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Document
RFP - Ground Surface Water Sampling Analytical Services
Year Created: 2024
DOCUMENT
BID - Sanitary Sewer_Provision, Maintenance, Installation 2009
- YEAR CREATED: 2009
- ENTITY TYPE: County
- TYPE OF DOCUMENT: BID - ITB, IFB, ITT, RFB
- Water and Sewer
The document contains information related to a construction contract in Arlington County. The document outlines various methods of payment for the contractor, including lump sum, cost and fixed fee, or any other method permitted by the purchasing resolution. It also mentions that if none of these methods are agreed upon, the contractor can proceed with the work upon receiving an order. The contractor is required to keep a correct account of the cost and provide vouchers. The engineer will certify the amount due to the contractor, including an allowance for overhead and profit. Payments for changes will be made based on the engineer's certificate, and a complete accounting of the extra cost should be made within 15 days after completion of the work.
The document also mentions that the estimated quantities of work and materials provided in the contract are for evaluation purposes only, and the county reserves the right to increase or decrease these quantities as necessary. The county also reserves the right to add additional work that is not covered by unit prices in the contract. The value of such added work will be determined using the methods provided for lump sum contracts.
The document includes provisions for claims of extra cost by the contractor, requiring written notice to the engineer within 15 days of receiving instructions that involve extra cost. The document also addresses the release of liens, stating that the county may require the contractor to provide a complete release of all liens before making any payment.
The document introduces the concept of "stipulated price items," which are items of work determined during the progress of the contract based on actual field conditions. The unit price for these items is predetermined by the county and payment is made based on the same basis as other regular bid items.
The document also mentions the availability of subsurface investigation reports, including test boring logs and a geotechnical engineering report. Bidders are encouraged to conduct their own investigations and are responsible for verifying all conditions at the site. The county disclaims any responsibility for the accuracy of the information in the reports and states that no change orders or claims will be processed based on different subsurface conditions.
Finally, the document mentions that the contract resulting from this solicitation can be extended to other member jurisdictions of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments and the Northern Virginia Cooperative Purchasing Council.