NOTICE INVITING BIDS
Point Arena Park Improvement Project
Project # 2023-01
1. Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the City Clerk of the City of Point Arena, 451 School Street, Point Arena, California 95468 on or before 2:00pm on February 21, 2023. Bids will be opened and read publicly at that time.
2. The City proposes to perform park improvements at 24810 California Highway 1, Point Arena CA. Engineer’s opinion of probable cost to perform this work is $73,750.00.
3. An electronic copy of Plans and Specifications may be obtained at City Hall, 451 School Street, Point Arena, California 95468. There will be a fifty dollar ($50) non-refundable charge for each thumb drive.
4. Questions concerning the Project or the bid package must be in writing and must be submitted in person or by email to Sam Heath, SHN Consulting Engineers and Geologists, 335 S. Main Street, Willits, CA 95490,sheath@shn-engr.com.
5. In accordance with California Public Contract Code Section 20170, all bids must be presented under sealed cover and include one of the following forms of bidder’s security: cash, cashier’s check made payable to the City, certified check made payable to the City, or a bidder’s bond. The amount of bidder’s security provided must equal at least ten (10) percent of the total of the bid price for the base bid and the additive or deductive items listed in this notice.
6. In accordance with California Labor Code Section 1771, not less than the general prevailing rate of per diem wages for work of a similar character in the locality in which the Project is to be performed, and not less than the general prevailing rate of per diem wages for holiday and overtime work fixed as provided in the California Labor Code shall be paid to all workers engaged in performing the Project. The Director of Industrial Relations has determined the general prevailing wage per diem rates for work in the locality in which the Project is to be performed. In accordance with California Labor Code Section 1773.2, copies of the applicable determinations of the Director are on file in the City Clerk’s Office and may be reviewed upon request.
7. Pursuant to California Public Contract Code Section 3300, a Class A California contractor’s license is required to bid on the Project.
8. Except where prohibited by federal regulations or policies, the successful bidder may, on request and at its expense, substitute securities in lieu of amounts withheld by the City from progress payments to ensure performance under the contract in accordance with the contract document Such securities will be subject to the terms of the escrow for security deposit agreement contained in the contract documents.
9. Pursuant to California Labor Code Section 1771.1, this Project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). A Contractor may not bid, nor be listed as a subcontractor for any bid proposal submitted for public work without first registering with the DIR and paying the annual fee. Application and renewal are completed online at http://www.dir.ca.gov/Public-Works/PublicWorhtml. 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. If you are not registered and are offered the contract for construction will need to register with DIR prior to the City executing the construction contract.
10. The City of Point Arena reserves the right to postpone the date and time for the opening of proposals at any time prior to the date and time announced in the advertisement in accordance with applicable law.
11. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids and/or to waive any bid irregularities to the extent permitted by law. If the City elects to award a contract for performance of the Project, the contract will be awarded in accordance with Public Contract Code Section 20103.8 and other applicable law to the responsible bidder submitting a responsive bid with the lowest bid on the base contract without consideration of the prices on the additive or deductive item.
12. All bids will remain valid for 90 days after the bid opening. Except as permitted by law and subject to all applicable remedies, including forfeiture of bidder’s security, bidders may not withdraw their bid during the 90 day period after the bid opening.
The following are Request for Information (RFI) with responses. The RFI’s are verbatim from the individual/company requesting information.
- Is there a grading permit associated with the project?
A grading permit is not required as part of the project.
- What are the City/County requirements for a soil disposal site?
The City does not have any special disposal requirements for uncontaminated soil. Excess soil can be disposed of at any permitted facility.
- Is there a specification for the wood chips?
Wood chips should meet the specifications in ASTM F2075: Standard Specification for Engineered Wood Fiber for Use as a Playground Safety Surface Under and Around Playground Equipment.
- What testing will be required and who is responsible for paying?
Materials testing and inspection services are required as indicated on sheet G-3 of the project plan set. These services will be provided by the City as part of their construction management services.
