Construction of Crosswalk Upgrade Project

For Crosswalk Upgrade Project The estimated cost of the project is $159,863.65 This project involves the upgrading existing crosswalks to current standards. Major work includes, but is not limited to construction of rapid flashing beacons, curb ramps, pavement markings and striping, signing and pavement replacement. The successful bidder shall furnish a payment bond and a performance bond. The Contractor shall possess a Class A license at the time that this contract is awarded. The Department of Community Development and Infrastructure hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex in consideration for an award. Bidders are advised that, as required by federal law, the County of Santa Cruz is implementing new Disadvantaged Business Enterprise requirements for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE). The DBE Contract Goal is 17 percent. In addition, bidders shall provide documentation showing that adequate good faith efforts were made to meet the goal as required in the Special Provisions. Attention is directed to the Federal minimum wage rate requirements in the Proposal and the State general prevailing wage rate requirements in the Special Provisions. If there is a difference between the minimum wage rates predetermined by the Secretary of Labor and the general prevailing wage rates determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations for similar classifications of labor, the Contractor and subcontractors shall pay not less than the higher wage rate. Question Submission Deadline:February 3, 2023, 5:00pm

Division 31 -	Earthwork, Earthwork Methods.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Operation and Maintenance of Exterior Improvements, Bases, Ballasts, and Paving, Flexible Paving, Asphalt Paving, Rigid Paving, Concrete Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways.
Division 34 -	Transportation, Operation and Maintenance of Transportation.