FY 2022/23 Gravity Sewer Improvement Project

The project is generally described as follows: replace existing pipelines by open-cut and removal and replacement (~60LF), replacing existing sanitary sewer by pipe bursting (~6,400 LF), including sawcut, excavation and backfill, shoring, replacing laterals, disconnecting and reinstating lateral connections, abandoning existing sewer pipelines and manholes, removing existing cleanouts and manholes, constructing new manholes and property line cleanouts, asphalt concrete pavement restoration, CCTV inspection, traffic control, project signs, and bypass pumping of sanitary sewer flow. All of said work is to be done in accordance with the Contract Documents as described above, at the places and in the particular locations, of the form, sizes and dimensions and of the materials, and to the lines and grades and at the elevations as shown on the Plans and Specifications made therefore and approved by the District. Under California Laws and Regulations, the District shall inform all prime contractors of public works, to the extent feasible of relevant public work requirements. Therefore, the District hereby advises all bidders that the successful bidder shall: Employ the appropriate number of apprentices on the job site as set forth in California Labor Code 1777.5; 1. Provide worker's compensation coverage, as set forth in California Labor Code Sections 1860 and 1861; 2. Keep and maintain the records of work performed on the public works project, as set forth in California Labor Code Section 1812; 3. Keep and maintain the records required under California Labor Code Section 1776 which shall be subject to inspection pursuant to California Labor Code Section 1776 and California Code of Regulations, Division 1, Chapter 8, Subchapter 3, Article 6, Section 16400 (e); and 4. Be subject to other requirements imposed by law. Bidders are hereby notified that, pursuant to the provisions of California Labor Code, Sections 1770 et. seq., the District has obtained from the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations, the general prevailing rate of per diem wages and the general prevailing rate for holidays, Saturdays and Sundays, and overtime work in the locality in which the work is to be performed for each craft, classification, or type of worker required to execute the contract. copy said prevailing rate of the per diem wages are on file at the District offices, 2960 Kerner Blvd, San Rafael, CA 94901. Said prevailing rates of per diem wages will be made available to any interested party upon request, and a copy thereof shall be posted at the job site. The District will not recognize any claim for additional compensation because of the payment by the Contractor of any wage rate in excess of the prevailing wage rates on file as aforesaid. The possibility of a wage increase is one of the elements to be considered by the Contractor in determining his/her or its Bid and will not, under any circumstances, be considered as the basis of a claim against the District on the Contract. The successful Bidder and its subcontractors shall employ workers which consistently display and demonstrate proper moral, ethical and professional conduct to all fellow workers, employees and representatives of the District and other involved parties. Pursuant to the provisions of California Labor Code Section 6707, each Bid submitted in response to this Notice to Contractors shall contain, as a Bid item, adequate sheeting, shoring, and bracing, or equivalent method, for the protection of life and limb in trenches and open excavation, which shall conform to applicable safety orders. By listing this sum, the Bidder warrants that its action does not convey tort liability to the District, the Design Consultant, the Construction Manager, and each of their employees, agents, and sub consultants. Each Bid must conform and be responsive to the invitation, the Plans and Specifications, and all documents comprising the pertinent Contract Documents. Each Bid shall be presented under sealed cover and shall be accompanied by a certified check, cashier's check, cash or bidder's bond, made payable to the District, in an amount not less than ten (10) percent of the bid. The said check shall be given as a guarantee that the Bidder will execute the Contract in conformity with the form of agreement contained within the Contract Documents, and will furnish bonds and insurance policies as specified within ten (10) days after notification of the award of the Contract to the successful Bidder. Addenda issued during the time of bidding shall be covered in the Contractor's Bid and shall become part of the Contract Documents. Bidders shall develop and submit bids at their own expense. The District will not reimburse any costs associated with the development and submittal of any and all Bids. Addenda issued during the time of bidding shall be covered in the Contractor's Bid and shall become part of the Contract Documents. Bidders shall develop and submit bids at their own expense. The District will not reimburse any costs associated with the development and submittal of any and all Bids. Any Bid protest must be submitted in writing to the District, 2960 Kerner Blvd, San Rafael, CA 94901, 4:00 p.m. of the 5th business day following Bid opening. The initial protest document must identify the protestant and contain a complete statement of the basis for the protest with reference to any portion of the bid documents which the protestant relies on as the basis of the protest. The above time and content requirements are mandatory, and failure to comply therewith shall constitute a waiver of any further right to pursue a bid protest, including filing a Government Code claim or legal proceedings. Bid protests shall be acted upon by the District's Board. At the successful Contractor's option, securities may be substituted for the required retention, in accordance with the provisions of Section 22300 of the State of California Public Contract Code. In accordance with the provisions of California Public Contract Code Section 3300, the District has determined that the Contractor shall possess a valid Class A General Engineering license. Per the provisions of California Business and Professions Code Section 7028.15, a Bid submitted to the District by a Contractor who is not licensed in accordance with Chapter 9 of the California Business and Professions Code shall be considered non-responsive and shall be rejected by the District. No contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal for a public works project unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5 [with limited exceptions for bid purposes only under Labor Code section 1771.1(a)]. No contractor or subcontractor may be awarded a contract for public work on a public works project unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5. This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. All bidders must purchase a complete bid set from the BPX Printing prior to bid opening to be considered responsive and to receive addenda notifications.

Division 33 -

Utilities, Instrumentation and Control for Utilities, Water Utilities, Water Utility Distribution Piping, Water Utility Distribution Equipment, Disinfecting of Water Utility Distribution, Water Utility Storage Tanks.