fax or e-mail proposals will be accepted. Sealed proposals must be delivered to the Finance
Department, Purchasing Division, 701 E. Broadway, 5th Floor, Columbia, MO 65201 by the closing date and time.
Proposals received after the appointed time will be determined non-responsive and will not be opened. The proposal
must be in sealed envelopes and marked in bold letters “RFP 49/2024, Replacement of Woodrail Wastewater Pump
Station.”
QUESTIONS/CLARIFICATIONS OF THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL:
All questions concerning the solicitation and specifications shall be submitted in writing via e-mail to the name
below. You are encouraged to submit your questions via e-mail.
Autumn Klauba – Procurement Officer II
Phone: (573) 817-5020
E-mail: autumn.klauba@como.gov
Any oral responses to any question shall be unofficial and not binding on the City of Columbia. An Addendum to
this RFP providing the City of Columbia’s official response will be issued if necessary to all known
prospective offerors. Questions must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on March 6, 2024.
Offerors interested in touring the Woodrail Wastewater Pump Station shall contact the Procurement Officer to
schedule a tour date and time.
VALIDITY OF PROPOSALS:
Offerors agree that proposals will remain firm for a period of ninety (90) calendar days after the date specified for
the return of proposals.
REJECTION OF PROPOSALS:
The City of Columbia reserves the right to reject any or all proposals received in response to this RFP, or to cancel
the RFP if it is in the best interest of the City of Columbia to do so. Failure to furnish all information requested in
this RFP may disqualify the proposal. Any exceptions to the requirements specified must be identified in the
proposal.
WITHDRAWAL OF PROPOSALS:
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Any offeror may withdraw his or her proposal at any time prior to the scheduled closing time for the receipt of
proposals. However, no proposal will be withdrawn for a period of ninety (90) calendar days after the scheduled
closing time for the receipt of proposals.
ALTERATION OF SOLICITATION:
The wording of the City of Columbia’s solicitation may not be changed or altered in any manner. Offerors taking
exception to any clause in whole or in part should do so by listing said exceptions on their letterhead and submitting
them with their proposal; such exceptions will be evaluated and accepted or rejected by the City of Columbia, whose
decision will be final.
RESPONSE MATERIAL OWNERSHIP:
All material submitted regarding this RFP becomes the property of the City of Columbia. Any person may review
proposals after the Agreement has been issued, subject to the terms of this solicitation.
INCURRING COSTS:
The City of Columbia shall not be obligated or be liable for any cost incurred by offerors prior to issuance of an
Agreement. All costs to prepare and submit a response to this solicitation shall be borne by the offeror.
COLLUSION CLAUSE:
Any agreement or collusion among offerors and prospective offerors to illegally restrain freedom of competition by
agreement to fix prices, or otherwise, will render the proposals of such offerors void.
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS:
The final agreement between the City of Columbia and the offeror will include by reference:
• Offeror’s Response to the RFP
• The City Issued RFP with any addendums
Any changes, additions or modifications hereto will be in writing and signed by the Purchasing Agent. No other
individual is authorized to modify the agreement in any manner.
FUNDS:
Financial obligations of the City of Columbia payable after the current fiscal year are contingent upon funds for
that purpose being appropriated, budgeted, and otherwise made available. In the event funds are not appropriated,
any resulting Contract will become null and void, without penalty to the City of Columbia.
SAMPLE CONTRACT:
The sample contract is attached as Attachment 1. Please review the terms and conditions set forth in the sample
contract. Should the offeror take exception to any of the required legal terms and conditions set forth in Attachment
1, the offeror shall specifically include the exceptions in its proposal on vendor letterhead.
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2. SCOPE OF SERVICES AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PERIOD OF SERVICE:
Contract Period: The original contract period shall be as stated in the agreement/contract or notice of award. The
contract shall not bind, nor purport to bind, the city for any contractual commitment in excess of the original contract
period.
SUBCONTRACTORS:
Any subcontracts for the products/services described herein must include appropriate provisions and contractual
obligations to ensure the successful fulfillment of all contractual obligations agreed to by the contractor and the
City and to ensure that the City is indemnified, saved, and held harmless from and against any and all claims of
damage, loss, and cost (including attorney fees) of any kind related to a subcontract in those matters described in
the contract/agreement between the City and the contractor.
The contractor shall expressly understand and agree that they shall assume and be solely responsible for all
legal and financial responsibilities related to the execution of a subcontract.
The contractor shall agree and understand that utilization of a subcontractor to provide any of the
products/services in the contract/agreement shall in no way relieve the contractor of the responsibility for
providing the products/services as described and set forth herein.
The contractor shall only utilize subcontractors stated on Exhibit D in performance of the
contract/agreement. The contractor must obtain the approval of the City prior to establishing any new
subcontracting arrangements and before changing any subcontractors. The approval shall not be arbitrarily
withheld.
PERFORMANCE, LABOR AND MATERIALS BONDING:
The contractor on a public improvement project costing more than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) shall provide
to the City, a Performance Bond and a Labor and Material Payment Bond, with corporate surety, satisfactory to the
purchase agent, each in an amount not less than the contract price. Contractor shall furnish a Performance Bond and
a Labor and Material Payment Bond, each for one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price, guaranteeing
faithful compliance with all requirements of the contract documents and complete fulfillment of the contract,
including payment of all labor, material, and other bills made in carrying out this contract. The Surety Company
issuing the bonds shall be authorized to conduct business in the State of Missouri, and carry a rating of A-6 or better
as listed in the A.M. Best or equivalent rating guide.
PREVAILING WAGE:
Pursuant to sections 290.210 to 290.340 RSMo., including the latest amendments thereto and unless the project is
exempt from payment of prevailing wages pursuant to Section 290.230 RSMo. Contractor shall pay prevailing wage
for this project per the Missouri Division of Labor Standards Annual Wage Order No 30 Boone County attached as
Attachment 2.
Certified payroll (if applicable) shall be submitted to the City of Columbia, Purchasing Division every seven (7)
days after the first submission. If contractor has a week with no work being completed, certified payroll shall be
submitted for that week titled “no work”. Certified payroll shall be an original signature. No emailed or faxed
certified payroll shall be accepted.
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