Major Local Road Hiroshima-Yuki Line Pavement Improvement Work (8-1)

Major Local Road Hiroshima-Yuki Line Pavement Improvement Work (8-1) BID ANNOUNCEMENT Work subject to the "Two Days Off Per Week" trial (designated by the client) and "Inquiry Regarding Calculation" trial September 8, Reiwa 8 In accordance with the provisions of Article 234, Paragraph 1 of the Local Autonomy Act, a contract for public works will be concluded through open competitive tender. Therefore, we hereby announce as follows in accordance with Article 167-6, Paragraph 1 of the Local Autonomy Act Enforcement Order and Article 4 of the Hiroshima City Contract Regulations. Kazumi Matsui, Mayor of Hiroshima City Project Name: Major Local Road Hiroshima-Yuki Line Pavement Improvement Work (8-1) Project Location: Ishiuchi, Itsukaichi-cho, Saeki-ku Project Outline: Pavement improvement work Construction length: Approximately 120 meters Pavement work, line marking work, temporary work: Each set * Details are as per the design drawings and specifications (hereinafter referred to as "design drawings, etc."). Construction Period: 90 days from the date of contract conclusion Estimated Price: To be announced after the successful bidder is determined Minimum Limit Price: To be announced after the successful bidder is determined Bid Classification: * Bidding for this project is an electronic bidding project using the Hiroshima City Electronic Bidding System. Furthermore, bidding for this project is limited to the electronic bidding system and does not allow paper bids. * Bidding procedures shall be in accordance with the Hiroshima City Electronic Bidding System User Agreement and the Hiroshima City Waterworks Bureau Electronic Bidding Operation Standards. * This project is subject to electronic lottery. Bid Participation Requirements: Applicants must meet all of the following conditions: Eligibility: * Not falling under Article 167-4 of the Local Autonomy Act Enforcement Order and Article 2 of the Hiroshima City Contract Regulations. * Certified as an eligible bidder for Hiroshima City construction competitive tenders for Reiwa 7 and 8. * Possess an IC card in the bidder's name and have completed user registration for the electronic bidding system. * Other eligibility requirements are as per the tender explanation document. Certified Construction Type: Pavement Work Grade Classification: "C" or "B" Business Office Location: Must have its head office in Saeki-ku, Hiroshima City. * "Head office" refers to the principal place of business under the Construction Industry Act. Company Construction Experience: Must have construction experience as the prime contractor for the following projects, completed and delivered on or after April 1, Reiwa 13 (2001): * Pavement projects with a contract amount (excluding consumption tax, etc.) of 50% or more of the city's design amount for this project (excluding consumption tax, etc.). * However, construction experience as a member of a joint venture is limited to those with a capital contribution ratio of 20% or more. * Limited to experience in the certified construction types listed above. Technician: (1) Must be able to assign a chief technician or supervising engineer for pavement work to the project. If the contract amount is 45 million yen (tax included) or more, they must be assigned exclusively. Furthermore, if a supervising engineer who is concurrently assigned under Special Rule No. 2 (meaning a supervising engineer as defined in Article 26, Paragraph 3, Item 2 of the Construction Industry Act; hereinafter the same) is appointed, an assistant supervising engineer (meaning a person who assists the duties prescribed in Article 26-4, Paragraph 1 of the same Act, performed by the concurrently assigned supervising engineer) must be exclusively assigned to the project. However, the technician must comply with the provisions of Article 26, Paragraphs 1 to 5 of the same Act. (2) The technician must have a direct and continuous employment relationship with the bidder as of the bid opening date, and have been employed for 3 months or more prior to the bid opening date. However, for projects with a contract amount of less than 45 million yen (tax included), the technician must have a direct and continuous employment relationship with the bidder as of the bid opening date and have been employed from the day before the bid opening date. (3) Concurrent assignment of technicians is permitted within the scope of the conditions described in the tender explanation document, including cases where exclusive assignment is required. (4) If the contract amount is 20 million yen (tax included) or more, a Class 1 or Class 2 Pavement Construction Management Engineer registered with the Japan Road Construction Industry Association must be exclusively assigned to the project. Such Pavement Construction Management Engineer must have a direct and continuous employment relationship with the bidder as of the bid opening date and have been employed for 3 months or more prior to the bid opening date. Furthermore, the Pavement Construction Management Engineer can concurrently hold the positions of chief technician, exclusively required supervising engineer, and assistant supervising engineer. Other: * Contractors who have undertaken the design work for this project (Nichireki Co., Ltd.) or construction companies with a capital or personnel relationship with such contractors are not eligible to participate. * Persons who do not meet the bid participation requirements are not eligible. Furthermore, persons who cannot be selected in accordance with Article 28, Item 2, Items 3 (a) to (e), and Item 5 (a) of the Hiroshima City Construction Competitive Bidding Handling Regulations are not eligible. * Participants who cannot confirm fulfillment of their obligation to join and pay social insurance (health insurance and employees' pension insurance) and labor insurance (employment insurance) are not eligible (excluding those who are not subject to the obligation to join each insurance). For details, please refer to the Hiroshima City website (https://www.city.hiroshima.lg.jp/) under "Information for Businesses" -> "Bidding/Contract Information" -> "Overview of Bidding and Contract System" -> "Construction and Construction Consulting Services" -> "Construction" -> "System Diagram and Confirmation Documents for Social Insurance/Labor Insurance Enrollment". Distribution of Tender Explanation Documents and Submission of Bids, etc. [Distribution of Tender Explanation Documents] Download from the Hiroshima City website (https://www.city.hiroshima.lg.jp/) under "Information for Businesses" -> "Bidding/Contract Information" -> "Electronic Bidding" -> "Hiroshima City Electronic Procurement System Portal Site" -> "2. Procurement Information Public System" -> "1. General Public Use" -> "Direct Search: Bidding/Quotation Information". Search for this project and download from "Details" of this project. [Bid Submission Period] Using the electronic bidding system: Reiwa 8 (2026), September 28 (Monday) and 29 (Tuesday), from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (however, until 4:00 PM on the last day). If unable to submit via the electronic bidding system due to unavoidable reasons, submit the bid in person with attached documents by 4:00 PM on the last day after submitting the prescribed notification. [Submission Period for Attached Documents] Same as the bid submission period. (However, for bidders participating via the electronic bidding system, if the capacity of the attached documents exceeds the capacity specified in Article 11, Paragraph 2 of the Hiroshima City Electronic Bidding Operation Standards, submit in person by 4:00 PM on the last day of the bid submission period.) [Submission Location for Bids and Attached Documents] Contracting Department listed below. Inspection and Distribution of Design Drawings, etc. [Inspection Period] From the announcement date to Reiwa 8 (2026), September 29 (Tuesday), from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (however, until 4:00 PM on the last day) (excluding Hiroshima City holidays (holidays as defined in Article 1, Paragraph 1 of the Hiroshima City Holidays Ordinance (Reiwa 3, Hiroshima City Ordinance No. 49)). [Inspection and Distribution of Design Drawings, etc.] Download from the Hiroshima City website (https://www.city.hiroshima.lg.jp/) under "Information for Businesses" -> "Bidding/Contract Information" -> "Electronic Bidding" -> "Hiroshima City Electronic Procurement System Portal Site" -> "2. Procurement Information Public System" -> "2. User Functions" -> "6. Entrance to Hiroshima City Procurement Information Public System (User Functions)" -> "To the login screen" -> "Hiroshima City Procurement Information Public System (User Functions)". Enter your business operator number (5 digits) and password to log in, and download from "Bidding/Quotation Information". Note: The design drawings for this project are attached after being reduced from original size A3. * When viewing or downloading design drawings, etc., you will need to enter the download password indicated on the download confirmation form. * When downloading design drawings, etc., the "Download Confirmation Form" attached to the procurement information public system must be attached to the qualification confirmation application documents submitted after the bid opening. Furthermore, the "Download Confirmation Form" will only be issued during the above inspection period, so please keep it safe. It can also be viewed at the construction implementation department listed below. Inquiries Regarding Design Drawings, etc. [Inquiry Submission Period] From the announcement date to Reiwa 8 (2026), September 14 (Monday) (excluding Hiroshima City holidays). [Period for Viewing and Distribution of System Response Documents] From Reiwa 8 (2026), September 17 (Thursday) to Reiwa 8 (2026), September 29 (Tuesday), from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (however, until 4:00 PM on the last day) (excluding Hiroshima City holidays). [Viewing and Distribution of Inquiries and Responses Regarding Design Drawings, etc.] Download from the Hiroshima City website (https://www.city.hiroshima.lg.jp/) under "Information for Businesses" -> "Bidding/Contract Information" -> "Electronic Bidding" -> "Hiroshima City Electronic Procurement System Portal Site" -> "2. Procurement Information Public System" -> "2. User Functions" -> "6. Entrance to Hiroshima City Procurement Information Public System (User Functions)" -> "To the login screen" -> "Hiroshima City Procurement Information Public System (User Functions)". Enter your business operator number (5 digits) and password to log in, and download from "Bidding/Quotation Information". It can also be viewed at the construction implementation department listed below. Bid Opening Date, etc. [Bid Opening Date and Time] Reiwa 8 (2026), September 30 (Wednesday), 9:10 AM [Bid Opening Location] Hiroshima City Saeki Ward Office, 6th Floor, Bidding Room [Number of Bids] If there are no bids at or above the minimum limit price within the range of the estimated price, a re-bid will be conducted once by sending a re-bid notification through the electronic bidding system. Submission of Application for Confirmation of Eligibility and Other Documents [Submission of Application Documents] To be submitted by the bidder with the lowest bid price after notification of the lowest bid price (as described in the attached sheet of the tender explanation document (Regarding the trial of the procedure for requesting clarification of calculations)). [Submission Location] Construction implementation department listed below. Notification of Bid Participation Eligibility Confirmation Results and Bid Results After confirming eligibility for bidding, the successful bidder notification will be sent via the electronic bidding system. Suspension of Bidding Bidding may be suspended if it is determined that the fairness of the bidding has been compromised due to the actions of bidders or errors in the contracting authority's bidding procedures. Invalid Bids Bids submitted by persons who do not meet the bid participation requirements indicated in this bid announcement, bids submitted by persons who have made false statements in their application documents, bids that violate the bidding conditions, and bids submitted by persons whose application for confirmation of bid participation eligibility cannot be confirmed due to incomplete documents (including incorrect entries) shall be invalid. Other: * Bidding for this project is an open competitive tender with post-bid qualification confirmation. * This project is subject to the "Two Days Off Per Week" trial (designated by the client). * When determining the successful bidder, the bid amount entered or written by the successful bidder in the electronic bidding system or bid form, plus an amount equivalent to 10/100 of that amount (if there is a fraction of less than 1 yen, such fraction shall be discarded) will be the successful bid price. Therefore, bidders shall enter or write an amount equivalent to 100/110 of the estimated contract desired amount, regardless of whether they are taxable or exempt business operators for consumption tax and local consumption tax. * This project is a trial project for "Procedure for Requesting Clarification of Calculations" (as described in the attached sheet of the tender explanation document (Regarding the trial of the procedure for requesting clarification of calculations)). If a request for clarification of calculations is made, it will take some time to compile the verification results, so please be aware of this. The content of the request for clarification of calculations, responses, and verification results can be confirmed on the "Hiroshima City Electronic Procurement System Portal Site" under "Procurement Information Public System (General Public Use)" -> "Announcements of Cancellation, Correction, and Modifications to Bidding Related Documents" -> "Construction (Mayor's Bureau)" -> "Content of Request for Clarification of Calculations, Responses, and Verification Results". It can also be viewed at the construction implementation department listed below. * This project is a trial project for securing two days off per week under the "Client-Designated Type". If 4 weeks and 8 days or more are not achieved, a negotiation for a reduction in the contract price will be conducted in accordance with Article 24 of the Hiroshima City Construction Contract Terms and Conditions, depending on the situation. For details, please refer to the Hiroshima City website (https://www.city.hiroshima.lg.jp/) under "Information for Businesses" -> "Urban Development" -> "Information and Technical Management of Public Works" -> "To Construction Contractors" -> "Trial of Two Days Off Per Week Construction Work in Hiroshima City". * Other conditions are as described in the tender explanation document and "To Those Applying for Competitive Bidding for Construction Projects". Bid Security: Exempt Contract Security: Required (10% or more of the contract amount) Contracting Department: Hiroshima City Saeki Ward Office, Citizen Affairs Department, Regional Coordination Section, 2-5-28 Ebien, Saeki-ku, Hiroshima City Phone: 082-943-9703 Email: [email protected] Fax: 082-923-5098 Construction Implementation Department: Hiroshima City Saeki Ward Office, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Department, Regional Development Section, 2-5-28 Ebien, Saeki-ku, Hiroshima City Phone: 082-943-9750 Email: [email protected] Fax: 082-943-9765