2 - Apparent 2nd Low Bid Submittal - BITECH.pdf

This is a bid package for the City of Long Beach Airport Gateway Sign project, a construction contract involving the Long Beach Department of Public Works. The project encompasses procurement and installation of a gateway sign system at Long Beach Airport, including mobilization/demobilization, temporary air and water pollution controls, selective site demolition, gateway sign procurement and installation, foundation work, electrical systems for sign power, gateway sign lighting, irrigation system, and landscaping. The bid opening is scheduled for February 4, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. A mandatory pre-bid inspection was conducted on January 10, 2025. Bidders must acknowledge receipt of addenda through their bid submission. The estimated quantities indicate one lump sum item for each major work component, with landscaping valued at $25,000. The contract terms specify that compensation will be calculated based on actual quantities completed, and all estimated quantities are provided solely for bid comparison purposes.

The bidder, BITECH CONSTRUCTION CO., INC., submitted a base bid with unit prices to be calculated electronically by the City. The contract requires compliance with Plans & Specifications No. R-7257 and includes mandatory participation in the Long Beach Small Business Enterprise (LSBE) program with a combined goal of 9.65 percent. Bidders must list all LSBE-certified subcontractors on the SBE-2 LSBE Commitment Form and demonstrate good faith efforts if unable to meet the goal. The bid bond requirement is 10 percent of the bid amount, issued by Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. Workers' compensation insurance is required, and the contractor must comply with California Labor Code provisions regarding workers' compensation before commencing work. Additional requirements include certification of site examination, debarment/suspension/ineligibility certification, Equal Benefits Ordinance compliance, Iran Contracting Act compliance, and certification of nonsegregated facilities. The project is subject to prevailing wage requirements as it is publicly funded work.