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NOTICE INVITING BIDS

Sealed or electronic bids will be received at the office of the Purchasing Manager of the City of Fresno for the following:

CHESTNUT NEIGHBORHOOD SIDEWALKS

BID FILE NUMBER: 12700243

The scope of work includes but is not limited to; The Chestnut Neighborhood SRTS Project is within the area bounded by Chestnut Avenue, Tulare Avenue, Willow Avenue and Belmont Avenue. This project will install new sidewalk and curb ramps through the neighborhood including:

Garden Avenue, Winery Avenue, Fine Avenue, Willow Avenue, Belmont Avenue, Madison Avenue, Grant Avenue, Washington Avenue, McKenzie Avenue, Nevada Avenue, Illinois Avenue, Iowa Avenue and Tulare Avenue.

The Construction Allocation for this project is $1,865,000.00

Bids will be taken on complete work, in accordance with Plans and Specifications on file in the office of the Purchasing Manager, 2101 G St., Bldg A, Fresno, California 93706-1620, or via Planet Bids, phone number (559) 621-1332.

Specifications and bid proposal forms for these items can be downloaded at the City’s online website at: http://www.fresno.gov. Business (at the top of the screen), Bid Opportunities in the “Additional Resources” section.

Bids will be submitted electronically via Planet Bids or by paper only.

Bid Proposals must be filed electronically or with the Purchasing Manager prior to the bid opening at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, when the bids will be publicly opened and recorded. Electronically filed is defined as by means of electronic equipment or devices. Join the bid opening meeting at https://fresno.zoomgov.com/j/1619517892 or call 1

(669) 254-5252, meeting ID 161 951 7892.

The work hereunder constitutes a “public work” as defined in Chapter 1, Part 7, Division 2 of the California Labor Code, and Contractor shall cause the work to be performed as a “public work” in accordance with such Chapter of the California Labor Code. The Council of the City of Fresno has adopted Resolution No. 82-297 ascertaining the general prevailing rate of per diem wages and per diem wages for holidays and overtime in the Fresno area for each craft, classification, or type of worker needed in the execution of contracts for the City. A copy of the resolution is on file at the Office of the City Clerk. Actual wage schedules are available at Capital Projects Administration Division 747 R Street, 2nd Floor, Fresno, California 93721, (559) 621-8880.

Contractors and Subcontractors must meet any and all requirements of Labor Code sections

1771.1 and 1771.5 prior to submitting bids.

All proposals must be made on the Bid Proposal Form provided by the Purchasing Manager. A Bid Deposit, which can be provided separately, in the amount of TEN PERCENT (10%) of the Total Net Bid Amount (or, in bids with Add Alternates, the highest possible combination of the Base Bid plus Add Alternates) in the form of a certified or cashier's check, an irrevocable letter of credit, or a certificate of deposit or a bidder's bond executed by a corporate surety, admitted by the California Insurance Commissioner to do business in California, payable and acceptable to the City of Fresno; or the Bidder shall have registered with the Purchasing Manager of the City an annual bid bond sufficient to provide coverage in such amount. All Bid Deposits will be held until a Contract has been executed with the successful Bidder or all bids have been rejected. Copies

A250090 2025-01 CPDFHWADivI ii rev. 07.25 of Bid Deposits may be submitted electronically, with the exception of a certified or cashier’s check, which must be brought to the Purchasing Manager’s office and labeled accordingly with bid number prior to the bid opening.

The City of Fresno hereby notifies all Bidders that no person shall be excluded from participation in, denied any benefits of, or otherwise discriminated against in connection with the award and performance of any contract on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, ethnicity, status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam era or on any other basis prohibited by law.

Furthermore, the City of Fresno hereby notifies all Bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, or disability in consideration for an award.

The City will carry out applicable federal requirements in the award and administration of any contract awarded hereunder. This is a federal project funded with financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).

An Interim Final Rule (IFR) published by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) on October 3, 2025, eliminates the presumption that a business is disadvantaged based solely on the owner’s race, ethnicity, or sex. As a result, the DBE program still exists, but there is a temporary suspension while firms are being recertified. No DBE goal will be placed on this project, and proposals will not be evaluated based on proposed DBE participation.

A pre-bid conference will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Join the meeting by going to https://fresno.zoomgov.com/j/1609588136 or call 1 (669) 254-5252 , Meeting ID: 160 958 8136. Prospective Bidders are encouraged to attend since City Staff will be present to answer any questions regarding the Specifications, and there may be an inspection tour of the job site(s).

The services of an interpreter and additional accommodation can be made available. Requests for accommodation should be made at least five working days but no later than 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting/event. Please contact the Procurement Specialist on the cover at 559-621-1332 or through the Questions and Answers field on Planet Bids.

In accordance with provisions of section 22300 of the California Public Contract Code, Contractor may substitute securities for any monies withheld by City to ensure performance under the Contract.

A 100 percent Payment Bond and 100 percent Performance Bond for all public works contracts must be filed with the Contract Documents and approved by the City before the Contractor enters upon performance of the Work.

No bid will be considered for award unless the Bidder at the time of bid opening, is licensed with a valid Class "A" Contractor's License issued by the State of California.

The Contractor shall utilize the City’s Construction Management Information System (CMIS) for the submission, management, and review of all project-related data and documents throughout the duration of the Contract. CMIS is a web-based electronic project management system provided by the City at no cost to the Contractor. It is intended to facilitate the electronic exchange of information, automate key construction management processes, provide electronic notifications of project activities, and serve as the primary platform for the submission and oversight of contract documentation.

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All construction management documentation, including but not limited to daily inspection reports, submittals, Requests for Information (RFIs), pay estimates and change orders, shall be submitted and reviewed through CMIS. The use of CMIS by both the City and the Contractor is mandatory and shall serve as the official record of project communications and documentation unless otherwise authorized in writing by the City.

The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids.