Aquifer Storage and Recovery Beltz 9 Pilot Test Site Preparation and Monitoring Well

City of Santa Cruz, California, invites sealed Bids for the following Project: Aquifer Storage and Recovery Beltz 9 Pilot Test Site Preparation and Monitoring Well CWO Bids will be received for a single prime contract for preparing the existing Beltz 9 municipal production well for Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) pilot testing, installing temporary equipment in the well and an above-ground injection piping system at the site to allow ASR pilot testing to be performed, and installing a monitoring well at the well site The Engineers estimate anticipates that the total bid price will be $447,475 and the Contract Time for the completion of all the Work of the Project is 200 calendar days. The proposed Work is generally described as follows: 1. Installation of a monitoring well at the Beltz 9 well site 2. Preparation of the Beltz 9 municipal production well for ASR pilot testing 3. Installation of temporary ASR facilities in the well and at the site to facilitate the ASR pilot test All official notifications, Addenda, and other Bidding Documents will be offered only electronically. Neither City or City Representatives will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including Addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the City. the Bidding Documents from any other source assume responsibility and risk for completeness of those Bidding Documents. All Bidders shall verify if the City has issued any Addenda for this Project . It is the Bidders responsibility to ensure that all requirements of Addenda are inserted in the bid. The Contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible responsive bidder. The City reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, including for any minor irregularities or defects. The City may reject a Bid if the City determines that any of the bid prices are materially unbalanced to the potential detriment of the City. Each bid shall be accompanied by one of the following forms of Bidders security: cash, certified or cashiers check drawn upon a responsible bank, or Bid Bond executed by an admitted surety insurer, made payable to the City of Santa Cruz. The Bidders security shall be in an amount equal to at least ten percent (10%) of the total bid price, and shall be conditioned to be forfeited to the City in the event that the Bidder, if their bid is accepted, does not execute the Contract for the Project and provide the required bonds, certificates of insurance, and endorsements as required. A bid will not be considered unless one of the approved forms of Bidders security is enclosed with it. Bidders and their proposed subcontractors shall hold such licenses as may be required by the laws of the State of California for the performance of the Project, as specified in the Contract Documents. Bidders bidding as the Prime Contractor shall possess a valid Class C-57 California Contractors License at the time of contract bid and throughout the contract term until Notice of Final Acceptance has been issued. The Contractor will also be required to ensure that all subcontractors working on this Project are holding valid licenses suitable for their trade throughout the contract term until Notice of Final Acceptance has been issued. Failure to possess the specified license at the time the bid is submitted shall render the bid non-responsive. The successful Contractor awarded a contract from this solicitation will be required to obtain and maintain a City of Santa Cruz Business Tax Certificate until completion of the Work. For additional information and licensing requirements, view the City's Business Licenses and Permits webpage or call the Revenue and Taxation division at 831/420-5070. The Project will be financed through the Water Infrastructure Finance Innovation Act (WIFIA) and the Citys capital improvement budget. Contractual requirements of the funding-financing entity are in the proposed Contract Documents. Such requirements include but are not limited to, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise good faith efforts, Davis-Bacon and California prevailing wage rates, and American Iron and Steel requirements. Additionally, the General Contractor and all Subcontractors must make good faith efforts to hire qualified individuals who are residents of Santa Cruz County as required by Santa Cruz Municipal Code (SCMC) Chapter 3.10, and to employ apprentices who are enrolled and participate in a viable apprenticeship program approved by the Division of Apprenticeship Standards. This Project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR pursuant to the California Labor Code section 1771.4. No General Contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal for a public works project unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5 (with limited exceptions from this requirement for bid purposes only under Labor Code section 1771.1(a)). No contractor or subcontractor may be awarded a contract for public work on a public works project unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5. Progress payments are subject to 5% retention withholding until thirty five (35) calendar days after recording the notice of completion. Pursuant to California Public Contract Code Section 22300, for monies earned by the General Contractor and withheld by the City to ensure the performance of the Contract. The General Contractor, may, at its option, choose to substitute securities meeting the requirements of California Public Contract Code Section 22300, or have the retained, earned monies deposited in an escrow account at a federal or state chartered bank. For all further requirements regarding Bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents. Technical questions and requests for information related to this Invitation for Bids should be directed to Jillian Brown, Water Resources Engineer, jibrown@santacruzca.gov. All questions shall be in writing and received a minimum of 5 business days prior to the bid opening date.

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