Old Town Sidewalk Connectivity Phase I

The Project includes the following scope of Work: Construction of PCC sidewalks, drive approaches and ADA accessible curb ramps. The Work will further include associated temporary traffic control, demolition, earthwork, subgrade preparation, asphalt concrete pavement repair and BMPs. Prospective bidders are encouraged to ask questions, address problems, and other issues regarding this project during this meeting. All questions, other than those asked at the pre-bid meeting and not specifically addressed within the Contract Documents, must be submitted in writing to cmcalderon@victorvilleca.gov. Each Bid Proposal shall be accompanied by: (a) cash; (b) a certified or cashier's check; or (c) a bidder's bond made payable to City of Victorville in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the Total Base Bid as bid security. Said Bid Guaranty shall be enclosed in the same envelope as the Bid Proposal and no bid shall be considered unless such Bid Guaranty is enclosed therewith. The successful Bidder will be also required to furnish performance and payment bonds, each in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Total Base Bid. Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1773, the City has obtained the prevailing rate of per diem wages and the prevailing wage rate for holiday and overtime work applicable in San Bernardino County from the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations ("DIR") for each craft, classification, or type of worker needed to perform the work required under a contract awarded for this Project. A copy of these prevailing wage rates is available at the City's Finance Department/Purchasing Division, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 14343 Civic Drive, Victorville, CA 92393 and shall be made available to interested parties upon request. In addition, a copy of the prevailing rate of per diem wages may be obtained via portal. It shall be mandatory upon the Bidder to whom the contract is awarded, and upon any subcontractors, to comply with all provisions set forth in Chapter 1, Part 7, Division 2 of the Labor Code, commencing with Section 1720, which include but are not limited to, the payment of not less than the said specified State prevailing wage rates to all workers employed by them in the execution of the contract, employment of apprentices, hours of labor, and debarment of contractors and subcontractors. DIR Registration; Compliance Monitoring: Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1771.1, the City may not accept a Bid Proposal from or enter into a Contract with any Bidder, without proof that Bidder and its prospective subcontractors are registered with the DIR to perform public work pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5, subject to limited legal exceptions. This Project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR and the submission of electronic certified payroll records to the California Labor Commissioner in the manner set forth in Labor Code Section 1771.4. Contractor's License: Bidders must be licensed in accordance with the "Contractor's License Law," Chapter 9 of Division 3 of the California Business and Professions Code. At the time of submitting the bid, Bidders must possess a valid Class A California Contractor's License Substitution of Securities: Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 22300, substitution of eligible equivalent securities for any moneys withheld to ensure performance under the Contract for the work to be performed will be permitted at the request and expense of the successful Bidder. Award: Any contract for the Project will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible Bidder as determined by the City using the amount of the Total Base Bid for bid comparison purposes. Such award, if made, shall be made within ninety (90) calendar days after opening of the bids. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any irregularities or informalities in any bids or in the bidding process. Instructions to Bidders: All Bidders should carefully review the Instructions to Bidders for more detailed information before submitting a Bid Proposal. Engineer's Estimate: The Design Engineer has calculated an estimate of probable construction costs for this project. The City does not wish to publicize the engineer's estimate of the project cost since this information may tend to influence the number and nature of bids received. However, for the bidder's convenience, the City will publicize that the engineer's estimate for the base bid falls within a range of $815,000.00 TO $865,000.00 *The value for this project is based on a financial range. The value is listed as the highest possible cost from the range provided by a stakeholder or official project document.

Division 31 -	Earthwork, Earthwork Methods.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Operation and Maintenance of Exterior Improvements, Bases, Ballasts, and Paving, Flexible Paving, Asphalt Paving, Rigid Paving, Concrete Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways.
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.
Division 34 -	Transportation, Operation and Maintenance of Transportation.