Soquel Dr Main and Hydrant Relocation Project

The work includes Mobilization, Demobilization, shoring and bracing, traffic control and the procurement and installation of approximately 80 LF of 12" PVC water main and associated fittings and connections by open-cut method, relocation of an existing fire hydrant and construction of a new hydrant lateral, and abandonment of the existing fire hydrant lateral. The successful bidder will have 40 Working Days to substantially complete the project from the Notice to Proceed. The estimated cost of construction is $144,700 In accordance with the provisions of California Public Contract Code Section 3300, the Owner has determined that the Contractor shall possess, as a minimum, a valid California Class A Contractor's License or as required for the work specified. In accordance with the provisions of California Business and Professions Code Section 7028.15, a bid submitted to the Owner 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 Owner. Each bid shall be presented under sealed cover and shall be accompanied by a certified check or bidder's bond, made payable to the Owner, in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the Bid Price. The said check or bidder's bond shall be given as a guarantee that the successful 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. The contract documents that the successful bidder must submit within ten (10) days of notification of award include, but are not limited to, a payment bond in an amount of at least 100 percent of the amount payable by the terms of the project contract and that satisfies the requirements of California Civil Code Section 3248, and a performance bond in an amount of at least 100 percent of the amount payable by the terms of the contract, and a maintenance bond in an amount of at least ten (10) percent of the amount payable by terms of the contract. All project bonds must be executed by an admitted surety insurer in accordance with applicable law and acceptable to the Owner. Cost for work described in each addenda issued during the time of bidding shall be included in the Bid and the addenda shall become a part of the Contract documents. Bidders shall develop and submit bids at their own expense. The Owner will not reimburse any costs associated with the development and submittal of any and all Bids. No bidder may withdraw its bid for a period of ninety (90) calendar days after the date set for the opening thereof. The Bidder shall guarantee the total Bid Price for a period of ninety (90) calendar days from the date of bid opening. The Contractor shall perform at least fifty (50%) percent of the Contract Bid Amount. This portion of work shall encompass the performance of work by the Contractor's forces and equipment, the procurement of materials and equipment by the Contractor and field related general conditions required to support and supervise the construction effort. The Owner reserves the sole right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informality in a bid. The scope of this bid item includes: - All potholing, trenching, bedding, backfill, paving, thrust blocks, fittings, valves, temporary and permanent blow offs, restraints, locator wire and necessary items to result in an operational water main when completed. - Removal of abandoned utility conflicts as shown on profile drawings and contractor responsibilities outlined on plans and drawings. - Installation of a manual air release valve just below the shut off valve on Mar Vista Dr. This shall include saw cutting, excavating, hot tapping the existing AC main, installing a service saddle, PE tubing, angle meter stop and meter box. It shall also include all backfill and paving repairs. This is necessary for dewatering and filling the mainline and must be installed prior to scheduling the shutdown. - Removal of one G5 valve box on the line that is to be abandoned and required surface restoration to match existing pavement. - Delivery of as-built record drawing to be provided to the District. As-built drawing shall show vertical and horizontal details of the new facilities and surrounding adjacent utilities to the nearest 1/2 ". - Dewatering and removing existing 12" AC pipe by personnel that are trained and certified to handle asbestos waste. - Installation of new DR14 C900 PVC pipe and 4 inch blow off as shown on the drawings. - Pressure testing and disinfecting the new pipe prior to tying in the new main into the existing system at two locations shown on the plans.

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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.