North Part Trail Construction Project

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FROM:

THE OWNER (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS OWNER):

City of Ravenswood, Board of Parks and Recreation

Address:
             1 Wall Street​
             Ravenswood​, ​WV​, ​26164​
             Telephone: 304-273-2621

TO:  POTENTIAL BIDDERS

1.  Your firm is invited to submit an offer under seal to Owner (Superintendent of the Board of Parks and Recreation) for construction of a beginner level trail oriented towards walking and biking at North Park located at 717 Fitzhugh Street before 4:00 pm local standard time on January 8^th, 2024, for:
2. Project: North Park Trail.  Work will include submitting a trail plan set and the construction of a multi-use trail (hiking, biking and running) covering one mile of trail within an area of approximately 20 acres. .40 mile will be a gravel surface path and a .60 mile trail will be natural surface.  Trail character should be of the “easiest” ability rating as outlined by IMBA and an average tread width of 48”. All new trail will be a smooth mechanically compacted trail surface.  
3. Mandatory site visit may be scheduled prior to submitting bids by contacting Katrena Ramsey, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation.
4. Bidders shall provide date construction beginning and completion dates.
5. Bidders will be required to provide Bid Security in the form of a certified check or bid bond of a sum no less than 5 percent of the Bid Amount.  Bid Security will be returned to unsuccessful bidders ten (10) days following opening of bid. The Bid Security of the successful bidder will be retained until they execute a surety bond for performance of the contract. If the successful bidder is not able to furnish surety bond within ten (10) days following award of contract, their Bid Security shall be forfeited to the City of Ravenswood, West Virginia. All bonds must be counter-signed by a West Virginia resident agent. A successful bidder shall be licensed to do business in the State of West Virginia and shall obtain a business license from the City of Ravenswood prior to commencing work on the paving project.
6. Successful bidders shall have proof of liability insurance.
7. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked "North Park Trail Bid".  Electronic bids will not be accepted.  Bids must be received by January 8th, 2024 at 4:00pm.
8. Successful bidder will be required to obtain and pay for a City Business License.
9. Your offer will be required to be submitted under a condition of irrevocability for a period of 30 days after submission.
10. This is a lump sum bid.
11. Bids will be publicly opened on January 8^th, 2024, at 6:00 pm during Ravenswood Board of Parks and Recreation meeting.
12. The Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any or all offers.

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