Published on October 06, 2023
NOTICE INVITING BIDS
SCOTTS VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
2023 WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Date Issued: September 29, 2023
Date Published: October 10, 2023
Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Scotts Valley Water District (“District”) in the District Office at the time, date and place below for furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, and services for the construction of improvements designated as the Scotts Valley Water District 2023 Water Main Improvement Project at which time and place bids will be publicly opened and read.
Location:
Scotts Valley Water District
2 Civic Center Drive, Scotts Valley CA 95066
Time:
Before 2:00 PM, Thursday October 26, 2023
After bids are opened, they will be referred to staff for subsequent action. The District reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any errors or discrepancies. Any bids received after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids will be returned unopened.
2023 WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The 2023 WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT involves the furnish of all materials, labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals required to replace existing water mains located within City limits of Scotts Valley and under the jurisdiction of Scotts Valley Water District. The two (2) separate improvements are located at the very end of Bethany Drive and within Belair Court. Each location will consist of 300-feet or less of pipe replacement and installation.
REQUIREMENTS
Contractor's License
To submit a bid, the Contractor must possess licenses valid in the State of California for Class A General Engineering License or Class C-34 Pipeline Contractor’s License. In accordance with the provisions of California Business and Professions Code Section 7028.15, a bid submitted to the District by a Contractor who is not licensed in accordance with applicable laws shall be considered non-responsive.
Time Limit for Completion
The successful bidder will have 60 calendar days to substantially complete the 2023 Water Main Improvement Projects from the Notice to Proceed. Liquidated Damages in the amount of $560 per day will be assessed for each calendar day the work remains incomplete beyond the time fixed above for completion pursuant to Section 2-F, Special Conditions, and Liquidated Damages.
Prevailing Wage and Labor Code Compliance
The District hereby advises all bidders that the successful bidder shall: (a) Employ the appropriate number of apprentices on the job site as set forth in California Labor Code 1777.5; (b) Provide Workers’ Compensation coverage, as set forth in California Labor Code Sections 1860 and 1861; (c) Keep and maintain the records of work performed on the public works 2023 Water Main Improvement Sites, as set forth in California Labor Code Section 1812; (d) Keep and maintain the records required under California Labor Code Section 1776 which shall be subject to inspection pursuant to California Labor Code Section 1776 and California Code of Regulations, Division 1, Chapter 8, Subchapter 3, Article 6, Section 16400(e); (e)Be subject to other requirements imposed by law; and (f) pay prevailing wages as required by Labor Code Sections 1770, 1773, 1773.1, 1773.6 and 1773.7 as amended.
Notice of Public Works Registration
Notice is hereby given that no contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal for a public works 2023 Water Main Improvement Project Site 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 Water Main Improvement Sites unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5.
This 2023 Water Main Improvement Project site is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. All contractors and subcontractors must furnish electronic certified payroll records directly to the Labor Commissioner (aka Division of Labor Standards Enforcement) if required by law.
OBTAINING DOCUMENTS
Electronic copies of all Contract Documents are available per request. All prospective bidders shall register with the District by calling 831-438-2363 or emailing engineering@svwd.org.
Addendum 1: 2023 Water Main Improvement
Contract Documents and Construction Specifications 2023 Water Main Improvements Project
CONTACT INFORMATION
Pre-Bid Inquiries. Bidders may submit pre-bid inquiries or clarification requests. Bidders are solely and exclusively responsible for submitting such inquiries or clarification requests not less than seven (7) days prior to the scheduled closing date for the receipt of Bid Proposals. The District will not respond to any bidder inquiries or clarification requests unless such inquiries or clarification requests are timely submitted.
QUESTIONS CONCERNING THESE WATER MAIN IMPROVIMENT SITES SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO THE OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE:
Scotts Valley Water District | ||
2 Civic Center Drive | ||
Scotts Valley, CA 95066 Attn: Nate Gillespie, Operations Manager | ||
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