P l a n s Supplemental Specifications Supplemental Standard Details Standard Specifications Standard Details 101.3.7 Multiple Pay Items When there is more than one Pay It em for similar Work governed by one Specification, the item number in the Specification may be appended with additional digits to differentiate such multiple Pay Items. Fo r example, Specification item
900.06also covers Pay Items 900.061, 900.062, 900.0601, and 90 0.0602, etc. unless the
context clearly indicates otherwise.
Scope of Section This Section includes requirements related t o eligibility to Bid and the Bidding process from advertisement for Bids, through Bid Op ening, to the analysis of Bids.
102.1Eligibility to Bid
102.1.1 Basic Requirements To be eligible to Bid, prospective Bidders must (A) not have been debarred or suspended from Bidding, and (B) not be in Default with respect to any outstanding Contract with the Department, unless the Department grants written permission to Bid despite such Default. For related provisions , see Sections 102.9 - Bid Opening and 103.3 - Post-Bid Qualification. 102.1.2 Suspension From Bidding The Department may suspend th e right of a Contractor to submit Bids as the general Contractor on construction Projects being developed by the Department’s Bureau of Project Development for up to two years pursuant to Department’s “Rules Regarding Suspension From Bidding.” 102.1.3 Debarment The Department may debar a Contractor from Bidding, subcontracting, or being employed in any capacity regarding any Project administered by the Department pursuant to “Rules Regarding Debarment of Contra ctors,” Department Register 17-229, Chapter 102 (October 2, 1985).
102.2Advertisement - Notice to Contractors A Notice to Contr actors will provide a
solicitation or an invitation to bid and be advertised in printed or electronic media pursuant to Maine law. Such Notice will contain a brief and general des cription of the nature and location of the Work and infor mation about how to Bid and how t o provide any prequalification requirements.
102.3Examinations of Documents, Site and Other Information B efore submitting a
Bid, the Bidder is responsible for: (A) obtaining and examining the Plans, Specifications, all Bid Amendments, and all other Bid Documents; (B) examining the Geotechnical Information and all other information provided or referenced in the Bid Documents; (C)
examining the site(s) of Work and making other examinations and investigations that are needed to Make the Bidder fully aware of the conditions that wo uld be encountered in performing the Work, and (D) communicating with the Department as provided in Section 102.5 - Communication Before Bid O pening. For a related provision, see Section 102.7.2 - Effects of Signing and Delivery of Bid. 102.3.1 Geotechnical Information Bidders and Contractors are obligated to examine and, if necessary, obtain any additional available geotechnical information. If one is available, the project geotechnical report may be accessed at t he Department’s web site. The Department shall not be responsible for the Bidders’ and Co ntractors’ interpretations of or estimates or conclusions drawn from the G eotechnical Information. Data provided may not be representative of the subsurface conditions between the boring locations. This section does not diminish the duties imposed upon parties in Section 102 or in any other sections.
102.4Estimated Quantities Quantities shown in the Bid Docume nts are estimates,
only to be used for the preparation and comparison of Bids. Fo r related provisions, see Sections 109.1- Changes in Quantities and 109.2 - Elimination o f Items.
102.5Communication Before Bid Opening
102.5.1 Questions From Bidders Bidders shall direct all techn ical or engineering questions, including requests for explanations or interpretatio n, in writing to the Bid Contact Person noted in the Notice to Cont ractors, typically the Projec t Manager. All questions must be transmitted as described in the Notice to Contractors a nd must be received by the Department at least 48 hours be fore Bid Opening. General questions relating to the Bidding process may be referred to the Department’s Contracts Section. For a related provision, see Section 102.5.3 - Bid Amendments. 102.5.2 Bidder’s Duty To Notify Dep artment If Ambiguities Disc overed Bidders shall not take advantage of any ambiguity, error, omission, con flict, or discrepancy (“ambiguity, etc.”) relating to the Bid Documents, Geotechnical Information, site conditions, or any other information that may significantly aff ect the cost, quality, Conformity, or timeliness of the Work. If a Bidder discovers a ny such ambiguity, etc., it must notify the Bid Contact Per son immediately in writing. Fai lure to provide such notice constitutes a waiver of any claim for entitlement for additiona l compensation or time related to such ambiguity, etc. 102.5.3 Bid Amendment The Department will interpret or modify the Bid Documents only by written Bid Amendment or other writing issued by the Department’s Contracts Section. The Department is not bound by any other or al or written representations, including information exchanged verbally at pr e-Bid meetings. The Department will issue written Bid Amendment in response to questions from Bidders when