Doolan Tower Back Up Generator

**As of January 11, 2023, Project has been awarded. Award amount is $109,341.76** Question Deadline 11/23/2022 at 11:00 AM PT All questions during the solicitation phase of this project shall be directed to Tamara Edwards, Authoritys Director of Finance, at the address above. You may also fax your written requests to 925-443-1375 or email procurements@lavta.org. The LAVTA written Response to Questions shall be posted on the LAVTA electronically on December 8, 2022. Only signed Addenda issued by LAVTA are binding. Bidders are required to acknowledge receipt of all Addenda on their Bid Forms. Whether mailed or personally delivered, Bids must be addressed to Tamara Edwards, Authoritys Director of Finance at Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority, 1362 Rutan Court, Suite 100, Livermore, CA 94551, by the date and time set forth in the Solicitation Documents. No late Bids will be accepted. Bids will be examined and reported to the Board of Directors of LAVTA within 120 calendar days of the Bid opening. LAVTA reserves the right to reject any Bids or to waive any irregularity or informalities in any Bid or in the bidding procedure. No Bidder may withdraw its Bid for a period of 120 calendar days after the date of opening of the Bids. Each Bidder will be notified in writing of LAVTAs intent to award a Contract. LAVTA hereby notifies all Bidders that it is the policy of LAVTA to ensure nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, ancestry, medical condition, sexual orientation, or marital status in the award and administration of contracts that it awards. It is the intention of LAVTA to create a level playing field on which DBEs can compete fairly for contracts and subcontracts relating to LAVTAs construction, procurement, and professional service activities in accordance with LAVTAs DBE goals. In connection with the performance of this Contract, full compliance with all applicable Safety and Health Standards and with all applicable laws and regulations concerning Equal Employment Opportunity will be required. The major provisions of LAVTAs policy are outlined in the Solicitation Documents. Bids must be accompanied by a Bid Guaranty/Security in the form of a Certified or Cashiers Check, Bidders Bond, or Irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit in the amount of at least ten percent of the total amount of the bid, as further described in the General Conditions and Special Provisions. The Bid Guaranty/Security shall be retained by LAVTA and applied to any damages sustained by LAVTA in the event that the successful Bidder fails or refuses to enter into the Contract awarded to it. The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond, both in the amounts not less than one hundred percent (100%) of the awarded contract amount. License at the time of bid submission and throughout the Contract term. This is a Public Works Contract. In accordance with section 1720 et seq. of the Labor Code, the general prevailing wage rates as established by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations will apply. No contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid for a public works project unless registered with Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5 at the time of bid. Additionally, no contractor or subcontractor may be awarded a contract for public works unless registered with DIR pursuant to California Labor Code section 1725.5. This Contract is subject to monitoring and enforcement by the DIR pursuant to Labor Code Section 1771.4. Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 22300, the successful Bidder may submit certain securities in lieu of LAVTA retaining a portion of progress payments during the project. Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 9550, the successful bidder shall furnish a payment bond if civil work exceeds twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000). Bids will be examined and reported to the Board of Directors of LAVTA within 120 calendar days of the Bid opening. LAVTA reserves the right to reject any Bids or to waive any irregularity or informalities in any Bid or in the bidding procedure. No Bidder may withdraw its Bid for a period of 120 calendar days after the date of opening of the Bids. Each Bidder will be notified in writing of LAVTAs intent to award a Contract. LAVTA hereby notifies all Bidders that it is the policy of LAVTA to ensure nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, ancestry, medical condition, sexual orientation, or marital status in the award and administration of contracts that it awards. It is the intention of LAVTA to create a level playing field on which DBEs can compete fairly for contracts and subcontracts relating to LAVTAs construction, procurement, and professional service activities in accordance with LAVTAs DBE goals. In connection with the performance of this Contract, full compliance with all applicable Safety and Health Standards and with all applicable laws and regulations concerning Equal Employment Opportunity will be required. The scope of work is the furnishing and installation of a stand-by generator and its relevant components at the radio tower site on Doolan Road in Livermore, CA. These upgrades will add a variety of amenities to maintain power to the existing LAVTA equipment during PG&E blackouts, including a propane powered generator, an automatic transfer switch, propane tanks, an automatic cutover valve, new concrete pads, and modifications to the existing service enclosure.

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