On Call and Urgency Plumbing Repair Services

Online Q&A Yes Q&A Deadline 10/13/2023 1:00 PM (PDT) he City of Ontario ("City") recognizes the need for plumbing repair services and is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide such services for the City. These services include, but are not limited to, installation, repair, testing and maintenance of plumbing, sewer, septic systems and pipe systems for a variety of purposes in public buildings and recreational facilities located in the City on an on-call or urgency basis. The bidder must attach a pdf file to the electronic bid submission containing all of the completed and signed Bid Documents including a Bid Bond. Bidder must comply with SB854 - Public Works Contractor Registration Program. Bidder may begin bid process at any time prior to the bid deadline. Information entered is viewable only to bidder and may be saved, changed, or withdrawn up until the deadline. Upon selection and notification of award, contractor will be required to submit a Payment Bond and a Performance Bond each for 100% of the total bid amount. No substitutions will be considered unless written request for approval has been received by the City by Friday, October 20, 2023 by 11 AM. Such requests shall include the name of the material or equipment for proposed substitution including drawings, performance and test data, and other information necessary for an evaluation. A statement setting forth changes in other materials, equipment or other portions of the work including changes in the work prompted by the substitution shall be included. The burden of proof of the merit of the proposed substitution is upon the proposer. The City's decision of approval or disapproval of a proposed substitution shall be final. The bidder is solely responsible for on time submission of their electronic bid. The City will only consider bids that have been transmitted successfully and have been issued an e-bid confirmation number with a time stamp from the bid management system indicating that the bid was successfully submitted. Bidder shall be solely responsible for informing itself with respect to the proper utilization of the bid management system, for ensuring the capability of their computer system to upload the required documents, and for the stability of their internet service. Failure of the bidder to successfully submit an electronic bid shall be at the bidder's sole risk and no relief will be given for late and/or improperly submitted bi**A hard copy of the Bid Bond must be submitted to the City Clerk's office by 11:00 A.M on October 20th, 2023. **A hard copy of the Bid Bond must be submitted to the City Clerk's office by 11:00 A.M on October 20th, 2023** Bidders experiencing any technical difficulties with the bid submission process may contact PlanetBids at (818) 992-1771. Questions of an operational nature may be directed to the City's Purchasing office at (909) 395-2012. Neither the City, nor PlanetBids, makes any guarantee as to the timely availability of assistance, or assurance that any given problem will be resolved by the bid submission deadline. Special Notices Cash, cashier's or certified check may be submitted in lieu of a bid bond. A personal or company check will not be accepted. This is a State Prevailing Wage Project. Bidders may not bid as a prime and also submit a bid as a subcontractor. It is the bidder's responsibility to become familiar with the contract documents in their entirety. All forms in the bid booklet must be properly completed to be deemed responsive. Bidders must submit all questions pertaining to this bid through the City's Online Bid Management System, by selecting the "Q&A" tab. Questions sent directly to City Staff will not be addressed and you will be directed to submit your question(s) online. Select "Place e-bid" to start entering bid information. All information entered is visible only to bidder. Data entered may be "saved" or "submitted" and revised or withdrawn up to the closing deadline. The City has established a local preference to vendors located within the City limits of Ontario a 1 3/4% advantage in the City's determination of low bid, and a 3/4% advantage of vendors outside the City but within the County of San Bernardino. Local Programs & Policies This is a State prevailing wage project. Bidder must comply with SB854 - Public Works Contractor Registration Program.

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Plumbing, Common Work Results for Plumbing.