Sierra County Courthouse Generator Replacement

For Sierra County Court House Generator Replacement Oral, telephone, or telegraph bids are invalid and will not receive consideration. No bidder may submit more than one bid. Multiple bids under different names will not be accepted from one firm or association. Scope of Work: Sierra County Public Works is soliciting informal bids for the provision of all plans, specifications, permits, equipment, materials, and labor necessary for the installation of one County provided Emergency Backup Generator. All provisions contained within the project plan shall be fully considered with the lump sum bid provided by contractor. Contractor will be required to enter a Public Works Contract with Sierra County; a sample contract is attached to this RFB. If the material provided by the supplier is determined to be below the quality standards required by the specifications, either by visual inspection or other test, the material will be rejected, and upon the Countys request, must be removed by the Contractor, and at the Contractors expense. The Contractor shall have no recourse against Sierra County for the value of rejected material. Contractors submitting bids shall furnish a lump sum price for all the above-mentioned specifications and scope of work. The following requirements apply to all contractors for all Public Works projects in Sierra County. All contractors must: Have a current, valid California class B contractor license or other applicable specialty license, under the name for which the proposal is submitted. If contract award is greater than $15,000 the contractor shall meet the following requirements. Be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. See electronically for more information. This requirement also applies to all subcontractors doing work on this project. Provide the following information with the bid: Your DIR registration number. A list of all planned subcontractors, with name of company, project contact, business address/phone number, California contractor license number, DIR number, and total dollar amount of subcontract. A written acknowledgement that all addenda (if applicable) have been reviewed and incorporated into the bid. If the project is awarded the successful contractor will be required to execute a Public Works Contract (sample provided) prior to the issuance of a Notice to Proceed. The County of Sierra, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252) and the regulations of the Department of Commerce (15 C.F.R., Part 8), issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award. This is a Public Works project. Pursuant to Sections 1770 and 1773 of the Labor Code of the State of California, the County of Sierra has ascertained the general prevailing rate of wages applicable to the work to be done. These rates are set forth in a schedule which is on file and available in the office of the Department of Public Works, County of Sierra. Contractor shall not pay less than the prevailing rate of wages. No bid will be considered unless it is made in accordance with the provisions of the proposal requirements and conditions set forth in the contract documents. Each bidder must be prepared to submit, within five days of Countys request, written evidence of bidder's qualifications to perform the work. Bidders may be required to submit evidence that they have a practical knowledge of the particular work bid upon, and that they have the financial resources to complete the proposed work. In determining the bidder's qualifications, the following factors will be considered: work previously completed by the bidder and whether the bidder (a) maintains a permanent place of business, (b) has adequate plant and equipment to do the work properly and expeditiously, (c) has the financial resources to meet all obligations incident to the work, and (d) has appropriate technical experience. Each bidder may be required to show that he or she has handled former work so that no just claims are pending against such work. No bid will be accepted from a bidder who is engaged on any work that would impair his or her ability to perform or finance this work. Each bidder must hold a current valid General Class B contractors license or other applicable specialty license and shall type or write in a legible manner his or her California Contractor's license number on the outside of the envelope or wrapper which contains the bid and in the space provided on the bid form. The bidder to whom a contract is awarded will be required to furnish a performance bond and a labor and materials bond guaranteeing faithful performance and payment of all debts related to this contract in accordance with provisions is sample contract. Contracts under $25,000 will not require these bonds Contractors are encouraged to inspect the site of the work in order to satisfy themselves, by personal examination or by such other means as they may prefer, of the location of the proposed work and as to the actual conditions of and at the site of work. If, during the course of the examination, Contractor finds facts or conditions which appear confusing to Contractor, Contractor shall apply to County for additional information and explanation before submitting the bid. However, no such supplemental information so requested or furnished shall vary the terms of the specifications or the Contractor's sole responsibility to satisfy himself or herself as to the conditions of the work to be performed. The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time.

Division 03 -	Concrete, Cast-in-Place Concrete, Precast Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 05 -	Metals, Structural Metal Framing.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry, Architectural Woodwork.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Thermal Insulation, Weather Barriers.
Division 08 -	Openings, Metal Doors and Frames, Wood Doors, Plastic Doors, Specialty Doors and Frames, Entrances and Storefronts, Curtain Wall and Glazed Assemblies, Windows, Hardware.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Tiling, Acoustical Ceilings, Flooring, Resilient Flooring, Carpeting, Acoustic Treatment, Painting.
Division 10 -	Specialties, Visual Display Units, Signage, Compartments and Cubicles, Toilet Compartments, Partitions, Fire Protection Specialties, Fire Protection Cabinets, Fire Extinguishers, Storage Assemblies, Flagpoles.
Division 12 -	Furnishings, Window Treatments, Casework, Office Furniture, Multiple Seating.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression, Fire-Suppression Sprinkler Systems.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Facility Water Distribution, Facility Sanitary Sewerage, Facility Storm Drainage, Plumbing Equipment, Plumbing Fixtures.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Piping and Pumps, HVAC Air Distribution.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Instrumentation and Control for Electrical Systems, Interior Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Exit Signs, Exterior Lighting.
Division 27 -	Communications, Structured Cabling, Data Communications, Voice Communications.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security, Electronic Access Control and Intrusion Detection, Fire Detection and Alarm.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Site Clearing, Grading, Soil Treatment.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Bases, Ballasts, and Paving, Flexible Paving, Asphalt Paving, Rigid Paving, Concrete Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways, Planting Irrigation, Turf and Grasses.
Division 33 -	Utilities, Water Utilities, Sanitary Sewerage Utilities, Storm Drainage Utilities.