22-09_-_Notice_to_Contractors.pdf

Notice to Contractors

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DOCUMENT 00002

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

CALIFORNIA NATURAL RESOURCES AGENCY

DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES

Sealed bids for

EMERGENCY RELEASE FACILITY

LAKE PERRIS

STATE WATER FACILITIES

CALIFORNIA AQUEDUCT

EAST BRANCH

SANTA ANA DIVISION

RIVERSIDE COUNTY

CALIFORNIA

SPECIFICATION NO. 22-09

CONTRACT NO. C51632

will be received by the Department of Water Resources at the Pearblossom Project Headquarters, 34534 116th Street East, Pearblossom, California 93553, between 9:00 A.M. and not later than 11:00 A.M. on WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2024. A public bid opening will be conducted live at an announced location in the vicinity of such office and via webinar.

NOTE: The Pearblossom Pumping Plant is a gated facility. Prospective bidders are advised to arrive early to allow sufficient time for checking in with Security at the gate. Prospective bidders will be directed to proceed to Building “A” where the bid opening will take place.

Please refer to Document 00200 – Instructions to Bidders, for additional information.

Bid forms for this work are included in a separate booklet titled BID FORM.

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Bids will be considered only if submitted for all the work required for the above project. The work is defined in Section 01110 – Summary of Work, and includes but is not limited to the following principal features:

A. The major components of the project include following:

1. Levee Embankment.

2. Channel.

3. Concrete Structures.

4. Bridges.

5. Box Culverts.

6. Roadwork, Traffic Staging, Traffic Signal and Lighting.

7. Demolition of selected existing features.

8. Utility Relocations.

9. Drainage.

10. Landscaping.

B. The project includes the following principal features:

1. Signs.

2. Fencing and Gates.

3. Clearing and Grubbing.

4. Demolition.

5. Road Work.

6. Traffic Control.

7. Traffic Signals.

8. Dewatering.

9. Excavation.

10. Compaction, including placement of soil and rock.

11. Driven Piles.

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12. Utility Relocation including sewer, water, electrical, and communication.

13. Pipework including installation of pipes, drop inlets, risers and Manholes.

14. Drains, sumps, and Pump Stations.

15. Bridgework.

16. Pre-Cast Concrete.

17. Cast-in-Place Concrete.

18. Grout, Slurry, and Controlled Low Strength Materials.

19. Steel Reinforcement.

20. Electrical Work

21. Seeding, Planting, Landscaping, and Best Management Practices.

22. Control of local drainage.

Quantities of work, materials, and equipment required for completion of the work are specified in Document 00410 – Bid Schedule, which is subject to change.

1. LICENSING

Bidders shall be licensed for the work as required by the Business and Professions Code. Contractor’s license classification(s) for this work: A .

2. BIDDING

Submit requests for drawings and specifications for the project by e-mail to doe_specs@water.ca.gov.

Submit questions or requests for clarification by email to doe_specs@water.ca.gov. at least 5 days before the scheduled opening of bids. Responses, if appropriate, will be sent to all prospective bidders.

3. PREQUALIFICATION

All bidders shall be prequalified by the Department. Bid forms will be furnished only to prequalified bidders who meet the requirements of the State Contract Act and Document 00040 – Prequalification.

mailto:doe_specs@water.ca.gov

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4. SITE INSPECTION TRIP

A site inspection trip for prospective bidders will be conducted at the work site on WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2024, at 9:00 AM. Refer to Document 00003 – Notice of Inspection Trip.

5. DVBE AND SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION

Participation by Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) and qualification for Small Business Preference shall be as provided by Document 00206 – Instructions for DVBE Goal and Incentive and Document 00201 – Instructions for Small Business Preference. A DVBE incentive will be applied during bid evaluation in accordance with Document 00206, Paragraph 2 – DVBE Incentive.

In addition, the Department has set a 25 percent Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal in its contracting and is tracking Small Business participation in its contracts. The Department encourages bidders to explore certification as a Small Business and/or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise and to utilize certified Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises during the contract term.

The Department of General Services, Procurement Division, Office of Small Business and DVBE Services:

Certification information:

https://caleprocure.ca.gov/pages/sbdvbe-index.aspx

Database of certified SB/DVBE Firms:

https://caleprocure.ca.gov/pages/PublicSearch/supplier-search.aspx

6. PREBID BRAND AND TRADE NAME REQUESTS

Pursuant to Public Contract Code section 10129, alternatives to a designated material, product, thing, or service by specific brand or trade name that are of equal quality and of required characteristics for the purpose intended may be proposed during the bidding period, provided the bidder complies with the following:

A. Proposals for alternatives to a designated material, product, thing, or service, requested during the bidding period, shall be submitted to the Department via email to doe_specs@water.ca.gov, not later than 14 days prior to the date and time of the bid opening.

https://caleprocure.ca.gov/pages/sbdvbe-index.aspx https://caleprocure.ca.gov/pages/PublicSearch/supplier-search.aspx https://caleprocure.ca.gov/pages/PublicSearch/supplier-search.aspx

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B. Proposals shall be accompanied by complete information and descriptive data necessary to determine equality of the material, product, thing or service. Samples shall be provided when requested by the Department. Burden of proof as to availability, comparative quality, suitability, and performance of the material, product, thing, or service shall be upon the bidder. The Department will be the sole judge as to such matters. If the proposal is accepted, bidders will be notified by information letter or addenda.

C. Refer to Document 00706 – Control of Work, Paragraph 5, for substitution requests after issuance of Notice to Begin Work.

7. SUBSTITUTION OF SECURITIES

Pursuant to Public Contract Code section 10263, the successful bidder will be permitted to substitute securities for any moneys withheld by the Department as provided by Public Contract Code section 10261.

8. DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS REGISTRATION AND

PREVAILING WAGE MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT

A. Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) registration and prevailing wage monitoring and enforcement shall comply with Document 00703 – Compliance with Applicable Laws and Regulations.

B. Prevailing Wage Rate Determinations rates are on file for inspection at the office of the Department of Water Resources, Contract Coordination Section, 715 P Street, Room 4-407, Sacramento, California 95814 and posted on the website listed on Document 00300 – Information Available.

9. LABOR COMPLIANCE PROGRAM

A. The Department will utilize a Labor Compliance Program (LCP) pursuant to Labor Code section 1771.5. The Department will provide a third-party LCP Provider.

B. A labor compliance pre-job conference will be conducted with the Contractor and its subcontractors to discuss federal and State labor law requirements applicable to the project. The labor compliance pre-job conference is in addition to the pre-construction meeting and will be scheduled independently, either face-to-face, or by tele/web conference. Contractor and its subcontractors shall be required to maintain and furnish to the Department or its third-party LCP provider, at designated times, a certified copy of each weekly payroll containing a statement of compliance signed under penalty of perjury. The Department or its third-party LCP provider will review and audit payroll

00002-6 B-20 records to verify compliance with applicable labor law. The Department will withhold contract payments when payroll records are delinquent or inadequate. The Department will withhold contract payments equal to the amount of underpayment and penalties, when, after investigation, it has been established that underpayment has occurred. Copies of the required rates are on file with the Department and the Department of Industrial Relations and available upon request.

KARLA A. NEMETH

Director of Water Resources

Dated: June 21, 2024 (Advertisement)